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I was reading a 2000 issue of the “Outboarder” and found mention of a “Rare OMC Speedibee”. I had never heard of one. An Internet search found an old auction listing where one sold, and said this about it….. =================================== #136 Rare 1930 Evinrude 177 Speedibee outboard motor – 2 carbs – #0121 (owners note – sold during Depression, less than 10 known to exist) =====================================

On the Evinrude “Model List”, the 1930 model 177 is designated as a “Racing” model with no horsepower listed. http://www.yankeeaomci.org/evinrudeat100.htm

Where are the other 9 Speedibee’s hiding? 🙂

Prepare to be boarded!

The 177 was a Speeditwin racer not the Speedibee. There were quite a few 177 models made compared to the Speedibee racer. The Speedibee was a very unique motor. I don’t believe it’s even listed in the in the back of the “Old OUTBOARDER.

This is the web site that listed the motor as a “177”.

https://corycraig.hibid.com/lot/52227314/evinrude/

Is this photo a Speedibee? Did the Speedibee have a model number? Any photos out there of one? Did they say Speedibee on the decal?

Here ya go Buck.

Buc, the motor in the auction looks like a model U speeditwin racing motor, minus the foot. The Speedibee you ask about was a class B motor, I don’t know horsepower.

Thanks guys! I wouldn’t mind finding any of those under the Christmas tree!

I want one. Either one. Both! Bee-a-yew-tee-full! But I’ll settle for classic 25 horse Buc. Ha! G

They hurt my back just looking at the photos.

I’d love to show up at my local boat ramp with one of those clamped to the transom!

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I have tried to reply 4 times now – The SpeediBee was going to be Lockwood’s ultimate Chief. It was Finn T. Irgens baby. However Lockwood did not have the money to invest in such a radical departure from service motor norms and made the sale to Steve Briggs more attractive. Finn T. Irgens (Known to all as “Irgie”) had been corresponding with German motorcycle engineers who were the first to put roller bearings on the connecting rods. Lockwood, Elto, Johnson and Evinrude quickly followed suite. The Germans were at that time experimenting with Loop Charging, and when Evinrude gave the go ahead, the first three Speedibee prototypes were loop charged. Irgie’s main idea was to make the crankcase as tight as possible. Using one piece connecting rods eliminated the space needed to clear the connecting rod bolts. This resulted in a five piece crankshaft. The first prototype placed the full time rotary valve on the high cylinders (Starboard) front bypass port. It was found the port cylinder starved for fuel and on examination cracks were found in the alignment key slots in the crankshaft. A second rotary valve and carburetor was added to the port cylinder and the alignment keys were eliminated. In testing to failure the horsepower curve was almost a straight line. Culminating in a reading of 38 horsepower at over 8000 RPM when the engine blew up. For the third prototype a muffler was designed to limit top RPM to 6000. Top horse power was 29 at 5000 RPM. Dad pointed out the first thing a new owner would do was drill holes in the muffler. All this time costs were skyrocketing, and a switch was made to cross flow pistons for dependability. Irgie wrote a paper for the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) stating Loop charging was impractical for outboard motors. The fourth Prototype resulted in adding an auxiliary oiler and final proof of concept proved reliability and, at 28 put out more horse power than the Racing Speeditwin’s 26 at that time. spell checker drives me crazy – more later

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9 Stunning Wooden Boats That Blend Classic Design With Modern Tech

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There are few more classic sights in boating than a small mahogany runabout splitting the serene waters of a lake in some picturesque locale—be it northern Italy, Lake Tahoe, or a pristine stretch of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There is something almost primal about being on board a boat built from the first material humans fashioned roughshod canoes with.

Fortunately, there are multiple yards around the world that are still building wooden boats—but with modern hulls and systems that eliminate the hassles of owning a vintage yacht. Some build classic-inspired designs from the 1920s through the 1960s, while others focus on contemporary hulls, but with wood instead of fiberglass.

These builders will tell you that their material of choice offers the softest ride available, thanks to its natural properties. They will also say that the prestige of owning one of these boats is all but unmatched in the world of boating—wooden boats have long been a favorite of kings and movie stars. When you catch a glimpse of the beautiful brightwork and gleaming mahogany from the dock, you’ll find they clearly have a point.

Here are 9 of our favorite wooden boatbuilders.

Grand Craft, Genoa City, Wisconsin

“Our boats are few and far between, so the people who look at our boats often say they resemble a piece of art,” says Patrick Gallagher, president and CEO of Grand Craft Boats. The Wisconsin builder is currently focusing on two different models, the Burnham 26 runabout (opening image) and Winchester 36 commuter (pictured above). “The common denominator among our customers is that they want something that sets them apart from their neighbors without being gaudy or ostentatious,” says Gallagher. “A wooden boat is a way to demonstrate that.”

Boesch, Kilchberg, Switzerland

Jakob Boesch built his first boat in the 1890s, and more than a century later, his family continues to merge new technologies with old-world Swiss craftsmanship. Boesch ’s 28-foot 860 has a classically styled mahogany hull with up to 11 layers of wood laid at right angles, sealed with six layers of epoxy and finished with six layers of varnish. Propulsion choices include modern options such as twin 150 kw electric engines for quiet, emissions-free operation or more conventional gas or diesel engines. The runabout’s meticulous craftsmanship disguises a beast of a machine designed for precise handling, tow sports and speed. Equipped with twin 380 hp Ilmor gas engines, the 860 can hit 48 mph.

Spirit, Ipswich, England

The 111-foot Geist , launched in 2021 by Spirit, is the largest single-masted wooden sailing yacht built in the UK since the 1930s, when the America’s Cup yacht Shamrock V ruled the seas. But Geist is much more than a giant sloop. Her eco-conscious owner mandated systems like the first-of-its-kind electric propulsion by Torqeedo—a 100 kw motor fed by BMW lithium-ion battery banks, which recharge while Geist is sailing—while her Rhoades Young interior elevates wood to its maximum potential, showing off sustainably sourced sipo mahogany, teak and walnut in a series of continuously flowing curves. Even her sails are made of recyclable materials.

HackerCraft, Queensbury, NY

Founded in 1908, HackerCraft is one of the most prominent names in the wooden-boat world. The builder does series of boats such as its Sport, Sterling, and Racer models and also takes on full-custom jobs. “The build method lends itself to customization,” says Erin Badcock, Hacker Craft’s COO. “We build on a jig so anything is possible. Our main focus is to maintain the timelessness of the boat, but at the same time we have the ability to do custom designs.” For a builder with timelessness in mind, Hacker also has an eye on the future with its fully electric 27 Sport , which has a run time of up to three hours and a 30-knot top end.

Shearline, Morehead City, NC

Shearline is one of the cluster of custom sportfish builders centered around North Carolina’s famously rough Oregon Inlet. The builder is not uncommon amongst its peers in that it only turns out one or two boats a year. But the firm stands out among sportfish builders in that it’s still building in wood. Using wood instead of fiberglass is a no brainer. “The strength of a tree is in its ability to bend with the wind,” says Chip King, Shearline’s president. “You come off a wave and wood absorbs the shock, whereas fiberglass transfers it. There’s no comparison between the two materials when you want the softest ride possible.”

StanCraft, Hayden, Idaho

From out west comes Idaho’s StanCraft . This 90-year-old brand was founded in 1933 by W. H. “Billy” Young and his son Stanley C. Young. The company has remained within the family, with new boats now built by the third generation. A fourth generation is coming up in the business as well. The builder offers a line of five models, plus full-custom jobs. The boats are notable for the variations seen in its shearlines, which can be straight, broken, or cambered. The company also prides itself on its fit and finish. Each boat, for example, receives 16 coats of varnish, buffed to a mirror shine before delivery.

GarWood Custom Boats, Brant Lake, NY

GarWood Custom Boats is headquartered in New York State’s pastoral Adirondack region, where the multitude of freshwater lakes make an ideal playground for a wooden runabout. The builder constructs its boats using richly grained mahogany, with low-profile, retro lines. The first version of the brand, launched by Garfield Arthur Wood in 1922, was famous for its 33-foot Baby Gar runabouts. The most recent ownership of the brand continued with its racing pedigree, turning out boats like the 22- and 27-foot Speedsters, which can pass the 60-mph mark, a redline that holds real weight for lovers of go-fast boats. Combine that with beautiful wood and you have a one-of-a-kind runabout.

Vandam Custom Yachts, Boyne City, Michigan

Vandam is a fully custom builder that only creates its wooden boats on commission. “We only build one of each boat,” says Jeremy Pearson, Vandam’s worldwide sales manager. “The people that come to us are usually seasoned and know what they liked in previous boats they owned—the lines, the seats, that kind of stuff. We do a lot of listening to the clients. The concept phase is a lot of fun here.” The Michigan yard has turned out a long list of very different yachts, from the Geromino commuter yacht to the pictured downeast-style vessel, with dozens of other styles in between.

Streblow, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Streblow has been building handmade wooden boats for 73 years. Each boat is framed using white oak, with a marine plywood bottom and Philippine mahogany for the outer planking. The attention to detail seen aboard these boats has gained an almost cult-like following, with customers often purchasing consecutive Streblows. Part of this loyalty stems from Streblow’s storage facility, a 17,000-square-foot structure that the builder says can extend the lifetime of a wooden boat indefinitely.

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This high quality, highly detailed, modern style, power boat model is Brand New, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit).

The Chris Craft Triple Cockpit Painted model is handcrafted from beautiful wood such as rosewood, mahogany, teak, and along with various other exotic wood. The hull is constructed using a plank on bulkhead method, each strip of exotic wood are carefully joined together to form a smooth hull. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen; you will be amazed at how real it looks.

The powerboat has black bottom paint, white boot stripe, and a clear varnished coating on the topsides. On the triple cockpit, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted chromed brass metal parts such as: front windshield frame, ring gauges, steering wheel, horns, running lights, propeller and much more.

• 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method
• Included with this expert level power boat model is a solid wood base
• Size:  overall length24 " x  7" height x 6.75" width
• Condition: New (fully assembled)
• Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model  Speed Boat
• Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen
• Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood
• Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model
• Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic
• This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop

Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats.

The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. Hacker, and George Crouch.

As Smith’s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success.

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Ngataki – johnny wray’s home built classic yacht.

NGATAKI – JOHNNY WRAY’S HOME BUILT CLASSIC YACHT

You have to applaud the Ponsonby Cruising Club for their new initiative to get people interacting with boats on the water. Last Thursday (Aug 22) the club held their first ‘Featured Vessel Series’ , the name could do with some improvement 🙂 Simple idea – they host a vessel at one of the berths outside the Westhaven clubhouse and people can board and chat with owners / crew. Then afterwards there is a presentation upstairs at the club on the boats history.

The PCC kicked off with the famous (infamous) historic yacht – NGATAKI, from the Tino Rawa stable. 

Unless you have been living under a rock, you’d know that NGATAKI was the yacht made famous in Johnny Wray’s cult classic book – ’South Sea Vagabonds’.

If you haven’t read the book – put it on the Fathers Day list – its a cracker. Myself and a lot of others reread it every few years, it reignites my passion for NZ and our wooden boating community.

Read the book to learn the link to why there is a bowl of oranges on the deck 😉

CHECK OUT DATE FOR NEXT PCC FEATURED VESSEL SERIES AT THE LINK BELOW

https://www.pcc.org.nz/fbs

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Classic wooden boat – movarie – a peek down below.

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT – MOVARIE – A Peek Down Below

The 1938 launch – MOVARIE II has in recent years made as many appearances on tme as it has on WW.  We know that the bridge decker was built by W&G Lowe, is 40’ in length, with a 11’ beam and draws 5’. Powered by twin Ford 80hp diesel engines. The launch started life as a game fishing.

Numerous WW story – lots of detail and photos of her over the years – best I post a link to all of them –   https://waitematawoodys.com/?s=MOVARIE&submit=Search

Once owned by Russell Ward so must have been a goody back them. These days there are a few issues, reflected in the current tme listing having $5k start price.

Wooden Boat Beached at Sulphur Point – 1930’s

Wooden Boat Beached at Sulphur Point – 1930’s

Todays photo comes to us from the McLeod collection at the Auckland Library Heritage Collection via Nathan Herbert. We see a launch in the configuration of a tram top + dog house, has to a 1920’s build most likely a flat top with the later (1930’s) additional of the tramtop and dog house.

The photo is tagged ‘ Launch beached after storm at Sulphur Beach, Northcote (Auckland) , 1930/39.

Can we put a name and builder to the boat.

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT APACHE – Looking Very Sad

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT APACHE – Looking Very Sad

Earlier in the week I was in Thames and dropped down to the Thames Sailing Club marina. I have covered on WW before most of the residents that inhabit the marina.

 One that caught my eye was the1939 launch – APACHE, she appeared to be ’stuck’ in her mud berth i.e. I visited at low and mid tide and she had not risen with the tide.

APACHE has made several appearances on WW and sadly is looking very tired and in need of a new caretaker, there was a 4sale note on her window. 

From previous stories we have learnt that she was probably built by a Mr. McCallum, with the help of a Lou Burn. 

In 2020 Bryce Strong sent in several photos of her – the b/w photo of her above before the addition of the rear dodger, seen in the cockpit photo. Byrce also later supplied the colour gallery of her looking very smart. Ken Rickets supplied the last photo showing (L>R) GAY DAWN, ALOFA, APACHE at Kawau Island.

MOANA – SOS

Yesterdays winner of the quiz to name the launch – TEINA , John Dawson returned the favour and sent me the above photos of the launch – MOANA.

John commented that it was on tme late last month with a $1 reserve. According to the listing she was built in 1930, is 33’ in length and powered by a Ford 40hp engine. Located in Rawene, Northland.

As we can see she is looking very sad and probably beyond restoring.

Keen to hear what became of her and any known history.

ARANUI – Can You Help Locate This Wooden Boat

ARANUI – Can You Help Locate This Wooden Boat

During the week WW was contacted by Peter Pickett in regard to a classic launch named – ARANUI, built c.1920>30. I’ll let Peter tell the story. 

“Don’t know if you can help us but several of the families descended from our Grandfather, Jim Ross of Cambridge (in those days  a co-owner of Cambridge Transport) are trying to locate his beloved ARANUI a former and possibly current waitematawoody, in a new guise. Grandpa Ross also crewed on the legendary ARIKI 

We believe ARANUI was built around 1920 to 1930 but we are not sure of the original builder or owner. The Yates family (of seed fame) owned her up until around 1950 when Grandpa JW Ross purchased her. He kept her on a double mooring at Westhaven. ARANUI was originally powered by a 6 cylinder Ailsa Craig petrol engine, but in the late 50’s Grandpa re-powered her with a 4 cylinder Fordson diesel. Our fathers were regular crew but few of the remaining grandchildren ever got to go on board as our grandfather passed away in 1961. We were mainly a little on the young side to be of much use prior to 1960 but most of us are life-long boating enthusiasts and own boats of varying descriptions. 

We believe a Mr Fisher may have purchased her in the early 60’s and taken ARANUI to Whitianga, where she was possibly moored up the river somewhere. We have heard that the Yates family may have re-purchased her at some stage before or since and may even own her still, but the latter aspects are unconfirmed. 

We are extremely keen to track her down again and dependent on various factors, may even consider purchasing/restoring / displaying her. Condition is not necessarily an issue as she could become a display in a Museum created by one branch of the family, that being the Ross Bros Muscle Car (and heaps of other stuff) Museum in Cambridge. Its mighty spectacular and there is an ARANUI  space if that is the best remaining option. 

We would greatly appreciate any help you can offer in this search, and look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Peter R Pickett, on behalf of the Ross, Peake and Pickett families.”

So woodys can we solve the mystery of what became of ARANUI 

01-07-2024 INPUT ex MITCH PASCOE (via Baden Pascoe)- Yes it used to moored in back bay, Whitianga. Owner by a guy called Des Fisher ,a block layer ,who lived up by Coghill Street . He had a Mk1 Vanguard car made into a Ute .

Used to go out and stray line big snapper , they were always in washing machine bowls stewing in their own juice with no ice in the sun . I think it had a Ford in with exhaust out the side ..

01-07-2024 INPUT ex HAROLD KIDD – She was owned around 1920 in Coromandel then by W.H. Stevens of Tauranga in the late1920s until 1937. It’s possible that she was rebuilt from the hull of a large auxiliary mullet boat ARANUI built 1912-3 by David Reid.

MYSTERY YACHT AGROUND WINNER  – Hugh Gladwell with the correct name – NGATIRA. Amazingly 95% of people said LITTLE JIM and gave the location as Rangitoto Island. NGATIRA’s owner STEVE HORSLEY supplied the photo, Steve was given the photo from Ian Littler, his father owned NGATIRA from 1916-1919. Photo is thought to be the aftermath of the 1917 storm off Devonport somewhere. Burgee in the letterbox tomorrow Hugh 🙂

CLASSIC LAUNCH – MARISTELLA – Sinks, Catches fire, Goes on the rocks……

CLASSIC LAUNCH – MARISTELLA – Sinks, Catches fire, Goes on the rocks……

The 40’ Sam Ford 1936 built launch – MARISTELLA has made several appearances on WW, one story back in 2019 (linked below) created a lot of chat in the comments section. https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/08/27/mystery-launch-27-08-2019/

Chatting to Nathan Herbert yesterday prompted me to do a deep dive in the WW files and jackpot I came across some correspondence from Murray Bridge back in Jan 2020. Murray’s family owned the boat for approx. 20 years (1959>1999) and he sent me a clipping of an article from Boating NZ. Reading the article it appears that MARISTELLA has been a very lucky boat, if she was a cat she would have used up a lot of her nine lives 🙂 

In her past life she joined the sub-mariner club when she hit a uncharted submerged rock in Queen Charlotte Sound, was successfully re-floated and refitted. Then on another trip caught fire in Bluff, again repaired. And later ran aground on rocks near Mana in Wellington. I have included an enlarged section of the BNZ article below – click image to enlarge.

The good news is she survived all those oops and is still with us today as seen in the above photos. The real reason for the story today is her newish owner is in Nathan’s words ‘rejuvenating’ the boat and needs a pair of opening portholes (approx. size = 8.5”), so we are doing a shout out asking if anyone has some gathering dust. FYI – when we ask for help locating fittings its for woody folk deserving a helping hand, not owners that are doing $100k+ work at professional yards. WW points them to  https://www.toplicht.de/en/

ROTHESAY SOS

The 33’ launch ROTHESAY has recently popped up on tme, back in July 2018 WW reported that she had changed hands and there was a plan to restore her. Based on the photos above that hasn’t happened and now her ‘owner’ and interested parties are trying to find a home for her. According to the tme post ($1 reserve) she was built in 1930 and has a Ford 40hp engine in her. I will not attempt to ID the builder, a Nov 2013 WW story (link below) with input from Harold Kidd, talked at length about several vessels named Rothesay. https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/11/15/the-rothesays/

It will be a big challenge but if there is a woody out there looking for a project, this could be it. Boat location is Rawene on the Hokianga Harbour, Northland.

THE REVAMP OF REHIA

THE REVAMP OF REHIA

Early last month we ran two stories on the 1938 Colin Wild built launch – REHIA and her upcoming refit at {the} Slipway Milford yard. Links to those stories below. 1st Report   https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/05/03/classic-launch-rehia-gets-a-birthday/

2nd Report   https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/05/10/rehia-2024-refit-report-2/

Jump forward to last Saturday morning and she is sliding down the rails looking rather grand. It is always a big ask ($$) to bring these craft back to better than as launch presentation. But the feel good factor when you walk down the dock or row away from her in a bay is priceless.

There is a saying that I believe originated from Frances Herreshoff that goes like this “if as you walk away or row away from your boat, you do not look back at her, you own the wrong boat”

Over the last 2 years her owners have had one major focus – to retaining/ restore all her classic characteristics and charm. Well done to the Telford family and the team at the yard.

A few minutes before REHIA was launched my RAINDANCE also splashed after a brief haul-out for a face wash and bottom shave. Sitting for 2 months on her marina and with the engine not working, RD had a very impressive beard + a plastic bag around the prop 😦

(photos ex Jason Prew, Joe Telford, Alan H)

UPDATE 20-06-2024 LOTS OF WORKSHOP / HANDS ON PHOTOS HERE https://www.facebook.com/share/p/MtAdzgzeQt1oSUgG/

MATARIKI – N10

During the week WW was contacted Kevin Uptown regard to the Mullet Boat MATARIKI N10.Kevin’s brother John had discovered reference to the boat in a Oct 2020 WW story (linked here)  https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/10/02/classic-wooden-boats-bin-diving/ The yacht featured in a NZ Herald photo from Dec 1931, the photo is below.

I’ll let Kevin tell the story: “My brother John Upton recently sent me a link to this web site  and I noticed the Mullet Boat Matariki. (NZ Herald 1931) Our Dad Murray Upton bought Matariki in Tauranga in the early 60’s and sailed her to Gisborne I think in about 1963/64. At that time the Harbour basin was being dredged so Dad had no mooring. Being the type of boat she was, it had to stay in the water. Anyway long story, short we striped her down an took her Lake Waikaremoana and used her as a house boat for many years. Matariki is still on the lake at Waikaremoana I must say she is looking a bit tired. I have attached some photos which may be of interest to you.”

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Famous 1930’s Motorboat Now Worth £2m After Restoration

After a successful restoration process, a historic motorboat that was used in the 1930s is now valued at £2 million, just two years after it was acquired for £20,000. The boat is among those that sailed the America’s Cup in the 1930s. Built by Camper & Nicholsons (oldest leisure marine company) in 1930, Gelyce measures 50ft and is one of the best masterpieces done by Camper & Nicholsons .

The vessel was handed to Sir Thomas Lipton, a legendary yachtsman, as a tender for Shamrock V, a J Class racing yacht. Sir Thomas is renowned for the establishment of Lipton tea brand, and his yacht took part in the America’s Cup glory five times.

He was accompanied by King George V and King Edward VII in many of these trips. The vessel was used in many occasions including ferrying spectators about, but when war broke out, her tender was halted and she would be converted to a vessel and was used to help fend off aircraft flying low over the Solent during the Second World War.

As the war proceeded, the vessel remained under the ownership of Hugh Goodson, a yachtsman, who took part in a 1958 Americas Cup Challenge . After this, she changed ownership and was ferried to River Themes, where she was turned to a riverboat. All through the 60s and 70s, the motorboat was forgotten in a boatyard in Hurley and she started to rot away.

By the time she was recovered, she had disintegrated and could barely be recognized. There are photos of the motorboat before restoration that reveal it had holes and its paint was in bad state. In 2015, engineer Wint Taylor purchased the motorboat at a price of £20,000. He is a wooden boat restoration enthusiast and engineer, so he invested his passion and time in this project.

For the restoration work – which was done by Classic Restoration Services, based in Windsor, Berkshire – Mr Taylor spent an additional six figure amount. At completion, consensus enthusiasts argue that she would be valued at about £2 million, which is calculated based on previous sales.

Only nine motorboats similar to Gelyce were built by Camper & Nicholsons between 1912 and 1930, and a few of them were reserved for members of the Nicholson family. Its name, Gelyce, was created from an amalgam of the names of the wives of Nicholson’s brother (Gertie, Lucy and Constance).

After a complete restoration process, Gelyce is now finished to the highest standard possible. It was finished with three layers of mahogany and modern epoxy that are held together by 75,000 polymer staples. Both its superstructure and interior were retained and refurbished.

The deck and instrument panel, as well as cabin fittings, came gold plated to allow easy care, and its reason is to make it secure from erosion. The boat runs a Rolls Royce aluminium mid-1960’s engine that produces 175 horsepower, and this makes the boat capable of attaining speeds of up to 28 knots. Engine restoration work was done at Tim Walker Restorations by Brian Bax.

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Ford Tri-Motor flies in at Ross County Airport

CHILLICOTHE — If you made it to the Ross County Airport to see the EAA Ford Tri-Motor you know the plane was the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, some might say it was even mighty keen.

Maybe nobody today would describe the plane like that but in the 1920s, when it was first flown, these descriptors would have made more sense. Even though slag has changed the wonder of the plane has not as groups flocked to the Ross County Airport for a chance to see the plane in action with specialty rides around the area.

The Tri-Motor was built by the Ford Motor Company to address passenger concerns about reliability and comfort when traveling. In around seven years Ford made 199 tri-motors. The Experimental Aircraft Association's plane was first flown in 1929 before being flown to Cuba and the Dominican Republic before returning to America to help with firefighting efforts.

The plane was restored in the 1980s after a 12-year effort by EAA staff and volunteers. It would return to the sky in 1985 with a mission of showing the resilience of the machine. The Tri-Motor was also featured in films such as The Family Jewels in 1965 and Public Enemies in 2009.

The plane now travels around the nation offering rides to help pay for the maintenance and expenses of the Tin Goose, a nickname for the machine. Recently the plane made its way to the Ross County Airport where customers were able to experience the place for around half an hour with around 15 minutes of that time being in the air.

Pilot Gary Baker is one of 12 pilots who volunteer to fly the plane around the nation. He said he loves being able to fly the refurbished place and share its beauty with others, rarely does he see someone getting off after a ride without a smile on their face.

"This is returning to the roots of airline flying," said Baker.

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Assembly Line at Ford Motor Company Moscow Plant, 1930

In 1929, Ford Motor Company signed an agreement with the Soviet government to help open two plants in the U.S.S.R. at Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow. Ford provided detailed drawings of factory buildings and equipment, and it sent engineers and foremen to oversee construction and startup. Although Ford lost money on the venture, it earned favorable international publicity.

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06 November 1930

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United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

Russia, Moscow 

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Assembly-line methods 

Automobile factories 

Ford Model A automobile 

Automobiles 

Mass production 

Ford Motor Company. Moscow Plant 

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Photographic Vertical File Series 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

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Height: 7.25 in

Width: 9.75 in

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The past on wheels: Moscow's old public transport (PHOTOS)

Moscow a 1954 MTB-82 trolleybus.

‘F’

Electric trams appeared in Moscow in 1899, but the most popular of the first models was created in 1908. It was the model ‘F’ (‘Fonarny’, “The one with a lantern”), a motor carriage produced in St. Petersburg. The name comes from a special build-up with glass units on the roof. It served to let additional light from the street inside the carriage and was commonly called a ‘lantern’. The chassis of the ‘F’ was wooden with a steel coating. The carriage had no doors and passengers often hopped on and off while it was going through turns at minimum speed. The ‘F’ also operated with a motor engine with several attached modifications and was only taken out of service in Moscow in the 1950s.

‘RVZ-6’

The ‘RVZ-6’ was a special case: This successful model had spread all over the USSR and was in use for decades, but it was still considered really exotic in Moscow. The reason was that the capital had chosen the ‘Tatra’ trams (see below) instead of this one. The ‘RVZ-6’ was designed in Riga in the Soviet Republic of Latvia. From 1960, its mass production had continued for practically 30 years - the Latvian engineers did everything to update the construction. The ‘RVZ-6’ had a light body made of aluminium sheets riveted together. Also, it had a driving system with pedals, which was quite unusual for trams. As Moscow underestimated this model, it was only used there in 1960-1966 and then, all eight carriages were given to Tashkent in the Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan.

‘Tatra T2’

The ‘Tatra’ tram was inspired by a U.S. model and produced from the 1950s in Czechoslovakia under a license. A modified ‘Tatra T2’ first appeared in Moscow in 1959. It was the beginning of a new era in the history of Moscow trams. It was much more convenient than any other Soviet model: the driver had a comfortable seat and the carriage was equipped with resilient wheels, instead of full-metal ones - the ‘Tatra T2’ passed through the streets without making a loud noise. All the carriages of this modification also had an improved winter heating system. On top of that, the recognizable design of the model didn’t resemble any other trams. The ‘Tatra T2’ was taken out of service in 1981 and replaced by the next generation - the ‘Tatra T3’, which wasn’t less successful.

‘AMO-4’

The first buses that appeared in Moscow in 1922-1924 were imported from England, but Soviet engineers quickly designed a local model. This was the ‘AMO-4’, named after the AMO plant (“Automobile Society of Moscow”). The name of the model also actually stands for bus chassis and had two body modifications. The second had a fourth door at the back, so it could be turned into an ambulance. The chassis was improved, too: It was made of boards instead of beams and became more flexible, so the bumpy Moscow pavings didn’t wear it out too fast. 

‘ZIS-8’

In the 1930s, the AMO plant was renamed in honor of Iosif Stalin, so its new common abbreviation was ZIS (‘Zavod imeni Stalina’, “Plant named after Stalin”). After this, engineers designed a new bus called ‘ZIS-8’. It was based on an American bus model, which was significantly altered: the construction was made simpler and the front brakes were made more reliable. Like the ‘AMO-4’, the ‘ZIS-8’ had a small window to display the route number above the windscreen. At the sides of the window there were two lamps showing the color code of the route to make it recognizable from a distance - an idea borrowed from the tram system. The ‘ZIS-8’ had turned out to be convenient and easy to produce, so it was used in other cities of the USSR and even made for export. ZIS then began to design many bus modifications.

‘LiAZ-677’

One of the next greatest hits among Moscow buses was first designed in 1962 at a plant in Likino-Dulyovo, Moscow Region. It was called ‘LiAZ-677’ and was actually used all over the USSR. Appearing in 1967 in Moscow for the first time, the ‘LiAZ-677’ was in operation until the 2000s. This bus had a flexible suspended span based on pneumo cylinders, so people started calling the ‘LiAZ-677’ a ‘lunokhod’ (“lunar rover”). The motor was placed in the front part of the chassis and the exhaust gas pipe went under the floor - this construction solution also heated the compartment. However, as this system got old, it started filling the bus with the smell of the exhaust gas. The ‘LiAZ-677’ is also remembered for its shaky motion and specific sound of its worn parts, which resembled the tinkling of empty bottles.

‘Ikarus-180’

The ‘Ikarus’ buses from Hungary were very popular in the USSR. They started appearing at the end of the 1960s, but only the biggest models were operating in Moscow. One of them was the ‘Ikarus-180’ - the first stretch bus in the Soviet Union. It just had 37 seats, but could carry 169 passengers in total, thanks to its two-section construction. The center of the ‘Ikarus-180’ made the Soviets nickname this model ‘garmoshka’ (“accordion”) or a “vacuum cleaner”. Also, its diesel engine was a sensation on the back of other Soviet buses that had petrol fuel-hungry motors. Later, the ‘Ikarus-180’ became the basis for the improved ‘Ikarus-280’ model.

Trolleybuses

‘lk’.

Moscow saw its first trolleybuses in 1933. The model was called ‘LK’ after Lazar Kaganovich, who was the man behind the idea to equip Moscow with electric transport. The first trolleybuse of the capital had a wooden chassis covered with metal. It had two doors that opened manually by the driver and the bus conductor. The ‘LK’ was comfortable for passengers: there were padded seats with heaters and baggage nets. At the same time, the driver’s cab had no heater and the wooden chassis made terrible creaks during motion. In any case, this new type of transport gained a lot of popularity over the years.

‘YaTB-3’

Appearing in 1939, the ‘YaTB-3’ was the most unusual of Moscow’s trolleybus models, as it was a double-decker. It was the Soviet equivalent of an English model bought for the capital of the USSR in 1937. It fit 100 people inside, but wasn’t easy to operate. All trolleybus cables had to be raised a meter higher and the trolley poles (power collectors) of the usual models often lowered. The ‘YaTB-3’ was uncomfortable for tall passengers, because the ceilings of both decks were very low. Also, it was only possible to ride the second deck sitting down - extra standing passengers could alter the center of gravity, which threatened the steadiness of the bus. The number of these trolleybuses slowly declined until 1953, when they were finally taken out of service for good.    

‘MTB-82’

The ‘MTB-82’ first appeared in Moscow in 1946. It was quite different from previous models. For example, it had a universal chassis that could be used as a trolleybus, tram or bus. Its chassis was made of aluminium and covered with the same metal, so it didn’t make any creaks and was considerably lighter in weight. The doors didn’t have to be opened manually, as they had the pneumatic drive. Additionally, all the parts could be repaired easily. The ‘MTB-82’ could carry 100 people like the ‘YaTB-3’ and it also had problems with its size: it was wider than all the other trolleybuses, so the drivers often hit passing vehicles and lampposts.This is why the production of the ‘MTB-82’ was eventually stopped in 1961, but it was in operation until 1972, when it finally was taken out of service. In fact, nowadays, any trolleybus is a part of history - in 2020, Moscow stopped using this type of public transport and, in September of that year, a museum route was opened.

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Witnessing 1930s Moscow Through a Norwegian Journalist's Account

Moscow in the 1930s was a city that was undergoing significant change and development. The Soviet government was pursuing an ambitious industrialization campaign aimed at catching up with the industrialized nations of the West.

This was accompanied by a series of economic plans, including the first five-year plan, which focused on increasing the output of heavy industry such as steel and coal.

This period in Moscow’s history is often referred to as the Stalinist era, as it was marked by the brutal dictatorship of Joseph Stalin and his efforts to transform the Soviet Union into a modern industrialized state.

The Metro was intended to provide a reliable and efficient means of transportation for the city’s residents and was built with an eye towards both practicality and aesthetics.

The stations were designed to be grand and imposing, with marble and granite finishes and intricate mosaics and sculptures.

The first line of the Metro opened in 1935, and it has been expanded and modernized many times since then. Today, the Metro is an essential part of Moscow’s infrastructure, with millions of people using it every day.

The building was designed to be a symbol of the Soviet Union’s power and modernity and was meant to house the country’s government and other important institutions.

However, the Palace was never completed, as construction was halted due to a number of factors, including the outbreak of World War II.

Today, the site where the Palace was supposed to be built is home to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which was built in the 1990s.

Many of the era’s most famous works of literature and art were produced in Moscow during this time. The city was also home to a thriving theater scene, with many new plays and performances staged during the decade.

Film was also a popular medium, with many classic films being produced during the era, including Sergei Eisenstein’s “Battleship Potemkin.”

Despite the many changes and opportunities of the 1930s, it was also a time of great hardship for many Muscovites. The policies of the Soviet government, particularly those related to collectivization, led to famine and hardship in many parts of the country.

Many people in the city struggled to make ends meet, and the government’s harsh policies towards dissenters led to widespread fear and repression.

(Photo credit: Eirik Sundvor).

Updated on: May 2, 2023

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