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Small Hydroplanes

T Class: 44 hydro

Started in 1944.
Then 44 cu.in. today 1.5 Litre stock.
Sure Why Not  T - 2
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Current Owner/Driver:   Jim Elms
Original Owner:    Dick Sooy
Original Driver:    David Shaw

Hull Design:     Dick Sooy, 1974

Hull is unrestored, as last raced.

Original Engine:    Toyota 1.2L
Current Engine:    Toyota1.2L


Achievements:
1994 T-Class National Champion
Owner:  Stephen Ross
Driver:  Mike Ambrogio


Y Class: 48 hydro

Started in 1948.
Then 48 cu.in. today 1.5 Litre modified.
Originally 9 ft min. Length today 13.5 ft. min. length,
750lbs min. weight.
Racket III  20 - Y
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Current Owner: Dave Cossette
Original Owner: Jack Colcock
Original Driver: Chuck Lyford
Original Engine: Crosley
Current Engine: Datsun
Hull Design: Colcock
Notable Dates:
08/1958 World Record @ 1 2/3 mile
09/1958 World Record @ 1 mile.                                     Straightaway
09/1959 World Record @ Kilo

S Class

Initially 136 hydro, then 145 hydro, today 2.5 stock hydro. 
136 cu. in. to 2300cc.
13.5ft min. length
975lbs. min. weight.
Gang Green S-20
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        Current Owner: Ron Magnuson
        Original Owner: Ed Kelson
        Original Engine: Ford 2000
        Current Engine: Ford 2300





Hu
ll Design: Kelson

Year Built: 1982
Restoration Finished: 2012

2014 - NW Vintage Region 10 

            Hydros Team of the Year
Coyote S-21
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       Current Owner: Kathy Currie
       Driver: Mike Currie
       Original Engine: Ford 2000
       Current Engine: Ford 2300



Hull Design: Davis
Year Built: 1971
Restoration Finished: 2016


Pinto Express S-31
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Original Owner/Driver:  
Tom Jeannette

Current Owner: John Ganger
Curator/Driver:  Alan Ganger


Original Number/Name: 
S-31 – Buckshot  (1980-1983)


Current Number/Name: 
S-31 – Pinto Express (1984-Present)


Engine:  Stock Ford 2.0L


Hull Design/Builder: Jon Staudacher – No-Transom S-Bottom design
Year Built: 1980



1981  APBA National Champion
(Tom Jeannette) (S Class)

1983 APBA National Champion

(Tom Jeannette) (S Class)


lil' Miss Thriftway  S- 60
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Owner: Travis Gilmer
Driver: Travis Gilmer
Engine: 170 ci Ford 6
Hull Design: Ted Jones
Year Built: 2013

Tiger Too  S-86
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Owner: Ron Morrison
Driver:  Jill Glass
Engine: 
Ford Flathead V8 60
Original Hull Design: Ron Jones, Sr.
Year Built: 1961
Restoration by: Dave Jerome
Engine rebuild by: The Garage

Restoration finished: 2010

2014 - APBA National Vintage                        West Coast Team of the Year
A Class
Class began as 135 cu.in. class, then 150 hydro, today 2.5 Litre modified hydro.
Originally 13.5ft min. length today 16ft min. length.

Wee Who II A - 31
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Owner / Driver: Wes Gray
Engine: 144ci Ford Inline 6
Hull Design: Hallet
Year Built: 1968

Restoration Finished: 2010
This-A-Way  A-39
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Current Owner: Duane Yarno
Original Owner: Chuck Hickling
Engine: Ford V-8 60
Hull Design: Chuck Hickling
Rebuilt by: Don Kelson
Rebuild Finished: 2009

Madam Blue A-102
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Owner/Driver: Dick Clintworth
Original Owner: Bud Meyer
Engine: Chevy V6 262


Hull Design: Ed Karelson
Year Built: 1974
Restoration Finished: 2014

2014 APBA Vintage Western Division & Region 10 NW Vintage Hydros Rookie of the Year

MH Class
First Mate MH-40
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Current Owner: Paul (Kiwi) Russell
Original Owner: Reg Winters

Original Driver: Brian Cardiff
Original Engine: 2 Litre Nissan
Current Engine: 2 Litre Honda
Hull Design: Lauterbach
Year Built: 1981


Medium Hydroplanes

N Class Modified
N-Class 225cu.in.
Div 2 hydro, later became NM hydro.

Originally 16ft min length, later 17ft min length
1100lbs min. weight.
The Cats Meow  N-20
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Current Owner: Jerry Kelson
Original Owner:
          Dan & Lenny Rubino
Current Engine: Buick
Original Engine: Plymouth

Hull Design: Kelson
Year Built: 1985
Restoration Finished: 2013
Bolam's Express N-22
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Current Owners: Buz Dupea
Previous Owner: Bob Bolam
Original Drivers:
             Michael Hanson
             Scott Harger
Engine: Chevy V6
Hull Design: Kelson
Year Built: 1981
Restoration Finished: 2009

Notable Dates:
1985 - World Record @ 1 Mile
The Don N-37
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 Current Owner/Driver:
                Shaun Kelson
Previous Owners: (Cat Ballou)
                Dan & Debbie Gill
Original Owner: Fred Sanchez
Original Engine: 2000 Pinto
Current Engine: 350 Chevrolet

Hull Design: Kelson
Year Built: 1982
Restoration Finished: 2014

Wild Waves N-757
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Current Owner/Driver: 
                Bob Smets
Original Owner: Norm Mosier
Original Driver: Brad Mosier
Engine: Buick V-6




Hull Design: Hanson / Mosier
Year Built: 1984
Restoration Finished: 2014

Notable Dates
1986 - National High Point
1993 - National High Point



World Records
1 mile:          94.014mph
1 1/4 mile: 105.845mph
1 2/3 mile: 107.591mph



E Class Stock
E-Class Began in 1956 as 280 cu.in. hydro, today 5 Litre stock   (305 cu.in.)
In 2015 this class becomes (350 cu.in.)
Min. 16ft   long
1250 lbs min weight.
Calypso Too E-1
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Current Owner: Schneider Family
Original Owner: John Forbes
Engine: Plymouth 273
Hull Design: Ed Karelsen
Year Built: 1970
Restoration Finished: 2012


1970 - National High Point
1970 - Region High Point
2013 - NW Vintage Region 10 Hydros High Point
2014 - Jeff Schneider - Terry Troxell Award Recipient
2014 - NW Vintage Region 10 Hydros High Point


The Ragged Edge E-7
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Current Owner: Mike Jones
Hull Design: Ron Jones
Original Owners: Johnson
                                Mike Jones
Original Drivers:  John Walters
                                Chris Betram
                                Gordy Gillmer
Restoration Finished: 2015

Original Engine: Plymouth 273
Current Engine: Ford


Year Built: 1979

Restoration Finished: 2015
Removed reinforced cockpit and put original cowlings back on.

Sunup  E-12
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Current Owner/Driver:                                        Hull Design: Lauterbach (Copy)
                  Kathy and Mike Currie                       Year Built: 1992
Previous Owner: Dana Dilgard

Original Owner: Wayne LaChapelle
Engine: Plymouth 273




Water Scamp E-26
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Current Owner: Randy Christianson
Original Owner:
          Roger Radermacher
          Steve Kramer

Original Driver: Don Tipton
Engine: 265
Hull Design: Sooy
Year Built: 1958
Restoration Finished: Ongoing

Notable Dates:
Region High Point -
               E Stock: 1959, 1960

               Vintage: 2009, 2010                
The Gold Streak E-27
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Current Owner:
         Steve & Mary Compton
Original Owner: Dalton Coor
Original Driver: Gordy Gilmer
Engine: Plymouth 273
Hull Design: Jones
Year Built: 1979
Restoration Finished: 2014
JB & Water E-66
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Current Owner: Gordy Cole
Original Owners:
      Ronnie Bruner
      D. Johnson
Original Engine: 283 Chevy
Current Engine: 305 Chevy
Hull Design: Kelson
Year Built: 1978
Restoration Finished: 2012

Notable Dates:
National High Point
1979
Regional High Point
1978, 1979, 1980
North American Champion
1982
The Agitator E-70
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Current Owner:  Aaron Olson
     
Original Owner: Dr. Deloite Wolf
Original Engine: 265 Chev
Current Engine: 305 Chev


Hull Design: Wickens
Year Built: 1965
Restoration Finished: 2009

Annabelle S.  E-74
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Current Owner: Kelly Hodgkin
Original Owner: Bob Schotz
Original Name: "After Me"
Original Engine: 215 Buick
Current Engine: 305 Chevy


Hull Design: Ron Jones
Year Built: 1969
                                                           Restoration By: Kelsons
                                                           Restoration Finished: 2009
Wee Wahoo  E-77
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Current Owner: Peter Carey
Original Owner: Bill Boeing Jr.
Original Driver: Mira Slovak
Engine: Chev 265ci
Hull Design: Ron Jones
Year Built: 1957 / 1958
Calypso  E-291
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Current Owner: The Parker Family
Original Owner: John Forbes
Original Driver: Bob Osburn
                            George Henley
                            Brian Parker

Original Engine: 265 Chevy
Current Engine: Small Block Chevy


Calypso Racing website
Hull Design: Forbes / Osburn
Year Built: 1957

Restoration by: Kelsons
Restoration Finished: 2010

1966 - 25 Trophy Finishes with George Henley Driving.
2010 - West coast Vintage Rookie of the Year - Steve Parker.


large hydroplanes

H Class  Modified 7 Litres
Length:
Engine:
Miss Vitamilk  H-10
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Current Owner: Doug Brow
Original Owner: Bill Brow
Engine: Chev 327
Hull Design: Jones
Year Built: 1963
Restoration Finished: 2013
Annie's Dodge II H-25
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Current Owners:
      David & Jolynne Kancianich
Current Drivers:
      David Kancianich
      Tim Hamilton
Original Drivers:  Bill Muncey

                                George Babcock
                                Doc Johnston

Engine: 500ci Dodge Stroker

Hull Builder: Dr. Ed Johnston

Year Built: 1966
Restoration: In Progress

Pegasus II  H-357
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Current Owner: Mike Jones
Original Owner: Gordy Gilmer
Original Engine: 427 Chev
Current Engine: 454 Chev
Hull Design: Ron Jones
Year Built: 1988
Restoration Finished: 2013
J Class 7 Litres
Length:
Engine:
Copy Cat  J-76
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Current Owner: Dan & Debbie Gill
Original Owner: Peter Thomson
Original Driver: Don Kelson
Original Engine: Chevrolet
Currebt Engine: Chevrolet 427
Hull Design: Kelson
Year Built: 1976
Restoration Finished: 2004

Notable Dates:
World Records:
1976: 1 2/3 mile (@99.228)
1982: 1 1/4 mile (@88.327)
1983: 1 1/4 mile (@92.028)
National High Point:
1976- 2nd place
1977- 2nd Place

GP Class
Length: 22 ft.
Engine: Big Block
Deepwater Special  GP-247
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Current Owners:
             John & Stephanie Hucik
Original Owner:
             Norman Lauterbach
Original Driver:
             Henry Lauterbach
Engine: Chev Big Block
Fuel: Methanol

Hull Design: Lauterbach
Year Built: 1979
Restoration by:
        Henry Lauterbach
        Tom Bertolini

Restoration Finished: 2005


Notable Dates:
1984 - National Champion

U Class Modified
Length:
Engine: Unlimited
Miss Bardahl U-40
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Current Owner: Dixon Smith
Original Owner:
           Bardahl Chemical Corp
Original Driver: Ron Musson
Hull Design: Ron Jones
Year Built: 1961


Learn more Here
Engine: Rolls Royce Merlin
Restoration Finished: 2007

Miss Thriftway  U-60
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Current Owner:
           Vashon Unlimited, LLC

Original Owner: Associated Grocers
Willard Rhodes, President & AG Rep
Original Driver: Bill Muncey
Hull Design : Ted Jones
Year Built (Original): 1955
Year Built (Replica): 2007

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Engine: Allison V-1710

Notable Dates:
1956 - 57 - Gold Cup Winner
1956 - Presidents Cup Winner
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