Bolam's Express N-22
| OWNER |
|
| Owners Name |
Bob & Kathy Bolam |
| City/State |
Hayden, Idaho |
| Drivers Name |
Scott Harger & Michael D. Hanson |
| BOAT |
|
| Hull Type/Class |
Original hull - 225 cu. in class
Built in 1981 by Don Kelson, that was constructed by Michael D.
Hanson. |
| LOA |
17' 6" |
| Beam |
9' |
| MOTOR |
|
| Motor Description |
6 cylinder - Modified - 1979 Chevrolet 229 V6
235 CI / 342 HP - Engine Builder: Bob Bolam, 225 Technical Chairman.
This was the first 229 Chevy V-6 built in America. Almost everything
had to be fabricated due to non existence of aftermarket application hardware.
Due to the rules, a single 650 CFM carb was used. All internal components
were modified per the rules. Many 350 Chevrolet components were incorporated.
We had #2 high rise intake manifold manufactured by GM for racing. Many
hours were spent with GM technical and a famous drag racer in California
to develop this engine. |
| Gearbox |
direct drive |
| Propeller Mfg. & Size |
Mercury |
| HISTORY |
|
| Years Raced |
1982 - 1985
1 ¼ mile Competition Speed Record - 85.751 MPH at Lake Spanaway
on August 8, 1985.
Numerous other OVER the record attempts, either engine or hull terminated
the record. |
|
| Launch: |
crane |
