Howard Arneson

I ran across an amazing truck, coupled with pictures of a boat hooked up to it. That is how I discovered who Howard was. I truly am amazed by how interesting it was to find out about him. A true icon. I wish I could have met him. May he rest in peace... Will Byrd New Market, Maryland

Mr. Arneson was legendary in the offshore racing circuit. He built a pair of reverse drives for my husband's boat in the 80s. My husband knew Howard well from his days on the circuit and had a tremendous respect for him. My deepest condolences to Mr. Arneson's family.

I miss Howard very much, Here's some unpublished photos I took before he took me out on his powerboat and we did 168 mph , as we were cruising he kept pointing at the speedo and smiling , it was the smoothest 167mph ever! : )

Fernando
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My name is Ron Cordero. My mother was Vivian Lamb Cordero. She was born and raised in Benicia as well as myself She told me stories of when she babysat Howard as a young child. The building where he invented the pool sweep still stands on Main Street in Benicia. I was luck enough to meet Howard at Tower Park Marina years later when he was there with one of his first jet engine boats. It was fun to talk to him about growing up in Benicia in different decades I remember him letting my daughter...

ard was a dear friend and fellow St Francis Yacht Club member for almost halfa century. Here's one of many, many great stories about Howard: At 8:00 am sharp on Thursday, September 22, 1988, Howard flew past our shoreside windows at 130 mph to salute the attendees and kickoff our annual Stag Cruise. About 500 members spilled Ramos fizzes all over their scrambled eggs as they jumped up to see Howard's 46' catamaran fly past in a blur, on his way to setting a San Francisco to Tinsley Island (60...

ard was a dear friend and fellow St Francis Yacht Club member for almost halfa century. Here's one of many, many great stories about Howard: At 8:00 am sharp on Thursday, September 22, 1988, Howard flew past our shoreside windows at 130 mph to salute the attendees and kickoff our annual Stag Cruise. About 500 members spilled Ramos fizzes all over their scrambled eggs as they jumped up to see Howard's 46' catamaran fly past in a blur, on his way to setting a San Francisco to Tinsley Island (60...

I'm so glad I got to meet, know and photograph Howard. I had the best day with him riding in the Skater & photographing him speeding all the way to the Golden Gate bridge. These are my photos that were for Hot Boat magazine. https://www.howardarneson.com/articles/ultimatehotboat.asp
Miss you Howard! Love Fernando Escovar

We we’re saddened to hear of dear Howard’s passing. I met Howard over two decades ago. I was introduced to Howard Arneson when he brought an amazing venue to our show, the San Francisco Sports & Boat Show. He entered his special super fast boat to put on display. Howard was a very happy exhibitor always greeting folks with a smile. Speed boating was one of his joyful passions.

One evening I had a nice conversation with Howard, he asked if I would like to go for a ride (flight...

I only had the pleasure of knowing Howard during the last 20 years of an amazing life. Most the times together involved speed - in the boat or a car.
The 148mph run on SF bay was memorable. Was it a record I was asked - well maybe not for the boat, but surely for me ! Howard was the ultimate promotor of his inventions and we argued a bit about business, but he was aways the gentleman and it ended in smiles. Howard remains one of the most memorable business friends I was honored to...