A 1950’s straight running River Cruiser model boat with original engine. On a newly made stand using old timber. A full cosmetic restoration has returned this model boat to it’s former glory. During the 1950's and 1960's V96 was raced at Southend Model Power Boat Club (S.M.P.B.C.).
During the heyday of racing this type of powered boat model there were two distinct types, either straight running or tethered. Tethered craft ran around a central anchor fixed in the centre of the lake, typically at high speed, until it's fuel was expended. Straight running craft were launched from one side of the lake and aimed, across the lake. One or more catchers would would be positioned at the far side of the lake and would receive the craft, and return it.
Dimensions: 122 cm/48 inches (length) x 19 cm/7½ inches (width) x 30 cm/12 inches (height)
