James Ferris's Page

"http://www.thunderboats.org/history/history0358.html"

"http://www.lesliefield.com/other_history/1949_kaiser_aims_for_world_speed_record.htm"

"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…"

"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…"

"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/"

"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…"

"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!"