Dear Phil (Kunz), I am trying to locate (or at least learn the history and fate of) a 225ci hydroplane N-79, “Jezebel” built and raced by my father, Douglass C. Harvey, in the early 1950’s out of Rochester N.Y. I’ve attached 2 pictures of him in the boat, taken around …
Miss Merion Bluegrass Kirk Rogers had the famous hull replicated by Don Kelson. The original hull was designed and constructed by Ken Kimbrough and Dr. Ed Johnston. The original owner was the late Fred Rogers.The photo has both the current crew and most of the original crew, driver and builder. …
I can’t think of a better photo to represent our Leap Year month this February than the 3 Jersey Speed Skiffs of DeGlopper Racing.
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.
1953 Timossi-Ferrari Arno XI The Arno XI is a hydroplane inspired by Achille Castoldi in the early 1950s and built by Timossi Azzano
Great pic posted in Vintage Hydroplane Lover’s Facebook page by Sandy Ross. I can see at least 3 modifications made to this hull….
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, …
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.
