Francis Ransley hydroplane "Roadrunner"
Posted: 28 Jun 2023, 16:57
by Renojet
I met Francis Ransley in Tasmania a few years ago just after I bought The Jet and have just heard of his recent passing. Another friend from the Renault club sent me a magazine with a Youtube link of 2 of his record runs. See below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gk4_nFEUoY&t=16s Frank
Re: Francis Ransley hydroplane "Roadrunner"
Posted: 29 Jun 2023, 15:55
by WoodRay
A hell of an achievement and another big loss to our boating community. RIP Francis.
Re: Francis Ransley hydroplane "Roadrunner"
Posted: 29 Jun 2023, 19:38
by Bob Vic
Amazing achievement. I cannot believe the monster rooster tail behind this hydro.
Re: Francis Ransley hydroplane "Roadrunner"
Posted: 30 Jun 2023, 08:29
by Greg
Terrific footage here.
For future reference of this run and some other Tasmanian runs, you can find them on the website's video page:
http://www.cawpba.com/CAWPBA/videos.htm