Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Hi Matt, Great pickup ! she looks like a early " Lewis " Dodge Q motor [big block] came out in small and big block. Notice ribs are close together [ a hint of being a race boat ] Twin post bollard and tapered nose plate on deck . timber water barrier in front of screen. [Lewis]. I've seen ...

Hi Duncan, She looks like she started off as a outboard racer , her past may be in that area of that boat racing. Is there any bearers in the boat ? not that i can see. Most inboards have them, Fiat motor typical high revving unit of the day used for racing but where its located may be too far forwa...

Your manifold might have a fault from new , when these manifolds are poured , entry points each end of manifold at the same time, hot alloy runs to the centre. If it cools down flowing she might not bond as one at the centre. This creates a fault line and when started expands opposite centre exhaust...

Mallory " DOUBLE LIFE " Distributor 3 lobe & 4 lobe have been around for long time. Chrysler 3 cy outboards used a Mallory 3 lobe dist.

So it's true , you are "DOWN UNDER"
Doc.

Looks like a SAAS wooden wheel 1970s . Mustang wheel like Darrens is made by" Grant " wheels available around $300. Most of these wheels had a different boss kit to suit the type of car. Boss kit was extra $$$$. Doc.

This is a Lewis , If you go to Aussieski Boat site and type in [ random "Bags"]
Doc.

Dave,
The hull looks similar to a" Lukey "marine clinker speed boat.
Doc.

Racing propeller it has to be a "light" weight prop. "current" model too Ross. You didn't get any more "leeds" for props.
Doc.

I think you will find Condor is a Mercruiser.
Doc.