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1959 DOWTY TURBOCRAFT JET BOAT ( #202)
16 ft fibreglass hull great shape (repainted Green was original white )
Ford Interceptor 312 Marine engine #CDSL60182 (matching to Hull Vin plate)
Carter Dual Side Carbs ( Rebuilt 20yrs ago, never installed still in box )
Brass badge on top reads -
" Interceptor Marine Engine Manufactured in Canada by Trent & Perrin Rexdale , Ont "
1957 Chevy starter ( again never installed )
3 Stage Hamilton Marine Jet made by TurboCraft ( Indiana Gear Works Ind,IN )
Model 2233 , Serial 953-0
Dashboard all original complete , with " Big Foot Gas Pedal "
Steering wheel original ( some damage )
Key for ignition
Seats upholstery all original ( some damage , backing loose on front bench , rear bench hole in corner)
Dog House engine cover all original fibreglass, latches . trim need repair
Floor is pretty solid , only 2 spots soft under front bench
Wind-shield original , trim needs adjustment in spots
Navigation lights , Bow, Stern
Jet outdrive needs pin/long bolt for side steering
Spartan tilt trailer, rollers, New 20.5-8-10 tires & rims, bearing buddy, rear hub brakes., 2" ball hitch,
Starter , fuel filter , and rear jet drive parts included
Have blueprints of Jet drive other info on boat....
Fire extinguisher , 2 boat bumpers included
Great early Jet Boat project I was attempting , but too much for me to handle.
She's been in storage for the last 40 years !!!
Time for her to get back on the water.
Restored and running these sell for $10-15k US
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Lots of info online, search Dowty Turbocraft
http://www.dowtyjetboat.co.uk/dowtyturbojetboathistory.html
Outstanding Video online in British Pathe website
http://www.britishpathe.com/workspaces/BN/Dowty
Hitch up and haul away or could delivery for extra cost.
