Hydro in Perth

[Dave88]

So who's going for a drive to get this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Classic-Hydroplane-Approx-24-Wooden-Wickens-Hull_W0QQitemZ330408727077QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Boats?hash=item4cede51225

[antique-boatique]

Cant help noticing thename Hellyer on the hydro and the other name Haynes and Hellyer marine gearboxes and parts come to mind - could that be a clue or just coincidence. I am sure H and H were/is a Sydney business.

[Bob Vic]

You're very quiet Darren. This hydro has your name all over it. I'd take it in the blink of an eye if it wasn't in Perth, if I had the garage space, if I had the time.... if 'if' wasn't the most futile word in the English language. This boat has to be he best deal of all time!

Bob

[Darren]

Yes Bob I would love to have a look at it.
But somehow buying a 24 footer when I haven't even piloted a hydro before............
Is it like doing your learner's in an F1 car!!!!
What a shame (or fortunate) it is in Perth, it looks interesting

Darren

[bootlegger]

Im not sure that boat is 24ft. It was in my mates shed a couple of years ago and Im sure it was 21ft 6in. It had a trailer then also. That boat has had everything picked off it (now the trailer). Buggered if I know how you would get it transported.

[Bob Vic]

Sold for $2500 - it has to be the steal of the century, even if it is in Perth! Anyone know who the new owner is?

Bob

[bootlegger]

Yes it was cheap considering what it would cost to build. Still its a cabover so it will take some reengineering to make it a rear stear hull plus as I said earlier its a bare hull so you are up for everything else.

[piquet95971]

This thing was purchased by the guy that Ii am buying our "lewis" clinker off. he is from Sydney and has a property in the Bundanoon areaof NSW
cheers
peter