Team: Cool Running



Class: Offshore A
Hull Number: A-57
Length: 28'
Hull: Offshore Concept
Motors: Twin Johnson 300hp
Driver: Ken Crane
Throttleman: Jeb Brown
Navigator: Carol Brown

Jeb and his mother ("Grammy" Carol - navigator) started racing in 1990 in a 24' Banana boat with a single 300hp. Johnson outboard. Their first year they were 3rd APBA northeast. a new Banana was built in '91 and in '94 took World, National, Northeast, and Central titles. that was the year Ken came on board,a very good year. In 1994 Steve Bandoian of "Fosters Blue Thunder" allowed us to use the mold and we built the 28" offshore concept model "Island Runner" it has been an "E" ride. In 1995 we came in third nationally USORA.

Jeb Brown is a marine mechanic and rigger, has rigged and has re-rigged many race boats lives in North Falmouth, Ma. married to Sherry Brown who also raced in the boat during the 1991 season; they have two boys William and Tyler.

Ken Crane owns and operates his own service business. he also lives in North Falmouth, Ma. with his wife Sandy and daughters Courtney and Laure.

"Grammy" Carol Brown lives just down the road in West Falmouth and as senior partner stays in the middle of everything.

We have a great crew lead by mike ward, crew chief and his son chad ward.


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