January 22, 2015
by Rik Wimp
Arneson Skater 32 Gas Turbine
Skater 32, Gas Turbine Cat. Built by Arneson Industries and now owned by Ken Grzesiak. GE T58 Gas Turbine Jet Engine. Arneson ASD 8 Racing Drive. Normal cruise speed 110MPH, Complete rebuild in 2009/2010 by Kevin Furry. In this boat, Howard Arneson set a merciless record from New Orleans to St. Louis on September 22 on the Mississippi for 1039 miles in 12 hours and 40 minutes. This included 4 fuel stops. Video by Ed Nelson.