By Harry Gatjens

The Edmonds-based Miss Peters and May unlimited hydroplane on Monday morning set a record for the fastest propeller-driven boat ever to run in England.

Our local hydroplane, driven by co-owner J.W. Myers, ran a kilo straightaway record of 176.11 MPH in near-freezing temperatures in Coniston, just north of London.

Peters and May, the hydroplane’s sponsor, is headquartered in England and decided to have the boat attempt to set a record at Coniston, which has an annual records week for all classes of boats. This is the first year that a turbine-powered unlimited hydroplane has appeared.

Co-owners Scott and Shannon Raney flew to England late last week to make sure everything was prepared for the record attempt. Both the Raneys and Myers were all smiles after the run.

The boat now goes back into a transport ship for a trip to Doha Qatar for the final race of the season will be held in January.

My Edmonds News will continue to report on exploits of our locally-based hydroplane.