BUCKSHOT
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This one is a bit a sad case. In 2012 I was asked whether I knew of anyone that might be interested in a challenging project. |
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It turns out that Buckshot was originally owned by "Gellignite" Jack Murray, although under a different name, and used extensively on Lake Bathurst in the late 50's and early 60's. |
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The boat was on display at the Lake Bathurst Tea Rooms museum. Unfortunately, it was displayed in the open and had deteriorated considerably. These pictures were taken a couple of years back and the boat is in even worse condition now. |
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I believe the boat had been sold to a local with the intention of restoration, but came up for sale again a little later. While it would be a shame to lose a piece of Australian motoring/maritime history, the project would have been huge. I've lost track of the boat now and do not know of its fate. |
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Knowing of Jack Murray's exploits, I dare say the original Ford 272
ci V8 would have had received some "development" work.
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The boat in better days |
