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- 18 Sep 2024, 15:35
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Invader skiff
- Replies: 4
- Views: 70
Re: Invader skiff
Ross I had a similar problem with B.Pee it had a slight vibration and broke the bolts in the car plate that held the rudder bush .I fitted a 3blade 113/4dia 16 deg pitch prop and the problem solved .I lost some revs but the boat still preforms well, as it's racing days are long gone I think preservi...
- 23 Mar 2024, 15:24
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Keeping Busy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47798
Re: Keeping Busy
I have come a full circle ,I have posted an old photo of my first Seacraft .I brought it with no engine as the owner had fitted a V8 but removed it to put it into a new hull. It is mostly finished but as all boat restores know one more clear coat should do it.
- 05 Oct 2023, 08:54
- Forum: Get Togethers and Events
- Topic: Geelong reveival
- Replies: 16
- Views: 62463
Re: Geelong reveival
B Pee will be going
- 22 Jun 2023, 19:31
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: What's everyone up to?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 40627
Re: What's everyone up to?
work has come to a halt for winter.At Russel Island at the moment leaving on the barge Saturday but no set destination.
- 14 May 2023, 21:36
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Keeping Busy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47798
Re: Keeping Busy
Finally got the Simpkin in the water today first time in 18 years .It ran well with no problems ,it has a bit of v drive whine .The day was great but the water was bloody cold.
- 11 Mar 2023, 11:28
- Forum: Get Togethers and Events
- Topic: Aquafest Sat 1&Sun2 April
- Replies: 2
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Aquafest Sat 1&Sun2 April
Are there any members going to the event Ray and I were thinking of going with the small skiffs . We are planning a mid week trial to check if they are good to go . Ken
- 09 Feb 2023, 08:32
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Keeping Busy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47798
Re: Keeping Busy
I happy with it Bob it was lucky to survive ,I had dropped the seats off to be done then when i ripped the carpet up i discovered alloy plates bolted doth sides of the bearers and no timber left inbetween .If i hadn't commited to the seats i would have sold off all the parts . It is a Simpkin but it...
- 08 Feb 2023, 11:47
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Keeping Busy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47798
Re: Keeping Busy
I have been washing the dust and sawdust out today so here are some progress pics .It has been a big project with new bearers and floor but I think it was worth it .
- 03 Jan 2023, 18:41
- Forum: Get Togethers and Events
- Topic: CAWPBA Eppalock Get Together VSBC Gold Cup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 39335
Re: CAWPBA Eppalock Get Together VSBC Gold Cup
B Pee will be coming early Saturday morning looking foward to catching up.
- 26 Dec 2022, 11:37
- Forum: Get Togethers and Events
- Topic: CAWPBA Eppalock Get Together VSBC Gold Cup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 39335
Re: CAWPBA Eppalock Get Together VSBC Gold Cup
I think i will leave early Saturday and just staying for the day ,I think i will take Zarack so B.Pee will be avaidable if your intrested Allan .