Boat
Object number2009.67.4
Mediumwood; various metals; plastic; vinyl
Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.
DescriptionWooden speed boat.Dimensions32.5 x 48 x 157 in. (82.6 x 121.9 x 398.8 cm)Inscriptions"P-3" in black on sides.
"P-3" again in white vinyl.
MarksEmbossed on engine "KONIG BERLIN 36"; hand-engraving on blade "N. Paul / AKH / 12-15".
Historical NotesHydroplane boat, P-3, outboard motor driven by Chuck Young. Part of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.
Previous owner
Charles J. Young
On View
On viewCollections
Related Object
1966-2010
Quickie Designs, Inc.
Related Object