The real thing

[JimClark]

I understand most of you are interested in cats but here are pictures taked yesterday by myself of beautifully restored vintage unlimited hydroplanes from the 50's and 60's. Only the Thriftway is a brand new full size replica.

Jim Clark

http://jimclark.smugmug.com/gallery/2924818#160762592

[Piranha2]

Is that the same motor you have in yours, U-40???

[JimClark]

The one in the Bardahl is the same but all the other boats run an Allison.
Jim

[Piranha2]

HUH?????? ....you mean you have a "replica" motor of the one in the Bardahl....

[avengersteve]

welp beats my 496 Bibgblock in my jet boaat.....

[JimClark]

The real thing

HUH?????? ....you mean you have a "replica" motor of the one in the Bardahl....

[JimClark]

Ya it does but it is much easier to get parts for your big block.

Jim

welp beats my 496 Bibgblock in my jet boaat.....

[avengersteve]

i bet... also a dime a dozen

[Jeepers]

I understand most of you are interested in cats but here are pictures taked yesterday by myself of beautifully restored vintage unlimited hydroplanes from the 50's and 60's. Only the Thriftway is a brand new full size replica.

Jim Clark

http://jimclark.smugmug.com/gallery/2924818#160762592

interested in cats I LOVE HYDROS, I dont even own an rc cat, I sure want on though!!! Those are some beautiful classic boats, I wish I was there to see them!!! Next year me and my wife are going to the seattle seafair, were gonna go this year but its to close to our babys due date. hopefully I can see those boats there next year!!

[SJFE]

Thats just awesome. I am not fond of the modle shovle nose hydros...but to see the real thing in action...Very impressive. Id watch them run for hours. I would have paid for a days worth of fuel for a ride!!!!:D

[Piranha2]

Ahhh......NOW I see why it's a hydro....duh....I never knew what was under the shovelnose......thank you for the great pics and enlightenment!

[Steven Vaccaro]

Thanks for sharing Jim. The u-4 is a beauty! I would have loved to hear those roar!