ENGINE ADRIFT
SHAKEN OFF OUTBOARD. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) PALMERSTON N... December 28. To have his outboard motor jump off his boat and tip him and liis companion into the river was the misfortune which befel Mr Tom Madge at the Foxton Beach on Friday. He was trying out a new boat, which had been specially made by his companion, Mr J. Joseph, to suit Mr Madge’s racing engine. The engine, through being insecurely screwed to the transom, jumped off, and causing the boat to “snake,” precipitated both occupants into the water. The accident was particularly unfortunate for Mr Madge, as he had entered for three events' in the Wanganui regatta this week. A cylinder of his engine, upon being immersed, filled with water and burst, arid the owner may have difficulty in restoring his outboard to running order in time for the regatta.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1930, Page 6
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