• Slo Mo Shun

    3 members

  • 1979 Squire Shop

    21 members

    Restoration of the 1979 Squire Shop unlimited hydroplane is under way. Designed by Dave Knowlen and built by Norm Berg, this was the boat that legendary driver Chip Hanauer used to scored his very first Unlimited victory. Follow the progress of the restoration here and by visiting the 1979 Squire S…

  • Hydroplanes of the 80's

    7 members

    Enjoying the hydroplanes of the 80's. Reminisce about the great rivals The Atlas the bud Cirus Circus, pay n pak miller American and many more the advances that were made and the safety that was innovated

  • 1973 Pay 'N Pak

    40 members

    The "Winged Wonder" Pay 'N Pak ranks among the all-time great unlimited hydroplanes with 22 race victories. It stands with designer Ron Jones, Sr.'s other big winner, the 1980 Rolls-Royce Griffon-powered Miss Budweiser, which likewise captured 22 first-place trophies. More information...

  • 1975 OH BOY! OBERTO

    21 members

  • 1977 Atlas Van Lines

    68 members

    Construction updates as the famous "Blue Blaster" is restored to her original racing condition. Updates by Don Mock and Phil Lampman - Photos by Phil Lampman

  • 1967 Miss Budweiser

    31 members

    The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum's 1967 Miss Budwieser was built by Les Staudacher in 1962 for Shirley Mendelson McDonald. She ran in 1962 and 1963 as the Notre Dame. In 1965 the boat was renamed Shu-Shu. In 1967, the 4th Miss Budweiser crashed in Tampa Florida, killing Bill Brow. Bernie Little bou…

  • 1958 Miss Bardahl

    42 members

    This group is dedicated to all the former drivers and anybody who likes the first successful Miss Bardahl. Photo of Billy Schumacher driving at Seafair 2001 by Jon Osterberg.

  • 1962-65 Miss Bardahl

    29 members

    1963-64-65 Gold Cup & National Champion 1965 World Champion 57 Consecutive heats completed (record still stand for a piston powered unlimited) Lap, heat & race records which stood for over a decade First use (along with Miss Exide) of Nitrous O

  • Detroit Hydro Fans

    10 members

    Fans who live in the Detroit metropolitan area who remember the "glory" days of racing on the Detroit River.

  • Video Vault

    222 members

    Welcome to the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum's Video Vault. The Video Vault is a private group that provides Museum members access to hundreds of hours of hydroplane video footage. Some of the footage you will see is very rare, not seen in public for decades. If you have joined the Museum at the $10…

  • 1955 Miss Thriftway

    28 members

    Information on the Vashon Unlimiteds, LLC 1955 MISS THRIFTWAY