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Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum 5917 South 196th Street Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 206.764.9453 FAX: 206.766.9620

Hours Tues & Thur:  10:00 am to 8:00 pm Wed thru Sat:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sun & Mon: Closed

Admission General Admission:  $10 Seniors (60+) & Students under 16:  $5 Members & Children under 6:  Free

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Rolls-Royce Merlin

A brief overview of the Rolls-Royce Merlin in Unlimited racing.By Fred Farley - Unlimited Hydroplane HistorianThe first boat to show up at a race with a Merlin was the MISS WINDSOR, a home-built (by Lorne Armstrong) step hydroplane that attended the 1946 Gold Cup at Detroit but failed to start. MISS WINDSOR only started in one heat of competition. This was at the 1948 Maple Leaf Trophy in Windsor, Ontario, where it failed to finish.…See More
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Hal Lavers is now a member of Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
11 hours ago
Profile IconLon Erickson and Cary Dean Sjostrom are attending Dale Fugier's event

Hydro Fever 2012 at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

May 26, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is happy to announce our annual Hydro Fever Open House. Admisssion is free!Come and tour our gallery featuring such vintage unlimited hydroplanes as Slo-Mo-Shun V, Miss Bardahl, Miss Wahoo, Atlas Van lines, Oh Boy! Oberto, Hurricane IV and Miss Budweiser.Hydro Fever includes a live auction of hydroplane memorabilia at 12 noon, with proceeds benefiting the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum.Casper model hydro races for the kids takes place all day. And a hot lunch…See More
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Jeff Shaw is attending David D. Williams's event
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Dixon Smith's Racing Development of the Merlin from the 1950's thru the 1990's at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

May 19, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
This is a comprehensive history of modifications to the Rolls Royce / Packard Merlin for boat racing and airplane racing. The topics include internal modifications such as quill shafts, crankshafts and cam shafts. Also included is a discussion of Nitrous Oxide, ADI (Water methanol) injection and Nitro Methane. There will be actual Merlin parts to examine. The presentation will be technical in nature, but also will be of interest to the average Vintage Unlimited fan. The presentation will…See More
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Cary Dean Sjostrom shared Dale Fugier's event on Facebook
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Gary Todd liked Phil Lampman's blog post My Buddy's Gone....
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David Darrah and Mark Sandmeyer are now friends
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Dale Fugier posted a blog post

The Unlimiteds Hit The Water For The First Time In 2012

The Tri-Cities testing date is now confirmed for this coming Friday, May 18th.Two H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series Hydroplanes will be conducting extensive test runs on the Columbia River.The 88 Degree Men® and the U-11 Peters & May boats are due to start testing sessions at 10 AM on May 18, off the shores of Columbia Park. Drivers Scott Liddycoat and JW Myers will be in the Tri Cities on May 17 doing personal appearances while the boat teams prepare their equipment for the high speed…See More
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Dale Fugier posted an event

Hydro Fever 2012 at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

May 26, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is happy to announce our annual Hydro Fever Open House. Admisssion is free!Come and tour our gallery featuring such vintage unlimited hydroplanes as Slo-Mo-Shun V, Miss Bardahl, Miss Wahoo, Atlas Van lines, Oh Boy! Oberto, Hurricane IV and Miss Budweiser.Hydro Fever includes a live auction of hydroplane memorabilia at 12 noon, with proceeds benefiting the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum.Casper model hydro races for the kids takes place all day. And a hot lunch…See More
Monday
Joe McCauley commented on Dale Fugier's blog post The Aerodynamics of Unlimited Hydroplanes
"Have you run any wind tunnel tests on tunnel boats? Too many are made with the center of pressure far too far forward of the center of gravity. That could be remedied."
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Joe McCauley is now a member of Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
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Rolls-Royce Merlin

Posted by Dale Fugier on May 16, 2012 at 8:44pm 0 Comments

A brief overview of the Rolls-Royce Merlin in Unlimited racing.

By Fred Farley - Unlimited Hydroplane Historian

The first boat to show up at a race with a Merlin was the MISS WINDSOR, a home-built (by Lorne Armstrong) step hydroplane that attended the 1946 Gold Cup at Detroit but failed to start. MISS WINDSOR only started in one heat of competition. This was at the 1948 Maple Leaf Trophy in Windsor, Ontario, where it failed to finish.…

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The Unlimiteds Hit The Water For The First Time In 2012

Posted by Dale Fugier on May 14, 2012 at 12:55pm 0 Comments

The Tri-Cities testing date is now confirmed for this coming Friday, May 18th.

Two H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series Hydroplanes will be conducting extensive test runs on the Columbia River.

The 88 Degree Men® and the U-11 Peters & May boats are due to start testing sessions at 10 AM on May 18, off the shores of Columbia Park. Drivers Scott Liddycoat and JW Myers will be in the Tri Cities on May 17 doing personal appearances while the boat…

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F-13 at St. Pete in 1987.

Posted by Gary Todd on May 12, 2012 at 4:00am 0 Comments

My Buddy's Gone....

Posted by Phil Lampman on May 11, 2012 at 8:00pm 0 Comments

As I write this I have just returned from a memorial service - one of those "Celebration of Life” deals, commemorating my long-time friend, and HaRM member, Bob Kent. Some of you might associate Bob with the #K-150 Tribal Thunder K-Boat team. Bob passed away recently from natural causes.

This announcement might be enough for many in the NW boat racing community to learn of his passing, but Bob was my close friend for nearly 50 years and was solely responsible for my…

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Looking for Father's old Ron Jones, Cabover, hydroplane. Last seen in Phonex, AZ area 20 yrs ago

Last known; my father (in upstate NY) sold to an individual in The Phoenix, AZ area nearly 20 years ago. It was two-tone green, and on a white tiltbed trailer. The gentleman who purchased it was…Continue

Started by David Smith Jr. in General May 8.

Harold Wilson and Ms Canada V 4 Replies

Hello all my name is Stephen A James, Im the unofficial Production Assistant on the up incoming film  Harold and Lorna I am seeking anyone with knowledge of original film from the 1930s-1950s of…Continue

Tags: MISS, CANADA, Canada, Lorna, Harold

Started by Stephen A James in General. Last reply by Harold (Harry) Wilson Jr May 6.

Saturday's Feature Event 2 Replies

Gee, it would have been fun to see this 'happening' today -- the Circus & Pak back together again at 'our' museum (not the one in Detroit).  This sight probably won't occur again for a few years,…Continue

Started by Randy Mueller in General. Last reply by Randy Mueller Apr 20.

what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing 87 Replies

I have tried to start a discussion about the "state of the sport" and what needs to be done to increase its fan base, which will result in greater sponsor interest, more media exposure, more races,…Continue

Started by Tim Matyn in General. Last reply by John Wiener Apr 15.

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