TOPIC: Canada's First Jet Boat...1959 Dowty Turbocraft

How can you not love that rooster tail, very cool!

Thanks Mark

Very nicely preserved boats - both of them.

Does this have the Rambler 327, Chevy small block, or Ford interceptor? My bet is the chevy, as it doesn't sound like the Ford or AMC engine to me. I also like the Behuler vid, but wish it just had the natural sound that this vid has. Please share more!

Here is a vid of my most recent barn find, a 1959 Skagit with a 312 Merc interceptor. Original owner gave the boat to me, after storing it for 30 years. Still have yet to put it on the water, as it has issues with the driveshaft angle and stuffing box. The engine has about 30 hours on it since being fully rebuilt in the early 70s.

Hey Bruce...Nice 312 Got to be proud of that.
My Dowty Has a 350 chevy 375hp.I have the original 272 ford interceptor all redone in the garage.
The Buehler has the original 292 ford interceptor Y block.
Thanks for sharing....Nick

1959....272 Ford Interceptor Original motor for the Dowty

1959....292... Ford Interceptor original in the Buehler.

Bruce...Here's a pic of my Dowty.

Thanks for the pix - those are very handsome boats - they have such classic & timeless lines. You've done a great job with them. Where on Earth do your get the pump parts?

Bruce

Bruce..
The American Buehler I didn't have to do anything to it.
It's all original-It was a barn find-Sitting in the barn for about 30 yrs.
Me and a few buddy's restored the Dowty.
As for pump parts...Right now I have 2 jets in the boats-3 other working ones and 1 for parts.
Plus I know where a few more are hiding.

Nick