MERCURY RACING OUTBOARD HYDROPLANE VINTAGE D CLASS

Description

This vintage hydro is a one off build by the Late Harry Goar of Mattoon Ill.

Built in 1959 and raced thru the 60's this boat won the NOA championship in its day....The hydro is a cabover and also a laydown.....It is setup as a laydown.....This hydro sports a vintage Merc Mark 58 44cubepowerhead and a racing merc tower and lower unit. (The original motor was a mod mark 55h not included)

It is a very fun boat to drive and has won and gone to many shows including TOMAHAWK outboard meet

I have all the history and photos to accompany this sale

This auction includes the Boat motor and trailer

I will certainly fill you in on all the history if you will contact me at 715-420-2035 Brad Please call after 4pm till midnight ...

There is too much info to list so please call if you have interest

This boat today is not competitive and its driven for fun as a Laker and taken to many shows.......Its always a big hit at every show!!!!!

This boat had a patent andI have a copy of it.

This hydro belongs in a museum but it gets run every summer till that happens

I did speak to the driver of this boat as seen in the black and white photo some years ago and visited his house near Mattoon Il. and saw all the trophies and heard all the stories.....he was 90 years old when I interviewed him.... many newspaper articles were written when I restored the hydro

This hydrohas adjustable sponsons. and is truly one of a kind with timeless looks

Free pickup only or can deliver to Tomahawk Wisconsin antique outboard show this summer

Buyer responsible to make arrangements for pickup

I have been informed that the boat to remake today would be $6000 dollars and the this merc motor goes for around $1500 to $2000

I have several Quincy loopers available for this boat and othersbut not included with this sale,just ask.....I have a Quincy D LOOPER, C LOOPER, A LOOPER, ALY B BRITISH ANZANI and a reproduction clone of a Quincy 6 Looper, custom built using correct patterns...These motors are extremely rare and high dollar historical racing outboards..

Ask questions please.....The black and white photos are the originalphotos from the early 60's in ILLINOIS 49V is an ILL.racing number

Brad