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 Vintage
Race Boat Shop
We maintain vintage wooden boats.
Y-3 - Century 21 Special
Century 21 Special
Owners: Shaun & Ellen Berry
Wolfeboro Falls, NH
This is an 850cc hydroplane, which set the world speed record for its class
of 102.263 MPH in 1981. The record still stands as this class has been
discontinued. Powered by an Imp engine (the Coventry Climax used in Sunbeam and Hillman
Automobiles) it approaches 9,000 rpm as it reaches top speed.) The hull was
restored by Bill DeGlopper of Grand Island NY as it appeared in 1981 when Steve
David piloted it to the record. The engine was restored by Jim Appley of Florida
and the mechanicals have all been re-done by Shaun's son Jay Berry at J's Rod
and Custom of North Hampton, NH.
Many thanks to Shaun Berry
for sharing this very special project, and
watch for "Century 21 Special" next summer on the
APBA Vintage Race Boat
Circuit.
If you are interested in joining the fun, or just curious, here are some
Websites with more information - to get you deeper involved ???!!!
Some
related vintage race boat links:
The Vintage Hydroplanes
APBA
- American Power Boat Association
Hydroplane & Race Boat Museum
APBA Vintage Race
Boat Circuit
APBA Vintage Race Boat
Circuit - lots of photos
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