Dads Toy Down Under
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| 06 Aug 2007 03:02 AM |
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Australia - Were proud to announce the birth of another top hydro heading 'down under'. The 'Under Pressure' machine formerly owned by Todd Ellingson will be headed for the east coast of Australia in the next 2 weeks after being bought by a top owner and driver from the Victorian Drag Boat Club. Look forward to seeing the boat on the water in the next few months here! <!-- Edit --> Post Edited (Dads Toy Down Under) : 9/29/2007 11:10:42 PM GMT |
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Admin Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 06 Aug 2007 03:47 AM |
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Great to hear the news Gary and "We" look forward to seeing this new birth make passage down the LQM in 2008! |
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Todd Ellingson
Pro Racer
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| 11 Aug 2007 03:08 AM |
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Chris is getting a good boat. I'm going to miss her.  |
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 12 Aug 2007 09:58 AM |
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Hi Todd, I've been helping Chris with the deal and Joe S. has been great assisting with the shipping. Thanks for being honest with Chris, its been a pleasure from his side dealing with you. We will keep you updated with Chris on dragboatracing.com and also Drag Boat Review and our club web site.  Drag boaters are a great bunch, and even though we are so far away, we are all part of a large family, and it gives us a great feeling that we were not being taken for a ride, quite the opposite. thanks Todd. Gary J. |
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Todd Ellingson
Pro Racer
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| 13 Aug 2007 03:55 AM |
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All I tried to do is treat Chris the way I would want to be treated. I'm glad everybody is happy It's been an experience. |
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J Shelfo
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| 25 Sep 2007 10:25 PM |
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Is the boat in Austrailia yet? We locked the container more than a month ago. I hope all is well when the container arrives. Hopefully some Illegal amigo is not sporting around downtown Oakland with Gary James new Hans devise. Unfortunately, all of our containers leave S.F or Oakland. Our bay area is flooded with Illegals that are soaking up every government dollar that is left, and ripping every body off that earns there money and pays taxes.
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Chris O'Rear
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Admin Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 26 Sep 2007 12:41 AM |
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J Shelfo said...Is the boat in Austrailia yet? We locked the container more than a month ago. I hope all is well when the container arrives. Hopefully some Illegal amigo is not sporting around downtown Oakland with Gary James new Hans devise. Unfortunately, all of our containers leave S.F or Oakland. Our bay area is flooded with Illegals that are soaking up every government dollar that is left, and ripping every body off that earns there money and pays taxes.
Wish I had known about the containers going down, I could have sent some diecast boats down. I owe Gary some boats and the shipping cost is unreal.
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Jelly Lilinoe
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| 26 Sep 2007 05:42 AM |
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i wish i had known too, i could've stowed away 
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 26 Sep 2007 11:41 PM |
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We believe its due to hit aussie shores on the 10th October if all is on time. Takes a few days for customs clearance so it will be a mad thrash for Chris and his crew to screw the boat back together for the 28th Test n Tune. Will keep everybody posted. Gary J.
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 08 Oct 2007 12:42 PM |
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The container ship is due Friday this week!! Jelly, long time no hear!! You could have stowed away, no one would have known !! We will keep everyone posted on its arrival. Gary J. |
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Jim DeBoard
Crew
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| 11 Oct 2007 08:56 PM |
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What kind of power are you fellas going to put to it ? I would love to see a pic of it again after it gets set up. Be safe and have fun. Jim CDBA "HOWLER439" |
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 12 Oct 2007 04:01 AM |
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Hi Jim, the boat was purchased complete with the original enigne so the new owner will run it as it is. We have a 'Pro- Mod' class here that is kicking off. Iron blocks only, up to 500ci, alloy or steel heads, max. 10-71 blower, can run Tunnel ram, carbs, injection, alcohol fuel or pump gas, run 8.00 second index. Its a entry level class to encourage more hydros for a cheaper cost, and close racing. The new owner will run the boat in November. We had word today that the boat is in Sydney and sail tonigh for Melbourne, be here Saturday pm. Should be off the dock by Wednesday next week! 
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Adam Jones
Old Timer
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| 12 Oct 2007 01:23 PM |
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Just curious, but why the engine restrictions on a bracket index class? |
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David Bolton
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Todd Ellingson
Pro Racer
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| 19 Oct 2007 02:36 AM |
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WELL!!!!!........IS IT THERE YET?? |
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 21 Oct 2007 09:51 AM |
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Hi Todd, she's here! Arrived out of the container Friday 19th at 6.00pm Melbourne time. All is well, in great shape! Joe did a great job in packing the boat and all the other stuff, nothing moved and no damage to anything! Boat is in quarantine until wednesday, it has to be chemically cleaned so there are no bugs on the boat or trailer that might effect the local habitat. Chris will probably call you to let you know personally. Shelfo, well done mate everything was just as you packed it! I had some pics but the bloody camera played up and I lost the lot! Oh well, we will post some of the other guys pictures as soon as we can. To all concerned, thanks heaps on behalf of Chris and we will keep you all posted on its maiden run down here in Aussie land!
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Todd Ellingson
Pro Racer
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| 21 Oct 2007 06:04 PM |
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Good to hear |
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J Shelfo
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| 31 Oct 2007 03:57 AM |
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Gary, that was quite a job. I was worried about the rough sea's, but it looks like she made it , without damage. I can not believe how much is involved in shipping a boat over sea's. I wish everybody over there the best, and keep us posted on the progress, oh and good luck getting the trailer out of the container, that fit really tight. Joe. |
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Dads Toy Down Under
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Chris Buhagiar
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| 01 Nov 2007 03:00 AM |
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Hi Everyone,
Just read the forum from start the finish for the first time. I have been so busy and going crazy over shipping the boat, I didn't even think to have a look.
Thanks to Todd, Joe, and Precision Craft Marine for helping to get the boat to Australia. And thanks to Gary James for keeping up with this forum and putting my photo on it (not).
Thanks again from Chris Buhagiar and The Trippa (Under Pressure) Drag Boat Team.
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Admin Sims
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| 01 Nov 2007 04:29 AM |
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budgie said...
Hi Everyone,
Just read the forum from start the finish for the first time. I have been so busy and going crazy over shipping the boat, I didn't even think to have a look.
Thanks to Todd, Joe, and Precision Craft Marine for helping to get the boat to Australia. And thanks to Gary James for keeping up with this forum and putting my photo on it (not).
Thanks again from Chris Buhagiar and The Trippa (Under Pressure) Drag Boat Team.
Welcome mate, glad to hear from you and look forward to watching you run when we come back down under in 2008.
I have to admit I did not realize that the containers where that narrow, wow that is tight!
Also Joe you did a find job packing that boat!!! 
Please do keep up posted. By the way what will you name the boat??? Keeping a little old with a litle new maybe?
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Chris Buhagiar
Rookie
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| 08 Nov 2007 03:26 AM |
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Under Pressure is a good name, but we are the Trippa Drag Boat Team, so I have to name the boat TRIPPA. Tripp is my wifes madain name, thats how it started. I have also had a lot of support from my father in law (Jim Tripp), who had no interest in boats untill we started racing. Now he helps with the boat and has been very sucsessfull in getting us sponsorships. I hope he can get us more sponsorships now we have a blown hydro.
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Joe Dutra
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| 27 Nov 2007 01:24 AM |
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Man that is some sick shots on the rough weather~ 
I recall those days way back when!!
Much success & fun racing~ 
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Dads Toy Down Under
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 13 Feb 2008 11:38 AM |
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The headline reads ' Chris speeds into hydro racing'! Newspaper clipping on the new boat ......
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Chris Buhagiar
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| 18 Feb 2008 10:40 AM |
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We run the boat yesterday, and I cant get the smile of my face. Man what a ride. The first run I just wanted to get through the course and I did, not real pretty. The second run was better, 127mph in 10.081 seconds, and won. The third even better, but lost to reflections who did 157mph. To Todd and Joe, this boat was worth the effort...........Thanks for all your help. |
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Admin Sims
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| 18 Feb 2008 09:21 PM |
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Great to hear you had a great day yesterday, how did the rest do?
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Dads Toy Down Under
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| 19 Feb 2008 10:27 AM |
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have a look at 'youtube' there is some footage of the passes Chris made. Put in 'Trippa drag boat' and you should see them
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Todd Ellingson
Pro Racer
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| 20 Feb 2008 01:42 AM |
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It was a pleasure doing business with you Chris. |
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Chris Buhagiar
Rookie
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| 06 Apr 2008 09:04 AM |
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Hey Todd, just so you know, Paul Madill's pass was the best, but TRIPPA (under pressure) won the Australian Title for blown alcohol hydro (bah). I did 4 runs, best speed 151.7mph. All 4 passes were bye runs due to lack of competition, but a wins a win. |
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Mike Isham
Old Timer
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| 07 Apr 2008 04:12 PM |
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just happen to see this site. when I was down under I met and saw the team run. drriver did a great job right off the start. he has a great crew and lots of support from everyone. they were very happy with the way the boat handled. he will be a boat to look out for in his class. good luck to you, Mike "Maniac"
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Chris Buhagiar
Rookie
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| 28 Apr 2010 03:26 PM |
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Hi, just a quick update on the Trippa boat. Time for a capsule! I have had the boat advertisted for 5 months now in the hope to sell and buy a capsule boat already done, but thats not happening. Looks like I might have to fit the capsule I have to the Trippa boat. If anyone has any advise or suggestions, please reply. I will need to update the capsule roll cage. Where can I get roll cage parts like the lid lock down latches and locking blocks? Thanks from Chris.
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Duane Sims
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| 30 Apr 2010 11:11 PM |
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Hey Chris, I am working on it hope to sendyou all good news ASAP. |
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