Gerry is seen here with Stuart Robinson and Bulrush at the regatta in Rouen in 1987. Bad weather prevented the boat getting a run of any sort.

Gerry bought Bulrush in 1964, completing the restoration as seen above. The original paintwork was stripped off before staining and revarnishing the hull. The boat was run on several occasions between 1968 and 1970 and at St Albans  completed three runs at 36.0, 35.5 and 35.2mph in the Speed Trophy. The motor was damaged at Welwyn in 1975 being rebuilt by Trevor Jones in 1984 in time for the boat to be put on show at the Model Engineer Exhibition, early in 1985. It was Gerry's intention to run the boat in 1986 in celebration of its 50th year.

Thanks to Jim Free for the photo and to Peter Hill for the information above.