OPS Collectors

[David Bryant]

Yes, Gill is nearly right.

In the seventies Georgio Merlotti had a Kobra roundnose (later sold by mantua models) and set a world record i think 154 km/h.

The boat was powered by an ops B20. The 20 means 20 ccm, it was a 1.2 cubic engine.

was the Kobra a classic 3-point hydroplane?

 

[JoachimRuess]

Yes, it was a classic 3- point roundnose.

If you google mantua Kobra you can see pictures

Joachim

 

[rctinman]

by the way, is that your Octura Wing Ding?

I believe that is a "Hustler", designed by Al Churas. That hull design held a few oval and strait away records in it's day.

Steve Ball

 

[David Bryant]

I believe that is a "Hustler", designed by Al Churas. That hull design held a few oval and strait away records in it's day.

Steve Ball

interesting. 

 

[Grimracer]

I have a new on in the box too...

Grim

 

[rctinman]

I have a new on in the box too...

Grim

Mike, I built one of the early 3.5 kits that you had to cut the frames out from the ply wood with the frames printed on it. Later, the wood was cut out for you. Which kit do you have?

Steve Ball

 

[Grimracer]

I dont know.. let me check.. 

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

Should be getting a pic from the kid..  let me know if this is the boat you remember.

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=283264130377&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

See if this works.. I dont know how to move this to the FS section. so please adjust (Admins) or whatever!

Grim

 

[johnsteltzer]

Just look at it on eBay man starting bid sure is awful high without the marine flywheel and no original box to high for me

 

[Grimracer]

Not my call.. the owner set the price and I have to go with it.. if it does not sell it just goes back to his collection.

Thanks

Grim

 

[MikeStewart]

Ebay seller new as of November 2018 with zero previous items sold. That is a tough sell at any price.

 

[Grimracer]

yep.. agree. I just HATE FLEEBAY have have not sold there for Y E A R S.... but.. we will give it a go and see if we can move this motor for the owner.

Grim