1972 Atlas Van Lines U-71

 

  Boat Statistics

Boat Name:

 

Year:

Designation#:

 

Atlas Van Lines

1972

 

U-71

Owner/Driver:

 

Year Model Built:

 

John Dyer

 

2005

Builder:

 

Construction:

 

 

John Dyer

 

Plywood and foam

Motor:

 

Speed Controller:

 

Brushless

 

 

Prop:

 

Paint Colors:

 

 

 

 

White, red, Lt and Dk Blue

Type of Graphics:

 Radio:

 

 

Decals

 

 
       

This is a brand new boat for John in 2005, which made its debut in fine fashion at the Apple Cup.  John introduced us all to the boat by winning his very first heat with it.  We expect some really good things from this boat in the future.  John has hit the mark with this one too.

From the time it hit the water in 1971 this boat was a force.  It completely dominated the 1972 with Bill Muncey behind the wheel.  The boat suffered major damage in a testing accident after being equipped with a "delta wing" in an attempt to boost its performance after a dismal 1973 season.