MS. Back of speedboat showing outboard motor. Woman adjusts it and pilot walks round boat. MS. Pilot walks round, woman helps him turn boat round on trailer and they walk with it towards water. CU. Pulling boat past camera. MS. Boats in water, pilot adjusts engine and talks...
MS. Back of speedboat showing outboard motor. Woman adjusts it and pilot walks round boat. MS. Pilot walks round, woman helps him turn boat round on trailer and they walk with it towards water. CU. Pulling boat past camera. MS. Boats in water, pilot adjusts engine and talks to man. CU. Pilot with safety belt round him. TS. Pilot starts engine. CU. Woman, her head turns as she watches boats. LS. Hydroplanes (speedboats) approach camera, banking as they go out of frame. MS. Pan hydroplane, pilot leans towards water to level the boat. MS. Three hydroplanes approach camera, pan to back view as one goes out of frame followed by other two. CU. Kiddies watching from bank. MS. Hydroplane passes camera and into distance very fast. MS. Hydroplane approaches and passes camera, banking. MS. Two hydroplanes approach and pass camera, banking. MS. Hydroplane (2 shots). MS. Pilot jerks boat to gain speed.
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