By now I expected to post pictures and a positive story of my new Mooneyham 8-71 blower.
Instead I’ll share with you my story of frustration.
The short story is that on September 24, 2021 I placed my order with Jeff Gaynor of Mooneyham
blowers/Supercharger supply and was told it would be 6-8...
Do you have
Hot Boat Magazine June 1995
I'm trying to recreate at least the text of the article on Jim Cole for others to enjoy
http://dragboatfever.com/jim%20cole.htm
Unfortunately the end of the story is missing and what I have ends with:
Brendel is long since out of the...
Your boat looks like one of the examples I posted in the first thread below:
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/cole-hydro-model-differences-ch1-ch2-ch3.200675/
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/1978-cole-drag-hydro-quarterflash-from-reno-area-in-early-80s.189853/...
This is what we have so far: (Will be updated as thread develops )
Years of Production: 1978 - 1986
Models: CH-1, .............
Identifiable differences:
Front deck with rib or not.
Rear deck with integrated Chute pad and splash
Rear deck simple flare upward
Windshield or not
Let's continue...
Last batch I have:
19?? Cole Hydro
1986 Cole Hydro (added 08/12/2019)
Please help me with the history of this boat (Sunset Showdown) for the new owner Jeff Caldwell.
Jeff has disclosed to me the HIN on his boat which is molded into the hull above the transom drain. There is no...
I'm going to further the discussion here by posting a series of pictures that were collected on the internet along with information that suggested brand and year. This will only be as good as the source so I can not certify correctness:
1977 Cole Hydro
1978 Cole Hydro CH-1 (certified...
Is anyone interested in contributing to a discussion about Cole HYDRO Model(s), years of production, etc. I purchased a 1978 Cole CH1 hydro several years ago and have been searching the internet relentlessly since trying to gain knowledge about these boats. I think I have read every dead end...
I'd love to get some verifiable history or old pictures of this boat ...
I have posted what I know at www.dragboatfever.com (my hobby website)
Thanks,
Steve