Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Eng fired up and idled with in 30 seconds with out any adjustments to the webers.
That has to be a good Sign .

Hope we get some inflows to the lake after rain.

After some testing found a head gasket blown with 1 @ 2 not fireing. This was after a few quick runs at 6000 rpm . Prop is to small in pitch. All so found the keel had pull away from the transom about 4mm and letting water in . So a few more mods to be made . 1st is to pull the nails that a supposed...

Now you have done it !!!!!!!!

Just have seen that the vobc has as meeting this December 2019 on that weekend and advertising a vintage veteran time slot at Glenmaggie vic.

I hope all our friends in north NSW and QLD are ok, as the reports of the fires don't look good

Back adjusting the keel just in front of the shaft log . Have pulled it up until it was to tight for the threds and found the keel hard up under the sump ..Unbolted the engine mounts and then the keel wound up until it was almost strait . This moved the shaft position at the flange about 4mm , then ...

Well after a few family upsets it was a welcomed distraction to come up for a trip and enjoy the company of the boat club friends . Special thanks goes to Craig for straining the EK Ute to launch and retrieve my boat in some ordanry weather. After a rush to get the steering refitted and wheel bearin...

That time between this and the last news letter has flown past .
Another great read .

Well the impeller is shagged in Screwit's pump so hopefully one will get here in time for fittment Friday.