Hi, Can someone there can tell how Jo-Blo boats were made. I believe there was 4 made. A fifteen footer then a sixteen footer and seventeen footer and the last was 19 foot and 10 inches. I saw the last one at Windsor with a genuine 302 boss race engine. Peter Smith was driving on the day. A young man, by the name of Bert did the did the tuned up the Holley Carbys on that day at Windsor old boat ramp. I was there to see this the last time I seen the boat was paint white in color and named " No Sweat."
Thanks for the great info Larry. Yes, we also believe there were four "JO-BLO"s all built by Everingham for Jack Bullen one of which was completely destroyed. I have quite a few old magazine write ups that feature/mention "JO-BLO", send me an email so I know were to send them to if you would like some reading. Regards. Ron >> aussieskiboats@gmail.com
The last "Jo-Blo" boat was 21foot long, this included the cavitation plate. Jack said "it was the best boat/hull that old Mr Everingham ever built". This boat/hull was sold back to the Everingham's in the early 1970's and I believe that this hull was then used as a model for their first fibreglass boat.
The last Jo Blo went back to Everinghams. I believe 10 fibreglass 20 foot boats only were built. Bruce Everingham built one for me & a mate. We powered it with 2 X 351 Clevelands in line. It was called Torino. We later put it a 518 CI alloy head Ford with a 671 pump. It was later sold to a mate who made it into a social ski boat with a big block Cadillac motor.
Hi does anybody out there now were the last 21 foot boat is .it was painted white in colour with the name " No Sweat " This boat run at Windsor boat ramp many years ago. posted by Larry Martin
Hi, Can someone there can tell how Jo-Blo boats were made. I believe there was 4 made. A fifteen footer then a sixteen footer and seventeen footer and the last was 19 foot and 10 inches. I saw the last one at Windsor with a genuine 302 boss race engine. Peter Smith was driving on the day. A young man, by the name of Bert did the did the tuned up the Holley Carbys on that day at Windsor old boat ramp. I was there to see this the last time I seen the boat was paint white in color and named " No Sweat."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great info Larry. Yes, we also believe there were four "JO-BLO"s all built by Everingham for Jack Bullen one of which was completely destroyed. I have quite a few old magazine write ups that feature/mention "JO-BLO", send me an email so I know were to send them to if you would like some reading. Regards. Ron >> aussieskiboats@gmail.com
DeleteThe last "Jo-Blo" boat was 21foot long, this included the cavitation plate. Jack said "it was the best boat/hull that old Mr Everingham ever built". This boat/hull was sold back to the Everingham's in the early 1970's and I believe that this hull was then used as a model for their first fibreglass boat.
DeleteThe last Jo Blo went back to Everinghams. I believe 10 fibreglass 20 foot boats only were built. Bruce Everingham built one for me & a mate. We powered it with 2 X 351 Clevelands in line. It was called Torino. We later put it a 518 CI alloy head Ford with a 671 pump. It was later sold to a mate who made it into a social ski boat with a big block Cadillac motor.
DeleteHi does anybody out there now were the last 21 foot boat is .it was painted white in colour with the name " No Sweat " This boat run at Windsor boat ramp many years ago. posted by Larry Martin
ReplyDeleteWe are trying to locate the last Jack Bullen boat.Any one has information.Could you please call 0477071835.
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