Bugbite

BUGBITE

Bugbite is a 2019 single step race boat built to the 1935 design of A.A.Apel. It’s hand built using only the best in modern technologies for adhesives, cold-molding, two part urethane paints/primers and two part urethane varnishes. Hand selected Lloyds Registered marine grade mahogany and first class white oak are used for frame components and planking. Structural fasteners are silicon bronze and chrome plated brass. Kevin Fitzke is responsible for all wood work, painting/varnishing, gold leafing, engine rebuilding, mechanical installations and hand forming the aluminum windshield, air scoop and various trim pieces. All hardware is either original 1930’s period or inspired by this time frame. Bugbite is powered by a rebuilt GM 307 cubic inch engine, with a Borg Warner hydraulic manual transmission, that produces around 210hp. The name Bugbite is from the classic saying “Once you’re bit by the boat bug you’re hooked”. The racing letter “F” signifies the pre-war 225c.i. race class and the number “36” was Kevin Fitzke’s age at the time of completion.