Here’s a scary photo

[700rpm]

Here’s a scary photo

Yikes!

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=168804

 

[40 Deluxe]

Re: Here’s a scary photo

Questions: It's not real clear to my eyes, but are the rear tires sitting on rollers? Is that froth at the rear of the barge from a prop? Can anyone see the towline from that boat? Why is a guy sitting in the car if it's just being towed?

 

[Anteek29]

Re: Here’s a scary photo

Joseph Smith wrote:
"It appears to me the cars rear wheels are on rollers and the front wheels can steer the pontoon craft. Self propelled. No tow line is visible. A wake at the rear of the craft is visible. "
Now I am wondering how did one steer the pontoon?

 

[SeaSlugs]

Re: Here’s a scary photo

Joseph Smith wrote:
"It appears to me the cars rear wheels are on rollers and the front wheels can steer the pontoon craft. Self propelled. No tow line is visible. A wake at the rear of the craft is visible. "
Now I am wondering how did one steer the pontoon?

May have had rudders under the pontoons that actually steered. Probably not really well but adequate enough.

 

[JaxFLG8r]

Re: Here’s a scary photo

That is crazy. I agree that it appears to be self propelled. Looks like there is some linkage at the front that may tie into the steering linkage, and come all the way to the back for steering with a rudder.

I love riding in boats, but that would be some kind of scary if a wind came up and the water got rough.

 

[burner31]

Re: Here’s a scary photo

Don't get your brakes wet or you'll run aground.