JS78 Flyin High
Photograph Copyright © 2008
Phil Kunz
Photography All rights reserved
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Class: |
Jersey Speed Skiff |
 Photograph Copyright © 2008 Phil Kunz Photography All rights reserved |
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Hull: |
Built using a Dave Pareskevas design by J&S Fiberglass Specialties | |
| Engine: | Mike Endres built Chevy 350 | |
| Built: | 1980 | |
| Location: | Grand Island, NY | |
| Driver: | Bill DeGlopper | |
| Riding Mechanic: | Brian DeGlopper | |
| Owner: | Bill DeGlopper |
| Years Raced 1980-1988 1980 - The boat was built and raced by Dave Pareskevas of Tinton Falls, NJ. J&S Fiberglass Specialties is his company. The company still exists today, but now just makes hardware, rarely hulls. The Flyin High Race team campaigned the boat for a more than 2 seasons during which they set a new competition record, establishing JS-78 as the boat to beat. They won the majority of their races. 1982 - APBA 1-2/3 MILE Competition Record holder. 68.632 mph. Feb 7, 1982 @ St. Petersburg, FL. Driven by Dave Paraskevas. Rider Roger Harris. 1983 - JS-78 Design Developers Special - John Bryan St. Petersburg, FL 1988 - JS-78 - Don Abel used as a river skiff for 10 years. Don replaced original 283 with a 350. 1998 - Gracie - Dan Dobbins, Rochester, NY. Raced in APBA Vintage & Historic events and ACBS events. 2004 - JS-78 Flyin' High - Bill DeGlopper, Grand Island, NY, restored & registered in APBA Vintage & Historic, ran in APBA & ACBS events: Detroit, MI Gold Cup, Clayton, NY Race boat regatta, Buffalo Launch Club Race Boat Reunion, Lake George Race Boat Regatta, Wolfeboro New Hampshire Race Boat Regatta. 2007 - Boats gets class correct 283 reinstalled. |