GALE V U-55
| OWNER |
|
| Owners Name |
Bill & Judy Black |
| City/State |
Neosha, Missouri |
| Drivers Name |
Bill Black |
| BOAT |
|
| Hull Type/Class |
Replica hull - Unlimited class hydro (U)
Built by Bill Black. Original Gale V was built in 1954 by Les Staudacher. |
| LOA |
30' |
| Beam |
12' |
| MOTOR |
|
| Motor Description |
12 cylinder - Stock - Allison |
| Gearbox |
Fairlane |
| Propeller Mfg. & Size |
unknown at this time |
| HISTORY |
|
| Years Raced |
1954-1955
1955 - Gold Cup Champion & National Champion
The original boat was owned by Joe Schoenith of Detroit.
The exploits
of the Schoenith family are well known. |
|
| Launch: |
crane |