WHA HOPPEN' III,  F-23
owner / driver Rick Beatty
location Beavercreek, Ohio
hull info / class Original 266 cu. in. modified class hydroplane (F class) built in 1966 by 'Pops' Schroeder.
It is quite possibly the last hull built by 'Pops' Schroeder.
length / beam 19' 6"
motor 400 ci Chevy V-8
power transfer none
propeller mfg unknown
years raced 1966 - 19??
  • Mike Reitman of Soquel, California purchased the hull around 1998 and completely restored the hull.
  • Ron Taylor of Saint Joseph, Michigan purchased the boat from Mike and ran it on the vintage circuit for many years.
  • Richard Beatty is current owner / driver.