Miss U S 5 U-20 1963

 

  Boat Statistics

Boat Name:

 

Year:

Designation#:

 

 Miss U S 5

1963

 

U-20

Owner/Driver:

 

Year Model Built:

 

 Tim Becker/Ann Foreman

 

 2002

Builder:

 

Construction:

 

 

 Mitch Dillard

 

 Foam & Plywood

Motor:

 

Speed Controller:

 

 Astro 25 5-turn

 

RC-Hydros

Prop:

 

Paint Colors:

 

 

 Octura 447R

 

 Red, White and Blue

Type of Graphics:

 Radio:

 

 

 Hand Painted

 

JR

The boat saw limited action in 2003, 2004 and 2005 but has proven to be fast running, good through the corners and light on her feet.  Mike Krone acquired the boat in a trade for the 2006 season from Bob VandenAkker.  In 2007 the boat was bought from Mike by rookie Tim Becker and refurbished with the help of David Gardner.  Tim made an impressive debut last season.  He's now turned this ride over to his friend Ann Foreman.  Ann has passed her driver quals for 2008 and has been steadily improving with her confidence behind the wheel.  Look for her to enter her first race with it soon.

Info about the real boat: The former Hawaii Kai III.  The boat was leased by George Simon for three races in 1963.