This book has rubbing and surface scratching to both covers, mild shelfwear to the edges and corners of the covers and textblock including gently bumped corners, uneven aging to the cover most notable at the white portion of the front cover, a shallow, curved dent on the front cover approx 1 inch long, and very faint aging to the edges of the pages throughout, otherwise this book is in very good condition with crisp, unmarked pages, a tight binding, and an attractive, glossy cover.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Prop Riders: 60 Years of Racing Hydroplanes

Publisher

Devereux Books

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

1928862071

ISBN 13

9781928862079

Binding

Paperback

Condition

Very Good

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"The hot rod muscle cars of boat racing hydroplanes powered by V-8 engines from Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, BMW, and Alfa-Romeo are explained in detail in this book. Providing information on hull development, powertrain technology, drivers, safety measures, racecourse design, and the growing hobby of restoring vintage hydroplanes, this fully illustrated volume explores these specialized boats that skim atop the water balanced delicately on the propeller and three small parts of the hull. Included in the appendix is a list of postwar racing record holders, along with the names of their boats and the types of engine used. This examination of sleek, brightly painted hydroplanes appeals to the casual and dedicated enthusiast, boat racing fans, hot-rodders, and vintage boat hobbyists."

About the Author

William G. Holder is a retired U. S. Air Force officer and aerospace engineer and the author of Buick Muscle Cars and Camaro. He lives in Riverside, Ohio. Phillip Kunz is a professional photographer who has been involved in boat racing for many years as a hydroplane driver and boat sponsor. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.

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