OLD HYDROPLANE - SATAN
Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 20:58
Hey Guys, Well finally happened and I now have an very old hydro sitting in my shed . I have no idea of the age but im guessing late 30's early forties as this would fit the know history that i know of.
Condition is very very average and as you can see by the photos its been sitting in this one shed for nearly 40 years. This boat was apperently campained here in western australia but at this stage i cant find ant info on the net.
Im pretty sure that Satan is the original name but now that I have it in the shed I will do some digging. Please any info that our members can give me on the approx age or model will be greatly appretiated.
I noticed that this thing is only held together with only screws and nails and no glue?????? this may be a hint on the age.
The engine cover is missing as is the engine pipes but everything else came with the boat. All the frames are oregan timber with layers of ply on the outside
I suppose the question is is this worth restoring / rebuilding , the answer to that will be if the boat has history and is rare!!!
Condition is very very average and as you can see by the photos its been sitting in this one shed for nearly 40 years. This boat was apperently campained here in western australia but at this stage i cant find ant info on the net.
Im pretty sure that Satan is the original name but now that I have it in the shed I will do some digging. Please any info that our members can give me on the approx age or model will be greatly appretiated.
I noticed that this thing is only held together with only screws and nails and no glue?????? this may be a hint on the age.
The engine cover is missing as is the engine pipes but everything else came with the boat. All the frames are oregan timber with layers of ply on the outside
I suppose the question is is this worth restoring / rebuilding , the answer to that will be if the boat has history and is rare!!!