Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Looking good Bob.

Nice. Very nice Bob.

Two years now since I've put a hand on the Seacraft. Where does the time go? Just out of curiosity I've been mucking around with Leyland V8s for a little while now. They seem to be well suited to to the size of the Seacraft as well as being lighter than a red six, and more powerful. I have yet to co...

Great stuff Bob. I don't envy all the sanding though.

I'm seeking clarification from the APBA regarding ballistic pants, helmet restraints, etc to see what of the broader general rules for all classes actually apply to V&V.

I feel your pain Bob, and I'll raise you a stuffed back and neck lol. Must be good seeing the results starting to appear.

Todays efforts....... Engine has to go forward 40mm. I think I'll be ok with it as with it turned around the heaviest part of the engine will be rearward of the block i.e. flywheel, starter, distributor, oil pump, etc. I now wont have an issue with the distributor filling with oil as it'll be runnin...

Yesterdays progress on working a drive set up for the gearbox. I only have about an 1 /12" between the flywheel face and the inner face of the flywheel housing so it will have to be very compact. This area will also be taken up by a spigot mounting plate for the gearbox. The drive plate I'm thi...

Just for Bob Carter I cleaned up the Flywheel housing. I was thinking about getting it vapour blasted but it's not going in one of those Chris Craft Limousines.

Bob Vic wrote:That's very nice. Hope the bell housing gets a refresh LOL.

Like me Bob, it needs a lot of further work to come up to standard. Unlike me, the housing wont be a waste of time.......