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I finally finished this the other day. Thanks to the help of a couple of mates (money and time) we ran it two weekends ago.
It was built in 1968 and runs a worked 427 big block. It is the only survivor of two hulls built by the Lewis Brothers.
Still sorting the bugs out now. Hopefully we get it flying.

Saw this on Farcebook Dave, a beautiful looking boat , a real credit to your skills

Thanks Blacky. I've had this boat for ten years but started the resto just over two years ago. The last 18 months my mates pushed me pretty hard to get it done. They turned up one day a week for the whole project. One of them even lent me the money to get the engine done.
I gave one of them the first drive. He ran it at one of the main race meets in front of thousands of people. You couldn't wipe the smile off his face for hours.

Great job Dave! Serious skills envy with wood here.

Thanks Craig. The boat was a mess when it came in. Everything from the top plank up is new.

you gave a mate the first drive
thats friendship mate
well done
you see how much a mate appreciates it and it just makes you smile to
paul

Paul he earnt the first drive. I was quite happy to watch it go round. That 427 with open exhauasts sounds awsome.