Dan E Boy #818 - 2005 Edition

Story of acquiring the historic Thistle 818, Dan E Boy, which won nationals in 1961 and 1963. The author credits Elmer Richards with facilitating the purchase and describes the emotional connection with the previous owners, the Walsh family, and racing the boat at 2005 Nationals with a second-place finish in the President's Division.

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• Dan E Boy
• #818
• boat history