Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Ahoy Bob I’ll contact Glenn in sunny Townsville and see what he comes up with?!

Ahoy all and happy Easter

Some of you may have seen my post in the wanted section, With thanks to Doc I followed up on his suggestion and got a very nice Easter gift (self funded but worth it!)

This should work very nicely, cheers!!

Just for info Doc, Bill Laney passes away 12 months ago but his son has taken over the business and will cast a new one for me for $750, so thanks again for your suggestion all the best Chivs

Cheers thanks Doc! To get one from USA is $1k plus

Due to Ken's recent post I thought I might try my luck here too! Anyone out there know of or have a single plane maniflold to fit a Rover 3.5 V 8, compatible are Oldsmobile and Buick! It will be going to a good project, as possibly seen on my post 'A Tasmanian Experience' hydroplane Quickly Too, che...

It’s about the rudder getting closer to prop so I expect it was shortened?? But I see your point, cheers

A couple of action shots

Times up got to return the borrowed bits to the pigeon but not before one last run, lots of potential with a proper manifold and carby!!

Yep Bob cut 4 inches off the stern of Turbo Fire when restored so good observation mate if it was original it would be the same distance!!

Thanks for the discussion and points made. While I agree with everyone you may have missed my point! Turbo Fire and Torea are Lewis sister’s and have their props well away from the skeg possibly being a design oversight or unknown issue back in the day? I wonder if Electric Girl has the same issue D...