Crackerbox races long beach sprint nationals 2015 youtube. He made the windshield, and finished the hull in the classic mahogany racing runabout style. Cracker box, k racing runabout and grand national classes. It has been used in competition, achieving speeds in excess of 70 mph with a small block chevy. Dec 06, 2012 marathon racings most dominating boats turn 50. Crackerbox p is one of the oldest inboard runabout classes, distinguished by the. The crackerbox club has members throughout the united states, but is predominately a west coast racing club. They are jumpy little boats and usually run at about 20mph. In 68 i met tom patterson and linked up and built the engines for his cracker sparkler for 5 yrs set the kilo at 95. We have all 28 of the boats published by the magazine between 1965 and 2004. Here it is this is an authentic early 60s era crackerbox boat skinned in marine grade plywood and powered by a 1959 corvette small block chevy 283.
We highly suggest you crank up your speakers to experience some beautiful music. Crackerbox racing boats covering the cracker box racing boats and the century thunderbolt racers. When you consider an annual community based, volunteer run, narrowly focused event, the longevity is even more amazing. Welcome to the official crackerbox racing association website. Find great deals on ebay for crackerbox boat and cracker box boat. Ive always lusted after the classic mahogany runabouts of the 1940. Save crackerbox boat to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Cracker box racing from the 2015 long beach sprint nationals. The motor is a stock homelite 25cc with enforcer canister exhaust. Mark conavay and eric sammons get some air during in the cracker box class race, during the 2019 arp long beach sprint nationals. Crackerbox p is one of the oldest inboard runabout classes, distinguished by the 2person team of driver and rider seated side by side at the rear of the hull. Covering the cracker box racing boats and the century thunderbolt racers. The wood framed hull is covered with expanded pvc and then planked with mahogany veneer.
He is a past national champion who holds 7 north american championship titles, 8 national high point championships, 1 world competition speed record in. Fergals boat building the glenl cracker box boat renovation. Two things, i watch that stupid show salvage dogs and in one show they come across a small hydro that would of had an outboard, it was just like the. The p9 race team tries to build an innovative new engine design that will give them an edge at the next race in bakersfield, california. Even firsttime scratchbuilders will find it easy to construct. Whether it be planes, trains or automobiles, if its got some form of propulsion, wheels or an engine, chances are we. The simple wooden hull is built upsidedown over the plans, and. Radio control modeler rcm magazine boats rc groups.
Racing runabout is our sleekest looking chriscraft to date. Home of the crackerbox protm inboard sprint boats are you ready for the most exciting ride of your life. The selvage or decorative area around the stamps on the pane of 12 stamps features a recent photograph of miss columbia by benjamin mendlowitz. Steve lodefink scratched built that sweet boat from the 14 scale crackerbox plans by jerry dunlap. Aqua cart, ski or super stock, crackerbox, streak, 7 liter hydroplane, 225280 hydroplane, cd runabout, j runabout, ab runabout, mj hydroplane, ab 8 hydroplane, ab 10 hydroplane, cd hydroplane, 48 hydroplane, 91145150 hydroplane, drag hydroplane, 44 racing runabout, b racing runabout, e racing runabout. Tiny might a 12 rear cockpitforward engine inboard for plywood construction. Please recycle any old incident reports in your poss.
This video is about a boat i built named olds cool she is a glen l crackerbox. Crackerbox boat plans how to build a putt putt boat wooden speed boat plans free sailing boat plans for sale runabout boat buildat building on a boat boat layouts plansh for boat 8 best crackerbox images glen l cracker box archives boatbuilders site on glen l rc plans vintage 1 5 scale racing cracker box model boat boat bench seat plans boat building laws a waterfowl how to build a. After purchasing plans for the crackerbox from glenl when i found this one for sale near by in. Radio control modeler rcm magazine boats im the selfappointed archivist of a thread in the vintage planes forum that has been gathering all of the plans published in rcm magazine. Jan, 2020 crackerbox boat plans how to build a putt putt boat wooden speed boat plans free sailing boat plans for sale runabout boat buildat building on a boat boat layouts plansh for boat 8 best crackerbox images glen l cracker box archives boatbuilders site on glen l rc plans vintage 1 5 scale racing cracker box model boat boat bench seat plans boat building laws a waterfowl how to build a wooden. Aqua cart, ski or super stock, crackerbox, streak, 7 liter hydroplane, 225280 hydroplane, cd runabout, j runabout, ab runabout, mj hydroplane, ab 8 hydroplane, ab 10 hydroplane, cd hydroplane, 48 hydroplane, 91145150 hydroplane, drag hydroplane, 44 racing runabout, b racing runabout, e. The salton sea 500 marathon race was a boat breaker. Last years k racing runabout winner, tony scarlata. Can you email contact information to discuss the boat.
In 1953, the class changed from the 48 cubic inch runabout class to the 44 cubic inch runabout class. Our 18th scale version of this popular racer is 28 inches long with a 9 inch beam. Be sure to sign our guest book and let us know what you think. Welcome race fans, to the official crackerbox racing association facebook page. There is a new incident report for the 2020 racing season. Aug 21, 2015 cracker box racing from the 2015 long beach sprint nationals.
As gearhead gurus, inevitably, were drawn to other sources of transportation. Powered by a zenoah g23 marine gas engine, it can use any running hardware. What this means is that the engine also changed, hence the drop in speed. When you stomp on the accelerator its easy to imagine youve left the pack and are about to take the checkered flag. Cracker boxes are still raced to this day and there are various clubs in america that host regular events. Since boat building is never ampere positive cash value. Crackerbox boat plans how to build a putt putt boat wooden speed boat plans free sailing boat plans for sale runabout boat buildat building on a boat boat layouts plansh for boat 8 best crackerbox images glen l cracker box archives boatbuilders site on glen l rc plans vintage 1 5 scale racing cracker box model boat boat bench seat plans boat building laws a waterfowl how to build a wooden. Inboard runabouts, ski boats, and sport boats to 30 dyno jet an 11 jet boat for stitch and glue plywood construction. Merely the cracker box offers more than ripe looks. The cracker box is hard pressed to store a couple of pfds.
It has been used in competition, achieving speeds in excess of 70 mph with a small. By the way, the cracker box has been lengthened to 16\ 6\, has a small block v8 with oversized pistons and rings. Finkbuilt blog archive weedeater powers racing runabout. Super boat on nbc sports 2016 episode 1 from key west world. The cracker box style boat was first introduced in the 1940s after the war, and quickly became a favorite style boat for the home builder. Stan has done the planking of the hull while rich has done the fabulous engine work including installation. Straightaway runs in excess of 60 mph have been attained in class a, and over 70 mph in class b. Chrysler hemi vintage boats cool boats ac cobra wooden boats drag racing crackers january. Hulls can be made out of either wood or fiberglass. Who wouldnt love the the nostalgic lines of the crackerbox and with a previous glenl project under my belt the tnt, i was gearing up for a build.
Unlimited hydroplane, cracker box, e racing runabout, pro stock, gl hydroplane, gpboats etc. Cracker box a 15 rear cockpitforward engine inboard for plywood construction. Classifieds boats new zealand powerboat association. Many of the inboard designs have outboard options and there are designs in the cruiser and work boat sections for inboard power. As they are easy to flip,a recovery means is a must. Watch crackerbox racing now on your favorite device. The fourmile triangle race course was a torture track.
Be sure to check out these sections for if you are interested in designs for inboard power. All should run with 27turn roar stock motors and six cells. With a frontmounted engine, short stroke, high revving capabilities and long tubes headers, which dump on either side of the boat, youre seated for a thrill ride. Designed by jerry dunlap, the 14scale crackerbox is a wooden scale model of an almost flatbottom racing boat. Their inboard, twoman racing boats slip and slide and reach dizzying speeds. Jul 26, 20 merely the cracker box offers more than ripe looks. Ski king a 15 classic midengine ski boat for plywood construction. Its a boat that has a look that will draw specators wherever she goes. Sprint nationals returns to marine stadium by shereen oca staff writer.
One of the cracker box teams went for a showstopping swim after their motor seized up and lost power during sundays race. Discussion in boat design started by eldondav, jul 26, 2015. Indexes now updated by mike report bad links or send comments to mike. It is our intention to build the highest quality model boat kits with. Meet the team a team international hydroplane racing. A powerful modified engine, mounted amidships, powers these sprinting flatbottom hulls in impressively competitive races. Flat out in crackerbox racing boat eats piston chevy. Suitable inboard engines for a crackerbox boat design net. During most years 19611964 less than 25 percent of the original starters were able to limp to the finish line. At the meeting, falconer played a tape of his boat, the cracker jack. The orangoutang shows off at a boat show in needles, ca while the hooter prepares for the next race. They should stay submerged drive to keep them about the same. Jerry dunlap designed the 110scale crackerbox with simplicity and low building cost in mind. The simple wooden hull is built upsidedown over the plans, and its easy to plank.
Please restore them properly and preserve history monday, february 3, 2020. Correct and proper restorations and preservation of old cracker box boats. Crackerbox races long beach sprint nationals 2015 vdrivevideo. One story that taggart enjoys telling is of a lightweight plywood crackerbox oval racing boat he became aware of by hearing its engine fire up in an oak view, california, neighborhood.
With its simple design and good looking profile, the twoseater was reminiscent of the classic racing runabouts. Although the collection includes hacker, gar wood, century, and chriscraft runabouts, most are racing hydroplanes dating from 1937 to the 1970s. I dont know what his idea of a gentlemens runabout might be, but the crackerbox isnt even close. But, then again, one would have to understand the people of dorchester county, their love of the water and their pride in doing things well. Legendary boat racer gar wood won the 1918 gold cup race with this wooden. Cracker box 16 yo one of the most successful drivers in the history of unlimited hydroplanes. T his category is somewhat arbitrary, like many in our catalog. Js class jersey speed skiff this runabout class is required by special rules to fall within the limitations of minimum weight ready to run without fuel shall be 1,600 lbs. History the california cracker bonbon box is group a racing runabout excogitation downstairs are links to boats and kits boat plans are also available upon request to the crackerbox boat plans crackerbox boat plans crackerbox boat plans. The 48 runabout engines were fully modified and more powerful. I need to really think about the inboard powerplant i want to drop in her before i start the overall design process. Class a b racing runabout was designed to fit into apba racing classes that are no longer active. Mar 03, 2014 this video is about a boat i built named olds cool she is a glen l crackerbox. At the time a fellow was coming to the races with a.
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