Year: 1960 U-Number: U-02 Owner: Deb Latimer Driver: Jim Latimer Team Manager: Ron Hartley Model Builder: Howard Price Construction: Composite materials Year Built: 2006 Radio: Spektrum Electronic Speed Control: Castle Baracuda Motor: Himax 3600-1500 brushless Propeller: Graupner 45, 51, or X447R. Paint: Mahogany, yellow and black. Graphics: PGI Models About the real boat: Yes, there was indeed an Unlimited hydroplane named MISS EVERETT. It was owned by the late Bob Miller of Everett, Washington. Built in 1954 by Les Staudacher, it raced from 1954 to 1956 as Joe Schoenith s GALE IV and in 1957 and 1958 as Bob Schroeder's WILDROOT CHARLIE. It won the 1954 President's Cup, the 1954 Indiana Governor's Cup, and the 1955 Detroit Memorial Regatta with Bill Cantrell driving. It finished second to HAWAII KAI III in National High Points in 1957 with Schroeder at the wheel. The boat raced a few times in 1960 as MISS EVERETT with Red Loomis as driver  In later years, it appeared as CUTIE RADIO (in 1961), as MISS B & I (in 1962), and as U-OWE-TOO (in 1963). From 1961 onward, Miller did most of the driving for the Allison-powered craft. Although, in 1961, an 18-year-old Billy Schumacher made his Unlimited debut with the boat at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and finished an overall third. Notes about 2007: The boat did not run in 2007, and was subsequently sold to the Latimers during the 2007-08 offseason.

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