jim giles's Groups (8)

1979 Squire Shop

21 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2020

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…

1973 Pay 'N Pak

40 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2022

The "Winged Wonder" Pay 'N Pak ranks among the all-time great unlimited hydroplanes with 22 race victories. It stands with designer Ron…

1962-65 Miss Bardahl

29 members Latest Activity: Apr 12 1963-64-65 Gold Cup & National Champion 1965 World Champion 57 Consecutive heats completed (record still stand for a piston powered…

1958 Miss Bardahl

42 members Latest Activity: Nov 17

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

1967 Miss Budweiser

31 members Latest Activity: Nov 17

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum's 1967 Miss Budwieser was built by Les Staudacher in 1962 for Shirley Mendelson McDonald. She ran in 1962 and…

1975 OH BOY! OBERTO

21 members Latest Activity: Jul 15, 2014

1955 Miss Thriftway

28 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021

Information on the Vashon Unlimiteds, LLC 1955 MISS THRIFTWAY

1977 Atlas Van Lines

68 members Latest Activity: Nov 17

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