Two years ago I was given what the owner thought was bin material. He is 86 and entering a nursing home.

Being me I looked at them and identified an IOM hull together with two unknowns. Each boat is fitted with 11cc aircraft engines and used to be raced weekly.

The challenge is now finally started. I have come in “like a wrecking ball” and started work on one. All motors removed. Hulls are fine, nothing not fixable. Top decks removed.

Wish me luck.