Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Fibreglass can hide some serious faults this is one of the bottom planks

Zarak has had the fibreglass removes,the bottom planks had not bonded and came away easily but the higher planks that had not been oil soaked took a lot of work and it pulled small splinted from the timber .I have fitted five full ply planks and three half planks . 0FA3716E-1C53-4104-9CDA-C4AA48DFCB...

Zarak has relocated to Bannockburn will receive some restoration before long .

I have made contact with Leslie and confirmed a booking for Ken and Karen Lemin .

we are the same ,waiting for the gates to open .

Interesting idea Ross , B Pee feels like the nose is dipping at high speed at about 6200RPM .I tried a larger blade prop and it made it worse but if you see pics of the boat racing the seem to have a jockey right behind the driver i assume to counter the pitch . The box in it is close to 1to1 ratio ...

David I use Norglass 2 pack clear .I have used it on all my restos and find it well worth the extra cost . Brush on two coats wet rub out brush marks and finish with a spray on coat .
Ken

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Now the needle has hit 70 i spend more time thinking about it than doing it .( I am refering to working on boats before you start smart A .)

Craig I came home from Boort with the idea of getting B.Pee ready for Goolwa but my plans had to change .I have been fitting a Jabsco pump ,catch can and the oil cooler and fitted a baffle in the rocker cover . I would be starting to get the van ready for the winter migration but it won’t be happeni...