Jack Hines of Dayton, Ohio is totally rebuilding this Ted Jones designed & Ron Jones built, 266 cu. in class hydroplane. 
The order of names that this vintage hull raced under are as follows:
1960-62 Gun Shy
1963-65 Tin Horn
1966-69 Miss Peg
1973-75 Gun Shy
1976-81 Delta Lady
It was named Gun Shy, by two different owners, twice during its career.
 


Miss Peg
Saint Petersburg, Florida 1968
 


 


Miss Peg
Southland Sweepstakes Regatta
Saint Petersburg, Florida 1971
 
 
 
 

Delta Lady

Delta Lady
Above 2 photos  - courtesy of Dennis Bowsher @ Roostertail website.
 
 
 
 

Delta Lady
Jack Hines traveled to the deep south to acquire this hydroplane. 
He had to cut a path through the swamp to get the hydroplane out. 
The majority of the hardware came with the hydroplane. 
Note the sponsons rotted and fell off the hull.
 

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