Chris Conroy’s ’World of Boats; - Pat Jones’ Ultrafoil. 1980s.

Chris Conroy (1940-2016) takes Pat Jones’ flat bottom punt with single submerged hydrofoil offshore for ocean test - mid 1980s. The results are not what Chris was expecting. Here’s the full video from his much loved & long running Australian TV show. Pat Jones still builds boats, but now builds the Waverider Boats, on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. The Waverider boats features large reverse chines which are specifically designed to act like hydrofoils, softening the ride & excellent handling responsiv