Gx270 powered bathtub race boat. discussion in 'surface drives' started by agrodyne labs, nov 29, 2014. these are small race boats, weigh about 350lbs with pilot, make 30 mph on 8hp. par plans par's building tips and tricks. par, jul 10, 2015 #11. joined: nov 2014. The process of building a bathtub race boat usually begins with a mold and if you do it right, you get a boat when you're done. click any of the photos to enlarge 'em and enter slideshow mode. with 20+ years of design experience, friday design creates unique, beautiful. On a warm morning in july 1967, nanaimo's harbour was the scene of quite a marine spectacle. over two-hundred 'bathtub boats' in every imaginable configuration were poised to race across the straight of georgia and onto kitsilano beach in vancouver for the first time..
Races are held for each class and there is an unlimited class which are the fastest boats. the toyota 1600cc to 2000cc engined craft are in the unlimited class. more info and plans at www.john-tom.com. Single hull; 33 ft; donzi; i went to miami twice to purchase this boat this is a factory 1000hp zx performance series i have owned it for 10 yrs i comes with a polished aluminium tri axle trailer it has been maintained to a very high standard both 500hp mercury racing inboard engines have just been overhauled please genuine enquiries only i am am only available by phone calls no text at all.. For decades the folks in asia have been mounting a car engine , and a shaft on the stern of fast small boats. the prop is immersed fully as the boat is started and slowly lifted to surface drive as speed increases. the unit also pivots to steer the boat .a simple tiller controlls it all..
