Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Strike One,
Clue N.S.W. and lives in the states.

Who was known as the "KEROSENE KID"

Hi Adam,
Type of Bird, i would say a good Bird. "SWALLOW"
Doc.

Hi Bob,
Water Centre is open Tuesday from 1pm & all day Friday from 9.30am. I'm going down this Friday with the big block to sought out a few props.
Doc. Fri . temp 20-21 deg.

Mario who owns "Hustler" ex "Mandy" mate has purchased this boat . I believe it was garaged for 29yrs and used for ski displays towing up to 6 skiers. The motor Hi Performance 409? Doc. A well known racing skiff with history and still has original motor has been located. In a gar...

Dave , Midmount is fine when you have the space , when using a flywheel clearances and the shaft angle means the motor will go forward and up in height. Manifold will have to be modified for opposite lean for carbies plus cooling becomes a problem. With the flywheel end down and front of motor up th...

Bob,
Another Boatie ticked off with trying to reverse his boat at the ramp. Good to see some "FORWARD THINKING"

Darren, Was this photo taken were i think it was, if so that boat in the back ground looks like junk! The so called Lewis i imagine has rocket launchers in those wings.I would say its a good Dubuy, you might go over your luggage weight bringing it home. Doc. [ hope i'm on the right track ]

Using a soft clutch will need a flywheel which runs the starter motor. Soft clutch more suited for V-Drives and Z-Drives , motor is mounted level. We are still taking about a Ford side valve?

Hi Peter, They say if the revs are low enough it shouldn't be a problem engaging. The coupling slides on a spline , three lugs at each end marry up. These are machined sq. edge, so i suppose if you hear any crunching while engaging revs may be to high or chance of damaging coupling lugs. Cheers Doc.