tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834826019588534175.post2647778297221321258..comments2023-09-20T06:10:29.485-04:00Comments on The Marine Installer's Rant: The first Intrepid power boat, Loys Charbonnet, and the "Checkered Demon"Bill Bishop - Parmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11554223870035485145noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834826019588534175.post-90055967620421203832012-02-22T16:58:46.247-05:002012-02-22T16:58:46.247-05:00To anonymous, Loys would be pleased to talk with y...To anonymous, Loys would be pleased to talk with you about the 1/2 tonner if you wish. She has an interesting history, and many good stories are attached to her. You will find my e-mail address in my profile. I will connect you if you wish. Tnx BillBill Bishop - Parmainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554223870035485145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834826019588534175.post-8212156049911451242012-02-22T14:20:51.983-05:002012-02-22T14:20:51.983-05:00I was just searching the web about checkered demon...I was just searching the web about checkered demon, the half tonner, and its funny to hear and read about the boat and previous owners... my family currently has her, she my not be a modern quick boat, but i love her. Great blog by the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834826019588534175.post-13013283988993866232011-12-22T09:36:56.881-05:002011-12-22T09:36:56.881-05:00I read your blog with great interest. I have a 199...I read your blog with great interest. I have a 1993 Intrepid 26 CC and I really love it. <br />It has held up very well and I do my best to keep it in near bristol condition.<br />I have twin 200's and it will run 60 lightly loaded but I have often wondered how it would do with a large single. <br />It is like you say, very similar to many other early deep vee boats of that era like Contender, SeaVee and Whitewater. <br />Anyway, thanks for the profile of the boat.Marshall Brodienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834826019588534175.post-57895288639431991932010-11-20T21:14:15.403-05:002010-11-20T21:14:15.403-05:00Hi Loys:
The Interpid 26 was and is a great boat...Hi Loys:<br /> <br />The Interpid 26 was and is a great boat. I was there when we put her in the water for the first time. The Little Demon was what we called her. For the three years I ran both your boats. It was a pleasure and a honor to work for you all those years. <br /><br />Ron RussellRonald Russellnoreply@blogger.com