Year: 1966 Owner: Bob VandenAkker (Bothell, Wash.) Driver: Bob VandenAkker Model Builder: Jeff Campbell Construction: Composite materials Year Built: 2008 Radio: Spektrum Electronic Speed Control: Castle Creations Hydra 120 Motor: Himax 3630-1500 brushless Propeller: Various Paint: Red, white and blue by Jeff Campbell Graphics: Vinyl by Pacific Graphics Notes about the model: Fast by flighty. About the real boat: Launched in 1958 as the U-25 Miss Spokane. became the Eagle Electric U-25 in 1963 & '64. Sold to Jim Herrington and nicknamed "Fifi",she ran as U-9 for three seasons, placing sixth overall in the 1966 National High Points. Notes about 2008: Appeared in half a dozen races in 2008, Bob hopes to bring it to more events in 2009.

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