Performance Odyssey
Can you put a turbo’d V6 in a boat? That was the question General Motors asked Gale Banks … you can guess his answer!
July 14, 1979
Reg Benton’s Export Lion
Gale Banks turbocharged engines completely dominated the 1978 edition of the New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon by powering boats that finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
December 13, 1978
Monzeratt – Dominator Jet Boat
Gale Banks Turbo Engine/Dominator Jet Boat victorious in Rio Balsas Marathon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1978 Gale Banks Turbo Engine/Dominator Jet Boat victorious in Rio Balsas
January 1, 1978
The Crucifier
The “Crucifier” powered by a Gale Banks injected nitro HEMI set records and won every event including NDBA and APBA Nationals. Banks stated, “I didn’t own a
February 23, 1976
Hurry Round Hondo
Hurry Round Hondo, an 1800 hp Twin-Turbo on methanol, wins every race including the NJBA and APBA Nationals, and breaks many records along the way. Project Photo
February 23, 1976
Banks/Brunette tunnel race boat
In the mid-70’s the Marathon Boat Company supplied an 850-pound tunnel hull that, once powered by a Banks 398 cid engine, became unbeatable. After witnessing the success
January 1, 1973
Nice & Easy – Banks Powered Jet Race boat
Barry Lieberman earned double second place finishes in low performance stock and modified closed course racing with his Banks-built 455 Olds powered Southwind. NICE & EASY —
January 1, 1972
“Grit” Endurance Marine Race Boat
Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull. This Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull wins the grueling Parker 9-Hour Enduro three years in a row. “Grit” became the showcase
January 1, 1972