Vintage
Race Boat Shop
We maintain vintage wooden boats.
E50 - Hot To Trot
A 280 Karelson Hydroplane
Owner/driver - Leo Croisetiere
Crew Chief - Ruth Croisetiere
Hot To Trot - the newest addition to our vintage NH Navy !!!
In the spring of 2009, after helping out at the Tavares, Florida vintage race boat regatta and having a great time, Ruth and Leo Croisetiere returned home to New Hampshire and acquired the 280 Karelson hydro “Hot To Trot” from Al Craig. They are now looking for history and photos.
Leo is the engine builder for our shop, and we finally got him involved with our beloved vintage race boats. Ruth & Leo own and run R&L Engines in Dover, NH and this is their first vintage hydroplane. They are very excited, and would appreciate any help on the history of their hydro. Please send email to RLengines@comcast.net
The building of E50 - Hot To Trot
Designed by Ed Karelson
Built by Chug Reilly in 1987
Leo's first test session......
YouTube videos of Leo's second set of sea trials ???!!!
And now Hot To Trot is very active on the Vintage Race Boat Circuit, along with Gerry Davidson's vintage hydro Roman Candle
Tavares Vintage Race Boat Regatta - 2010
Many thanks to Ruth and Leo Croisetiere for sharing their project ???!!!
If you are interested in joining the fun, or just curious, here are some Websites with more information - to get you deeper involved ???!!!
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