What hydroplane boat is this.

[Kentfielddude]

Some one near me (2 hour drive each way) is selling this boat. Does anyone know anything about it? Heis asking
$100.

[David Weaver]

With all due respect, it appears to be a children's amusement ride from the 1960's. Only thing missing the coin box that turns it on for 3 minutes.

[25xs]

I believe it's a real boat, and not an amusement park ride... Not saying it would be seaworthy, safe, or fast, but it has real transom eye tie-downs, steering, shift/throttle control, and has obviously had a real outboard engine on it at some time. I resembles a 1960's shovel nose hydroplane.

If you can afford it, then I suggest you snap it up, then investigate further. The enthusiasts in the mini-boat groups will chime in and help you on the sites that cater to the GW Invader & Addictor mini-boats.

Tom

[rumleyfips]

I think I have seen something like that at BRF but I can't remember anything that would help me search.

[Kentfielddude]

What forum would be good to post this boat on?

[bmitch1]

I'd suggest Fiberglassics (www.fiberglassics.com)... They have info on all the vintage stuff.. Including the miniboats like GW, Hydromite, Aqualark, Volksboat.... Good luck!