Clayton, New York 2002
Miss Crazy Thing
Owner/Driver - Billy Sterett of Owensboro, Kentucky
7-Litre class Lauterbach

 
 
The Judge
Dr. Dan Joseph launches his 1967 Will Farmer vintage hydroplane 
that was recently restored by Larry Lauterbach.

 
 
Linda B.
Alan Blide racing hull.



Wha Hoppen III

Mike Reitman of Soquel, CA and his beautiful 1966 hydroplane was purchased as
basket case 4 years ago and was completely restored.
It is quite possibly the last hull built by "Pop" Schroeder.




Mercury H-11

Owner/Driver - Ike Kielgass of Renton, Washington
H class hull with 404 Fageol Twin Couch 
   Built in 1948 by Apel Ventnor




Thunderbird





Betty VII

Jim Hawver - Owner
A neat photo from long ago has Betty V N-25 appearing in the Clayton regatta program.





Astro Fire

Edward Laforme of Watsontown, PA owns this 1958 Rosenbaum cab-over hydroplane.





Bluewater Special

   2.5 Litre hull with Datsun 240Z (2400cc) inline six 
   Built in 1974 by Henry Lauterbach 
   Owned by Chris Hall of Hampton, Virginia
Bluewater Special photo by Noel Blair



Hot Pepper
1965 hydroplane owned by William D. Edwards of Auburn, New York.
photo by Noel Blair




7 Litre Jones racing hull owned by Jack Craine.



Miss Catskills

Early 1950's Sooy racing hul




F-7 Baby Grand



Vagabond E-103

Owner/Driver Stephen Lindo
   Built in 1964 by Dick Sooy 
  Walt Struzek was the original owner and driver. 
   3 time former National Champion & set a kilo straightaway speed record on September 24, 1966 at New Martinsville.




Airborne 101 Eagle E-511 

Built in 1971 by Ron Jones. (formerly) Shady Lady & Yankee Doodle
   Owned by G.M. Johnson of New Bern, North Carolina




Executif 3 GP-11
  
Built in 1987 by Jon Staudaucher 
   Owner/Driver: Jeff Buckley of Tega Cay, South Carolina 
   This hydro holds the current world record for the 1- 2/3 at 123MPH. 
It was owned by Michele Favreau




Miss U.S. IV

Built in the 1950's by Henry Lauterbach.
Owned and being restored by Jeff Magnuson.



Delta
& Miss Close Shave II N-73
Miss Close Shave II was owned by Dave Johnson of Madison, Indiana.
This hydro is a 1957 Sooy design restored by owner & friends.


Dynasty
& Lively Lady 26D
Lively Lady is owned by Rusty Welchman of Monroe, New York.
She is a 1947 Pop Glazer D Racing Runabout.



Jack of Harts A-21
& Wild Card E-148
The Hart Racing Team.


The pits at Clayton



Gemini A-711
& Mercury H-11



Another group of hydros preparing for their flybys.


Golden Thunder


Pappy

A late 40's/early 50's PODH (Pacific One Design Hydro) Ventnor racing hull.



Screamin' Meemie IV D-77

Owned By Weeks. This is a rare 1957 Fred Wickens.



Beetle Bomb 2-S

Owned by Tom Yost of Columbus, Ohio.
1950 General Marine BU Stock Outboard.
Once owned & driven by Dean Chenowith.


Baby Gar V

Owned by Bob Banister & Victoria Winch of Alexandria Bay, NY
1925 Gar Wood


Upper level view in the new Unlimiteds Building at the Antique Boat Museum.


Plenty of action taking place.



Old Thunder F-50

1949 Speedliner owned by Tom Eynon of St. Marys, Pennsylvania

 

Bullet N-174

"A" hydro class with 1937 Johnson 9.5 hp
Built in 1952 by Fillinger
Owned by Bill DeGlopper of Grand Island, New York



E-6 "E" Service Runabout



Cheeta's TOO MUCH

Owner/Driver Noel Blair in his 1957 Forrest Johnson.
photo by Noel Blair



The Jersey Speed Skiff dock.
photo by Noel Blair



Thanks for visiting the 2002 Antique Race Boat Regatta.

photo by Noel Blair



Except where noted ALL photos by Phil Kunz Photography