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Similar to such famous racing boats and rumrunners as the Teaser and Typhoon, designed by George Crouch. John Hacker, Gar Wood and Chris Smith are other famous designers of period American speedboats. There are of course cheaper, smaller, or slower vessels available.

Length 40', beam 7' 8"

Engine:  Wright Typhoon V-12, 600 HP, 2000 cid; top speed about 50 knots, range 200 miles (240 gallons of fuel carried)

Three cockpits, with eight seats total

Cost:  $70,000