LI'L SHOCKER was built in 1970 by Ken and Del Lee at Mortdale in Sydney assisted by Col Parry. It was originally fitted with an early Holden (FJ) grey side plate motor. In 1972 this motor was fitted with a Repco Hypower cross flow head and three Weber Carburettors (45dcoe).It was a very successful boat in the 155ci class.

In 1978 the boat was sold to Kel Toms and called BEWITCHED. Kel then fitted a 170ci Ford Falcon motor and raced it for a number of years.

Approximately 1982 the boat was then sold to Greg Leth who competed quite successfully in this current from.In 1986 John King, of Deepwater Motor Boat Club (NSW Australia) then bought the boat and replaced the engine with an XW Falcon 221 cu in motor and raced it. It was next sold to Peter Crawford in 1989, who was a member of the same club.He raced it with no major modifications.

In a rather poor state of dis-repair,Col Parry bought the boat in 1991, and renamed her BUMBLEFOOT. Sponsons, bottom timbers and some frames were replaced and full refit and painting was undertaken. The 221 cu in Falcon motor was raced by Col and Kevin (Col's son) very successfully winning three State Titles and many Club Day races at numerous Clubs.

Five years later (1996) the head on the motor cracked. Col and Kevin decided to install a 3.3 litre (200 cu in) XF Falcon crossflow motor with the triple Webers. Although smaller in capacity the engine was found to go even better.

The boat was then bought by Paul and Barry Jackson in 1998 and re-sprayed and renamed LI'L SHOCKER ,after Barry's old drag car OCKER'S SHOCKER.

Paul has continued with the boat's winning ways and some of his accomplishments include:
• QLD Unlimited Hydroplane State Championships 2nd 1997,3rd 1998,3rd 1999,3rd 2000,(not held in 2001).
• Ernie Nunn Shield -Club Champion (SQPBC) 1997,1999,2000
• Club Hydro Champion (SQPBC)-1997
• Barry Jackson Hydroplane Shield (SQPBC)-Highest point score for a hydroplane -1999,2000
• NSW Nostalgia Cup -Hydroplanes -2001
• Australian Classic Hydroplane Series -2nd 2000/2001
• Many South QLD Power Boat Club trophies

Paul is very much looking forward to the Nostalgia Cup at Taree at Easter 2002.He is aiming for 1st place this year,with recent engine developments proving the boat to be even faster. So all other competitors better keep one on Li'l Shocker.

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