Just to get everyone straight on the Bud Karelson boats.
The 1968 boat was brand new and ran as the U-12 all year. It also ran as the U-12 in 1969. In 1969 it won the high point championship as it did in 1970 and 1971. Thus it was the U-1 in 1970, 1971 and 1972.
In 1970 the 1967-69 Miss Bardahl became the U-13 Miss Budweiser II. It also ran as the Miss US that year. It is easy to distinguish the two Budwiser boats as the U-13 has the long head rest and the U12/1 has the headrest molded into the rest of the cowling.
The 1967-69 Bardall boat became the first Hallmark Homes in 1971 but sank back east. It was then replaced with a duplicate boat put togeter in 30 days.
I am getting some detailed engine, cockpit and other pics of the U12/1 boat next week. If you need anything specific, let me know.
Harry
