1949-21U
| 1949 | Aluminum First U-21 | Oakland, Ca. |
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Owner - Henry Kaiser | |
| Designer - Norm Lauterbach | ||
| Builder - Ventnor Boat Co | ||
| Power - W-24 Allison 3,000 hp. | ||
| Drivers - Norm Lauterbach, Gib Bradfield | ||
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| Hull type - 3 point | ||
| Length - 32' | ||
| Beam - 11'8" | ||
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Number of propellers - Two | |
| Approximate weight - 8,500 lbs. | ||
| Weight/power ratio - 2.83 Ibs./hp. | ||
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 | Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and Guy Lombardo in Aluminum First, which underwent trials on Lake Placid. Further adjustments are necessary before a record attempt will be made. (Motor Boating, July 1949) |
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 | Harmsworth Trials, 1949 | |