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by John S Bryden 30 June

Thanks Norman

Can you remember the name please of the drive-yourself motor manufacturer?

John


14 August | 9:22:07

John Anderson says

In reply to your post about the Motor Manufacturer for the self drive hire boats, I do believe that was the Stuart Turner company.

My Uncle Jim Williamson lived in West Bay (18) and he had a clinker built motor boat called "Shiela" she was a little larger than the hire boats and she certainly had a Stuart Turner engine. I believe the desin was ST P5 & P6 5hp usually hand start, although they did produce a Dynastart and one with a Starter motor. Having hired many of these lovely craft in my childhood (in the 50's) I remember them being crank started and as far as I know there were never any batteries on board?

Where did all those beautiful little craft from Rothesay, Largs, Millport and all the other resorts go? I would love to own one now! The last restored one I saw for sale was 6 years ago with an asking price of £4,500.00p - John Anderson.

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