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Christian
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Posted: 16 January 2014 at 8:55am |
Phil Simons reckons this to be a 35ft FMB which was known to be in that area.
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burgundyben
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I tend to agree, the hull shape and construction differ significantly from both of the BPBCo boat I own/owned.
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Napier Lion engine wanted.
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Christian
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Hi OC
Yes there is much room for doubt, other reasons include the slab sides and curved superstructure cut out. There is no doubt she has been heavily rebuilt, note the planking asymmetry at the stem. That could account for the missing stringers and lost shape. My opinion is that she is a 1930's BPB "Sea-Ace" express cruiser, which had a single Chrysler engine (later in 1932 a Meadows with vee drive) they measured 35ft x 8.5ft with a superstructure design that followed the deck edge rather than the parallel sided ST and Sea Monarch cabins. Still not sure though.
Edited by Christian - 14 January 2014 at 9:16pm |
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I'm not sure about it being a ST, a few reasons...
- British Powerboats are usually constructed with stringers cut into the frames. - The bow shape doesn't have the right curve. - The bumping strake along the side of the hull doesn't seem to fit in with BPB. I could be way off the mark here though...
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Not as far as I know, I'll be in that boat yard mid Feb looking at something else, I'll check.
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Christian
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Ah good, a volunteer
Did anyone take on the other abandoned ST you mentioned in December?
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Kind of him to offer £1000 to someone to take it away. Joking aside, it might be a good starting point for someone wanting to take on such a project.
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Christian
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Hi Steve Yes I'm going through my info from LROYs to find an early
BPB ST converted to single motor, I have found; FLYING GOOSE built 1936 type ST O/No 182514 builder BPB Dims given as 38X8.4FT
Motor(s) one PERKINS 1948.
LROY49 55. Owner FA
JENSEN at In your opinion is that what she is? You would be the man
to know. Note also she also seems to have been shortened by 1.5ft and gained
0.5ft across the beam (I know that feeling). Has Baracuda had any further work done by the Flying Boat trust? Regards, Christian. Edited by Christian - 14 January 2014 at 12:15pm |
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Hi Christian
Did you notice only one prop shaft log and only one rudder hole Also looks like just one set of engine bearers You will know anyway just for those that didn't notice Best regards Steve |
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Christian
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Possibly an early BPB 200-series;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-A-F-Fast-Motor-Boat-for-sale-open-to-offers-/201006915735 I asked for more info.
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