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| Calypso E-291 | |
| owners / drivers | Steve Parker, Tim Parker, Pete Parker, Christy Marzetta |
| location | Renton, Washington |
| hull info / class | 280 cu in class hydro (E)
originally built in 1958 by John Forbes & Bob Osburn using "Bus" Jacobson design |
| length / beam | 17' 6" / 7' 6 |
| launch | crane |
| motor | Plymouth 273 with a 2-barrel Bendix Stromberg
carburetor and hydraulic lifters.
The boat originally ran with a 265 Chevy, then switched to a 273 Plymouth. |
| power transfer | direct drive |
| years raced / history | 1959-67, 1969-??
1958-1967: Calypso Too E-9
(John Forbes / Bob Osburn)
1965 - Won 5 (out of 7) perpetual trophies and 25 total trophies for the season with George Henley driving and Frank Schneider the engine mechanic. The owner's run the boat in honor of their father, Brian Parker, who drove it in 1969-70. |
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