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    I was surprised some time back when I learned that Bill and Ralph were not the originators of the famous DeSilva raceboat line, but followed in the footsteps of their father, John DeSilva.


    Again, on another forum, someone who should know better says DeSilva of California has no connection with DeSilva of Georgia. As yet no one has corrected him.


    It would be great if someone who is close to Ralph could ask him a few details about his dad and when he started building boats ... maybe if John ever raced, where and when ... and if Bill and Ralph ever raced themselves as well.

    Ralph and Bill probably built more raced boats than perhaps any other builder other than perhaps Jacoby.


    If someone has a picture of a very early DeSilva ... 1930's or 40's I'd like to see it. I might already have pictures of them and not know it.
    Since 1925, about 150 different racing outboards have been made.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark75H View Post
    I was surprised some time back when I learned that Bill and Ralph were not the originators of the famous DeSilva raceboat line, but followed in the footsteps of their father, John DeSilva.


    Again, on another forum, someone who should know better says DeSilva of California has no connection with DeSilva of Georgia. As yet no one has corrected him.


    It would be great if someone who is close to Ralph could ask him a few details about his dad and when he started building boats ... maybe if John ever raced, where and when ... and if Bill and Ralph ever raced themselves as well.

    Ralph and Bill probably built more raced boats than perhaps any other builder other than perhaps Jacoby.


    If someone has a picture of a very early DeSilva ... 1930's or 40's I'd like to see it. I might already have pictures of them and not know it.
    i have know en Ralph Silva for over 50 years he will be 90 years old in June of 2011 i am building him some propellers for his speedy twin and pr to run at depue this year Ralph sill building a few boats a year stock and alky there is only one DE Silva brothers that built boats in ca and Georgia yes John De Silva did build race boats both inboards and out board but not his full time job i am not much of a typer so this is a short story but if you send me a email adress i do have a pichure of a early de Siva runabout or call me sat. @509 844 7751
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    Default I Started This DeSilva Boats Thread.....


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    There was a beautiflul DeSilva tunnel hull that was campaigned in MOD 90 Class in the Mid 70s by a driver from Michigan. The boat was like a piece of fine furniture. I had some pictures but can't seem to locate them. If anyone knows of this hull and has pictures of it, please post them.

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    this De Silva boat is still around the guy wants $ 1000.00 dollars for it
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    Unless I had a motor begging for that particular model, I'd have a hard time paying that much for a skeleton like that ... others' opinions may differ.
    Since 1925, about 150 different racing outboards have been made.


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    Sam if you would like to talk to Ralph De Silva his ph # is 770 943 9494 but he won't answer the phone after 7 pm and he is getting hard of hearing so speak up
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    Quote Originally Posted by david bryan View Post
    this De Silva boat is still around the guy wants $ 1000.00 dollars for it
    Looks like a pre 1955. look on the keel and transom for a number.

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    Can't be too much before 1955 or it would have dual cockpit
    Since 1925, about 150 different racing outboards have been made.


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    Not true!!

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