CMBA - Classic Motor Boat Association of Great Britain

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Classic Boat's offer to display one of our boats in the feature at the 2008 London Boat Show (January 11th to 20th, 2008 at ExCel London Docklands) was a fantastic opportunity to publicise the CMBA.

The exhibit is Colliwobble (see photo, right) which was the 1962 London Boat Show boat of her builder, Venables. Currently owned by Steve Carpenter, the boat was bought from the show at that time by member Peter Allen.

	As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations we will be updating our website which is currently undergoing reconstruction.

Colliwobble's design is primarily Class 'B' stock utility racing, from plans published in various magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Mechanix Illustrated during the 1950s. Self build plans are still available on the internet. She is powered by an early 1960s Mercury 200 (20-25hp) able to reach speeds in excess of 35mph and has a thrilling ride. With a tremendously strong hull, is very capable in rough water (albeit wet) and is quick around a race bouy.

See Colliwobble...

Motorboat Museum Throughout the twentieth century, some of the world's fastest and most revolutionary motorboats were designed and built in Britain. The best of these extraordinary machines are preserved at the Museum.

You can trace the history of these fascinating craft from the early days of steam launches right up to the latest state of the art offshore powerboats.

Why not enjoy a visit to the Museum in the beautiful surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park and make a real day of it!"

Stuck for something to do on those all too frequent wet days? Why not visit the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich?

Visit the website here.