John Crandell. Black Arrow. 1946 American class hydroplane racer. 13'4"
This beutiful boat was professionaly built in 2018 and with the exeption of sea trials has not been used. Her hull web frames are made from 18mm robbins marine ply and her stringers and made from mast quality douglas fir from Stines timber.Her hull skin is made from Robbins 9mm elite ply.the boat was then sheathed in West system biaxle cloth and epoxy.All the hull fastenings are A4 stainless steel.The windscreen fittings are chrome platted bronze from Davey Co.The deck is Sapele caulked with Sika flex and varnished with 12 cos†s of Epiphanies varnish. She sits on galvanised trailer and has cushions. There is no engine supplied.She is designed (and currently set up) to take long shaft outboard but could be adapted to take short shaft.Ideally suited to 15 to 20hp engine (the 30hp pictured was too heavy.)There is currently no cover for the boat but she has always been keep inside. Please note although this boat looks like it would be suited to picnic on the Thames she is no frills speedboat and fits close freinds in the cockpit. The boat may be viewed in Constantine (near Gweek) in Cornwall. Delivery is negosiable but collection is preferred. The boat is advertised elsewhere so may be removed at any time.