Miss U.S. U-36 | |
owner / driver | Jay Armstrong | Jack Schafer Jr. |
location | Papillion, Nebraska |
hull info / class | Original Unlimited class hull built in 1957 by Henry Lauterbach with design help from Bob Rowland. After 54 years in storage, the hull was restored by Morin Boats. The hydro tested at Chamberlain, South Dakota June 8, 2012 with very few adjustments required. |
length / beam | 31' 8' | 12' |
launch | crane |
motor | 1943 Allison V1710-113 | 1710 cu in | supercharged Allison | PD12K carburetor Engine and gearbox overhauled by George Czarnecki Omaha, Nebraska. |
power transfer | Dan Arena gearbox running 2:75 ratio through a 1-3/4" shaft turning a 12 x 21 2 blade |
years raced / history | 1957 - 1958 George Simon - U.S Equipment Company - Miss U.S. U 36 |