airport west

[rayza1]

does this look like a skiff to anyone else?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Speed-Boat-C ... 3ccd850826

[DaveD]

I can see what you mean Ray. Looking at the deck I'm thinking it could be a Gill?
Dave

[habits]

I think this is the original Rascala built by David Gill I have asked the seller a couple of questions as I used to own it about 25 years ago if he confirms it I had 4 new planks and a keel put in after I put a hole in it at melton .It was in a lot better condition when I sold it. Phil

[habits]

It is definately the old Rascala when I raced it it was v driven with a 6 cyl holden with an irving head sank it then had Tom Heffernan repair it then put holden 202 in it mid mount and skied with it. It looks like the dash has been moved foward when it was built it was set up with a 253 v drive for Bill Baberton by the Nankervis boys was a good boat in its day looks like a good project if I only had the room. Merry Xmas every one it could be another for you Hookster Phil

[hookster]

Doesn't look too bad from photos Phil, go you halvies?

[RightyO]

Parked this old girl in the shed today,i don"t think i could a handle a slightly rundown seacraft at the moment.
Ken.

[Greg]

Well done Ken. A weatherboard boat for a challenge.

Greg

[DaveD]

Jeff has posted photos of Rascala in action at Goolwa back in its heyday.
http://ozboatracers.myfreeforum.org/fto ... asc-40.php

[Bob Vic]

Good to see the photos of the original Rascala. This was a great boat, very successful and yet another winning hull from Dave Gill. Bill Baberton was a heck of a nice guy too - loved the sport and was a first rate driver - a true boat racer.

Bob