Bob Walter campaigned BOB CAT S-68 during 1959-61.
The Dick Sooy designed hull was built in 1958/59 for the 136 cubic
inch class.
Note: open face helmet & no shield. This is the earliest photo
we have.
BOB CAT S-68
driver - Bob Walter - 1960
The same Sooy hydro, but note the new tail fin added to the cowling.
BOB CAT S-68 deck to deck with Hi -Q, S-94
Good deck to deck action shot, 1959.
About 1962 or 1963, my father moved to the 150 class campaigning a
new Harold Rourke design as Spook A-39.
Photo - Inboard Nationals Saint Petersburg, Florida 1966
or 1967.
Newpaper clipping - Spook A-39 at the Presidents Cup Regatta
in Washington, DC. circa - 1965/66
Cambridge, MD - 60 or 61.
Al Bower with the bow tie
Mike Thomas back row to the right, great smile.
Harold Rourke up front bottom right
and my brother, Lindsey Walter standing in for my Dad in the middle.
My Dad is living in Florida.
Bob Walter
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