Can't Wait    SK-169
OWNER
Owners Name Rob Kaufman
City/State Salem, Ohio
Drivers Name (owner)
BOAT
Hull Type/Class Original 1972 hull - Ski Racing Runabout class (SK)
Designed by Glen L. Witt and built by Dennis Goodenough
LOA 18' 8"
Beam 80"
MOTOR
Motor Description 8 cylinder - Modified - 1985 Chevrolet 355 cubic inch - 400 Horsepower
355 cu. in. cast iron block, Canfield aluminum heads, 10:1 pistons, Camshaft Innovations flat tappet cam, Canfield roller rockers, Professional "Hurricane" manifold, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Vertex magneto, Rewarder exhaust. Engine built by Gasser Racing, Youngstown, Ohio. Boat was originally powered with 327 cu. in. Corvette V-8. Second engine was 350 cu. in Chevrolet truck V-8.
Gearbox Casale 12 degree in/out  V-drive, 1.15:1 overdrive
Propeller Mfg. & Size Mascari (Italian)  12" x 14"
HISTORY
Years Raced No significant race history for this hull. I raced another SK-169 Can't Wait from 1961 to 1965.
Former owner of this hull was Dennis Goodenough 1973 - Hand Job
Launch: crane or ramp