Lauterbach design?

at least that is what the website stated:

1947 Norman-Lauterbach-designed Lyndora
Piloted by its builder Bob Roland, Lyndora had success in National 220 Class racing. It passed through several owners, was restored, shipped to Britain and appeared in the Brooks Summer Auction at Goodwood House in June 1993. Lyndora currently resides at the Classic Boat Museum, in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.

Dayton Testing 2015

Saturday’s weather was cold and rainy and only about 7 or 8 boats plus the APBA school boat getting some laps in before the rain came. Some boats left after Saturday’s testing and more hydros arrived on Sunday. The weather improved Sunday with sunshine and about 15 degrees warmer.
Overall, it was a very good weekend for both testing and a lot of new APBA school students getting their first chance to drive an inboard hydroplane.
These photos were taken as I walked through the pits on Sunday morning.
Phil Kunz

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Monthly Calendars

May through August posted.
Many thanks once again to Phil Kunz for sending in some photos to use for these calendars. I noticed that every photo used for the 2015 is HIS photo (even if I forgot to put a copyright image on them). Remember folks, I am ALWAYS looking for photos to post on these calendars. If it seems like I have been featuring all boats East of the Mississippi, that’s because nobody from the West Coast is sending me any and it sure would be nice to feature some West Coast Vintage hydroplanes.

Andiamo Update

New bottom installed on S-185 Andiamo yesterday at John Jenkins shop.
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Royal Canadiana

This is always a good sign.

Royal Canadiana
Royal Canadiana

Harold Ruark

Harold L. Ruark, 93, formerly of Cambridge passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home in Salisbury.

Blue Chips S-07
Jack Sweeney Rumson, NJ
Tor-Gre S-165 The last conventional, front-engined hydro campaigned by the notarious Barker Family of Grand Island, New York. The hull was built by none other than the great Harold Ruark. Alias: Tor-Gre S-165 Date of Birth: 1965 Builder: Harold Ruark Length: 13.5′ Occupation: stock 135 cu in class (S).
“Budget Buster” A-33 & E-30 Drivers Ray Lynn Jr. & Sr. Built 1962 by Harold Ruark powered by a Buick V-8 Ray Lynn Sr. running as E-30 won the 1970 Red Bank National Sweepstakes Trophy in this hull.

Miss Bardahl

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I am not sure if that is Mira Slovak or Norm Evans driving but they were the two who drove Miss Bardahl in 1958.
Ted Koopman photo at the 1958 Presidents Cup. Ted was a great photographer back at that time who shared his photos with the racers.
This photo & caption submitted from our good friend, Gary Todd. Gary has a great photo album on the website with over 200+ photos of his own photographic work. Surf in and check it out.

 

Detroit Autorama

2015_detroit_autoramaJack Hines’ Miss Peg and Paul Poledink’s White Lightning vintage hydroplanes will wow the car buffs attending Detroit Autorama this weekend.