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10-24-2018, 07:11 PM #1
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The end of an era
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10-25-2018, 07:46 AM #2
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This is THE LAST DeSilva race boat. DeSilva built himself a race boat in 1928 and people begged him for copies, starting 90 years of production. His son Ralph says he is done.
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10-25-2018, 08:02 AM #3
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Wow, what a history.
One of the prettiest runabouts ever built and unbeatable in their era.I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.
I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.
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10-27-2018, 07:39 AM #4
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90 years... incredible
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10-27-2018, 11:56 AM #5
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Always loved the look of the DeSilva runabouts. My McCall had much the same look. Never got the chance to drive a DeSilva.
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10-27-2018, 05:00 PM #6
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Yes..that's impossible to beat.
Originally Posted by LakeFever
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10-29-2018, 09:23 PM #7
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90 years of Hurtin KNEEs..... Got my first one in 1967.......Musta been 20 years old then..... round transome and corner braces cast that said..... DeSilva..... A all plywood boat. 13 footer with narrow top. My next one was a 14 FFR boat from Bill Fales.....Ran a Mk 75 H in the bay..........Last one I got From Sam MK 75H ....13 kr....still waiting for a test run........Re built it 13 years ago.... Time flys.....
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