Tramontana Ii

FLYING FISH · 23-06-2010, 08:17 PM

Good to see the old boat being restored in Germany,with even the original canopy.

Adam · 24-06-2010, 09:34 AM

What a fantastic project and good news.

Pennpromo · 28-06-2010, 12:39 PM

Very many years ago I recall driving her down form The HAmble to Poole with John Walker. At that time she had a pair of big Mercruisers in the back, on behalf of Tim Powell. She is a terrific old boat and its great to see the likes of her being re-built.
Hate to think of the costs of keeping an old wooden boat like that though ...

THUNDERBOLT · 28-06-2010, 02:00 PM

Wolter the owner of Tram 2 is working hard to get her back on the water but as with all things boats is against the clock...she has had major surgury...He has an open invitation to join the Classic Rally to Torquay but his latest reply to my request is he going to make it ? was very non commital but he will do his best....everyone keep their fingers well and truly crossed!

Mike
ps he has promised more pics

FLYING FISH · 29-06-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pennpromo

Very many years ago I recall driving her down form The HAmble to Poole with John Walker. At that time she had a pair of big Mercruisers in the back, on behalf of Tim Powell. ...

Ready for the off then Simon.

Also inc is the beast at Deauville in 1971.I don`t know Mr.Powell,haven`t you got any shame,painting Surfury`s race number on the side.

littlenige · 01-07-2010, 12:44 PM

If ever there was a boat that would qualify to be called a 'beast', surely this would be it. Anybody know what motors are going to be installed?

THUNDERBOLT · 01-07-2010, 12:52 PM

Nige
from what little information Wolter leaks out she is to be fitted with 2 high power diesels..
now hear this when TP sold her she had 2 large Mercruisers she was then fitted with a gas turbine with which she tried in Wolters words "to take off"..this was removed and temporary power was supplied by outboards?????
decided to restore major operation including much new ply sides and deck...
he is a devil to tie down and very erratic response to e mails but has promised new pics...I am holding my breath.

Mike
COPOC

Black_Tornado · 02-07-2010, 11:10 PM

Good news about the Tramontana II.

Too bad that instead of her older sister in Italy is rotting in absolute indifference and stupidity of the owner.