Andy Correa’s [Boston Whaler 15; 90-hp Yamaha] and Mason Vintinner’s SCREEN TIME had some real close races last year. They continue the battle between each other with the win just going to Andy Correa by half a boat length.
Taking first in Diesel Class A was Gary Hatch’s QUEEN’S LADY [29′ Rockland Boat; 220-hp John Deere].
The big winner of the day was Jeremy Beal’s MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II, [Wayne Beal 32; 1,000-hp Isotta] winning Diesel Class L, the Diesel Free-for-All and Fastest Lobster Boat.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR: As the first race weekend approached, I began looking ahead at the weather forecast even though it was a week away. The forecast was for rain and I could only hope that the forecast changed for the better. I was remembering last year when we nearly drowned at Boothbay. The rain had basically held off until the last three races when the skies opened up. I was really hoping it would change and change it did. Mid-week it called for sunny skies, which we got.
Boothbay is one of the favourite race venues of the year. A number of people head to Brown’s Wharf on the east side of Boothbay Harbor the day before the races to gather with the other racers and have a good time. About a dozen boats showed up on Friday and the racers gathered on several of the boats and partied till the wee hours of Saturday morning. The highlight was Steve Johnson firing up LYNN MARIE’s gasoline engine, sporting straight pipes, periodically.
There was not much racing news floating around this winter. In the Gasoline Classes Shawn Alley’s LITTLE GIRL [28’ Calvin Beal Jr.; 466 Ford, Blower] has been sitting in Jeremy Beal’s shop in Jonesport waiting for her engine the past two winters. We have heard that the engine, a Chevy, has been shipped and it is hoped it will be ready to race at Moosabec on 29 June. Later in the spring we learned that Randy Durkee of Islesboro was going to put a sizable alcohol engine in BLACK DIAMOND [Holland 32]. They had her all together, but the transmission was slipping and they had to order a heavy-duty gear, which is on its way. They are hoping to have her back together the end of June. Bruce Engert, Sr.’s THUNDERBOLT [South Shore 30; 621 Chevrolet] was painted at Jeremy Beal’s shop, but unfortunately Bruce passed away in May. It is not known what Bruce, Jr. will do, but most are hoping he brings her out and runs it as a tribute to his father.
In the Diesel Classes the only new boat that was under construction for racing was by Tom Clemons of Harpswell. She is a Morgan Bay 43 and will be powered with a 1,700-hp MAN. Unfortunately, the gear will not arrive until January 2025. Tom thinks that this boat will go 55 mph right out of the box. We cannot wait to see her run. Cameron and Glen Crawford, owners of WILD WILD WEST [West 28; 1,050-hp Isotta], said they would not be out this year as the boat needs some repair and cosmetic work. Glen is owner of C&C Machine in Ellsworth and as the only employee he has no time to do the work on WILD WILD WEST, but hopefully they can get her together for 2025.
First up was the three work boat classes. The only entrant in Class A (Skiffs 16 feet and under, Outboard up to 30 hp, operators up to 16 years old) was Jennifer and Emily Noyes’ JENILY [Corson 14; 30-hp Johnson] from Harpswell and they came down the course by themselves. Four boats were on the line for Class B (Inboard, Outboard or Outdrive, 31 to 90 hp). Andy Correa’s [Boston Whaler 15; 90-hp Yamaha] and Mason Vintinner’s SCREEN TIME [Corson 16; 90-hp Mercury] had some real closes races last year. They continued battling each other this day with the win going to Andy Correa by half a boat length. There are a number of fast competitive boats in Class C (Inboard, Outboard or Outdrive, 90 hp and over), but as they came up the course it was a battle between father and son. David Noyes’ ZIPPAH [Corson 17; 150-hp Evinrude] crossing just ahead of his son’s, Jacob, WHITE KNUCKLES [Aquasport 17; 175-hp Johnson]. Dave Johnston’s CASCO MISS [Eastern 22, 250-hp Honda] came all the way from Peak’s Island on her own bottom to compete in this class. He has been one of the dominate boats in this class over the years. During the winter he had done some major repairs and she looked like a new boat. He placed fourth, but was not far off the pace.
Only two boats came to the line for the Fastest Lobster Boat in Boothbay, Andrew Hallinan’s SHOALS RUN [Wayne Beal 32; 450-hp Cummins] and Andrew Taylor’s BLUE EYED GIRL [Morgan Bay 38, 900-hp Scania], which was easily won by BLUE EYED GIRL.
There were just three boats entered in the five Gasoline classes. There were no entrants in Classes A (Four and Six Cylinder, 24 feet and over), B (V8, Up to 383 cid, 24 feet and over) and D (V8, 376 cid and over, 24 feet and over (Non-working racer)), two in C (V8, 376 to 525 cid, 24 feet and over) and one in E (V8, Over 525 cid, 28 feet and over, Turbos/superchargers, Alcohol and Nitrous). This meant we were sending them all down at the same time. The winner of Class C was Jim Koehling’s BROWN EYED GIRL [Duffy 26; 454-hp Chevrolet] with a speed of 36 mph. Second went to Tony Eugley’s WANDA LOU [Repco 30; 455 Oldsmobile]. The winner of Class E was Steve Johnson’s LYNN MARIE [Sisu 26; 632 Chevrolet] with a speed of 50 mph.
We are seeing less and less entrants in the lower Diesel classes. There were no entrants in just classes B (Up to 235 hp, 32 feet to 39 feet 11 inches) and O (Non-working boats, any length, any horsepower). However, there was just one entrant in classes A (Up to 235 hp, 24 to 31 feet 11 inches), C (236 to 335 hp, 24 to 33 feet 11 inches), D (236 to 335 hp, 34 feet to 39 feet 11 inches), E (336 to 435 hp, 24 to 33 feet 11 inches) and F (336 to 435 hp, 34 feet to 39 feet 11 inches), so they were sent down together with each getting first in their respective classes. The winner of Class A was Gary Hatch’s QUEEN’S LADY [29’Rockland Boat; 220-hp John Deere]; Class C, winner was John Albaum’s WOUND UP [Calvin Beal 28; 300-hp John Deere]; Class D, Mark Davis’ WHISKEY GIRL [Duffy 34; 300-Isuzu]; Class E, Randy Durkee’s AUDREY MAY [Holland 32; 425-hp Cummins] with a speed of 38.8 mph; and Class F, Winfred Alley’s FAITH MELLE [Libby 34; 425-hp Cummins]. The top boat in Diesel Class G (436 to 550 hp, 28 to 35 feet 11 inches) was Mariena Beal’s MY TURN [Wayne Beal 32; 500-hp Cummins] from Jonesport. This was her grandfather’s (Wayne Beal) lobster boat, which her father Jeremy bought this winter and she will be fishing this summer. In second was Ari Meehan’s SEMPER FI [Crowley Beal 28; 500-hp Cummins]. Three boats were at the starting line for Class H (436 to 550 hp, 36 feet to 39 feet 11 inches). It looked like a close battle as they headed up the course, but then Travis Otis’ FIRST TEAM [Northern Bay 36; 410-hp Sisu 645] went dead in the water. Willie Coombs’ MELYNDA M. [Wayne Beal 36; 500-hp FPT] slipped out in front and won with a speed of 35.5 mph. Second went to Brodie Eaton’s FALLEN ANGEL [Calvin Beal 36; 530-hp FPT] from Deer Isle. There has been a good battle between Gary Genthner’s LIL’ LISA MARIE [Mussel Ridge 28; 600-hp FPT] and Chris Smith’s MISTY [Crowley Beal 33; 650 hp Scania] in Class I (551 to 700 hp, 28 to 35 feet 11 inches) with LIL’ LISA MARIE being the majority winner. Today was no different. HAPPY HOUR [Mitchell Cove 35; 650-hp Scania] from Perkin’s Cove has not raced since 2018 when she was owned by Zach Donnell. She is now owned by Kyle Drapper of Perkin’s Cove and he took third. Sean Clemon’s MEAN KATHLEEN [Wayne Beal 36; 700-hp Scania] took the top spot in Diesel Class J (551 to 700 hp, 36 feet to 39 feet 11 inches) with a speed of 38.3 mph. Second went to Kevin Glover’s QUICK STEP [Holland 38; 600-hp Detroit] followed by Allan Dugas’ DELUSIONAL [38’ John’s Bay Boat, 600-hp Cummins] run by his son Jake. Four boats were on the starting line for Class K (701 to 900 hp, 28 feet to 39 feet 11 inches) and it was going to be a good match up between Andrew Taylor’s BLUE EYED GIRL [Morgan Bay 38, 900-hp Scania] and Jeff Eaton’s LA BELLA VITA [Northern Bay 38; 815-hp FPT] from Stonington. As they headed for the finish it was close, but BLUE EYED GIRL was just out in front when they crossed the finish line. In Class L (901 hp and over, 28 feet to 39 feet 11 inches) no one was surprised to see Jeremy Beal’s MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II [Wayne Beal 32; 1,000-hp Isotta] streaking for the finish line with a speed of 52.4 mph. Over the winter he had done some engine maintenance and should be capable of running in the low 60s. Second went to Lief Albertson’s ALL SET [Holland 38, 1,200-hp MAN]. Richard Hilding’s SEA BREEZE [Osmond 40; 500-hp Cummins] showed the way to the finish line in Diesel Class M(A) (40 feet and over, up to 500 hp). Second went to Alan Knowlton’s SEA URCHIN [Young Brothers 45, 425-hp John Deere] and third was Justin Papkee’s PULL N’ PRAY [Wayne Beal 40; 500-hp Hyundai]. The top boat in Diesel Class M(B) (40 feet and over, 501 to 750 hp) has been Eric Beal’s KIMBERLY ANN [Calvin Beal 42; 750-hp FPT] for a number of years and today was no different. Second went to Matt Shepard’s ALEXSA ROSE [Morgan Bay 43; 750-hp John Deere] who was back just a boat length. There were several very closes races last year in Diesel Class N(A) (40 feet and over, 751 to 1000 hp) and this year was beginning no different. The two top boats were Dana Beal’s NATALIE E. [Libby 41; 1,000-hp FPT] and Ryan Lemieux’s OBSESSION [Young Brothers 40; 1,000-hp Caterpillar] and there was not much difference between them speed-wise. With the drop of the flag, they headed for the finish line and again the judges could see it was going to be another close one and they finished with about 20 feet separating their bows with the win going to OBSESSION with a speed of 41.1 mph. In Class N(B) (40 feet and over, 1001 hp and over) the win went to Mack Kelley’s FIFTH GENERATION [Wesmac 46; 1,000-hp FPT] followed by Tom Clemon’s 4 LADIES [Wesmac SW46; 1,000-hp Caterpillar].
There was just one boat in each of the Wooden boat classes. QUEEN’S LADY won Class A and Allan Dugas’ DELUSIONAL took Class B.
LYNN MARIE did not show for the Gasoline Free-for-All. The win went to BROWN EYED GIRL followed by WANDA LOU.
There were ten boats entered in the Diesel Free-for-All so they were broken up into two heats and the top three boats from each heat would face off in the finals. In Heat I the top three boats were: MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II, LA BELLA VITA and WHISKEY GIRL. In Heat II the top three were: BLUE EYED GIRL, KIMBERLY ANN and MEAN KATHLEEN. No one was surprised to see MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II leading the others in the finals followed by LA BELLA VITA and KIMBERLY ANN.
Three boats (MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II, LA BELLA VITA and BROWN EYED GIRL) went to the line for the final race of the day, Fastest Working Lobster Boat. Again, no surprise seeing MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II in the lead clocked at 58.5 mph followed by LA BELLA VITA.
One race down with another the next day at Rockland. A number of the racers headed right for Rockland after the races were finished and others stayed another night at Brown’s Wharf and headed for Rockland Sunday morning.
ROCKLAND: It was another picture-perfect day on the coast, bright sun with a slight breeze. I already had 22 racers who had signed up at Boothbay and added another 23 for a total of 45 boats. This was a big improvement over last year due to the much better weather, no strong wind out of the northwest with good size waves out on the bay.
There were some real close races and that made for an interesting day. Another interesting happening was when one of the racers after receiving their winnings cut the anchor line of the committee boat with their propeller. It took a little time to re-rig another anchor and tie off the one that was cut.
When making our way out to the finish line it was great to see a huge spectator fleet awaiting us. There were a lot of spectator boats in Boothbay, but they were quite spread out. Here, many were rafted up and having a good time.
Up first was the work boat classes. In Class A, there were two entrants. JENILY took the win with Baxter Holland, just three years old, helming BABY BARON [Holland 14, 30-hp Yamaha] in second with a speed of 26 mph. This is the fifth generation of Hollands to have raced. It started with Corliss, then to Glenn, Ed, Gavin and now Baxter. Two boats were entered in Class B and the easy winner was SCREEN TIME followed over by Regan Anderson’s TROUBLE [Carolina Skiff 16; 40-hp Tohatsu]. Six boats were on the line for Class C and once the flag dropped the excitement started. WHITE KNUCKLES was running up the side of breakwater and found some rogue waves launching him into the air a couple of times. He did settle down, but could not catch ZIPPAH as they finished one-two. Third went to the USCG.
There was just LYNN MARIE entered in the Gasoline classes, Class E, so she ran the course by herself.
In the Diesel Classes just Class O had no entrants, but several had just one entrant: B, C, D, L and N(B). There were two entered in Class A and they were run with Classes B, C and D. QUEEN’S LADY got the win in Class A, with second going to Ed Upham’s BLACK MAGIC [Nauset 27; 135-hp Perkins]. The winner of B was Bill Oliver’s KAREN LYNN [South Shore 34; 220-hp John Deere]; C, Mike Gillespie’s LEAH MORGAN [Stanley 28; 265-hp Cummins] and D, Colyn Rich of Bass Harbor with his new boat, REBOUNDER [Provincial 39; 260-hp Cummins]. Three boats came to the line for Class E. AUDREY MAY has been the dominate boat of this class the last couple of years, but he has been challenged several times by Danny Eaton’s DESTINY [Crowley 28; 420-hp Yanmar]. As they made their way up the course it was close, but AUDREY MAY had gained separation and got the win by a boat length. Third went to Shane Carlson’s KAMERON & HOPE [Mitchell Cove 32; 355-hp Cummins]. The winner of Class F was FAITH MELLE followed by Avery Waterman’s SOUTHERN COMFORT [Mitchell Cove 35; 405-hp Cummins]. Mariena Beal continued her winning way in MY TURN by crossing first in Diesel Class G. Second went to SEMPER FI. Four boats were on the line for Class H and first went to MELYNDA M., followed by Jeremiah McDonald’s MARGARET ANN [Calvin Beal 36; 550-hp Nanni] with FALLEN ANGEL third. LIL’ LISA MARIE and MISTY were ready to battle it out once more in Class I. As they headed up the course it looked like the advantage went to MISTY running near the breakwater and even though LIL’ LISA MARIE was gaining, he ran out of race course, with the win going to MISTY. Jason McDonald’s HARD GOINS [Holland 38, 670-hp Cummins] took first place in Diesel Class J with Carl Gross’ HEY BABY [Northern Bay 36; 610-hp Volvo] second. In Class K LA BELLA VITA took the win, followed by Stephen Osgood’s SHOOTIN’ STAR [Northern Bay 36; 750-hp John Deere] and then Zach Donnell’s REGENCY [Calvin Beal 38; 800-hp Scania]. We all know who won Class K, yes MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II. SEA BREEZE continued his winning ways in Class M(A) with second going to SEA URCHIN followed by PULL N’ PRAY. There were just two boats entered in Class M(B) with the win going to KIMBERLY ANN with ALEXSA ROSE second. Now came a rematch in Class N(A). OBSESSION had been victorious the day before, but as they headed for the finish it was too close to call and right at the line NATALIE E. slipped by for the win. Also, coming up with them was the only entrant in Class N(B), FIFTH GENERATION.
There was just one boat, LYNN MARIE, for the Gasoline Free-for-All and he streaked down the course at 54.7 mph.
Five boats came to the starting line for the Diesel Free-for-All and the win went to MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II. She was followed over by LA BELLA VITA and KIMBERLY ANN.
In the Wooden Boat Races, QUEEN’S LADY took Class A and DELUSIONAL Class B.
Just two boats came to the line for the final race of the day, Fastest Lobster Boat. Unfortunately, LYNN MARIE did not run. The winner was MARIA’S NIGHTMARE II and second was LA BELLA VITA.
Next, it is onto Bass Harbor on Sunday 23 June. For those that would like to see the races from land a good spot is at the Swan’s Island ferry terminal. On 29 June the races head to Beals-Jonesport for the Moosabec Reach Races.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR LOBSTER BOAT RACES
15 June 2024
WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET
Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, Operator 18 years and younger: 1) Jenily, Jennifer and Emily Noyes (29.6 mph). Race 2 – CLASS B Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 31 to 90 hp: 1) —, Andy Correa (46.5 mph); 2) Screen Time, Mason Vintinner; 3) Miss Diane III, Ron Barrett (34 mph); and 4) Trouble, Regan Anderson. Race 3 –CLASS C Inboards, outboards or outdrive 91 hp and up: 1) Zippah’, David Noyes (49.7 mph), 2) White Knuckle, Jacob Noyes, 3) Delusional, Ron Pottle, 4) Casco Miss, Dave Johnston, and 5) In Too Deep, Ashton McLellan.
Race 4 –Fastest Working Lobster Boat – Boothbay: 1) Blue Eyed Girl, Andrew Taylor (43.1 mph), and 2) Shoals Run, Andrew Hallinan.
GAS POWERED WORK BOATS 24 FEET AND UP
Race 5 – Gasoline Class A – 4 & 6 cylinder 24 feet and over: No entrants. Race 6 – Gasoline Class B – V-8 up to 375 cid, 24 feet and up: No entrants. Race 7 – Gasoline Class C – V8, 376 to 525 cid, 28 feet and over: 1) Brown Eyed Girl, Jim Koehling (36 mph), and 2) Wanda Lou, Tony Eugley (21 mph). Race 8 – Gasoline Class D – V-8, 376 to 540 cid, 28 feet and over. No entrants. Race 9 – Gasoline Class E – V-8, Over 525cid, 28 feet and over, superchargers/Turbos. 1) Lynn Marie, Steve Johnson (50 mph).
DIESEL POWERED WORK BOATS 24 FEET AND UP
Race 10 – Diesel Class A – Up to 235 hp, 24 to 31 feet: 1) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch. Race 11 – Diesel Class B – Up to 235 hp, 32 feet and over: No entrants. Race 12 – Diesel Class C – 236 to 335 hp, 24 to 33 feet: 1) Wound Up, John Albaum. Race 13 – Diesel Class D – 236 to 335 hp, 34 feet over: 1) Whiskey Girl II, Mark Davis. Race 14 – Diesel Class E – 336 to 435 hp, 24 to 33 feet: 1) Audrey May, Randy Durkee (38.8 mph). Race 15 – Diesel Class F – 336 to 435 hp, 34 feet and over: 1) Faith Melle, Winfred Alley, Jr. (40.2 mph). Race 16 – Diesel Class G – 436 to 550 hp, 28 to 35 feet: 1) My Turn, Mariena Beal (42.5 mph), 2) Semper Fi, Ari Meehan, 3) Shoal’s Run, Andrew Hallinan. Race 17 – Diesel Class H – 436 to 550 hp, 36 feet and over: 1) Melynda M., Willie Coombs (35.5 mph), 2) Fallen Angel, Brodie Eaton, and 3) First Team, Travis Otis (17 mph). Race 18 – Diesel Class I – 551 to 700 hp, 28 to 35 feet: 1) Lil’ Lisa Marie, Gary Genthner (42.3 mph), 2) Misty, Chris Smith (38 mph), and 3) Happy Hour, Kyle Drapper (26 mph). Race 19 – Diesel Class J – 551 to 700 hp, 36 feet and over: 1) Mean Kathleen, Sean Clemons (38.3 mph), 2) Quickstep, Kevin Glover (26.5 mph), and 3) Delusional, Jake Dugas. Race 20 – Diesel Class K – 701 to 900 hp, 28 feet and over: 1) Blue Eyed Girl, Andrew Taylor (48.2 mph); 2) La Belle Vita, Jeff Eaton (47 mph); 3) Shootin’ Star, Stephen Osgood; and 4) Regency, Zach Donnell. Race 21 – Diesel Class L – 901 hp, 28 feet and over: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (52.4 mph), and 2) All Set, Lief Albertson (42 mph). Race 22 – Diesel Class M(A) – 40 feet and over, up to 500 hp: 1) Sea Breeze, Richard Hildings (24.6 mph); 2) Sea Urchin, Alan Knowlton; and 3) Pull ‘n Pray, Justin Papkee. Race 23 – Diesel Class M(B) – 40 feet and over, 501 to 750 hp: 1) Kimberly Ann, Eric Beal (38.9 mph), 2) Alexsa Rose, Matt Shepard (37 mph), 3) Temptation, Wayne Clemons (33 mph), and 4) Rolling Stone, Allen Dugas. Race 24 – Diesel Class N(A) – 40 feet and over; 751 to 1,000 hp: 1) Obsession, Ryan Lemieux (41,1 mph), 2) Natalie E., Dana Beal (40.1 mph), and 3) Pier Pressure, James West. Race 25 – Diesel Class N(B) – 40 feet and over; 1,001 hp and over: 1) Fifth Generation, Mack Kelley (35.3 mph), and 2) 4 Ladies, Tom Clemons (33.3 mph). Race 26. Class O. Non-working boats, any length, any horsepower: No entrants.
Race 27 – Wooden Boats (A) Any hp, up to 35 feet 11 inches). 1) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch (22 mph). Race 28 – Wooden Boats (B) Any hp, 36 feet and over). 1) Delusional, Jake Dugas (24 mph), and 2) Rolling Stone, Allen Dugas (21 mph).
Race 29 – Gasoline Free for All: 1) Brown Eyed Girl, Jim Koehling (36 mph), and 2) Wanda Lou, Tony Eugley (22 mph)
Race 30 – Diesel Free for All: Heat I: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (57.4 mph), 2) La Belle Vita, Jeff Eaton (43.4 mph), 3) Whiskey Girl II, Mark Davis, and 4) Happy Hour, Kyle Drapper. Heat II: 1) Blue Eyed Girl, Andrew Taylor (43.6 mph), 2) Kimberly Ann, Eric Beal (38.1 mph), 3) Mean Kathleen, Sean Clemon (31 mph), 4) Fifth Generation, Mack Kelley, 5) Alexsa Rose, Matt Shepard, and 6) 4 Ladies, Tom Clemons. Finals: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (47 mph), 2) La Belle Vita, Jeff Eaton (43 mph), 3) Kimberly Ann, Eric Beal (38 mph), 4) Mean Kathleen, Sean Clemons, 5) Whiskey Girl II, Mark Davis, and DNF) Blue Eyed Girl, Andrew Taylor.
Race 31 – Fastest Working Lobster Boat: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (58.5 mph), 2) La Belle Vita, Jeff Eaton (41.3 mph), and 3) Brown Eyed Girl, Jim Koehling (31 mph).
ROCKLAND LOBSTER BOAT RACES
16 June 2024
WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET
Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, Operator 18 years and younger: 1) Jenily, Jennifer and Emily Noyes (31 mph), and 2) Baby Baron, Baxter Holland (26 mph). Race 2 – CLASS B Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 31 to 90 hp: 1) Screen Time, Mason Vintinner (43 mph), and 2) Trouble, Regan Anderson (25 mph). Race 3 – CLASS C Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 91 hp and up: 1) Zippah, David Noyes (49 mph), 2) White Knuckles, Jacob Noyes (47 mph), 3) —, USCG (40 mph), 4) Delusional, Ron Pottle, 5) Casco Miss, Dave Johnston, and 6) Let’s Go, Neil Kirby.
GAS POWERED WORK BOATS 24 FEET AND UP
Race 4 – Gasoline Class A – 4 & 6 cylinder 24 feet and over: No Entrants. Race 5 – Gasoline Class B – V-8 up to 375 cid, 24 feet and up: No Entrants. Race 6 – Gasoline Class C – V8, 376 to 525cid, 28 feet and over: No Entrants. Race 7 – Gasoline Class D – V-8, 376 to 540 cid, 28 feet and over: No Entrants. Race 8 – Gasoline Class E – V-8, Over 525cid, 28 feet and over, superchargers/Turbos. 1) Lynn Marie, Steve Johnson (52.1 mph).
DIESEL POWERED WORK BOATS 24 FEET AND UP
Race 9 – Diesel Class A – Up to 235 hp, 24 to 31 feet: 1) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch (18.5 mph), and 2) Black Magic, Ed Upham (17 mph). Race 10 – Diesel Class B – Up to 235 hp, 32 feet and over: 1) Karen Lynn, Bill Oliver. Race 11 – Diesel Class C – 236 to 335 hp, 24 to 33 feet: 1) Leah Morgan, Mike Gillespie (31.4 mph). Race 12 – Diesel Class D – 236 to 335 hp, 34 feet over: 1) Rebounder, Colyn Rich (13.8 mph). Race 13 – Diesel Class E – 336 to 435 hp, 24 to 33 feet: 1) Audrey May, Randy Durkee (41 mph), 2) Destiny, Danny Eaton (40 mph), and 3) Kameron & Hope, Shane Carlson (25 mph). Race 14 – Diesel Class F – 336 to 435 hp, 34 feet and over: 1) Faith Melle, Winfred Alley (24.6 mph), and 2) Southern Comfort, Avery Waterman (21 mph). Race 15 – Diesel Class G – 436 to 550 hp, 28 to 35 feet: 1) My Turn, Mariena Beal (41.6 mph), 2) Semper Fi, Art Meehan (37.6 mph), and 3) SPLIT Second, David Osgood. Race 16 – Diesel Class H – 436 to 550 hp, 36 feet and over: 1) Melynda M., Willie Coombs (33.2 mph), 2) Margaret Ann, Jeremiah McDonald (28 mph), 3) Fallen Angel, Brodie Eaton, and 4) First Team, Travis Otis. Race 17 – Diesel Class I – 551 to 700 hp, 28 to 35 feet: 1) Misty, Chris Smith (41.2 mph), and 2) Lil’ Lisa Marie, Gary Genthner (40 mph). Race 18 – Diesel Class J – 551 to 700 hp, 36 feet and over: 1) Hard Goins, Jason McDonald (32.5 mph), 2) Hey Baby, Carl Gross (31 mph), and 3) Delusional, Jake Dugas. Race 19 – Diesel Class K – 701 to 900 hp, 28 feet and over: 1) La Bella Vita, Jeff Eaton (43 mph), 2) Shootin’ Star, Steven Osgood (36 mph), and 3) Regency, Zach Donnell. Race 20 – Diesel Class L – 901 hp, 28 feet and over: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (50 mph). Race 21 – Diesel Class M(A) – 40 feet and over, up to 500 hp: 1) Sea Breeze, Richard Hildings (32 mph), 2) Sea Urchin, Alan Knowlton (25.4 mph), and 3) Pull ‘n Pray, Justin Papkee. Race 22 – Diesel Class M(B) – 40 feet and over, 501 to 750 hp: 1) Kimberly Ann, Eric Beal (35.5 mph), and 2) Alexsa Rose, Matt Shepard (34 mph). Race 23 – Diesel Class N(A) – 40 feet and over; 751 to 1,000 hp: 1) Natalie E., Dana Beal (41.8 mph), and 2) Obsession, Ryan Lemieux. Race 24 – Diesel Class N(B) – 40 feet and over; 1,001 hp and over: 1) Fifth Generation, Mack Kelley. Race 25. Class O. Non-working boats, any length, any horsepower: No Entrants.
Race 26 – Gasoline Free for All: 1) Lynn Marie, Steve Johnson (54.7 mph).
Race 27 – Diesel Free for All: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (49 mph), 2) La Bella Vita, Jeff Eaton (37 mph), 3) Kimberly Ann, Eric Beal (32 mph), 5) Alexsa Rose, Matt Shepard, and 4) Fifth Generation, Mack Kelley.
Race 28 Wooden Boats A (up to 35 feet 11 inches). 1) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch (23 mph). Race 29 Wooden Boats B (36 feet and over). 1) Delusional, Jake Dugas (24.9 mph)
Race 30 – Fastest Lobster Boat: 1) Maria’s Nightmare II, Jeremy Beal (58.3 mph), and 2) La Bella Vita, Jeff Eaton (39.1 mph).
