Category: Boats
Miss Washington DC
Tom D’Eath is finalizing the restoration of Miss Washington DC F-999. You can read on some of the great history on the famous hydro courtesy of Carl Henderson.
Maritime Classics building a 1947 135 class Ventnor
From Mike Green: Here at Maritime Classics were almost ready to finalize the decks on the 1947 135 class Ventnor Hydro. We are working on the steering and drive line parts then we’ll install the Ford Flathead.
A-88
I saw this cool pic on Facebook. Guido Ermanno Romani stated, “the hydro arrived in GERMANY in 1946 and owner was a USA military man. Probably the first 3 point hydroplane that arrived in Europe. Collected for many years in ITALY. Today it resides in France”.
Longbow
From the UK website of Longbow, their October update talks about the wood and epoxy being used in the build. We thought it is an interesting article we think most will enjoy reading. Longbow is a jet engine powered hydroplane being built in the UK. The British Team, which some …
JUSTA (couple of) PESTS running together in Ohio last month
At the new Dayton Motor Boat Racing Association’s event last month at Caesars Creek, Ohio there was quite a neat photo opportunity (which Phil Kunz took advantage of) as both Justa Pest boats were there. You’ll note both boats have the same name and number. In the foreground is Rick …
Aluminum flatbottom – looking for info
Hi there, my name is Julianne. I’m doing some internet searching for a friend who just acquired a boat last week. It’s completely aluminum, and we were told it was built in 1953, but we don’t know for sure. By any chance would anyone have any clues for me? Julianne
Howie Benns
An article written by Bill DeGlopper & Linda Emanuele that recently appeared in APBA Propeller about Howie Benns.