BOATS UNDER RESTORATION:NOTES:
Steve Drucker has been working on restoring
the classic Jones “airplane” tailfin for his 280 cabover. If you’re looking
for one of these early style engine cowls check with Steve at Eggsplurt@hotmail.com
EVENTS:
AUG. 26-27 Celina OH.
Inboard Regatta: contact Ron Snyder Celinaevents.com
Sept.10-11: Grand Island NY. Race Boat
Reunion: contact Bill DeGlopper 716-773-6093 or squeegeede@adelphia.net
Sept.15-17: Wolfeboro NH.
Vintage Raceboat Regatta: contact Bill John 603-569-5824 or vintageraceboatshop.com
Oct. 14-16 Georgetown S.C
Georgetown Wooden Boat Show: contact Bill Steinfield 843-236-8743
VINTAGE HOT BOAT OF THE MONTH:
Southern California has a long history of being
a hot bed for the 135/150 hydroplane class and Dr. Robert Roach of San
Diego, CA. had some of the fastest.
In this Leo Wildman photo, Robert Frazee, driving
Dr. Robert Roach’s, LA CUCARACHA, A-34 leads a field of 150 hydros at the
1966 Western Divisionals on Mission Bay. The Roach designed hull was powered
by an injected Chevy II and won the 150 Nationals in 1967 and set a 5-mile
competition record of 83.333 mph with Glenn Brewer driving, in 1970.
Dr. Roach’s second LA CUCARACHA, A-67 aka LA
CUCA PIRANHA, a Doc Eastman design, was driven by Joe Anderson to
a 1975 Nationals win and Kilo record of 128.600 mph. (photo courtesy of
Pat Roach)
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