Tuesday, June 12, 2012

G-48 Obsession

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Owner/Driver - William E. John III
Riding Mechanic - Donnie McLean
1946 Gar Wood, hull number 7115, modified
Speedster design, single aft cockpit, 21 foot
Bottom modified to a shingled/stepped hydroplane
Honduras mahogany hull with Spanish Cedar steps
Chevrolet 510 cubic inch marine motor, 630 HP
Prop is a Menkens high rake 3-blade, 13x17 cupped
Tacked at 75 mph on GPS at the 2004 Detroit Gold Cup ... The Story begins


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