Bolam's Express N-22
owners	Bob & Kathy Bolam
location	Hayden, Idaho
drivers	Scott Harger & Michael D. Hanson
hull info	Original hull built in 1981 by Don Kelson that was constructed by Michael D. Hanson 225 cu in class hydroplane (N)
LOA / beam	17' 6"  /  9'
motor	modified 1979 Chevrolet 229 cu in V6 235 cu in / 342 HP - built by owner who was the 225 class Technical Chairman This was the first 229 Chevy V-6 built in America. Almost everything had to be fabricated due to non existence of aftermarket application hardware. Due to the rules, a single 650 CFM carb was used. All internal components were modified per the rules. Many 350 Chevrolet components were incorporated. We had #2 high rise intake manifold manufactured by GM for racing. Many hours were spent with GM technical and a famous drag racer in California to develop this engine.
power transfer	direct drive
propeller	Mercury
years raced	1982 - 1985 1 ¼ mile Competition Speed Record - 85.751 MPH at Lake Spanaway on August 8, 1985 Numerous other over the record attempts (either engine or hull terminated the record)
launch	crane