Community Center

If you stopped in to visit the Community Center last week and were wondering “where did the link to it go?” – it was removed.
Long story, but during “routine” maintenance to the Community Center boards, mistakes were made by me and I could not recover some parts of the Community Center from that mistake.

With the help of my daughter, we were able to install the new ‘upgraded’ board.
But 2 things happened along the  way:
Unfortunately, I accidentally overwrote the old database, so that means – the 78 folks who registered, will need to re-register again in order to post. That’s not a big deal.
BUT – the other thing that was lost also — all the posts, posted-to-date  (frown). Anyways — with all stated, the boards are back up.

…updated 2015 Dec 9 –
Well — the boards sat there for a few months and had nothing being posted and only 8 folks even bothering to register (that’s a shame), so I removed ’em. Sign of the Times, I guess. 
A couple of Facebook links worth visiting regularly, are posted on the “About The Vintage Hydroplanes” tab above.

“WHY NOT” and COSTA-LOTTA

Why Not & Costa Lotta

Driver in water watches on as safety crew puts out fire. The photo shows only damage only to the linen wrap on the engine cowling.
photo courtesy on the Don MacDonald collection.

Thanks to Ross McCracken for scanning and forwarding this…..and the next 2 great photos!

Escapade and Escapade II

Escapade

photo courtesy on the Don MacDonald collection
Editor’s Note: I really like how they incorporated the bumper / step off around the entire perimeter of the hydro. Even had rudder protection.

Sliver 36E

36E Sliver

photo courtesy on the Don MacDonald collection

Calendars

All 2015 monthly calendars now have photos.

Wheeling in September
Our best to all the teams heading to Wheeling!

L’Atomique

from Vintage Hydroplanes – Skiffs & Outboards – Canada – Facebook page

Paul Reid sent me a note that this hull was designed/built by Jerry Longtin who was famous for his CANADIANA hulls. Built circa 1946 and won Valleyfield in 1956 with Francois Lavinge at the helm. In looking at the L’Atomique you can see some of the same design DNA that would be later be applied to the future Canadiana designs, especially the rear cowl. Just looks way ahead of its time.
Cheers – Ross McCracken

Miss Heidelberg

Miss Heidelberg

Miss Heidelberg J-18
was originally The Redskin, built by Ron Jones, Sr.
16 photos added to the Wolbert family photo album

Sunshine Baby F-57, the 2nd and 3rd hydros

Ray Gassner’s 2nd SUNSHINE BABY boat was a Hallett
Ray Gassner’s 3rd SUNSHINE BABY was a Lauterbach

Both photos added to Ray Gassner’s Sunshine Baby webpage built and maintained by Brent McLean.

Barracuda F-77 & Lyndora F-36

Barracuda F-77 & Lyndora F-36

This photo added to Tim Settle’s BARRACUDA page.
Thanks Keith Brayer for the photo.

(see below for more info on Lyndora)