Slo-Mo-Shun IV
Slo-Mo-Shun IV
Scale model of an American racing boat.
Wooden hull 1:12 scale 8.46″H 29.53″L 12.20″W.
The Slo-mo-shun is a legendary boat that has captured the hearts and imaginations of boat enthusiasts for decades. This hydroplane racing boat was designed and built in 1950 by Ted Jones, a renowned boat designer from Seattle, Washington. The sleek and futuristic design of the Slo-mo-shun was a result of Jones’ innovative and revolutionary ideas. The boat was 28 feet long and weighed around 3,000 pounds, making it one of the lightest and fastest boats of its time.
In the years before the Mariners and other local big league sports teams, Seattle had the Slo-mo-shun hydroplane – “Slo-mo” for short. This speedy vessel’s designers, builders and racers, Anchor Jensen, Ted Jones, Stan Sayers and Lou Fageol became household names when they set the world water speed record on Lake Washington and won the coveted Gold Cup in Detroit in 1950. Read more about the Slo-mo-shun below
Kit includes laser cut wooden hull and wooden strips, stern tube with shaft, rudder, fittings set, plan and manual. The Manual has English translations, all measurements are in metric.
Paints used on this model boat kit are: BB#7, BB#9, BB#11, BB#13, BB#14, BB#15, BB#16, BB#17, BB#36, + BB#40 thinner/cleaner.
Helpful Tools:
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- BB520
- Wooden hull
- 1:12 scale
- 8.46″H 29.53″L 12.20″W.
About: Slo-Mo-Shun IV
More about the Slo-Mo-Shun IV
The Slo-mo-shun IV is a legendary boat that has captured the hearts and imaginations of boat enthusiasts for decades. This hydroplane racing boat was designed and built in 1950 by Ted Jones, a renowned boat designer from Seattle, Washington. The sleek and futuristic design of the Slo-mo was a result of Jones’ innovative and revolutionary ideas. The boat was 28 feet long and weighed around 3,000 pounds, making it one of the lightest and fastest boats of its time.
The Slo-mo-shun was powered by a supercharged Allison V-1710 aircraft engine, which was capable of producing a staggering 2,500 horsepower. This powerful engine allowed the boat to reach speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest boat in the world at the time. It was also equipped with a three-blade propeller, specially designed to reduce drag and increase speed.
One of the most unique features of the Slo-mo-shun IV was its hull design. Jones used a revolutionary step hydroplane design, which involved adding steps or ridges on the bottom of the hull to create air pockets and reduce drag. This design allowed the boat to glide effortlessly on the water and reach incredible speeds.
The Slo-mo-shun made its racing debut in 1950 at the Gold Cup race in Seattle and stunned the world by winning the race with an average speed of 87.3 miles per hour. This victory marked the beginning of the boat’s illustrious racing career, and it went on to win numerous races and set speed records over the next few years.
The boat’s success on the racing circuit brought it global recognition and made it a household name in the world of boating. The Slo-mo-shun IV became an icon of speed and power, and its design and performance inspired many other boats in the years to come.
In 1952, the Slo-mo-shun broke the world speed record for a boat, reaching an incredible speed of 178.497 miles per hour. This record stood for over a decade and solidified the boat’s place in the history of boating.
Today, the Slo-mo-shun can be found on display at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, Washington. It remains a symbol of innovation, speed, and determination, and continues to captivate the minds of boat enthusiasts around the world. The legacy of the Slo-mo-shun IV lives on, and it will always be remembered as one of the most iconic and groundbreaking boats in history.
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