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Bob Palmer HydroPlane (US Record Holder)

US Record Holder 15cc Octura engine held by Bob Palmer.

15cc Octura engine made by Chas Watkins also of U.S.

Lovely Original boat with top class pedigree

Bob Palmer is recognized as a US record holder in the 15cc class tethered hydroplane category, having achieved significant speeds with an Octura engine. His work was part of a competitive era in American tethered hydroplane racing in the early 1950s.

He was renowned for his engineering skills, building powerful engines and sleek hulls.