1974 Solo VS-41

 

  Boat Statistics

Boat Name:

 

Year:

Designation#:

 

 SOLO

1974

 

VS-41

Owner/Driver:

 

Year Model Built:

 

 Mike Krone

 

 2024

Builder:

 

Construction:

 

 

 Mike Krone

 

 Plywood with foam

Motor:

 

Speed Controller:

 

 Scorpion 3226 1600

 

 ZTW-SEAL 130 amp

Prop:

 

Paint Colors:

 

 

 Octura

x447R

 

 White, yellow and burgandy

Type of Graphics:

 Radio:

 

 

 Hand -cut vinyl

 

Tactic 2.4 GHz

The model: Mike enjoys building boats he hasn't seen others build. He built the SOLO for 2024 from his own plans and design to see if he could make it work. The boat debuted at the Silver Cup and it's pretty clear that Mike has made it work. the boat has performed well so far and looks great on the water. the attention to replica detail and the look of this obscure boat is fantastic. Nice job Mike!

About the real boat: This boat was Australia's first attempt to compete in the modern era of unlimited hydroplane racing. It competed first at the Tri-Cities UIM World Championships and also traveled to Seattle for the 74 Seafair Regatta. Unfortunately, the boat was plagued by many mechanical issues and returned home without scoring any points.