Rubber Ducky III, E-869
owner / driver James Coan
location Huddleston, Virginia
hull info original 280 cu in hydroplane (E) hull built in 1978-79 by James Coan, modifying plans by Ron Jones, Jr.
LOA / beam 17' 9" / 9' 8"
motor 1964 Plymouth 273 cu in V8
power transfer direct drive
propeller Mercury 12 x 21
years raced 1979 - 1982
1978, 1980 - National High Point Champion
1978, '80, '81- Region 4 High Point Champion
1980 or '81 - ran 92.89 at St. Timothee when comp. record was 86.??, 
but did not join CBF prior to race, so record was not recognized in Canada.
launch crane