What boat is this?

[jelys]

Anybody know the manufacturer of this "rigger".

It is a .45, 36 inch long.

Regards

Jan Erik

 

[Ken Retallick]

Hi Jan, Possibly a Hummingbird.

 

[wayne middlemiss]

Road runner maybe

 

[jelys]

Thank's Ken

Looking at the sponson design and relatively wide stance, the design does not look too old.

The hull looks like it's made of GRF/ epoxy and the sponsons of wood, is that wright?

Jan Erik

 

[jelys]

Thank's Wayne for info

From what I understand Hummingbird is some what based on Road Runner. Is that wright?

Regards

Jan Erik

 

[Marty Davis]

That is a Roadrunner based on the cowling. The cowlings that Ralph Almirola sold with these boats is made from plastic. Check that and if it is plastic it is probably a Roadrunner. All the shapes look like Roadrunner. Some people have copies them over the years, so it is not certain if it is an original or copy.

With a total refurbish, the boat should be competitive with a good engine and prop. The hardware is good quality stuff.

 

[jelys]

Intersting news

The hull is however made of GRP/ epoxy. (may be CF reinforced) I thought the Roadrunners were all made of wood and the Hummingbirds of fiberglass/ carbon. Could this be a copy cat then?

Anyway it's a nice looking boat, not like the anorexia looking modern riggers as some one on this forum put it.

If I buy it I will give it a total renovation and paint job.

Jan Erik