Can't Wait    SK-169
owner / driver Rob Kaufman
location Salem, Ohio
hull original Ski Racing Runabout class (SK) built in 1972 by Dennis Goodenough using Glen L. Witt plans
LOA / beam 18' 8"  /  80"
motor 1985 Chevrolet 355 / 400 hp
355 cu in cast iron block, Canfield aluminum heads, 10:1 pistons, Camshaft Innovations flat tappet cam, Canfield roller rockers, Professional "Hurricane" manifold, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Vertex magneto, Rewarder exhaust. Engine built by Gasser Racing, Youngstown, Ohio. Boat was originally powered with 327 cu in Corvette V-8. Second engine was Chevrolet 350 truck motor.
power transfer Casale 12 degree in/out  V-drive, 1.15:1 overdrive
propeller Mascari (Italian)  12" x 14"
years raced No significant race history for this hull. I raced another SK-169 Can't Wait from 1961 to 1965. Former owner of this hull was Dennis Goodenough 1973 - Hand Job
launch crane or ramp