I wondered how your Glastron project was coming along. I have just brought a Glastron SSV - 153 project, 1978 and I am pretty sure, built here in the U.K. by Roger Clark Marine. It is white with Metalflake silver stripes and gives me the same headache; gelcoat repair or respray. My Metalflake sectio...

Hello Dan I too have been looking for info on the Roger Clark Glastrons. There is nothing useful on the 'Google' searches. Although I have just re-started a rebuild of a Draco 2000DC last week (after a year in a field), I have just bought a 1978 RC Glastron ccv153 with its original '78 Mercury 90hp ...

As recently (rashly?) announced on CMBA Facebook, I have decided that over a year in a field is simply not good enough. The renovation is back on. Bought with no engine, half a floor and a big hole in the transom where a Gill bracket was going, it is going to be a big job but I love these boats. I h...

If anybody missed it, the BBC 2 'Coast' programme, series 11 episode 7 is now available on BBC i-player. This episode contains several pieces about classic powerboats.

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth is renovating a 1960s Sorcerer racing boat. It should be complete in time for the Falmouth Rally in September.

Hello Craig , I am lucky to live opposite the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. They have a small library so I will have a look and see what I can find.
Regards John

This is from a 1974 book of sportsboats.They claim 50mph and waterski racing success-should be a good hull.There was one with the BMW engine in Falmouth 10 years ago,it was fast!

These scans are from a Shakespeare brochure- it is unfortunately undated,but I would guess 1974.

Hello , these two pages are from 'Boat World Guide No. 3 SPORTSBOATS' from 1974.
Prices were - £340 for the 12, £640 to £1600 for the 15.