Hans Larson's Posts - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum2024-03-29T00:05:39ZHans Larsonhttp://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/HansLarsonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/66499614?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://thunderboats.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1s0zak64v2au1&xn_auth=noSlo-Mo-Shun V - magazine promotion for Mobiloil 1955tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2012-01-13:6315479:BlogPost:454012012-01-13T23:58:54.000ZHans Larsonhttp://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/HansLarson
<p>Hi. Just found this promotion for Mobiloil in a technical magazine in Sweden in 1955. This is nice showing that the unlimited hydroplanes were famous in Sweden even though we didn´t have unlimited in Sweden. Since I have been furtunate to meet Ron Jones Jr last year at the Hydroplane Museeum this is special to me.... Hope to be back soon...…</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74365582?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74365582?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
<p>Hi. Just found this promotion for Mobiloil in a technical magazine in Sweden in 1955. This is nice showing that the unlimited hydroplanes were famous in Sweden even though we didn´t have unlimited in Sweden. Since I have been furtunate to meet Ron Jones Jr last year at the Hydroplane Museeum this is special to me.... Hope to be back soon...</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74365582?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74365582?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a></p>Swedish Inboard Hydroplane found.....tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2011-08-31:6315479:BlogPost:334202011-08-31T20:18:55.000ZHans Larsonhttp://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/HansLarson
<p>About four weeks ago I was able (with a few friends) to locate the first of a series of inboard hydroplanes built in Sweden. It was built in 1963/64 and based on a design by Ron Jones Sr. It was powered by a Volvo 4-cylinder engine souped up to about 135 hp. It was raced in the 1800cc class and was able to reach speeds around 70 knots. This boat was found in a barn where it has been sitting since 1967. Rear cowling, engine cowling and the engine is missing but otherwise it is in not too bad…</p>
<p>About four weeks ago I was able (with a few friends) to locate the first of a series of inboard hydroplanes built in Sweden. It was built in 1963/64 and based on a design by Ron Jones Sr. It was powered by a Volvo 4-cylinder engine souped up to about 135 hp. It was raced in the 1800cc class and was able to reach speeds around 70 knots. This boat was found in a barn where it has been sitting since 1967. Rear cowling, engine cowling and the engine is missing but otherwise it is in not too bad condition. My plan is to restore the boat and race it once again.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364853?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364853?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>Visiting from Sweden - what a blast.....tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2011-05-02:6315479:BlogPost:222212011-05-02T18:57:50.000ZHans Larsonhttp://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/HansLarson
<p>In early April I had the chance to visit the Hydroplane museum for the first time. I would like to thank everyone for the welcome and I must say I am impressed by the work and dedication of everyone. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am working with a boat museum here in Sweden but we have nothing like what you have. Being a boat racing fan it was like coming to heaven. There is nothing even close to unlimited hydroplanes here. I am restoring a small inboard hydroplane which origin is from one of Ron Jones…</p>
<p>In early April I had the chance to visit the Hydroplane museum for the first time. I would like to thank everyone for the welcome and I must say I am impressed by the work and dedication of everyone. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am working with a boat museum here in Sweden but we have nothing like what you have. Being a boat racing fan it was like coming to heaven. There is nothing even close to unlimited hydroplanes here. I am restoring a small inboard hydroplane which origin is from one of Ron Jones Sr drawings. You have inspiried me to finish the boat as soon as possible but other boats keeps coming in between.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>It was also a thrill to meet and talk to Ron Jones Sr. I have read so much about him that it was like meeting a rock star or even more than that. I also much injoyed Doug Fords lecture about boats that didn´t work. I am waiting for the book. I bought David D. Williams book about Hydroplane Racing in Seattle, finished it in two evenings...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are a few pics from my visit and I hope to be back soon. And then I hope to see a hydro in the water....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks everyone for being soon friendly and hope to see you all soon.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Take care and Best wishes,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hans Larson</p>
<p>Sweden</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364648?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364648?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364698?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/74364698?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>