"The Phantom"


Driver:
JAMES KNIGHT
Phone: 06 368 3539
Email: j.d.knight@actrix.co.nz
Club:
Manawatu Power Boat Club
Boat:
Hydroplane. This boat was built from a frame pack supplied by Peter Knight.

Engine:
Engine built by Richard Smith.
Mechanic and technical advisor Andy Robb.
Single Carbureted 406 cui Chevy.
Running on Methanol.

Crew:
Ian Knight
John Watson
Kevin Ellis
And of course my family.

Sponsors:
Horowhenua Kapiti Distributors.
Email Richard Loader

Ericson Auto Electrical L.T.D.Levin.
Profile:
Born in 1959.
Married with children.
I have been around the boating scene since i was about 9 years of age. My father raced a Hydroplane for a number of years.
The team is looking for and would appreciate any sponsorship in the way of financial assistance for next season.
Any interested parties to contact James on the phone number above or via email.

Season Objectives:
Retain the Ross Knight Challenge Cup.
Secure a placing in the Gold Cup.
Achieve 125mph/200kph.
Beat the current Central Zone speed record of 120.80mph.
Achievments:
Winner of the Ross Knight Open Hydroplane Challenge Cup December 2006.
3rd Manawatu Gold Cup.December 2006.
1st Wellington Clubs Harbour Cup 2006.
2008 March 23rd at Porirua - 2nd place in the North Island Championships.
2009 1nz Grand National Hydroplane Champion
2010 1nz Grand National Hydroplane Champion


The Phantom, Downtown Regatta 2008


The Phantom, Wellington Regatta 2008


Nationals 2011


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