1959 Miss U.S. I
Owner: Steven Taylor (Rochester, Wash.)
Driver(s): Steven Taylor (Rochester, Wash.)
Model Builder: Craig Bradshaw
Construction: Carbon fiber composite
Year Built: 2016
Motor: Dynamite 3835
Radio: Spektrum
Electronic Speed Controller: Hobbywing 160 Pro
Propeller: If it's straight, it works
Paint Colors: Red
Graphics: Thunderboat Graphics
Notes about the Model: This boat built by Craig Bradshaw for himself, but he let Steven buy it from him.
Notes about the Real Boat: The second Miss U.S. 1 replaced the first Miss U.S.1 in 1957. Like the first hull, she was designed by Dan Arena for owner George Simon of Detroit, was built by Les Staudacher and raced out of the Detroit Yacht Club. The 30 foot hull was originally powered by an Allison engine but switched to a Rolls Royce Merlin Engine mid-way through the 1958 season. With her upgraded power plant and new driver Don Wilson replacing Fred Alter, she won the International Cup, Elizabeth City, N.C. in 1958; the President's Cup; the Governor's Cup; and the Sahara Cup, and placed second in 1958 National High Point Standings.
Notes about 2020: Due to a new addition to the family, and work commitments, Steven sat out the 2020 season and the Miss U.S. stayed on the trailer.
Driver(s): Steven Taylor (Rochester, Wash.)
Model Builder: Craig Bradshaw
Construction: Carbon fiber composite
Year Built: 2016
Motor: Dynamite 3835
Radio: Spektrum
Electronic Speed Controller: Hobbywing 160 Pro
Propeller: If it's straight, it works
Paint Colors: Red
Graphics: Thunderboat Graphics
Notes about the Model: This boat built by Craig Bradshaw for himself, but he let Steven buy it from him.
Notes about the Real Boat: The second Miss U.S. 1 replaced the first Miss U.S.1 in 1957. Like the first hull, she was designed by Dan Arena for owner George Simon of Detroit, was built by Les Staudacher and raced out of the Detroit Yacht Club. The 30 foot hull was originally powered by an Allison engine but switched to a Rolls Royce Merlin Engine mid-way through the 1958 season. With her upgraded power plant and new driver Don Wilson replacing Fred Alter, she won the International Cup, Elizabeth City, N.C. in 1958; the President's Cup; the Governor's Cup; and the Sahara Cup, and placed second in 1958 National High Point Standings.
Notes about 2020: Due to a new addition to the family, and work commitments, Steven sat out the 2020 season and the Miss U.S. stayed on the trailer.