Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Hi Guys, just got back in Melb. from picking up my new manifolds for the 272. Got talking to Greg who runs (is) Callaway performance which incorperates Speedboat Developments. Greg has a virtual Alladins Cave of boat bits, things like 12 port holden heads, remote dog clutch setups, su carbie setups ...

6 cyl. holden stuff. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-BOAT- ... 20ba0e4517

Interesting, gives me a bit of an idea how to go about things with Taurus. Got onto a gentleman in Torrumbarry who is sitting on a fair amount of old boat parts, heading up this weekend to pick up a set of manifolds and carbie wedge for my 272 y block. Will report back on what other gear he has. Che...

Thanks gotta be good for something. Boat looks cool.!!

Have a few more pics from the Yarra cruise.
Ray

You know what they say "two heads are better than one !!"

Hi Tommo, if it helps i email the pics i want to post back to myself (if you use outlook express it works) and they are automaticlly resized to a size that can be uploaded. When you get the email back just save them in another folder and you can them upload them to the site. Hopes this makes sense. ...

With any luck i'm going to have these, i'm high bidder. The ones i bought earlier have warped flanges where they bolt to the head. these look ok and the're in Torrumbarry near where i have my van. Ray

Nah Brian, i think thats my place. Way too many boats, cars and trailers. I had a play with Taurus today, lot more damage than i thought. 2 top planks on the starboard side and the top plank on the port side as well as a new transom and deck including framework. Found a good copper nail !!!! (Is tha...

G'day Hookster, welcome aboard. Can tell you from a personal level it is addictive and 2 boats will happen (one to practice on the other to get right!) The hunt for boats and bits keeps it interesting then there's the satisfaction of seeing your hard work come to fruition. The guys from the club are...