OWNER
Owners Name: Bob & Kathy Bolam
City/State: Hayden, Idaho
Drivers Name: Scott Harger & Michael D. Hanson

BOAT
Hull Type/Class: Original hull - Don Kelson Hydros, 225 cu. in class.
Built in 1981 by Don Kelson, constructed by Michael D. Hanson.
LOA: 17' 6"
Beam: 9'

MOTOR
Motor Description: 6 cylinder - Modified - 1979 Chevrolet 229 V6 235 CI / 342 HP
Engine Builder: Bob Bolam, APBA 225 Technical Chairman.
This was the first 229 Chevy V-6 built in America used in boat racing. Almost everything had to be fabricated due to non existence of aftermarket application hardware. Due to the rules, a single 650 CFM carb was used. All internal components were modified per the rules. Many 350 Chevrolet components were incorporated. We had second high rise intake manifold manufactured by GM for racing. Many hours were spent with the GM technical staff and a famous drag racer in California who assisted in the develop this engine.
Gearbox: direct drive
Propeller Mfg. & Size: Mercury, 11 3/4" X 23

HISTORY
Years Raced: 1982 - 1985
1 ¼ mile Competition Speed Record - 85.751 MPH at Lake Spanaway on August 8, 1985.
Numerous other OVER the record attempts, either engine or hull terminated the record.

Restoration website: http://bolamfamily.0catch.com/BEP_Express_Progress.html