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Aluminum First
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Any information on this boat and its history? Clip attached from Yachting ® magazine, March 1950....Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale Fugier Jun 10, 2012.

 

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Dale Fugier replied to James Ferris's discussion Aluminum First
Jun 10, 2012
Dale Fugier replied to James Ferris's discussion Aluminum First
Jun 10, 2012
Dale Fugier replied to James Ferris's discussion Aluminum First
"Fred Farley says, "The U-21 designation first appeared in 1949 on Henry J. Kaiser's ALUMINUM FIRST. Henry J, unfortunately, knew just enough about hydroplane design to be dangerous. The boat was a fiasco and quickly faded into…"
Jun 10, 2012
Tim Matyn replied to James Ferris's discussion Aluminum First
"The boat was owned by Henry Kaiser, who also owned a similar boat called Hot Metal.  I think he was owner and/or president of Kaiser Aluminum.  (He also started the auto companies which built the Kaiser, Fraser, and the Henry J.) I…"
Jun 2, 2012
James Ferris replied to Mike Van Volkenburg's discussion Construction methods and materials
"MORE GOODIES! A fresh treasure of 20 new (historic) B&W photos from the owner of Arno XI. Enjoy! http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1953-ferrari-arno-xi-hydroplane/"
Feb 26, 2012
James Ferris replied to Mike Van Volkenburg's discussion Construction methods and materials
"Phil - Unfortunately you might be right about the value of the 375 motor by itself.....although this engine was never in a car; it was built specifically for THIS boat (Castoldi added the 2 superchargers), and has always been there. Therefore there…"
Feb 24, 2012
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Aluminum First

Any information on this boat and its history? Clip attached from Yachting ® magazine, March 1950....See More
Feb 24, 2012
James Ferris replied to Mike Van Volkenburg's discussion Construction methods and materials
"Bumping this (old) thread.... The Arno is going to auction (again). Will be at the RM Auction in Monaco May 11 & 12.  Estimates are  £1.5M or better... See you there!"
Feb 24, 2012
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Feb 24, 2012

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