Monday December 22, 2014
December 22, 2014 in Uncategorized
Our newest listing: a very rare, 3 step Beck Boatworks, hydroplane, 10 ft, early 1940’s.
This very rare Beck Boat Works(Thunder Bay Ontario) three step hydroplane is a real collector’s item. The mahogany ply racer is powered by an equally rare, 1942 Key Hoffer Mercury 25 engine. This four cylinder motor boasts twin carburetors, and a magneto ignition, built by Fairbanks Morris of England. For safety, a “dead man” throttle is incorporated into the controls.
This boat may be the only one of its kind in existence.
Price $15,000 (negotiable). For contact information, please see ad number pb631 on the Classic/Antique Boats page, or click on the link. pb631