Classic Motor boat

I spotted this interesting 1960's speed boat on a sunny day on the spit at Keyhaven. It's a classic design of the times when small launches were built using plywood and the modern waterproof glues which had been developed post war.

 

I talked with the owner who's father had indeed built it from plans in the 60's and fortunately she's been in the same family ever since. Power is a marinised Ford 1500 cross flow (as used in the Mk1 Cortina). 

Currently used around the western Solent, it makes a nice day boat but is inclined to slam a little due to the flat sections as the vee bow isn't carried very far aft.