John Whitehead's Friends

John Whitehead's Discussions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Apr 2, 2009.

John Whitehead has not received any gifts yet

More about your 233: Currently undergoing full restoration. Has single sterndrive, but was originally 2 x 165hp MerCruisers. Have new floor in, engine out being re-built, new gel-coat on deck, new bottom paint, and soon to be re-spayed hull sides. My late father was Australian Offshore Powerboat Champion in the early '70's, and raced a 233 called "Softly" with 3 x 135hp Merc outboards.

At 9:23am on November 21, 2008, David said…: Nice John. Have you been to the HORBA site? I'll bet Charlie McCarthy would like to talk to you about your fathers time as an offshore racer.

At 9:09am on November 22, 2008, David said…: That's great John. Looking forward to it. Cheers

At 10:04am on January 3, 2009, David said…: Thanks John. Great addition to the site. Are you still restoring? Keep us posted. Cheers.

At 7:46am on February 5, 2009, DANIAL CHETCUTI said…: HI JOHN HOW,S THE RESTORATION COMING ALONG? LOOKING AT SOME OF YOUR PHOTO,S BRINGS BACK BAD MEMORIES OF WHEN MINE ALL BEGAN, GLAD I,M ON THE OPPOSITE END NOW! WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO GET A COPY OF THE ARTICLE YOU HAVE CALLED THIS FORMULA I,D LOVE TO READ IT. I,VE COLLECTED ALL THE PHOTO,S AND ARTICLES I CAN ON THESE BOATS BUT I,VE NEVER COME ACROSS THAT ONE.
CHEERS DAN

At 3:44am on February 7, 2009, DANIAL CHETCUTI said…: THAT WOULD BE GREAT JOHN MY EMAIL IS dwalsh@mackay.net.au and the fax no. 49599824. CAN,T WAIT TO SEE THAT ONE. THE HULL EXTENSIONS SEEM TO WORK WELL ON THESE BOATS COMPARED TO A STEPPED POD, I HAVE ONE MATE HERE WITH A STEPPED POD AND ANOTHER WITH A HULL EXTENSION AND THE TWO BOATS ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT IN THE WATER. THANK,S AGAIN MATE ,DAN

At 6:01am on February 11, 2009, John Whitehead said…: Hi. Any body help me to find a swim platform for my stern drive 233? Prefer fibreglass, but any tips in locating one would be appreciated.

Cheers, John Whitehead.

At 4:54am on October 14, 2010, love said…: stella1_desmond51@yahoo.com
GREETINGS FROM stella ..............................
..................
Hello
My name is miss stella viewing and going through your profile address today has made me to became intrested in you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email to my email address so that i can send you my picture, for you to know and see whom i am.
Here is my email address(stella1_desmond51@yahoo.com) believe we can move from here!
I am waiting for your mail to my email address above.
stella .
(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life)
PLEASE I WOULD LIKE YOU TO GO DIRECT TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW TO CONTACT ME NOW..............................................................
.....
HAPPY TO READ FROM YOU
BYE....
stella1_desmond51@yahoo.com