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| 1962 Shakespeare Special 1 source |
11/04/2011
Step to the Side
As my boat is standing outside, not going or getting anywhere at any rate, I must admit that it were not only the practical reasons mentioned earlier that made me choose this boat. On the right of this page there is a link to a very useful site about the Shakespeare brand which includes some information on the founder of the company, Bill Shakespeare. I would also like to include a link to this site The Search for Bill Shakespeare. As you can read on both sites the story goes that Bill was killed while practicing for a grand prix. I just like the fact that the brand has real pedigree. It was not started to fill a gap in the market or anything, but because of real passion. A passion worth dying for. Just look at one of his first racing boats:
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Thats my Boat !! :)
ReplyDeleteStarting the restoration this year, 1962 Merc 1000 is being restored as I type.. Hull will need to come off as there are a couple of rotten timbers, going to be a stunning boat when its completed..
Thanks for you comment. I hope you don't mind including the picture. Sounds like your project puts my little project to shame. Good luck with it all.
ReplyDeleteNo Problems Keith, if the project saves another Shakespeare, then its as worth while as any other, I was just lucky enough to find her. I have a facebook group under Bill Shakespeare, water speed record holder, if you want to have a look feel free.
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As you say, its good to own a boat with such a pedigree and the Mini Sportsman is a real Classic.
I have good quality scans of the original sales leaflets for your boat, just mail me through F.B and I will send you a copy if you wish..
All the best with the project, Richard Nash
Also Roy at Fastonwater.co.uk has some very interesting info about Bill Shakespeare...
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