Key details

Current boat name
Ian II
Boat class
7150
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
4.39 / 14ft 5in
Beam (m / ft)
1.22 / 4ft
Propulsion
Engine

Design and build

Designer
Bryant H W
Design date
1928
Date of build
1928
Place of build
Bedford

Current status

Present use
NK

History

Built by H & W Bryant in 1928 for Mr H Tusting as a hydroplane powered by an Evinrude speed twin outboard. IAN II raced in the first Duchess of York Trophy race in 1928 and her last race was in 1936 off Felixstowe when she capsized. Hung in a barn for 60 years her hull was finally restored in 1994. Her original engine was destroyed in a fire in WWII. Was photographed and measured at Museum. Collection has since been dispersed and location of vessel is now unknown. January 2010