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Unknown Launch 10/10/13

Unknown Launch

photo ex Ken Ricketts

A very pretty motor boat, the arrival of f/glass killed off the market for these lovelies.
Any ideas on design / builder?

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Harold on October 10, 2013 at 12:03 pm said:

I think this another one that originated from me. Maybe someone will recognize the shed?

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