Year: 1948 U-Number: 2-G Owner: Ron's Rods & Customs LLC Driver: Ron Hornung Model Builder: High Sierra Model Boat Co. LLC Construction: Woven fabrics, epoxy laminating resin and isopropyl alcohol Year Built: 2006 Radio: JR Electronic Speed Control: Various Motor: ERCU Approved Propeller: X442, K 45mm, and RJH-6648. Paint: White with blue trim. Graphics: Fast Signs vinyl Notes about the model: A new hull for 2006. High Sierra built a male mold to create this composite boat. The detailing is great. Superior aerodynamic para bola (teardrop) shape combined with a central lifting moment make the Hurricane IV a unique racing craft. About the real boat: A California boat built by Fred Wickens and owner/driver Morlan Visel. The first true three point tunnel hull in Gold Cup competition. Notes about 2007: After a good start in 2007, the Hurricane IV suffered engine woes. Unable to start the first two heats at the Seafair Trophy race, the crew of the Skip-A-Long leased the fellow Californian boat a motor. The Hurricane battled back to capture third place in the second connie.

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