Hamilton 151a Mark 2

I've been in Matthew's last boat (J73) and when he e-mailed me to say he was looking at a new boat I think all he was after was a faster toy. Next time I am in Australia I will definately be in for a ride around the local bays just north of Sydney. If you want to check out more on what is happening in NSW check out http://www.zip.com.au/~gvhull/jetassoc.htm

 

 

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Specifications

Hamilton 151a Mark 2 High sider
Hamilton 212 jet with turbo impeller
383ci (6.25 litre) Chevrolet, Dart 2 heads, scat crank, Keith black pistons and rods
HEI electronic ignition 650 Holley, performance manifold, Kodiak exhaust, Savage heat exchanger.
 
Performance and other info

Clean minimum plane at 2400rpm, W.O.T 4250rpm running on 98 octane unleaded. 350HP+
 
History

This boat was built in 1997 by Ian Coleman and crew at Rangitikei Marine. The current owner Matthew Fallow NSW Australia who says"Yes it is an umbrella on top, cocktails are usually served at 6.30 sharp under it!."

Article from Australian Power Boat Magazine June/July 2001

A few Photographs           

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