Classic Australian Wooden Power Boats

 

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Nova

 

 

 

 

Nova is a 1966 16' 6" Eddy runabout, apparently built by Eddy as his personal boat. It was fitted with a 327 Chev Corvette V8.

The boat was eventually sold,  and went racing with the Gippsland District Power Boat Club in Victoria. The 327 was blown up and replaced with a 350 Chev.

 

 

Nova was retired from racing and sold, minus its engine. A 283 Chev V8 was then fitted and it remained in the Gippsland district.
 

 

The boat was sold again in 2002 and relocated to Tocumwal, spending the next couple of years cruising the Murray
 

 

The boat was obtained by Greg Carr in 2004 and returned to Victoria
 

 

Nova is patiently waiting for a thoroughly deserved restoration
 

 

Nova's restoration was completed in late 2021. The 283 was replaced by a fresh 327, a couple of rotten plank sections were replaced and the deck, transom and wings were renewed. Sign writing is back to as it was in the 60's.