Randy Wold, who owns Stardust 21-E, sent me an email after someone emailed him a pic of a model they acquired of this record setting boat. Randy’s webpage on his Stardust boat is here. Here is the email Randy received:
“I came across information on Stardust and your contact information while doing research after having purchased a model of the boat (photo below). Being a Jaguar enthusiast, what first drew me to the model was the original Jaguar engine used by Wes Knudsen. I was amazed to read the storied history of the boat both during and after it was Jaguar powered. I was delighted to hear that the 1977 World Record was set not far from where I grew up and on a lake I have spent a lot of time on. I never knew speed records were set there. I assume you still own the boat and congratulations on owning and preserving an important piece of boating history! Nice also to know it lives in the Northwest! The model is made by a company in Italy called Racer Wake, who primarily make hand built 1950s and 60s Italian 3-point hydroplane models in 1/43 scale (5-7″ long).
Not sure why they chose Stardust, but I’m glad they did. You can still get them, but it takes several months. They are expensive, but definitely very limited in production”.
Jerry Liudahl
Old Irish Racing
