Bob Senior's Posts - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum2024-03-28T12:21:08ZBob Seniorhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/BobSeniorhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/66498677?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://thunderboats.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=07efwj9ygsiw6&xn_auth=noMUSEUM MEMBERSHIP EQUALS FINANCIAL SUPPORTtag:thunderboats.ning.com,2011-08-03:6315479:BlogPost:290082011-08-03T21:29:29.000ZBob Seniorhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/BobSenior
<p>This newly-revised Museum web site kicked off on October 19h 2010. We are now up to 423 "members", from all over the U.S. and even International. It is an amazing "blog", with lots of photos, videos, and hydro racing history. It also provides the ability to follow all of the Museum restoration progress. But it is important to point out that the 423 are members of the "blog" and not literally members of the Museum itself. Museum membership indicates financial support, which helps us pay the…</p>
<p>This newly-revised Museum web site kicked off on October 19h 2010. We are now up to 423 "members", from all over the U.S. and even International. It is an amazing "blog", with lots of photos, videos, and hydro racing history. It also provides the ability to follow all of the Museum restoration progress. But it is important to point out that the 423 are members of the "blog" and not literally members of the Museum itself. Museum membership indicates financial support, which helps us pay the bills and keeps us afloat. Please find time to click on the red button in the upper left corner of the Home Page</p>
<p>and select your membership category. You can join as a member on-line, or by phoning the Museum with you credit card handy. Thank you.</p>
<p>Bob Senior</p>
<p>Board of Directors</p>HYDROPLANE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP "TIP OF THE MONTH"tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2011-05-09:6315479:BlogPost:231182011-05-09T04:10:05.000ZBob Seniorhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/BobSenior
<p>Museum Executive Director David D. Williams has written four books about Unlimited hydroplane racing that belong</p>
<p>on every hydroplane racing fan's bookshelf. They are "Hydroplane Racing in Seattle", "Turbine Racing in Seattle". "Hydroplane Racing in the Tri-Cities", and "Hydroplane Racing in Detroit". They can be ordered via the Museum</p>
<p>by visiting the Museum STORE button and then clicking on BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. You will also find numerous other publications on boat racing that…</p>
<p>Museum Executive Director David D. Williams has written four books about Unlimited hydroplane racing that belong</p>
<p>on every hydroplane racing fan's bookshelf. They are "Hydroplane Racing in Seattle", "Turbine Racing in Seattle". "Hydroplane Racing in the Tri-Cities", and "Hydroplane Racing in Detroit". They can be ordered via the Museum</p>
<p>by visiting the Museum STORE button and then clicking on BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. You will also find numerous other publications on boat racing that should interrest you.</p>
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<p>Submitted by Bob Senior</p>MUSEUM GIFT SHOP "TIP OF THE MONTH"tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2011-03-08:6315479:BlogPost:143012011-03-08T01:22:03.000ZBob Seniorhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/BobSenior
Your Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is marketing an attractive collector's set<br />
of 3-inch cloisonne hydro pins. They reflect the unlimited hydroplanes that the Museum<br />
has restored to running condition.. Pin #7, the Griffon Miss Budweiser is now in stock and<br />
available for order. Earlier boats in the series are Hawaii Kai III, SloMoShun IV, SloMoShun V,<br />
Miss Burien, Miss Thriftway, and the '58 Miss Bardahl. Your Series pin number is recorded<br />
for the opportunity to puchase a matched numbered set.…
Your Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is marketing an attractive collector's set<br />
of 3-inch cloisonne hydro pins. They reflect the unlimited hydroplanes that the Museum<br />
has restored to running condition.. Pin #7, the Griffon Miss Budweiser is now in stock and<br />
available for order. Earlier boats in the series are Hawaii Kai III, SloMoShun IV, SloMoShun V,<br />
Miss Burien, Miss Thriftway, and the '58 Miss Bardahl. Your Series pin number is recorded<br />
for the opportunity to puchase a matched numbered set. These pins cost $15.00 each.<br />
To order, visit the Museum Store button on our web site, or contact the Museum office.<br />
Submitted by Bob SeniorAMAZING BOOK, "HYDRO'S WHO'S WHO", 1946-2008, By Jim Sharkeytag:thunderboats.ning.com,2010-12-04:6315479:BlogPost:50222010-12-04T17:37:39.000ZBob Seniorhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/BobSenior
<p>I recently purchased Jim Sharkey's amazing book, <strong>"HYDRO'S WHO'S WHO, 1946-2008".</strong> It lists all of the boats, all the drivers who drove them and what year(s) they raced. There is a chonological listing of a) all the Unlimiteds and their name changes; b) all the drivers and all the boats they drove; and c) a yearly breakdown as to how each boat finished in each race. The book is absolutely amazing with all the infomation and details. If you need to know about a hydro hull,…</p>
<p>I recently purchased Jim Sharkey's amazing book, <strong>"HYDRO'S WHO'S WHO, 1946-2008".</strong> It lists all of the boats, all the drivers who drove them and what year(s) they raced. There is a chonological listing of a) all the Unlimiteds and their name changes; b) all the drivers and all the boats they drove; and c) a yearly breakdown as to how each boat finished in each race. The book is absolutely amazing with all the infomation and details. If you need to know about a hydro hull, name, U-number, hull roster ID number, driver or race finishes.... this is a "must have". It's used by the pros, the fans, and R/C enthusiasts. You will win a lot of "bar bets" of you have a copy of this book. To order, visit the Museum Store button and then click on Books and Magazines in the left-hand column. You'll be glad you did! -Bob Senior</p>