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510
SKI BOAT SPECIAL
Here at Cult Classics, we like a bit
of exclusivity and what could be more exclusive than this beautifully restored
Boesch 510 Ski boat Special!
The Boat
For those not au fait with the Boesch name, they are
a Swiss company with a rich history, spanning over 80 years, of building some
of the very finest handcrafted Mahogany boats. Boesch’s main competitor being
the more common Riva brand from Italy, during the 60’s and 70’s.
Boesch were the sole ski boats used
at Geneva, which was then the centre of waterskiing in Europe, and from 1960
through to 1976, and then again in 1981, 83 and 91, Boesch were the official
tow boats at the World and European waterski championships.
Built in 1972, our boat was originally purchased and owned by
the Princes waterski club GB.
The Exterior
Measuring 5.10 x 2.02 m with a 0.6m draught, our Boesch was
completely restored a few years ago and has only been used once in the water
since that restoration. Consequently, it looks absolutely fantastic! The
Mahogany hull has a beautiful rich colour and a mile deep shine, all of the
chrome and stainless fittings are immaculate and the anti foul coating to the
lower hull is in perfect condition.
The Interior
Climbing aboard you are presented with front and rear bench
seats trimmed in red vinyl with matching engine cover, all in perfect
condition. The dashboard, again trimmed in red vinyl, houses a set of VDO gauges,
original Boesch rev counter and is topped off with a gorgeous wood rimmed
wheel. There is also a period CB radio and the decking has just been treated.
The Mechanicals
So the Boesch has certainly got the looks but to be a proper
competition boat, it needs the power as well! This is provided by the original
Boesch Mercruiser Crusader RH260 V8 engine, which is in fact a marine converted
5.7 (350 cu in) Chevy small block producing 260 bhp. It was completely rebuilt
during the restoration and is showing just 11 hours running time.
Our in house team have given the Boesch a mechanical health
check, servicing the engine with new oil and filters and replacing the heat
exchanger / oil cooler. It now fires up on the first turn of the key and sounds
utterly amazing!!!
Accessories
Our Launch comes with its 4 wheel trailer, 2 sets of oars, 1 short set and 1 long set, a
box of spares including a prop, carburettor, starter motor and assorted bits
and bobs, tie off ropes, a tailor made cover, a folder containing photos of the
boat in the water, Boesch promotional literature, magazine articles and a
letter from Boesch confirming hull number and delivery date to the Princes
water ski club. It also comes with its original competition speedometers.
Conclusion
This is an incredibly rare opportunity own a beautifully
restored example of a true classic speed boat, in every sense of the word,
built and finished by genuine craftsmen. It is in near immaculate condition and
is perfect as a runabout, ski boat or the must have addition to your lakeside
home in the Swiss or Italian lakes.
Viewing is highly recommended and can be done at our Tewkesbury HQ, Monday to Saturday by appointment.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us, either via Ebay messaging, Email sales@cultclassics.uk or give us a call on 01684 210915 or / text / whatsapp on 07920 851312
For loads more photos, please visit our website.
www.cultclassics.uk
Current Price: £39995.00
This 1972 Boesch 510 Ski Boat Special, Restored Classic Wooden V8 Speed Boat (riva) may be available on ebay