1964 Wickens Race Boat 17'

Motor Vehicle

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Wickens was one of the best-known designers and builders in the world of flat bottom & 3-point hydroplane racing,

Wickens was one of the best-known designers and builders in the world of flat bottom & 3-point hydroplane racing,

Name/Title

1964 Wickens Race Boat 17'

Entry/Object ID

3.1964.17.RB.131

Description

1964 Wickens Race Boat 17'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Wickens

Model

17' Race Boat

Manufacture Date

1964

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Wam-Pum

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Pontiac V8

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

300 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

MCZ68310994

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

17 FT

Provenance

Notes

One of the best-known designers and builders in the world of flat bottom and 3-point hydroplane racing, Fred Wickens built winning hulls from as early as the mid-1940's in the 135cid class, through the 1970's when he founded Aqua Craft Boats, specializing in competition flat-bottom SK-class racing hulls. "Wamp-Pum" is a mid-1960's Wickens flat bottom design, an early example of the SK-class racer using big-block production engines. Powered by a 455 Pontiac engine, which was the largest available competitive option at the time

Update Date

June 11, 2026