GILFLITE Boats Gallery
This album showcases GILFLITE Heirloom Boats
These GILFITE’s have remained in the family from one generation to the next….
Paul Oakes Family Heirloom – Javelin Mk I – photo 2017 The Austin Family Heirloom – Javelin Mk III – photo: 2018 The Bartram Laser Family Heirloom ‘River Rat’ Vamoose Javelin Mk 1 – photo: 2017 Danielle Skillem’s family Heirloom Javelin Mk II – the Maiden launch 1976. The boat is still in the family over years later. The Rothall Family Heirloom GILFLITE Laser with GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade – photo: 2019 The Clark family’s Heirloom Laser (recently sold when the Clark family updated to a GILFLITE Crossfire) – photo: 2017 The Dunning Family Heirloom – Gilflite Integra with complete rebuild by GILFLITE – photo: Nov 2019 Blandford family Spitfire Mk ! BRAGG 4 Spitfire III GILFLITE Heirloom boat – photo: 2019 photo Jan 2020 – Robert Dance ‘OAM’ and Jan Dance in their GILFLITE Integra, custom built for them in June 1989 photo Jan 2020 – Robert Dance ‘OAM’ and Jan Dance in their GILFLITE Integra, custom built for them in June 1989 photo Jan 2020 – Robert Dance ‘OAM’ and Jan Dance in their GILFLITE Integra, custom built for them in June 1989 – (official tow boat ‘Stars Down Under Water Ski and Stunt Show – Australia Day Weekend 2020) “Congratulations to Robert Dance, awarded the ‘Order of Australia Medal’ for his contribution to water skiing. James Marriott’s Heirloom Spitfire ‘Daddy-O’ was purchased new from GILFLITE in 1978 by his Grandfather Mr Jack Hort. (David Gill still remembers Jacks Grandfather and building the boat for him). Wade Hitchcock’s family Integra. Built 92/93 – been in the family for 25 years. Scott Baxendale’s Javelin ‘Wildfire’ – has been in the family since 1980. GILFLITE Heirloom Boat – Javelin Mk I – 308 – order date: 8th June 1974 – purchased by Mr Ken Allardice (Melb). (photo supplied by Ken Oct 20) Guy Rowson’s family heirloom S190 (originally purchased by his father ‘Bill’). This gorgeous photo of Guys children is in preparation for their 18th & 21st! He’s been taking a photo of them on the back of the Shortline every year since they were born. Great idea! GILFLITE 1975 model Javelin Mk II – Heirloom Boat owned by Pam Tee’s family since new
GILFLITE Members Gallery
This Album showcases boat owners with their beloved GILFLITE’s – photo’s courtesy of GILFLITE members;
Scott Reynolds Spitfire photo 1 of 2 Emily Ayles and family Shortline 190 Emily Ayles S190 kids The next Ayles generation enjoying the Shortline 190 at Morgan SAphoto 2018 photo 2 of 2 Emily Ayles Shortline 190 with 13 skiers ready for tow Andrew O’Sullivan – Crossfire ‘Hollywood’ photo: April 18 Dave Perno Shortline 190 photo: Jan 2019 Matt Underhills Shortline 190 Allan Roes Integra ’92 model photo 2018 Anna & Royce Taylor Shortline – 2017 model photo 2018 Brad Potter Potsy too Photo 2018 Chris Read Integra on water 2 GOUGHS Bay Aust Day 2018 Conan Scott’s Laser photo Jan 2018 Jake Sgubins Spitfire 1981 model family heirloom boat photo Feb 2018 Rikki Griffin’s Esprit Rikki Griffin Esprit NZ photo Feb 2018 David Brown’s Shortline photo Aug 2018 Chad’s Integra (with twin) March 2018 J Cirillo Shortline with GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade. Photo May 18 Liz Buttlers Shortline 190 with GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade. photo 2018 Bernie Stephens Spitfire with GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade. Photo 2018 Brad & Eve’s Esprit with GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade. photo Jan 2019 Darryl & Rochelle’s pride ‘n joy S190. photo 2018 Matt Pearce Spitfire Mk I photo: 2019 Matt Pearce and Family – Spitfire Mk I photo: 2019 Devon Feltham’s family Javelin photo: Oct 2018 “G’day, Here’s a few pics of our Javelin. We bought this in Jan 2019 as our first ski boat. The kids love it. The previous owner had it for 30+ years, i think he may have been the second owner. Kind Regards, Devon Feltham” Terry Stewart and Family’s Esprit Bowrider photo: Oct 19 The Gilflite Esprit bow rider has a fantastic wake for barefoot water skiing but where it leaves the other outboard barefoot boats for dead is comfort level. The adjustable seating is a pleasure to sit in and importantly, easy to get out of. The space inside the boat is a real luxury and it handles great. Jack Curcio’s Laser – ’85 model – photo: Jan 2020 Hicks family – 1989 Sierra – photo: 2020 Mark Wilson’s Spitfire (GILFLITE boat no: 9801185) and his Dad, Neils Javelin which he has owned for 30 years. Photo taken at Mildura Feb 2020 Jamie Butterworths Javelin “My old man bought this off of the president of the Eildon boat club in the late 70s early 80s sold it in 1988 and I saw it for sale and bought it back in 2013” – Ross Upfield Mitchell Watsons Integra (photo: Nov 20) Troy Kitchens Shortline (photo: Nov 20) Nick Masters Javelin (photo: Nov 20) Labour of Love Spitfire Mk II – Maiden Voyage “Hi Paula, just thought I would send through a nice pic of the Spitfire on our first run. Thanks to you and David for all your help during this resto”. Steve Ramke S.A. *Another classic is brought back to life. After months of passionate labour by the owner of this Spitfire – Steve’s ‘Work of Art’ is finally launched. Congratulations Steve you’ve successfully completed a magnificent job. Well Done!! Dec 2020
