Hydroplane, Outboard

Object/Artifact

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Antique Boat Museum

Name/Title

Hydroplane, Outboard

Entry/Object ID

1995.017.006

Description

1995.017.006.A hydroplane "Hey Wait" Serial Number: 4599-1258 Builder: Richard Neal (last racing hull he built), Kansas City, Missouri Year: 1958 Model: C Racing Hydroplane Length: 11 feet Color and Trim: Dark red with gold and white Racing Class: C Stock Racing Number: P-50 Top Speed: 55 mph Motor: Johnson P-50 Racer, outboard Capable of doing 55 mph. Using a technique from light plane construction, the foredecks of these racing hydroplanes are made from tightly-stretched linen fabric, tightened and made waterproof with a liquid "dope." - from accessions folder

Collection

Boats

Acquisition

Accession

1995.017.006.A

Source or Donor

Tack, Dan

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Neal, Richard

Date made

1958

Edition

Model: C Racing Hydroplane

Notes

Early Date: 1958 Propulsion: Outboard Engine: Johnson P-50

Dimensions

Width

6 ft

Length

11 ft

Location

Doebler Bay 5, East
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building
Bartlett Point Barn 4
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building