Bluebird Marine Speedboat

Project for restoration - You're bidding on a Jetstar 400 built by Bluebird Marine (linked to Donald Campbell of 'Bluebird' fame) Donald Campbell CBE and his father Major Sir Malcolm Cambell OBE, between them set 11 speed records on water and 10 on land, between 1923 and 1964. Donald designed the Jetstar 400, as an entry-level fibreglass (GRP) speedboat for families to buy and enjoy on the water. It was fitted with a water jet engine, based on the New Zealand designed HamiltonJet propulsion unit, so it doesn't have a propeller or a rudder, making it safer and very easy to change direction compared to a typical speedboat. It also means it can operate in very shallow water. The Jetstar boat was going to be launched on 5th January 1967 at the 13th London Boat Show at Earls Court, the day after Campbell's planned attempt at the world water speed record in Bluebird at Coniston Water in Cumbria.
It was hoped that this would give a marketing and publicity boost to the Jetstar project. But sadly, on 4th of January 1967 Donald lost his life in the water speed attempt at the age of 45. He still remains the only person in the world to set both the land speed (403 mph) and water speed (276 mph) records within the same year (1964), an achievement that brought himself and Britain international fame for technological advances in design engineering. A company was formed by Donald's co-partners (including Leo Villa and Gordon Thurkettle) called Bluebird Marine to manufacture these speedboats, and the Jetstar 400 was launched for sale to the public between 1970-80. Around 100 boats were made and sold, so these boats are quite rare.
It was the first ever UK boat to be fitted and sold with water jet propulsion. Many manufacturers have since followed this path. I bought this boat as a project in 2016, and attended a gathering of the Old Speed Boats Forum in 2018 who are all Bluebird fans. My boat was authenticated as a Jetstar 400 (hidden under it's current paintwork) and likely to have been built around 1971. I initially removed all the interior and the engine to closely inspect the hull and all seems fine, so I've returned everything to it's place, but can be easily removed again if required.
So, you will be bidding for a 51 year old speedboat but with very interesting historical origins. The fibreglass is in good condition given its age, but the seat covering are tatty and will need re-covering. The engine is a petrol Ford 1600cc (marinisation by Lancing) and turns so it isn't seized, but ideally needs recommissioning. The HamiltonJet is also present but the drive is not fitted to the engine. Please be aware this boat and engine need restoration and is a project, but all the major parts appear to be present to enable you to do so.
I'm only selling this boat as I will no longer have access to storage space for it from mid-July. The boat is already on a trailer and will just need some straps to secure her down and a vehicle with a tow bar to take her away. Anyone bidding with an classifieds board score of less than 5 please contact me first, otherwise I will cancel your bids. Good luck bidding and I hope it goes to a good home! Any questions please just message me.