Please help identify this classic wooden speed boat

[Rapier]

The original engine was an 80hp Chrysler sterndrive, long since gone. They were typified by a circular transom shield on the outside, but I could not figure how they got the engine under the low deck line (see the modification I had to make to cater for the Volvo carburetor.)

chris

That one in the pic is a West Bend Shark-O-Matic (lol) based on the Tiger Shark 80hp 4-pot outboard of '62 (?) that Chrysler stretched later too, just intrigued as it looked really low profile.

[BroomBroom]

Pictures in the Gallery here:

http://www.cmba-uk.com/coppermine/cpg14 ... p?album=95

Cheers

BB

[paul25]

great pictures.
thanks for your help. I hope mine looks as good when it's finished.
p

[puddleduck]

Hi Paul, Glad you liked the pics, taken at the 2nd British Classic Motor Boat Rally on Windermere 1991. I had hair, one chin and no stomach in those halcyon days - ah well! Look forward to seeing your boat, what motor are you planning to use? You must join the club, we've got loads of 'experts' who can advise you on just about anything (especially with a pint in one hand!!)

all best,

Chairman Chris

[ukben]

We have just taken receipt of Foam Flyer, a 26ft version... Will upload some more info when I have a few minutes. How is the restore going?