[Diver Dave]

Very interesting indeed, SAM.

Post-War mid-50's saw those Rolls-Merlin engines place in Unlimited hydroplanes. I was a young pup at that time, but remember watching the races in Seattle, Lake Chelan, and Coeur d' Alene Lake. Citizens in Spokane had a fund drive and had a community sponsored boat - the Miss Spokane U-25. It was later sold to the owner of Eagle Electric and that became the name of the boat. Later still, Eagle Electric became Pay'nPack and a new name for the U-25. Pay 'n Pack was the forerunner to present-day Home Depot and Lowes type stores.

[SAMWolf]

Morning DD.

Haven't seen a hydroplane race in years. Thanks for sharing the memories.

[Valin]

I recall some drag racers using them.