Boat Number: U-62

Boat Year: 1960

Owner: Dan Gilmore (Maple Valley, Wash.)

Driver: Brian Gilmore

Model Builder: Craig Bradshaw Boatworks

Construction: Composite materials

Year Built: 2007-08

Motor: HIMAX 3630-1500 Brushless

Radio: Spektrum

Electronic Speed Control: Castle Hydra 120

Propeller: Graupner 45

Paint Colors: White

Graphics: Orange

Notes about the model:  Very large at 34 inches long, and wide too! Lots of boat in the water to push around.

Notes about the real boat: The first of the cabover concept with the driver in front of the motor for a smoother ride and better visibility.

Notes about 2007: Brian competed as a "rookie" driving the Gilmore Special. He learned fast and was not intimidated by more experienced drivers — he watched and learned from them.