GP-3 

Warlord'

Owner: Ron Burton

Driver:

Crew:

Hull: Rollason Grand Prix Hydroplanes 

Hull Designer/Builder:  Grant Rollason Grand Prix Hydroplanes 

Hull Construstion: Carbon Fibre epoy composie Vacum bagged foam & balsacore

Length: 7.45m (24’6”) 

Width: 3.8 (12’5”) 

Engine:  510ci Supercharged Chevrolet 

Engine Builder: 

Horsepower: 1600HP Fuel Methanol

Gear Box:

Propeller: Billett 14 x 23 3 blade chromemoly

General Safety:  fully enclosed carbon composite safety cell, top and
bottom escape hatches ,two stage removable steering
wheel , 5 point safety harness, onboard
air supply via face mask, radio communication,
onboard fire suppression system.

Speed: 185mph (290kmh)

Sponsors: Packaging Needs Pty Ltd

                   Airvolution Air Conditioning P/L

Born on 10^th February 2001 on Lake Kaniere in New Zealand under the helm of Greg Orange this boat was raced New Zealand winning many race meetings before being purchased by Ron and Paul Burton in 2003/2004 race season. It made it to Australia in 2004 when Ron raced it at Wisemans Ferry before Paul took over and raced it from the 2005 season onward. Winning many races in Australia including major evens such as:

      ·  King of the River, Taree

      ·King of The River, Glen Maggie

      ·King of the River Yarrawonga

      ·  2008 E.C Griffith Cup

        2009 UIM World Titles in New Zealand

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