Need For Speed.... and Grace

[Hillbillygirl]

Still hard to beat the magic warmth and grace of a wooden boat. Especially when she was the first in the world to break the 200mph mark back in the 1950's. What a sound too when she fires up. 3000 hp Griffon Spitfire MkXII aircraft engine.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/10307386154_339bb0bec4_b.jpg

[aubintbay]

Holy crap this must fly. I'd like to here the sound of it on the lake with that engine wound up a bit. Nice POV.

[Matt K.]

Love those boats .. remionds me of the speed boats Ferrari used to built in Italy ..... so nicely crafted ... sigh, what a lost art.

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks Aub, and Matt. Yes, there is just something that can't be replicated with the fiberglass boats of today isn't there.

Fortunately Matt there are several wooden boat-builders in this area that have, and will, pass on the craft for generations yet. Couple to look at here.

Home - Tim Butson Wooden Boat Builder (http://www.timbutsonwoodenboatbuilder.com/)
Brackley Boats & Canoes, Muskoka - New, Repairs & Restorations (http://www.brackleyboats.com/)

[Runmonty]

Great shot of an impressive craft. Thanks for sharing

[Barefoot]

She's beautiful. I'd marry her!