1969 Class B Stock Hydroplane Boat w/ Mercury KG-7 Super 10 Hurricane Outboard Motor

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1969 Class B Stock Hydroplane Boat w/ Mercury KG-7 Super 10 Hurricane Outboard Motor and 1955 Chris- Craft Model CC-300 Boat Trailer- “Extremely Rare Package”

Selling with NO RESERVE this week at the New England Auto Auction at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, Maine. View the auction info here!

**THIS BOAT, OUTBOARD AND TRAILER PACKAGE ARE SELLING WITH NO RESERVE AT THE UPCOMING NEW ENGLAND AUTO AUCTION BEING HELD AT THE OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM IN OWLS HEAD, ME AUGUST 23-24. IT'S SELLING ON SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH. LOT #32. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING PLEASE REGISTER WITH THE NEW ENGLAND AUTO AUCTION DIRECTLY. IT'S A QUICK AND SIMPLE PROCESS. PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.**

Dubbed, “The Cat's Meow”- this awesome 1969 Class B Stock Hydroplane Boat with Mercury KG-7 Super 10 Hurricane Outboard Motor and 1955 Chris-Craft Model CC-300 Trailer is a very rare package. The basic hull design of most hydroplanes has remained relatively unchanged since the 1950's. It has two sponsons in the front, one on each side of the bow. Behind the wide bow is a narrower, mostly rectangular section housing the driver, engine and steering equipment. The aft part of the vessel is supported by the water by the lower half of the propeller which is designed to operate semi-submerged at all times. The goal is to keep as little of the boat in contact with the water as possible as water is much denser than air, exerting more drag on the vehicle. Essentially the boat “flies” over the surface of the water rather than actually traveling throughout it. From the information gathered this vintage hydroplane boat was saved and restored by enthusiast George Koehler of Savannah, GA. Remnants of his “55-7” racing numbers can still be seen on the sides on the hull where number decals were located. It was refinished in white, red and natural clear-coat which was recently detailed to a brilliant shine by the team at MS CLASSIC CARS. The white painted section was decorated with the words “The Cat's Meow” in sliver which adds character. It was also decorated with APBA (American Power Boat Association) decals and AOMCI (The Antique Outboard Club Inc) decals. It has a plastic windshield and stainless trim on various locations. The cabin space is home to the vintage Superior Performance Products the “500” chrome 3-spoke black wrapped steering wheel and Keller 200 Deadman throttle. The re-upholstered red seat pad matches the exterior red color theme. The boat is powered by a Mercury KG-7 Super 10 Hurricane Outboard Motor that was built by the Kiekhaefer Mercury during the years of 1950 through 1952. In 1950, Mercury engineers came out with the Super 10 Hurricane, Model KG-7. This motor was based on the previous models KE-7 Lightning and KF-7 Super 10 Lightning. Upgrades included redesigned connecting rods, upgraded aluminum clamp and swivel brackets, a new higher RPM magneto, improved porting, an 8 reed valve cage and larger crankcase opening. Hurricane was also advertised at 10hp which was way below the actual 18hp it developed. It was dubbed “Super” because they were superior in horsepower to other 10hp outboard motors. This motors serial tag and stamp number #403246 matches. Today very little Mercury KG-7 Super 10 Hurricanes have survived the years waiting to be run or displayed at a local Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc event. In demand and also rare, today a KG-7 will command high values. This pretty little racer is capable of over 50 miles per hour! The boat sits on an even rarer piece which is a 1955 Chris-Craft Model CC-300 trailer. Chris-Craft produced the Model CC-300 boat trailer during the years of 1951 through 1958 and sold them as a kit. They were advertised as smooth- riding, sure-trailering and lasting durability with 300-2,200 lbs. capacities. From the information gathered this is one of only a few that is known to exist today. This example was completely restored in its correct colors of a blue frame and yellow fenders. The fenders were decorated with reflectors and decals that read, Made by Chris Craft- Boat Utility Trailers. The frame was wrapped with carpeting to prevent any damage to the boat. The trailer is equipped with black springs and red shocks. The trailer rolls on 8” black painted steel wheels with Sure Trail ST 4.80-8 tires. The boat and outboard motor is sold on a Bill of Sale only. The trailer is sold with a clean Pennsylvania title that reads 1955 Chris-Craft trailer. The combination of the boat, outboard motor and trailer makes this an extremely rare package!