1924/1980 Ditchburn Gold Cup Race Boat Rainbow IV 27'

Motor Vehicle

Boatique Boathouse Collection, LLC.

Rainbow IV won the Gold Cup but was disqualified in favor of Baby Bootlegger

Name/Title

1924/1980 Ditchburn Gold Cup Race Boat "Rainbow IV" 27'

Entry/Object ID

2.1924/27.RB.297

Description

1924/1980 Ditchburn Gold Cup Racer "Rainbow IV" 27'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ditchburn

Model

Gold Cup Race Boat

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Rainbow IV

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

454 V8 400 HP

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

400 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Provenance

Notes

Rainbow IV won the Gold Cup but was disqualified in favor of Baby Bootlegger. On the bottom of the boat the overlapping planking's formed small ridges which the Gold Cup Judges considered to be a series of steps which were illegal at this stage.

Update Date

June 11, 2026