By Bob Black
After more than 40 years of making a mark in the offshore arena, Don Aronow's race-bred 233 Formula resurfaces with top speed in classic style and performance.


The image clearly indicates the insurmountable work
required to get the 233 back to a refined state.


On May 19, exactly four years to the day after the DeNisco’s rescued the boat from the garden behind Peroni’s house, the classic 233 was launched at the 10th Street Ramp in Sarasota, Florida.


The 233 in her prime. Here, George Peroni, the second owner of the boat,
at the helm winning the Gateway Marathon in May 1964. (Photo by Michael Aronow)


On deck is the lovely Miss Gateway Marathon with George Peroni at the helm.
(Photo by Michael Aronow)


Shortly after Peroni acquired the boat, Don Aronow called him and asked to borrow it. He said he had “some guys who want a ride in a fast boat.” George said sure, and Aronow took The Beatles out for their first real ride in a speedboat. The Fab Four were in Miami for their Ed Sullivan show appearance. (Photo by Michael Aronow)


The day finally comes to test the results of restoration.

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