"Little Cracker"
Hull
18ft Hydroplane built in NZ 1999 Zander Design

Engine

Link Electronic Fuel Injection, Powered by Alfa Romeo 3 Litre V6 24 Valve, Producing 290 hp 8000 rpm.
Fuel Shell Avgas average race lasts 5 minutes- uses approx. 25 Litres.
DeWald Props - direct drive, Giving boat speeds in excess of 200 kph

Here we have the Boat that Alan will Race in the United States at the World Championships

"Sho nuff"
Hull
Inboard Hydroplane - 2.5 Litre Modified Class
Built by John Shewbrooks Jr.
Speed - Approximately 120 miles per hour (MPH). The Boat travels at 176 feet per second and covers the length of a football field in 1.7 seconds.
Built of Mahogany Marine Plywood and Aircraft Quality Sitka Spruce, Length - 18 feet, width - 8 feet, 6 inches.
The boat is equipped with a kevlar and carbon fiber composite fully enclosed cockpit with seat belts and emergency air supply. A radio system provides communications between the driver and crew. A fire system is carried on board for safety.
Value of the boat, motor, and trailer exceeds US$30,000.

Engine
Sho nuff III is powered by a highly modified, fuel injected Datsun 240Z automobile engine.
Size - Approximately 165 cubic inches, with six cylinders.
Fuel - Methanol Alcohol.
Engine speed is over 9,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM).
Every part in the engine is modified for increased speed.

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