The following appeared in Powerboat magazine June 1976

Tornado by Dennis Goodenough 4

Dennis started the five year project with a basic Glen-L kit. Along the way he made a few personal preference changes in the design. The trailer is also homemade.

Tornado by Dennis Goodenough 5

The engine began life as a Chevy LT-1, 350 c.i. factory replacement short block. A whole host of extras were added to make it a powerful and dependable ski engine.

 Tornado by Dennis Goodenough 6

Almost as much fun as building it. Dennis takes his creation out for a short summer spin.


OWNER
Name: Dennis Goodenough
Hometown: Janesville, Wisconsin
Years in boating: Eight

HULL
Make: Homemade
Plans: Glen-L
Length: 18' 6"
Beam: 87"
Freeboard: 24"
Weight: 700 pounds (bare)

ENGINE
Make: Chevrolet
Model: LT-1
Builder: Dennis Goodenough - Jerry Dorsey
Cubic Inches: 350

Rods: Chevrolet
Pistons: Chevrolet
Heads: 202 Chevrolet (straight plug)
Intake manifold: Edelbrock STR-10 cross ram
Carburetor: Holley 600 cfm (2)
Ignition: Joe Hunt Vertex Magneto
Oil Pan: Dan Olsen
Oil Pump: TRW high output
Exhaust: Gil Marine over-the-transom

MISCELLANEOUS
V-drive: Casale (15% overdrive)
Interior: Gene Arner
Paint: Jack Boughton
Trailer: John Johnson
Information and assistance: Vic Hubbard Speed and Marine

June 1976/45

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