Year: 1960 U-Number: U-02 Owner: Gary Simmons (Arlington, Wash.) Driver: Gary Simmons Model Builder: Howard Price Construction: Composite materials Year Built: 2006 Radio: Spektrum Electronic Speed Control: Castle Baracuda Motor: Himax 3600-1500 brushless Propeller: Graupner 45, 51, or X447R. Paint: Mahogany, yellow and black. Graphics: PGI Models About the real boat: Yes, there was indeed an Unlimited hydroplane named MISS EVERETT. It was owned by the late Bob Miller of Everett, Wash. Built in 1954 by Les Staudacher, it raced from 1954 to 1956 as Joe Schoenith s GALE IV and in 1957 and 1958 as Bob Schroeder's WILDROOT CHARLIE. It won the 1954 President's Cup, the 1954 Indiana Governor's Cup, and the 1955 Detroit Memorial Regatta with Bill Cantrell driving. It finished second to HAWAII KAI III in National High Points in 1957 with Schroeder at the wheel. The boat raced a few times in 1960 as MISS EVERETT with Red Loomis as driver  In later years, it appeared as CUTIE RADIO (in 1961), as MISS B & I (in 1962), and as U-OWE-TOO (in 1963). From 1961 onward, Miller did most of the driving for the Allison-powered craft. Although, in 1961, an 18-year-old Billy Schumacher made his Unlimited debut with the boat at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and finished an overall third. (History from Fred Farley). Notes about 2009: The first year with Gary Simmons at the helm of the Miss Everett turned out to be pretty successful. Having entered the hull in all 13 races, the season started out slowly but improved with each race and finished on a strong note. Although it took 10 races to get into a final heat, the Miss Everett managed to get into the final in three of the last four races of the season. Top finish was a second-place finish at the Gold Cup and led to an overall sixth place finish in the points race. Gary will be cleaning up the Miss Everett over the offseason and plans to run the full season in 2010.

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