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World's smallest supercharged V8 enters production

Unless you're into model cars, you may not have heard of Conley Precision Engines. That's a shame. Why? Because they build the Stinger 609,…

Started by Hydroplane Museum in General

0 Oct 3, 2012

Vertical fin on Shanty II...

Hi Guys! I'm slowly figuring out the web-site and this is my first post. Had a BLAST at the Museum! I want to make another vertical stabili…

Started by Steve Wilkie in Restorations

1 Sep 30, 2012
Reply by Doug Ford

Hydroplane Artwork

I work for Graham Trucking and we're moving our business to Seatac in about a month. I've been tasked with coming up with some artwork to g…

Started by Jordon Haguewood in General

0 Sep 28, 2012

The Gold Cup Room at the Whittier Hotel in Detroit, MI

Back in the 1950's, my Grandpa was a security guard at the Whittier Hotel.  According to his stories, all the hydroplane racers used to go…

Started by Peggy Kwiatkowski in History

5 Sep 17, 2012
Reply by Jack Schafer

Looking for a Ford V12

As some as you know,  I am a Volunteer with the Vehicle Research Institute of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, on their lar…

Started by James Michael Dickinson in General

0 Sep 12, 2012

The need for a museum here in Britain

Since the closure of the Basildon Motor Boat Museum, which was the only museum dedicated to powerboat racing here in the UK, I've been mull…

Started by Roy Cooper in History

0 Sep 7, 2012

History of the museum

Does anyone know who started the museum? I do :)

Started by Brian Oliver in General

4 Aug 24, 2012
Reply by Curtis Woodard

Oh, Boy, Oberto! and Miss Madison

First of all, a hearty "Well-Done" to (our own) Mike and Larry Hanson, their crew, and to Steve David for providing us with an exciting rac…

Started by Phil Lampman in General

2 Aug 11, 2012
Reply by Jim Stifle Jr

Looking for Allison V-1710 Parts

I clearly remember the roar of the deep-throated Allisons on the unlimited hydros in the 60s, especially at Lake Tahoe, when my dad worked…

Started by Gary Jesch in General

1 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by Gary Jesch

Aluminum First

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

Started by James Ferris in History

4 Jun 10, 2012
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