Scooter Ski

Series

Series Name: Living Tomorrow

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

1970

Length of issue (in feet)

448

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

COI synopsis: All the thrills - without the spills - of water skiing are yours for the taking with the Scooter Ski. Self-powered - there’s no need for expensive motor boats - the Scooter Ski is virtually unsinkable. And anybody can ride one!

Researcher Comments

NB: It has an 8 x 3 glass fibre hull, has a 185 cc petrol engine and is capable of speeds of up to 25 knots.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Science and technology; Water sports; Engineering; Design

Written sources

COI Microfilm Roll 47 [BFI National Archive]
COI Microfilm Roll 54 [BFI National Archive] Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1458/29

Credits:

Sponsor: Central Office of Information (COI)
Sponsor: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Presenter: Roger Cook
Commentator: Roger Cook

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