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Old 21-07-2010, 10:30 PM   #1
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old classic imfo needed please.

If i remember correct at some seaside resorts there were speedboats that seated about six or eight people they operated from the end of piers usually.
I think they had straight six jag engines were varnished and capable of about fifty mph.i dont remember any life jackets or belts and it was defenetly the louder you scream the faster we go.I cant remember the cost of a ride.
I was offered one a couple of years ago but showed no interest as i was heavily comited to Horatia.
I wondered if any members remember them or has pics or imfo many thanks.CW.
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Old 22-07-2010, 07:44 AM   #2
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Had a trip on one from Sandown Pier in the fifties.Special treat from a visiting Uncle.Southsea had a couple `Crusader` and `Jet`.Also remember one used to roar out of Littlehampton Harbour.There must have been quite a few around.An interesting subject,but nothing in the fish files (non racing boats).I`m sure the local museums would have info on them.
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Old 22-07-2010, 08:15 AM   #3
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An early type.

From an Uffa Fox book.
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Went for a great ride in one at Padstow (now re-named Padstein...) a few years ago...

Think it's still running...
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Old 22-07-2010, 08:58 AM   #5
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i think one still runs out of littlehampton, if it's stopped it's worth having a scout around the local yards, it might be layed up
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Old 22-07-2010, 12:32 PM   #7
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Went for a great ride in one at Padstow (now re-named Padstein...) a few years ago...

Think it's still running...
There were a few running out of Padstow last summer.
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An early type.

From an Uffa Fox book.
Thats the type i remember,twin healeys and jets Cheers CW.
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thanks for the replys everyone,gives me some idea where to look.
i was surprised at the weight 5ton ,bit heavy for the old series 1 landrover.cheers CW.
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If i remember correct at some seaside resorts there were speedboats that seated about six or eight people they operated from the end of piers usually.
I think they had straight six jag engines were varnished and capable of about fifty mph.i dont remember any life jackets or belts and it was defenetly the louder you scream the faster we go.I cant remember the cost of a ride.
I was offered one a couple of years ago but showed no interest as i was heavily comited to Horatia.
I wondered if any members remember them or has pics or imfo many thanks.CW.
There were a couple running out of Looe when I ws a kid....went there a lot as a nipper on me 'olidays. Went on them a few times....

Pearny probably knows of them.
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There were a couple running out of Looe when I ws a kid....went there a lot as a nipper on me 'olidays. Went on them a few times....

Pearny probably knows of them.
cheers will follow that up.cw.
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My family used to run them in the 30's when we ran a Chris Craft then again in the 60's with a British built Chris Craft copy with a Perkins S6 in her. The family business was pleasure boat trips around Eastbourne Lighthouse with 55' 100 seater boats so she was the fun side of things, she was launched & recovered from the shingle beach in a cradle, I will try to find some pictures. They were always called Alacrity hence my username.
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My family used to run them in the 30's when we ran a Chris Craft then again in the 60's with a British built Chris Craft copy with a Perkins S6 in her. The family business was pleasure boat trips around Eastbourne Lighthouse with 55' 100 seater boats so she was the fun side of things, she was launched & recovered from the shingle beach in a cradle, I will try to find some pictures. They were always called Alacrity hence my username.
Many thanks for the reply a bit delayed as i have been working on HORATIA for Cowes next wk end.cheers CW.
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All for sale on appolo duck.
the torpedo boat is interesting and the blue hull is the first one of only three made with original Healey engine.
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