I believe WST has one - see www.thicko.com.
--- "Ron.Corry" <Corry@iol.ie> wrote:
> Frank and fellow Spridgeteers,
>
> A number of years ago, I heard "on the grapevine",
> that there was an
> "Austin-Healey" Speedboat located about 5 miles from
> where I live.
>
> "Healey ???" Had to see...so wandered about the
> indicated area, and
> made a few enquires...eventually, found the farm
> where the boat was
> located...and funny, the people there had purchased
> a computer from
> one of my sons about a year before, after ad in
> local freebee paper.
> That gave me a little licence to ask many
> questions...
>
> I was shown the boat...it was for sale...but I could
> not afford the
> the asking price, nor anything near to it. I made my
> position clear,
> but asked if I could examine the boat...Answer
> "Yes!"
>
> It had in in-board "B" series engine, with twin SUs.
> The marinisation
> equipment was all marked "Healey". Basically, it is
> a runabout, but
> could be used for water skiers. I took a bunch of
> photos, and if you'd
> like my to scan a couple, I'll gladly send them (off
> list) to whoever
> asks. I'm not able to locate those photos right now,
> but will look later.
>
> I'm not certain if this is the same hull as
> described recently on this
> list by others...perhaps Healeys made a range of
> boats...I don't know.
>
> Also, I'm unsure if this boat is still
> around....could NOT be seen from
> roadway.
>
> Cheers from Ireland,
>
> Ron Corry
> Longford.
> '59 Sprite "Oggibip"
>
>
>
>
>
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