Speed boat identification

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  1. Andrew Spalding
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    I'm restoring a speed boat, I have no idea of it make or age but doing a search online brought up the same style boat advertising as a Shakespeare???. The first pic is of my boat (white), the second pic is of the one I found advertised as a Shakespeare (red). I'd really like to know the manufacturer and a rough age. Any help appreciated
     

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  2. Mr Efficiency
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    They seem two of a kind, so if the red one is a Shakespeare, that is what you have.
     
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    Pericles, Jul 18, 2020
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  4. Andrew Spalding
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    Yeah that's what I thought but when I looked through their boats built I couldn't find one that matched my one or the one advertised as a Shakespeare, that's when I started questioning it. I found this link to the history and on the LHS a list of models made, I cant see mine in there.

    History http://www.raffinaderiet.com/Boats/History/history.html
     
    Andrew Spalding, Jul 19, 2020
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    Are there any numbers on the hull?
     
    gonzo, Jul 19, 2020
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  7. Andrew Spalding
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    Thanks, I've put a post up on both
     
    Andrew Spalding, Jul 19, 2020
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  8. Ernest Harrison
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    did you ever find out what make this was?
     
    Ernest Harrison, May 14, 2024
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  9. Dogg Power
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    Looks a bit like a Driver 440
     
    Dogg Power, Jun 11, 2024
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  10. Zander Rowley
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    Hi I am currently building a jet boat based around a fiberglass hull that I found on Facebook marketplace but I have no idea on the make model or age. It doesn't have any serial numbers all I know is that it's 12 or 13ft long. If anyone recognises it or knows anything about it I would be very grateful.
     

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  11. BlueBell
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    That's an "Abersoch Special" I suspect.
    Only one made.
    A bit chameleon like really.
    Even changes colour!

    Welcome to the Forum.
    Do you have any more pictures or info?
     
    BlueBell, Oct 30, 2024
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  13. Zander Rowley
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    I agree, The more research I do the more I'm starting to think it was a diy project long before I got it. I bought it from a couple in Macclesfield "not near the sea" who had never worked on it or Seen it in working condition they were also unaware of its background. I've got loads of photos just let me know witch ones are of any use to you.
     
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