Vintage Wooden Speedboat Classic Timber Motorboat Inboard Ford 120E-6015 Motor

A classic timber and ply speedboat, probably from the 1950's.The hull has some fibreglass repairs, and is solid and watertight.Deck is a bit ravaged by time, but with some effort will look great. It has been stripped back and has some varnish on it. Needs further varnishing for completion. Grooves have been routed into the ply, to simulate timber decking. These need to be grouted to finish the look.Hull has been rubbed back and is in primer.

Ready for topcoat. Interior needs fitting out, quite easy to do with some new foam and vinyl. Ford Kent motor, with 120E-6015 T9 block and Weber carburettor (see photos).Electrics and instruments are disconnected at the moment.Direct drive to twin blade propellor.Steering is free, with a nice stainless rudder. The trailer is solid, and tows well. However there are no bunks or rollers, and the boat is sitting on the trailer frame.It's OK to tow a short distance, but it is not legal.

So it's up to the buyer to decide how to manage transport. Fantastic opportunity to finish off the restoration, and you will have a beautiful river boat.I'm selling as I have not been able to make time to work on her, and I've conceded that I won't find the time to finish her off. Any questions, message me (Matt). I will respond fairly quickly.The boat is located in Marlow, Bucks (SL7).Winning bidder to collect.On 18-Jan-18 at 13:35:06 GMT, seller added the following information: I have been told that this boat is an ultra-rare Belton Speedbird, one of 10 built in Lincolnshire, late 50's - early 60's.