Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

In 1963 a boat disintegrated in front of a crowd of about 12,000. This was the "TAREE AQUATIC CARNIVAL". What was the name of this boat?

Albert Parklake , V.S.B.C. Meeting. Change started at the beginning of the 1970-71 season.
Doc.

Dave,
This could be a ex-racer , Lewis? Deck original? Motor is a Ford Y-Block.
What stands out , ribs are close together and side petrol tanks were a skiffabout feature. I wonder if it has reverse planks.
Doc.

Bob, SPEED: P X RPM Slip must be deducted 20% stepup is a extra 1,000rpm every 5,000rpm = 6,000rpm. 10" prop. at 4,000rpm = 38mph 10" prop at 4,500rpm = 43mph 10" prop at 5,000rpm = 47mph 11" 4,000rpm = 42mph 11" 4,500rpm = 47mph 11" 5,000rpm = 52mph -2% for slip Doc Ho...

Dave,
My info wasn't coming from grey matter but printed black and white.
"POWER BOAT & YACHTING" Magazine April 1965 page 15. So who do you believe?
Doc.

Correct weight, and the boat he raced was "VENUS" which is still about in western Victoria and is now known as "MIRAGE"

Who was known as "Scrooge", his first boat a Lewis called "SYLVIA" powered by a 266 cu. Chev. After "SYLVIA" he raced one of the most well known boat racing in the 60's.

Dave,
Ern Jones and the boat was "MERLIN"

Bob,
Tommy Watts [Vic] was also Known as the "KEROSENE KID] 1965.
Ken Warby [N.S.W.] Known as the "KEROSENE KID] 1977.
Doc. No Strikes.

Correct weight.