Category: Boats

Redhead B-1

VERY interesting read on Woody Boater on this New Zealand home built boat (made of  Kauri timber) and the man who was first in New Zealand to crack the 100 MPH barrier.

Arno XI

1953 Timossi-Ferrari Arno XI The Arno XI is a hydroplane inspired by Achille Castoldi in the early 1950s and built by Timossi Azzano

H-45 Hornet

Great pic posted in Vintage Hydroplane Lover’s Facebook page by Sandy Ross. I can see at least 3 modifications made to this hull….

Joe Less built boat

Seen on John Nebelecky facebook page as a throwback thursday story: This is a 266 that Joe Less built in his line of Mama’s Mink boats. As I recall, it was designed by engineers from Bell Aerospace, and built from aluminum. The boat ultimately required two rudders to turn well, …

Harry Holst’s HEATWAVE II

Awesome photo from Harry’s facebook page. Sorry for no photo credit given, by maybe Ross M?). Click on pic like 3x until it is fully enlarged (until you see Betty Boop kicking up her high heels). Interesting, quick read on this Vance Whiteman hull on the website.

Riva Italy – Classic Racing

Hello Vintage Hydroplanes, This summer I campaigned the Lady Payne in Riva. The people from the Ferretty Group told me after the Race “ La Musica “ from Lady Payne with that open exhaust. 1. Lady Payne    Chevy 6300 2. El Biso VI       Celli BPM 8000 3. Timossi          BPM 8000 …

Hornet A-7

Anders Svenson found this picture from the 70s in Sweden. He posted it on the Vintage Hydroplane Lovers facebook page.