The Gold Streak E-27
owner / driver Steve Compton
location Sammamish, Washington
hull info / class 280 cubic inch inboard hydroplane (E class) - original hull
Built in 1978 by Ron Jones Marine using Ron Jones, Sr. design
LOA / beam 18' 4"  / 9' 2"
launch crane
motor 1966 Plymouth 273 cubic inch - 200HP
gearbox direct drive
propeller mfg / size Mercury 12-1/2 x 22
years raced / history 1979 - 1984
original owner - Dalton Coor
when campaigned as National Modified, owner was Dan Doidge