Junkyard Dawg T-44
1200 cc class hydro
Built in 1976 by Dick Sooy
Owned by Joe John Schulte of Lowell, Michigan
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Lil Miss Hillwinds T-2
1200 cc class hull with 3kc, 1200cc Toyota
Built in 1977 by Dick Sooy
Owned by Dick Harris of Okeana, Ohio
It was raced under the names, starting with the first, Bones, then Lil Miss Hillwinds, then  Mathmagic, and finally, Homer.   Built in 1977 by the late Dick Sooy of Mays Landing, N.J. This cabover we believe is the last race boat ordered by the late Guy Lombardo for a member of his family. He died before the boat was finished and therefore never took possesion. I accquired it four years ago in a fair state of disrepair.
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On The Rocks T-89
1.5 liter hull with Toyota 
Built in 1976 by J R Kexel, Sr. from Sooy design
Owned by Dennis J Kexel of Groton, Conneticut
While living in Berwick, PA, my Dad and I were members of the Port Indian Racing Association. My Dad also built a 145 class Sooy hull we raced.

Tach-1
72 ci class hydro with Crosley 72ci
Built in the 1950's by Victor Bupp (driver), Pete Myers, &  H. Burgard
Owned by Jeffrey Bupp of ?
I have a lot of photos of the hydros back in the 50's and early 60's and a pile of trophys and a 44 ci.hydo that burgard, tilman myers and my dad victor bupp built may be the Tach-1. There was some home made movies of the races from the 50's i beleive they are still at my dads.
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Alley Cat
48 ci class hydro
Built in ? by Joe Schulte and Ted May
Owned by Joe John Schulte
Alley Cat is a 1965 Eastman designed (Piranha copy). Bill DeGlopper new owner??

Century 21 Special Y-3
850 cc class hull with Sunbeam Imp 4 cyl
Built in 1979 by Don Kelson & Modern Pattern, Seattle
Owned by Shaun Berry of NH boat museum
This is Steve David's retired world's record holder. Set the record in the Kilos in 1981 in Moorehaven, Florida at 102.257. Steve won over 50 races with it. Jim Appley, original engine builder has restored the Imp engine. Lots of photos & memorabilia displayed at the various APBA Vintage events. Shown in 2000 at Clayton Raceboat Regatta, Tonawanda Hydromania, Mahogany Harbour, Toronto Canada show, Wine country ASCB show & Buffalo Launch Club Raceboat Reunion. Always looking for photos, clippings, trophies, pins , ribbons, articles & anything related to this boat. Born as High Upkeep Y-43,  Jim Sellers........ later ran as Bankwalker Y-44, Bobby Murray Jr.
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Fickel Filly Y-116
48 ci class hull with Crosley
Built in 1961-2 from kit (same as S.E. Sunny Jones)
Owned by Joey Danches of Miami Beach, Florida
Also raced (started in Gold Coast Marathon, Miami to West Palm Beach in Miss ZSA- ZSA  A class runabout, boat number A-18, 4 cylinder Grey motor. Placed first that year in A class runabout class WINNER 1958 Gold Coast Marathon. In 1960, also owned and raced 48 cu hydro boat name Poor Boy, Y-116, later renamed Fickel Filly, then built new hydro 48 cu in. named and raced in Orange Bowl Regatta. Owners - David Brook & Joey Danches. 
Driver Joey Danches.

Full House Mouse Y-116
48 ci class hull with Crosley
Built in 1953 by DeSilva
Owned by Bob Foley of Escondido, California
Former owners:  Sonny Meyer, Mickey Remund, John Lyle.
3rd at 1960 Nationals (Remund)
4th at 1961 Nationals (Remund)
2nd at 1975 Winternationals West (Foley)
5th at 1977 Nationals (Foley)
Set World Speed Record for 48 cubic inch hydroplanes, Five Miles in Competition, 67.720 mph at Salton Sea, CA on Novenber 6, 1954 (Meyer)
A good short course boat, the "Mouse" was best at Long Beach Marine Stadium. The boat is in "as-raced" condition (last time out was the 1979 Western Divisional) and has been promised to the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Seattle.  They already have my nemesis, Darrell Olsen's Double Trouble 48-Y.
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Gizzy Whomper  Y/T
850 cc class hull with Geo
Built in 197? by Don Kelson
Owned by Peter Hackett of Tonawanda, New York
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Hang In There Y-55
850 cc class hull with pushrod Fiat 850
Built in 1971/72 by DeSilva
Owned by Bob Foley of Escondido, California
This was Jack Schafer, Jr.'s first inboard.  His Dad was the owner of the famous Such Crust unlimiteds out of Detroit, and Jack, Jr. started out racing outboards.  Jack and his crew chief Gerry Stiles spent the 1972 season developing the boat, working mainly on balance.  Unfortunately, the boat crashed at San Diego (late fall of '72) and blew out the front end (it started life as a shovel-nose conventional).  Jack gave me the remains and I drew up plans to make it a mid-cockpit pickle-fork.  I worked on the reconstruction for a while but eventually the 850cc class withered and died (in S. California anyway) and the boat, true to its original name, has been hanging in the rafters of my carport for many years.  This boat was registered as Impecunious Mouse Y-599 but has never been in the water since the day Jack crashed it.  It has no bottom, no sponsons, and only one airtrap and none of the old drivetrain will fit.  Jim Hill and I were going to put a Sunbeam Imp in it "on the cheap" hence the name.
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Hoddys Quirk Y-73 
850 cc class hull with modified Sunbeam Imp
Built in 1980 by Ron Jones Marine
Owned by Harrison Quirk (Hoddy) of Ware, Massachusetts
This hull was raced actively from 1980 to1996. Ron Jones rebuilt the sponsons and bottom in 1986. This was the last wood boat to come from his shop I was told by Ron. Engine was Sunbeam Imp 901 cc modified for alcohol and was run from1980 to1991. In 1991, engine was changed to Chevy Sprint 1000 cc from 1991 to1996. Currently has 1000cc Sunbeam Imp modified for alcohol in the boat. Boat is like new condition.

Honk Y-73
48 ci class hull with 48 ci Crosley
Built in 1960 by Kenny Ingram - Harrison Quirk
Owned by Harrison Quirk of Ware, Massachusetts
This hull was built in 1960 from plan by Kenny Ingram of California. It was raced as a 48 cu.in. hydro from 1960 to1970. The engine was changed from a Crosley to a Sunbeam Imp in 1970. Boat was 2nd in nationals twice and won the eastern divisionals twice. Boat was sold to a fellow in Ohio in 1970 and was later discovered by Tom D'Eath in Michigan in 1997. Boat is being restored by Harrison Quirk and the engine will be a Sunbeam Imp.

Jersey Mosquito
1-litre class hull with Toyota 
Built in ? by ?
Owned by Doug Havell, Jr of Westmilford, New Jersey
Boat was purchased in 1985 from George Thorne, 1 litre was installed and raced at Greenwood Lake in 1986. Raceboat was in storage since. The "mosquito" is in great shape and will hopefully be ready next year. The Mosquitos original numbers was Y-34 it also was a kneeler. I do not know the year it built, but George Thorne did race it in the 70's and 80's and claimed to hit the 90 mph range. The boat is 14 ft and currently has a 1 litre Toyota engine that I installed in 1985. I did race it, but I only made it to the first turn and sheered a drive shaft. The boat is being converted back to a kneeler and will be showing its original colors.

The Lip Ship Y-269
Y class hull with Honda 900cc
Built in 1980 by Lauterbach
Owned by Richard Delsener of Eastpointe, Michigan
Pickle-Fork design.  Powered by a Honda 900cc car engine.  Driven by Butch Kropfeld and Tom D'Eath, it's the 1981 Eastern Divisional Champion. I currently own two Lauterbach 850's. (The other is South Paw Y-6). I reside in Eastpointe, Michigan only two blocks from the APBA Headquarters.

Little Big Man  Y-52
48/850 class hull with Crosley
Built in 1964-65 by Ramsey
Owned by Steve Maloney of Tallahassee, Florida
I raced this boat in the early and mid 70's mostly at Miami Marine Stadium. Previous to that it was owned by Hal and Cal Wingess. It was APBA National High Point Champion in 1966, 67 and 68. The name at that time was Wait for Me. I am presently restoring it and hope to have it in the water soon.

Red Witch Y-4 & Y-91
48 Hydro & 850 cc Hydro with 48 cu. in Crosley
Built in 1948/49 by C. Mulford Scull
Owned by John F. "Jack" Van Deman, Jr. of Cheraw, South Carolina
This hull was built and raced by C. Mulford Scull as the Shooting Star.  Mully Scull suffered a heart attack while racing and passed away in the boat. It was sold to Lou Franco of Toranto, Canada and purchased by my father Jack Van Deman, Sr. in 1957.  My father raced the boat in 1958, then retired from active driving.  In 1960 or 61 my father started Everette "Skip" Gillam racing in the 48 Hydro Class and in Skip's 2nd race he won the C. Mulford Scull memorial race in Pleasantville, NJ.  I began driving the boat in 1963 and it was raced into the 70's when my father and I retired it to concentrate on our 150 Hydro.

South Paw Y-6
850cc class hull with Sumbeam Imp.
Built in 1978 by Lauterbach.
Owned by Richard Delsener of Eastpointe, Michigan
National Champion - 1982, High Point Champion - 1984, World Champion - 1984.
In 1984, the South Paw won 17 of 24 events.  The last conventional hull to win an APBA sanctioned event in 1994 at Rocky Fork, Ohio.
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Y-93
48 cu in class hull with Crosley
Built in 1958 - Sonny Jones kit
Owned by George Price of Warrenton, Virginia
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T-4
1 litre hull with 900 cc Toyota
Built in 1972 or later by Jon Staudacher
Owned by  Jack H. Keen of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Conventional Boat Number T4, raced primarily in Louisiana, may have been owned by John Ballera of Colorado Springs, Colorado 80936
Boat stored last ten years in Tennessee. Purchased from Joe Marshall. Hull was converted to cabover. It's now being restored to original condition as vintage hull.

HI-Q S-94
136 class hull with Ford V-8 "60"
Built in 1957 by Charles  Lloyd
Owned by Bob Moore of Red Bank, New Jersey
I have owned this boat since 1962 and raced it up to 1971. The boat & engine (1937 Ford V-8 "60") are just as they were "back then", although the boat has been restored, the engine has been tuned up, but other then that you could take a photo from 1963 and compare it to a photo of 2005 and they would be identical....except the driver has gained a few pounds!
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J.P. S-256
S class hull with Ford Pinto 2000
Built in Elroy Spicker in 1966. 
Owned by Jack Merrifield of River Canard (Windsor) Ontario 
Gene Whip, Dayton, OH was original owner. It has also campaigned as the The Mogul, T Cat, and Bobcat. Under these names it ran 150 Modified.  Then was repowered to 145 stock hydro. Bill Hardy, Wyandotte, MI bought it around 1980 and raced it as $Bill S-275.  In '82 he was thrown out and subsequently sold it to Steve and Mike Garey.  They renamed it J.P. S-256. The Garey brothers switched off driving in '83, '84 and '85.  Best finish was 3rd in Madison, IN. It was silver and black until '87 and then repainted white with red lettering. It was raced most of the '87 season and a cracked engine block took it out at the '87 Trenton, MI race. It was then sold to Jack Merrifield. Restoration is being considered at this time.
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Krrazy Chief S-79
S class hull with 2.3 Ford Pinto
Built in late 80's by Phil Grahm
Owned by Douglas Havell of Hewitt, New Jersey
2.5 stock class, 2.3lt Ford. Hull is a combo of a Karlsen and Staudacher designs. Bottom and Pugh cell was installed 1995. Currently being raced. If you have info please let me know. It must have seen some action, has some scars.

Lil Lectron S-145
145 cu. in. hull with Ford Falcon 144 Cu. In. & Ford Pinto 2000 cc 
Built in 1968 by Ron Jones
Owned by Hank Kosciuszko of Harper Woods, Michigan
This hull was originaly owned by Willard Wilson as Lil Lectron. It raced from aprox 1968 to 1981 owned by 
Willard Wilson. During that time it held the closed course speed record for five miles in competion from Aug 1969 to Aug 1975.  Uping the record 5 times in that span of time.  From 70.810 to 76.661.  Also, this hull was the National Champion 6 times.  1971 - 1972 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 & 1979. This is probably the most famous of Ron Jones Sr's rear-engine hulls.  The hull was sold to Randy Conflitti and raced as Hay Boy!  Later it was sold to James Jackson.  The new number was S-101.  The last time the boat raced was in Cumberland, Ky were it flipped.  Doing extensive damage and riped off all cowlings and sinking.  James Jackson was the driver and came out in much better shape than the boat. The hull has sat outside for about the last 11 years. This will be a big project but well worth the time and effort when it is through.  I will be restoring it to it's 1978 paint job with a Ford Pinto engine. 

Little Fission S-420
S class hull with 145 Ford Pinto
Built in 1971 from Schroeder design (we've been told)
Owned by Brian Joseph of Wheeling, West Virginia
Little Fission came in excellent condition.  All hull paint and graphics are original.
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mcKnightmare's return S-30
145 class hydro with 144 ci Ford Falcon
Built in 1962 by Charlie Lloyd
Owned by Bill McKnight of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I bought the hull, hardware, and period trailer from Joe Marshall in Knoxville, TN. September 2003.
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Midnight Special S-47
S class hull with Ford Pinto
Year built and builder unknown
Owned by Butch & Jackie Dreher of New Memphis, New York
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Playtime S-69
S class hull with Ford Pinto
Built in 1970 by Jim Davies, Sr.
Owned by Jack H. Keen of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Looking for any information on this boat.

Renegade
S class hull with Chevrolet Corvair
Built in 1968 by Bill Bunn from Ruark design
Owned by Bob Isaac from Eldorado, Maryland
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Scrappy 88-S
136/145 ci class hull with Ford Falcon
Built in 1955 by Al Silva
Owned by Bob Sliva of Fort Bragg, California
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Sunset
S class hull with 2000 cc Pinto
Built in 1955? by Rich Hallet
Owned by Kevin Braun of Lakeside, California
I am looking for some history on this boat. All I know is it was raced in the southern California area by Guy Delveccio.

TipBack S-50
S class hull with 145 Ford Falcon
Built in 1960 by Will Farmer
Owned by William Mehan of Manchester, New Hampshire
Restored by Muller Boatworks in 1995 - Engine by Bryan Milazzo
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Thunder Chicken
S class hull with 145 Ford Falcon
Built in 1960 by Charles Fyffe
Owned by Jack H. Keen of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Thunder Chicken is a S class hull purchased from Bob Musson of Dayton, OH in Sept. 2001 less engine-decks removed when purchased-complete restoration is underway-built in 1960 by Charles Fyffe and raced as the S-12 and S-74.  Is being restored with Falcon engine and repainted in original colors as last raced.  Will be shown at various vintage boat shows including Clayton.

Water Ball
136 class hull with Ford V-8 "60"
Built in 1954 by Rich Hallett
Owned by  Richard Lindstrom of Samoa, California
I purchased this hydro in 1957 from Jack Shaw in Klamath, CA. It is my understanding Jack Shaw and Melvin Ccott of Eureka purchased 136 hallett hydros at the same time(1954) and entered a few races at that time. When I purchased the hydro, I cleaned up the hull and replaced the engine and raced it at Lake Meritt in Oakland, Lake Washington in Sacramento and D Lake in Oregon. The last race in Sacramento, I damaged a sponson so I parked it, sold the engine a few years later and the hull has been in storeage until Feb. 2000. The plans are to build a stock 60 and a modified engine later.

Yaller Dawg S-44
145 class hydro
Built in 1964 by Ron Jones
Owned by Joe John Schulte
Quite possibly the oldest Jones cabover in existance!
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S-161
S class hull with 2300 cc Ford/OMC engine
Built in ? by Marcel Belleville
Owned by Jack H. Keen of Colorado Springs, Colarado
Belleville hull with  2.5 litre. Purchased Sept. 2001 from Jon Church of Southern California. Has not raced for past four years. It is undergoing inspections/upgrade and installation of safety cell.  (719) 683-4778

Avenger A-30
150 cu. in. with 2.5 litre modified Chevy ll
Built in 1970 by Ron Jones, Sr.
Owned by Fred Shearer of Mound, Minnesota
The Avenger was originally owned by Ken Furniss of Ogden, Utah. She was Region 18 High Point Champion for many years, National High Point Champion in '71,'74, and '75 and Western Divisional Champion in '71 and '74. The Avenger is currently being restored by Phil Mitchell, Bob Leckner and Fred Shearer. We hope to have her ready for by Dayton Testing 2003. Any help with the history of the Avenger after 1974 would be greatly appreciated.
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Bachelor I 
150 class hull with a 136 Ford Flathead
Built in 1959 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Scott Courts of San Jose, California
Bought in 1996 from Tom D'Eath, it originally was commissioned to be built as 136 ci class hydro by Bob Baxter of Maryland.  In the mid 60's Roger D'Eath successfully raced it as PSSST! and then Bachelor I.  As Bachelor I,  it won the 1969 Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami.  Roger sold it the Huey Long who campaigned it well into the 70's.  Sold to an unknown owner in Kentucky, Tom  D'Eath recovered it and sold it to me.  Rich Willim of Detroit did a fantastic job building a 136 ci Ford  Flathead engine (Rich raced the flatheads with success while many a racer moved on to the Ford Falcon engines)  I await time and space to begin the restoration of the hull.
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Big Chief A-11
2.5 Litre Modified class hull with Chevy II
Built in 1972 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Dave Richardson of Wellesley Island, New York
This boat was built for "Bud" Wiget, the world famous outboard racer in 1972. It was named by his wife to reflect his partial Native American heritage. This racer was later sold to Hugh Long of Oakville, KY who campaigned it for many years. Some notable race victories were at the 1980 Madison Gold Cup, 1982 Governor Cup in Illinois, 1st Annual New Richmond Regatta in 1982. The hull is in very original condition and has been to several vintage events. 
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Bluewater Special
2.5 Litre hull with Datsun 240Z (2400cc) inline six 
Built in 1974 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Chris Hall of Hampton, Virginia
This boat was originally the Coal Cat, and was redone by Larry Lauterbach over the winter. The original Bluewater Special was destroyed, (although not totally), at the Red Bank Regatta in September 1978. The Bluewater started life as the Sreemin' Meemie, a 280 owned by Chuck Kittell from Miami. It was changed to a 2.5 Litre in 1976 and won the first heat of the Nationals. We purchased the boat in November 1976 and our first race was at Miami in February 1977. The boat won the 1978 summer Nationals and was the 1978 High Point Champion. Overall, we won 22 races out of 31 entered before the accident!
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Came To Play A-150
150 class hull with Buick V-8
Built in 1968 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Bill & Judy Fisk of Williamson, New York 
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Competition A-66
2.5-litre hull with 2300 modified Pinto
Designed & Built 1983 by Harold & Bill Morrison
Owned by Bill Morrison
Hull is based on the S-bottom Staudacher using Bill Roberts and Stu Shanes construction techniques. Cowlings are from Don Kelson.
1994 National Champion
1994 National High Point Champion
1994 Hall of Champions
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Cumon Baby 15-A
135-150-2.5 class hull with modified Falcon.
Built in 1953? by Frank Neely.
Owned by Randy Wold of Spanaway, Washington
National Champion 1956, 1958, 1959 - Frank Neely
National Champion 1961 - Jack Salmon 
National Champion 1966 - Wayne Thompson
5 Mile Competition Record: 80.717 mph - Wayne Thompson
Mile Straightaway Record: 101.254 mph - Duane Allen - 1953. This boat was the 2nd 135 class boat in history to break the century mark. (Need documentation on this record).
Kilo Straightaway Record - 111.962 mph - Wayne Thompson
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Flying Debris A-6
136/135 cu in class hull with 1937 Flathead V8-60
Built in 1955 by Wise Brothers
Owned by Rich Willim of Carleton, Michigan
Campained as Flying Debris from 1955 - 1966 by Wise Brothers, then George English.
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Gemini A-711
A class coventional with Chevy 2.5 litre
Built in 1972 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Dick Harris of Okeana, Ohio
Campaigned as A-55 Little Victories as 2.5 litre modified. This is the original GEMINI round nose built for Walt Carter. It sits on the original trailer and has the original metalflake blue and clear seat cover on the Lauterbach seat. The motor is the late Durb Kings injected 4 cylinder Chevrolet. Restored, it will carry Walt's A-711 number.
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Gemini A-711
2.5 cu. in. hull with Datsun 2.4 litre
Built in 1979 by Henry & Larry Lauterbach
Owned by Teresa Hoffman of Clifton Park, New York
Gemini was built by Henry & Larry Lauterbach in 1979 and first raced in February of 1980.  She is the first and one of only four pickle-forks built by the Lauterbachs. Gemini won the Eastern Divisionals in 1980, 1982 and 1986.  She is one of only three 2.5 litre modifieds to have averaged over 100 mph for a 5-mile heat. I purchased the hull from Larry Lauterbach and I purchased the current Chevy 400 cubic inch engine from Tom D'Eath in August of 2001.  Larry installed the motor and refinished the boat in October and she made her APBA Vintage debut in Cypress Gardens, Florida in November of 2001.
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Glory Cat A-22
A class hull
Built approx 1967 by the late Bob Meyers of Cincinnati, Ohio
Owned by Dick Harris of Okeana, Ohio
Bob owned the boat all of its racing career. It orignally had a 6cyl. Falcon for power and later a fuel injected Chev. 2.  It's 14' 7" long.  It's a conventional hydro. 
(Ed. Note: This hydro was sold Jan 2003, will the new owner contact me).
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Hebe O-60
Hydro/Racing runabout hull with 136 ci. Ford V8 "60", 
Built in 1933 by Somerset.
Owned by Kerstin & Jeff Buckley of Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Hull is 14' long and almost fully restored. When last run by the owner's son in 1975, it was clocked at 87.33 mph. 
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Hilton Hyperlube A-555
A class hull with Chevy ll
Built by Ed Karelsen in 1961
Owned by Randy Wold of Spanaway, Washington

1st owner: Jim Emel	Hydrostatic A-555
2nd owner: Jimmy Benson	Hilton Hyperlube A-555
3rd owner: Jimmy Elias	Stinger, Fools Gold, Pizza Man A-555

Most commonly known name was Hilton Hyperlube A-555. This hydroplane is a rear engined hull with a vee drive through a gearbox.The driver knelt to drive this boat and used a hand throttle like an "F" outboard hydro  or similar craft. Accomplishments:  1967 APBA National High Point Champion - Jimmy Benson and 1-2/3  5 mile Competition Record of 80.142 - Jimmy Benson. This record was broken the same weekend by Wayne Thompson in the Cumon Baby 15-A at another race site @ 80.717 mph. Jimmy Benson never received his  record accomplishment because of this.
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Hot Stuff
135 class hull with V-8/60 Ford Flathead 
Built in 1947 by Tommy Hill Detroit, MI.
Owned by Peter Sloan

Jack of Harts A-21
A class hull with 1972 Pinto
Built in the early 1960's by McCrea
Owned by Marv Hart of Clayton, New York
originally a 135 class

Mahogany Rush A-5
2.5-litre class hull with 2.5 modified engine
Built in 1984 by Lauterbach/Wissman
Owned by Mark Long of Danville, Kentucky
Last conventional hydroplane to be raced. First conventinal to have reinforced cockpit. 
1989 High Point runnerup. Region 6 champion.  A-5 came from the Bachelor One that was once my father's.
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Mom's Worry A-55
150 ci class hull with Ford Falcon
Built in 1965 by Weber
Owned by Mark Weber of St. Clair Shores, Michigan
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Something Special A-41
2.5 Litre Modified class hull with Chevy II
Built in 1986 by Lauterbach
Owned by Brian Joseph of Wheeling, West Virginia
Hank Lauterbach campaigned as Something Special. Hugh Long campaigned as Big Chief. Floyd Waterson campaigned as Big Chief. John Pepe working with Larry Lauterbach restored the boat as original.
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Who Cares A-104
A class hull with Ford Flathead V-8 "60"
Built in ? by ?
Owned by John Behrens of Davenport, Iowa
My boat is in need of restoration and information on its history.  I'm looking for assistance in locating a nosecone, steering components and photographs of the boat in early years or literature about restoration.
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(unknown) A-?
A class hull with Ford Flathead V-8 "60"
Built in 1950's? from Champion plans
Owned by Brian Dumais of New Hampshire
The only history I was told was that it was built in the late 1940's in Elgin, Illinois. Looks to be from Champion plans that were available back then.
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Close Shave II N-73
225 class hull with 221 ci (1947) Ford Flathead 6 cyl
Designed by Dick Sooy and built by Loren Charley in 1957
Owned by Loren E. Charley of New Albany, Indiana
historical & restoration
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Country Boy N-8
225 class hull with 215 Buick
Built in 1971 by Henry Lauterbach.
Owned by Tom & Jacqueline Bertolini of New Baltimore, Michigan
1977 High Point Champion & 1975 National Champion
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Uncle Gummy 2-N
225 hydro with 1962 Buick 216
Built in 1959 by Rich Hallett
Owned by Marion Beaver of Parker, Arizona
The Uncle Gummy has been restored and is currently resting at our family business, Parker Motor Company, here in Parker. A long line of Gummy's followed this boat including the famous Gummy's Ghost, Awful Gummy, Gummys Go-Go, Thundergummy, Gummys Holiday, & Grumpy Gummy. The Gummys amassed their share of 225 National Championships in 62, 63, 64, and 65. Uncle Gummy owns 1 Kilo speed record and 2 Competition records. Gummy's Ghost owns 3 Kilo records, the last one here in Parker of 124.110 mph.
My PODH Little Beaver has also been restored. This boat won 8 consecutive National Championships from 1952-1959. When the PODH class was finished, it still held the Competition & Kilo Speed Records. I was elected to the Marine Racing Hall of Fame and was elected to the APBA Honor Squadron.

In Cold Blood
225 class hull with 280
Built in 1969? by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Nate Brown of Washington State.
This boat was originally built for Charlie King. There is little significant racing history on this boat. Mitch Evans ran it in the 70's and 80's on the West coast as Outlaw (4 liter mod class). Hydro has a new deck and was pretty much ready for hardware and finish work, when Bob Jensen sold it to Mark Evans.  Mark then traded it off to me. Plans are to finish it up.

Lucky Nickel
225 or 266 class
Built in 1960's, maybe built from Jones plans or kit
Owned by Scott Courts of Pleasanton, California
I have little understanding of the history of this hull.  Maybe one of you will be able to fill me in on. I bought it from Poncho Simmonson of Spokane Washington in 2000. He told me that it was originally owned by Miles Eslick and may have been bought from Ron Jones or it was built from Jones plans.  It seems most likely that construction was started in the early 60's and finished in 69 (the rt. sponson transom has a date of 11/23/69 on the inside).  I understand that Ron Jones had stopped building conventional hydros by the mid to late 60s.  As such, I'm guessing my hull must have been built from plans or started as a kit in the early 60s and finished in the late 60s. I’ve been told it was only race a few times in the early 70s when Miles had a guy named Jimmy Johnson of Spokane drive it.  It was raced as something Nickel and had a white deck and sides with a 3" orange stripe down the side at the junction of the side and deck. Later Miles sold it to Jimmy (son of Bob Johnson - Bob had something to do with the unlimiteds in Spokane).  Word is that Jimmy bought the current cowlings from Ron Jones and set the boat up to run for a kilo record.  Apparently it did ok on the first pass but failed miserably on the second after it blew a hose.  After that it never really ran much and was sold to Poncho Simmonson about 10 years ago. Speaking to Jack Hines (Miss Peg) he noticed the hull had fewer frames than his hull.  As well after reviewing the few Jones plans I have (none of which are of the same 17” 8” length my hull is) I noticed they all have between 12 and 13 frames (including the transom).  Mine has only 10 including the transom.  It may be that the dry sponson design had fewer frames compared to the wet sponson plans I have.  With so little information on this hull I'm turning to you Northwest US hydro fans to see if you can help me learn more about this hull.  Please don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail or call me in California at 925-417-0718.
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Miss Sapphire N-700
225 class with 215 Buick
Built in 1961 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Steven Ladino of Lakeville, Massachusetts
Boat was restored in mid 1990's by Mark Edmonson from St. Claire, MI.
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Powerful Ju Ju N-4
225 class with 1962 Ford 221 V-8
Built in 1977 by Dave Karelsen
Owned by Jeff Hadlock of Clinton, Washington
I bought this boat in January 2004 from Keith Dunlap in Everett, WA.  It had been in his garage for 13+ years.  Previously Red Wulf N-41 owned and driven by Kurt Louden in Region 10.  Before that it was N-40 Mephostopheles Chariot driven by Mark Evans.  Fiberglass over wood built by Dave Karelsen, Ed's brother.  Ran at 4 vintage events last year, rebuilding this winter and plan on 6 or 7 events this year.  Any additional info?

Snapper N-6
225 cu. in. class with 1948 Ford Flathead
Built in 1954 ? by Rich Hallett
Owned by Jerry Wortman of Big Sky, Montana
Ford flathead with Kong ignition, dual Strombergs with Edelbrock intake.  Sharp heads. I was told by owners son that Keith Black built the engine.
APBA web site lists John Witt in the 100 MPH club in 1958. Boat was raced in the midwest in the 50's by John Witt. Have a "Union 76" time trial slip showing 112 MPH. John was a Northwest airlines pilot and was killed in an auto accident in the mid 80's. My wife purchased the boat for me from his son in 1987.  It was in storage until 2004, when I ran it in Moses Lake, Washington. I hope to campaign it in 2005 in the Northwest. I would appreciate any information that others may have.
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Special Edition
225 class hull
Built in the mid 1960's by Ron Jones, Sr.
Owned by Bob Jensen of Wilkeson, Washington
Ron Jones built four hulls of this design, several of which were reportedly "real fast" at the time. It is a cabover with little stubby picklefork sponsons.  This particular hull was built for Bob Best (Everett, WA) who campaigned it as Special Edition. This hull was later owned and run as Ed's Capade (Ed Sims) and Black Bart (Buell Wood).  The hull is in storage. It is not in very good condition at this point.

The Specialist N-75
225 class hull with 305 Chevrolet
Built in 1976 by Ed Karelson
Owned by Jason Pomerleau of Moultonboro, New Hampshire
Raced from 1976-1997. The boat was originally owned and raced by "Racer Bob" Dabrowski from the Detroit area as a 225 called The Specialist.  I don't know specifics but according to Bob, he won quite a few races with it running a highly modified Buick 215 cid.  After Bob, the boat raced as a 225, 5 Litre and a NM.  The last person to race the boat was Bill Densten from Millville, NJ area as a 5 Litre/NM.
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Summer Wine N-36
225 class hull with 225 ci Buick
Built in 1978 by Jon Staudacher
Owned by S-W Motorsports of Syracuse, New York
Summer Wine N-36 was campaigned by Randy Wolfe & family from Crete, IL. through out the Midwest & East Coast winning and placing in the top positions at various events in the 1980's. History still being accumulated.
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Tiger N-72
225 ci. class hull with 215 Buick Engine
Built in 1974 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Carl Wilson of Grosse Pointe Pk., Michigan
Originally built for Sherman Polhamus of Miami Beach, Florida.
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Aqua Flyer F-333
266 class hull with fuel-injected 1957 Chevy 265 Corvette 
Built in 1960 from Ted Jone's Gold Cup plans
Owned by Kevin Klosterman of Dublin, Ohio
This Ted Jones Gold Cup hull was originally from Huntsville,Alabama. The owner was a A.B.Treffer (4011 Garth Road, if anyone knows them?) who had the boat registered with the APBA as the Water Flyer F-33 . The motor is a 1957 Chevy 265 Corvette engine which was built for Durb King by Bob Schorder's mechanic, Norm Berry in Buffalo, NY. The boat was moved to Columbus, Ohio and raced in the mid sixties to 1971 when the driver, Connely Snowden had a fatal accident in Cinn. driving a 225 class hydro. The F-333 boat was mothballed in Clintonville, Ohio for 35 
years by the crew chief and co-owner Dave Nicholson. Dave sold the boat and engine to Kevin Klosterman who then registered the boat as the Aqua Flyer in 2003. The boat ran for the first time at Louisville, Ky. at the Roar on the River event with Ron Snyder driving. The Aqua Flyer is planning to attend several of the vintage events throughout the midwest in 2004.
Aqua Flyer Racing website
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Barracuda F-77
225 cubic inch, Division 1 class hull with 265 Chevrolet
Built in 1946-1947 by Fred Wickens
Owned by Tim Settle of Brookville, Ohio
Raced from 1947-58. Raced in both F and H classes.
1947-1953 Lou Butler - Zanesville, OH. 10-mile competition speed record set Oct. 3, 1948 at New Martinsville, WV.
1953-1958 Ray Smith - Eaton, OH (Smiths Speed Shop)
historical & restoration
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Black Magic
266 class hull with 265 CID Chevrolet
Built in the late 50's- early 60's by Conn Craft
Owned by Jim Thompson of Horsham, Pennsyvania
Fiberglass copy of Lauterbach design. Looking for any information on these hydroplanes.
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Blitzkreig F-64
280, 2.5 mod, 6liter, now Bill Gwynn 350 Chev
Built in 1976 from "Lauterbach" kit
Owned by Greg Isaac of Pasadena, Maryland
E-64 A-64 also. Boat was built from kit, with many phone calls to Portsmouth, Va. by Tom Isaac. Boat was all Okoume and spruce 280 cu. in. with 265 
Chevrolet. The boat had limited success until 1982 when Mercury props, headers, and widened transom with full length air traps made the boat 
much better. At that time most 280s were Plymouth powered cabover hulls and as the boat started winning heats, there were constant protests. 
Engine inspections always proved the boat legal, but the decision was made to go 2.5 mod in 1984. With a Scat V-4 Chev, the boat was very fast,
but dangerously loose riding. After Tom destroyed his 6 liter, the  boat was lengthened and run a few times from 1989 until 1991. In 2003, the 
boat was pulled from storage and re-finished.
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Flying Tiger F-726
5 Litre class cabover hullwith Chevrolet small block
Built in 1978 by John Gibbs
Owned by Philip Mitchell of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
1984 National Champion, 1984 National High Point Champion, 1 mile competition record 86.30 mph - Rod Zapf
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Henry's Tenth
266 class hull with a flathead Mercury
Built in 1952 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Dan and Debbie Joseph of Wheeling, WV
This boat was built for John Clennix of Nutter Fort, WV in 1952 by Henry Lauterbach. It never raced. It was tested once on the Kanawha River by Russ Kirkpatrick, but never had a name or number. The boat was stored in a barn in Nutter Fort after the owner had a stroke. Over 40 years later it was discovered by Mike Steffick, hidden behind a wall of hay bales. Steffick sold the boat to us in 2002. We took the boat to Larry Lauterbach to have it restored. It is virtually all original, and Lauterbach cowlings now replace the home built cowlings put on the boat by its original owner. Since it never had a name or number, the name Henry's Tenth was agreed upon by Henry Lauterbach as he believes it is the tenth hydroplane he built and the oldest of his hydroplanes still in existence. This was a great opportunity to honor the master hydroplane builder, who has been Dan's hero since he was a young boy. Larry took the boat to his Henry to have it autographed before the final restoration was complete, and this was the first time that Henry had seen the boat since he delivered it. On April 19, 2003, with Henry present, Larry successfully tested Henry's Tenth at Kent Narrows, Maryland. In March 2003, Henry's Tenth won the award for the Best Race Boat at the 16th Annual Mt. Dora Antique Boat Festival.
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Miss Canadiana CF-11
266 class hull with a Chevy 302
Built in 1955/56 by Art Asbury and Jerry Longtin
Owned by Art Asbury of Dorset, Ontario, Canada
1954 - Designed by Art Asbury.
1955 - Built by Jerry Longtin for Bill Hodgson.
1956 - Bill Hodgson sets World Straightaway Record of 125.270 mph at Picton, Ontario.
1958 - Name changed to Miss Canadiana for Duke of York Race held at Huntsville, Ontario came in second place.
1961 - Canadian High Point Champion, Aubert Brillant owner with Aubert and Art sharing the driving.
1962 - Canadian Record for Competition,  81.447 mph with Art driving. William Braden Memorial Race  winner with Art driving. Prince Edward Gold Cup winner with Art driving.
1964 - Canadian Record for Competition, 83.179 mph with Art driving. Trophie O’Keefe, winner with Art driving. Canadian High Point Champion with Art driving.
1965 - Canadiana Racing Team, owners. Canadian Straightaway Record  129.310 mph with Art driving. Sid Street Memorial, winner with Art driving. Trophie O'Keefe, winner with Art driving.
1969 - Canadian High Point Champion with Art driving. Trophie O'Keefe, winner with Art driving.
1978 - Miss Canadiana moved up to the Grand Prix class. Belvedere Grand Prix winner with Art driving. Prince Edward Gold Cup winner with Art driving. Canadian High Point Champion with Art driving. Quebec High Point Champion with Art driving.
1979 to 1988 -  While racing at St. Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec, Miss Canadiana crashed due to rough water conditions. The race was cancelled. After a rush repair, she was ready to attend the Prince Edward Gold Cup where she was first in qualifying but due to mechanical problems, she did not start for the final heat. In 1987 she came in 1st and 2nd at Cocagne, New Brunswick. During these years she did not win any major awards but was still highly competitive running in the 6/7 litre class. Her last race was at Port Henry on Lake Champlain in September 1988 where again rough weather delayed the race and in the final heat the patrol boats had their running lights on. This was when Art and his crew decided that the time had come to retire from serious competition. 
1992 - Art bought the last shares of Miss Canadiana from his crew and in 1996 following Tom D'Eath's suggestion, Miss Canadiana joined the Vintage & Historic division of the American Power Boat Association. While Art takes great pride in the beautiful lines and finish of Miss Canadiana He is equally proud of her battle scars which she earned over the years. She always has been and still is an extremely fast and highly competitive boat. A credit to her designer, builder, driver and country. 
2003, November 13 - Art Asbury passed away. Miss Canadiana is now on indefinite display at the Sports Hall of Fame in the Toronto Exhibition Grounds. Contact the Hall at georgedaszkowski@canada.com. Please visit my web site and view more photos of this hull and Art's racing career. 
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Lady Payne CF-77
6 Litre (CF) hydro with Chevrolet 350
Built in 1973 from Jerry Longtin plans by Harvey Payne
Owned by Roberto Romani of Italy.
Campaigned throughout Canada from 1973-1990.
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Little Miss Maple Leaf F-29
F (225) class hull with Chev. 350
Built in 1992 from 1934 plans from Hacker/Greavette
Owned by John M. Eidt of Harsens Island, Michigan
Boat was completed in 1992 as a replica of Harold Wilson's Little Miss Canada IV. Plans from an early MotorBoating Magazine for the boat Zipper were followed which was the original John Hacker design Greavette used. Chevrolet power was used for convenience. Boat has been used extensively for shows and cruising. It has participated in the Raceboat Regattas at Clayton, NY and the Gold Cup Regatta in Detroit. It has been a feature boat in Karyn Rodengen's raceboat calender and has been referred to and pictured in numerous books. Ride quality is surprising for an 18 foot hull and it comes alive in 1 to 2 foot waves.  Constructed using oukeme plywood and the WEST system by the owner and Tom Neffof Neff's Classic Boats.

Miss Miami
266 class hull
Owned by Todd Bohnet of Wilson Creek, Washington
Boat is in running condition and restoration is near completion.  Campaigned as Ms. Right and Coffee Break. Wally Johnston had the boat for a short time in Montanna. Looking for more info. I can be reached at (509) 345-0211.
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Miss Peg F-90
266 class hull with 265 Chevrolet
Built in 1957 or 58 by Ron Jones, Sr.
Owned by Jack & Nancy Hines of Dayton, Ohio
Boat was originally the Gun Shy, built for Claude Barracliff and Dean Jefferies of New Orleans, LA. Ennie Argence drove the boat to a win in the 1960 Nationals and a kilo record of 123.593 mph. As the Miss Peg, the boat was most famous setting a competition record, and national championship in 1968 with Wild Bill Buntin up. At the end of her career the Delta Lady blew a sponson in 1981 and languished in a Lousiana swamp until her rescue in 1996.
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Miss Washington D.C.  F-999
266 class hull with Chevy 350
Built in 1962 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by Jon Bartell of Springfield, Ohio
Records -1964 World Speed Record 144.835 Driver Mike Thomas
1965 Thomas was High Point Champion
1966 won Orange Bowl Governor's Cup
1967 Eastern Division Champion
Prop is a 12x22 2 Blade Mercury. The D.C. went to Italy in 1966 at the invitation of Count Mario Augusta. The D.C. was purchased in 1990 complete with all equipment and Lauterbach trailer.  She was restored in 1993 by Hydroplane Legend, Tom D'Eath. In spring of 2004 - A small block Chev balanced & blueprinted.  400hp @ 8000rpm.
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Opechee F-222
266 hull with Chevy 350.
Built in 1965 by Hallett
Owned by Hal LeDuc of Commerce, Michigan
The boat was orginally owned & raced by Rob Kaufman of Georgetown, SC.  It competed as I-69-F in South Eastern US. Also driven in competition by Steve Jones in 1969 at Mt. Dora, FL., and later by Max Sator in Morgan City, LA. Boat won a race at the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami, FL. Boat last competed in the early '70's in Michigan and Ohio as Can't Wait when owned and driven by Mike Cashen, Jr. Restored to present condition and owned by Hal & Helena LeDuc and crewed by LeDuc family: Lynda, Dyanna, Hal & Caroline. We are currently running as a 6 litre.
Opechee is named after a lake in New Hampshire with special memories. Opechee is an Indian name meaning "Beautiful Bird in Flight".
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Rocky 34-F
266 class hull with 1956  Chevrolet  265 ci
Built in 1956 by Ted Jones/Ron Jones
Owned by Donald Malidore of Mount Vernon, Washington
I found this boat in 1994 in the Everett Herald free column.  When I found the boat it had no deck however it has the engine rails, steering wheel and box.  Also the linkage, seat shells, fuel tank and cowling. I have had to rebuild the right sponson and presently it is upside down awaiting sheet metal on the sponsons.  I have found the engine and the rudder. I also have 13 trophys from the boats racing days and can make them available if needed.  I also have a copy of the original agreement with Ron's Hydro Shop in 1956.  Listing Ted Jones as the designer and Ron Jones as the builder for a cost of $950.

Shockwave
266 class hull with 1980 350 Buick Chevy
Built in 1972 from Lauterbach plans by Alan Blide
Owned by Bruce Tracey of Holland, Michigan
This 16' x  7' hull is direct drive driven running a Hi-J  8763-3179-20 1/2 prop. Raced from 1972 thru early 80's.

Scorpio F-302
266 class hull with Chevrolet 383
Built in 1960 by Watson Lewis from Henry Lauterbach design
Owned by Kevin McGregor of West Bloomfield, Michigan
Original 1960 hydroplane built by Watson Lewis from Henry Lauterbach design. 
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Summer Dreams CF-10
6 Litre class hull with Chevrolet 350
Built in the late 1970's by Dave Norton
Owned by John Sherlock of Panama City, Florida
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Airborne 101 Eagle E-511
280ci hull with Plymouth 273
Built in 1971 by Ron Jones
Owned by G.M. Johnson of New Bern, North Carolina
The hull was the former Shady Lady & Plum Crazy. 

Bandit E-86
280ci/5-Litre class hull with GM 305
Built approx. 1978 by Norm Berg
Owned by Travis Johnson of Hanover, Indiana
If you have any possible leads as to the history of the boat, please e-mail me.
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Budget Buster E-30
280ci class hull with Plymouth V-8
Built in 1966 by Harold Ruark
Owned by Bill & Judy Fisk of Williamson, New York

Country Stoves E-76
280ci/5-liter hull with 1967 Plymouth 273
Built in 1978 by Ed Karelsen
Owned by Doug Woodward of Washington, North Carolina
I purchased the boat in 1986 from the original owners, Wayne Duncan and Paul Summers of Seattle, WA. It ran as the Duncan Engine Special between 1978 and 1986 although it was only raced about 4 times. After I bought the boat, I renamed it Chapter Eleven. I soon became sponsored by Country Stoves out of Auburn, WA. My brother and I raced the boat in Region 10 during 1986 and most of the 1987 season. We ran the Country Stoves until mid-summer 1987, when it was damaged at Lake Tapps, WA. (right sponson pretty well torn off). We spent the next 1-1/2 years rebuilding the boat with the help of Ed Karelsen. After the rebuilding process, the boat ran 4 or 5 more times till about 1991. It withstood a move from Seattle to North Carolina in 1994 and is still in very good shape.
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Chuck Wagon E-22
280ci/5-Litre with 305 Chevy 300hp
Built in 1970 by Ron Jones
Owned By Jon Bartell of Springfield, Ohio
This 17' hyro runs a 3 Blade Mercury, 12-21 Prop. Top Speed is 130mph.
Original Owner/Driver was Chuck Thompson.
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Don't Tell Mom E-87
280ci class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1971 by Ron Jones.
Owned by Steve Drucker of Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
This cabover campaigned under the following names since new: Paula's Pet, Ms.Purolator, Shinndig, Quick Trick, Nervous Energy, Don't Tell Mom!.  The last name listed is the way I raced it for 3 or 4 seasons. I am trying to get any pictures of this boat or reel film. Steve Drucker 61 Patterson Ave. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 732-530-2061.
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Double Eagle E-78
280ci class hull with 1956 Chevy 265
Built in 1994 by Dick Sooy
Owned by Forrest & Susan (Sooy) Elkins of Mays Landing, New Jersey.
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Evil Genius
5 litre/National Modified hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1983 by Bellville
Owned by Chex Mulholland of Sacramento, California
I bought this boat about a year ago and am slowly restoring it. If you have any info on Bellville boats please email me.

Go Fast Boat
280ci class hull with 318 Chrysler
Built in 1960's by unknown builder
Owned by Jerome A. Near of Soldotna, Alaska
Boat was retrieved from a back yard, engine sat in the rain with plugs and carburetor off for years. Another engine, a 318 Chrysler was rebored and modestly modified and installed. Wood work improvement and cosmetic contributions added. Boat has aluminum bottom running surfaces. Prop is 12x21. Boat is used on occasional weekends just to make noise and scare the observers and drivers, and also ducks and loons. Best speed so far 80 mph at 6000 rpms. It will do more but the chicken factor is prevalent.  No racing available up here.

Go Go Girl E-42
280ci class hull with 305 Chevy
Built in 1969 by Lauterbach
Owned by Ray Maloney of Key West, Florida
Formerly owned and driven by Teddy Baker as Bo's Back. Ran as a 280, 225, and 150.
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Happy Buddha E-207
280ci class hull with 280 Chevy
Built in 1968 by Charles Lloyd
Owned by Ron Taylor of St. Joseph, Michigan
Harry Alaire was the first owner/driver of the Happy Buddah.
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Hot To Trot E-50
280 ci class hull will 305 Chev
Built in ? by Ed Karelsen
Owned by Mike Cashin of Southgate, Michigan
1989 National & World Champion. Sid Johnson ran it as Beverly Ann (Not sure what year). George Kennedy drove in 1989. Looking for any help to document the history.
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Miss Bonnie E-11
Replica hull with Chev 350
Built in 1999 from Champion Clarkcraft plans by Gary Cotter
Owned by Gary Cotter of Pinckneyville, Illinois
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The Last Farmer E-150
280ci class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1974 by Will Farmer Richmond, Virginia
Owned by John Morsheimer
The boat was originally ordered by a gentleman in Grand Island NY that past away prior to receiving the boat, so John Sullivan of Grand Island, NY bought it. The boat was raced by John Sullivan and his friend Mike Yensen under the name RU Cirus. During its last race the motor in the boat blew up, after that the boat was left outside for years. Then it was sold to Denny Powers and was hung on the ceiling of the former Richardson Boat Company in Buffalo NY. 
HOW WE FOUND IT...In the fall of 1995 my Dad and I went in search of a 280 hydro to restore, and his friend Larry Downs from Buffalo, NY mentioned the boat, so Dad went to look at it. Next thing you know we went and picked it up. Once we got it home I contacted Will Farmer "the builder" to get some history on the boat. We sent Will some pictures, talked back and forth on the phone and Will explained to us that we had the last boat that he built, it was his one hundred and fiftieth boat.  At this point the boat's new name and number were founded The Last Farmer E-150. Then came the restoration project, new stringers, new bottom, new sponsons, new decks, new motor, new paint, 11 months worth of hard work and finally finished.
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Huligan
280 class hull with 265 Chevrolet
Built in 1954 by Chuck Hickling & Bob Ruess
Owned by Bob Jensen of Wilkeson, Washington
Much of the boat is disassembled.  I got it in VERY poor condition and have been cutting new parts for quite some time now. Plans are to have it restored by mid 2004.

Rogue E-81
280ci class hull with 265 Chevy
Built in 1964 by Will Farmer, Sr.
Owned by John Sherlock of Panama City, Florida

Rubber Ducky III  E-869
280 cu. in. class hull with 273 Plymouth (then) 305 Chevy (now)
Built in 1977 by James Coan of his own design
Owned by James Coan of Smith Mountian Lake, Virginia
National High Point Champion 280 Class 1978 & 1980 (James Coan, owner/driver). My father, James Coan has bought the boat back and is in the process of repainting to the original Rubber Ducky color scheme. Bill Coan (crew)
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Sabre Dance E-40
280 cu. in. class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1975/76 by Jim Mowery of his own design
Owned by Terry & Ben Anderson of Moses Lake, Washington
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Shockwave E-105
280/266 cu in class hull with 350 Chev
Built in 1972 by Alan Blide using Lauterbach plans
Owned by Bruce Tracey of Holland, Michigan
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Sir Ron III E-4
280 cu in class hull with 283 Chev
Built in 1960 By Joe Albee using Ted Jones plans 
Owned by Gary Vore of Centerville, Ohio
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Sorceress E-73
5 Litre class hull with 350 Chevy
Built in 1979 by Ron Frost / Jones design
Owned by Jack & Lori Cotton of Niagara Falls, New York
We know that the Sorceresswon a lot of races and special awards such as the Sportsman Award, but not sure what year. We were told that she won the Eastern American & Canadian Grand Nationals in 1983. We do not have a complete history & are hoping to obtain more information.
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Sin E-156
280 ci class hull with a 265 Chevrolet
Built in 1975 by Charles Lloyd
Owned by Dick Bonneville of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
This was the last hyrdoplane built by Charles Lloyd. The boat was built as a 150 cu. in. class hydroplane in 1975 for Sonny Kohr of Florida and was originally powered by a Buick V8. It formerly was Chug-A-Boom A-43 & E-36. Charlie Lloyd built the boat from memory after he had sold his molds and patterns to a boat builder from New York. The hardware & cowlings came from Sonny's wrecked 150. At some point the boat was converted to a 280 cu. in. class and a Chevrolet V8 was installed. In the 1960's, I worked part time in the Lloyd shop, hung out with Mike Lloyd (Charlie's son) & crewed on Charlie's 150 cu. in. hydro, Sin. Part of the restoration will be done in the Lloyd shop which is now a general/automotive machine shop, race car & engine builder, owned & managed by Mike Lloyd. The boat is being re-named SIN and will carry the number E-156 in memorial to Charles Lloyd the builder and dear friend who's boats always carried this name & number. The "Last Lloyd" has returned home to the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.
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Stingray E-11
280ci class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1968 by Dick Sooy
Owned by Jerry Field of New Jersey
Boat was raced throughout the East by Mike Torigian in the late 1960's through early 1970's.
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Thrill Me E-247
280 ci class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1971 by Henry Lauterbach
Owned by John Lawrence of Clear Lake, California
Campaigned as Rudy's Comet - Capt. Dumpling - Bad Company
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Tijuana Taxi E-102
280ci class hull with 273 Plymouth
Built in 1966 by Rich Hallett