Hedlund Marine Ron and Gerry Hedlund

[Ron Hill]

Christopher Hedlund checked in and a I added his post but managed to delete the Hedlund post.

Hi Ron,

I still remember you staying over at our place years ago! It has been on our agenda to give you a call, and indeed we have many pictures to scan and share.


I have have seen your posts and have a nearly complete list: Dad, three APBA BU championships and one IUM 5 Mile speed record BU (still standing). Gerry one APBA national championship. Stover had five BU national championships in Hedlund Boats. Eight ASH or BSH APBA championships, 2 UIM ASH top speed records and 2 UIM ASH 5 Mile records. Many others as you know. Hedlund Drivers included Ron, Gerry, Stover, Jerry Waldman, Bob Hering, Phil Wagner, Stu Doc Wilson, Lee Sutter, Mike Minea, Brian Berger, Roy Mina, Chip Hanauer, Mark Tate, and others. Will send details later.


I am also working on a memorial page for dad to submit to the Propeller - nearly done and will send it to you. Trying to put a book together for my nieces, so actively collecting info from anybody I can. Also looking for a Hedlund Hydro and 20H motor for them if you know any original ones available. I still have Taboo 1-V. Also, I still have copies of hydro plans if you know anybody that wants them.


It has been a busy year as you can imagine and mom is in the hospital at the moment. Hope you and your family are doing OK and I will look forward to talking before long.


Meanwhile I have a couple pictures below to share with you. 1) Gerry (left), Dad (right), Taboo and 1960 trophies in back of Hedlund Marine 2) Gerry at Waukesha WI mid-late 60’s, 3) Hedlund Hydros 1st-4th BSU at 1968 Nationals in Seattle…Left to Right: Berger, Minea (1st), Wilson and ? (photos 1& 2 by Gunnar Hedlund, photo 3 by Gerry).


Most of all, thank you for being a good friend to dad and Gerry


Chris