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Jim Bevaart's Ride

Jim was a volunteer on Mike Jones' U-9 unlimited hydroplane during the restoration of the Miss Bardahl. With the restoration taking place at the U-9 shop, Jim volunteered a substantial amount of time helping out on the U-40 restoration. As can be seen, he enjoyed his ride!

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Date: 04/17/2008
Owner: Dragon Keeper
Size: 26 items
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Jim suiting with help from Mike Hanson (former Gold Cup winning driver) & Dixon Smith.

Jim suiting with help from Mike Hanson (former Gold Cup winning driver) & Dixon Smith.

Date: 04/17/2008
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David helping Jim into his life jacket.

David helping Jim into his life jacket.

Date: 04/17/2008
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Jim Bevaart ready to go!

Jim Bevaart ready to go!

Date: 04/17/2008
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Skip doing a final check of the oil.

Skip doing a final check of the oil.

Date: 04/17/2008
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Dixon & Jim getting on as Ryan, Ron & David hold the boat off.

Dixon & Jim getting on as Ryan, Ron & David hold the boat off.

Date: 10/09/2008
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Jiim (left) & Dixon (right) ready to go.

Jiim (left) & Dixon (right) ready to go.

Date: 04/17/2008
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Jim & Dixon ready to go as Ron gives a final push off.

Jim & Dixon ready to go as Ron gives a final push off.

Date: 10/09/2008
Views: 50
Underway!

Underway!

Date: 10/09/2008
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Jim shows his excitement as the RR Merlin engine roars to life!

Jim shows his excitement as the RR Merlin engine roars to life!

Date: 04/17/2008
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Oil was cold this morning, so a nice easy warm-up lap was in order.

Oil was cold this morning, so a nice easy warm-up lap was in order.

Date: 10/09/2008
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Warm-up lap.

Warm-up lap.

Date: 10/09/2008
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140 MPH....

140 MPH....

Date: 10/09/2008
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145 MPH....

145 MPH....

Date: 04/17/2008
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150 MPH

150 MPH

Date: 04/17/2008
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Upclose into the north turn.

Upclose into the north turn.

Date: 10/09/2008
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