Hydroplane, Outboard
Name/Title
Hydroplane, OutboardEntry/Object ID
1972.022Description
Runabout "Comet V" In 1964, Comet V, driven by Riggs Smith, placed first in six major outboard marathon events held on Lake George, Cranberry Lake and the St. Lawrence River. In May 1965, this boat established a new world record for the 36 cubic inch class of 46.077 mph over a one kilometer course at Morristown, PA. on the Schuylkill River, sanctioned both by the American Power Boat Association, and the Union of International Motor Boating.Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
1972.022Source or Donor
Smith, RiggsMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sid Craft BoatsDate made
1957Notes
Early Date: 1957 Propulsion: outboard, gasoline Engine: Gray Marine model 70 MPH: 46 0.0 Cylinders: 4 HP: 70Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
508Dimensions
Width
48 inLength
156 inLocation
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building
Bartlett Point Barn 4