Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

The Hull shown in the picture is probably the only Frank Mcleod Hydroplane built by the NZ guru on Australian soil: It was constructed in Heyfield for Bob Graham and at the time was fitted out with an injected BBC. The question for all you Collectors looking for an uncommon Boat is "Where is it...

On Gumtree in Victoria
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hastings ... 1221729520

Thanks for the information . only unknown now is Engine capacity and we may never find out unless a Member purchases the boat.

Photo appears to show distributor at the rear of engine which made me think that to be a Ford it had to drive from the flywheel end of crank shaft. Some T-Bird engines of 312 ci had the distributor at the rear .Picture seems to show 3 Rocker Cover hold down bolts, most Y-blocks only had 2 bolts . Th...

That just has to be an original prototype Lewis Transom , a One Off Collectors dream.

More likely the Transom was done by a "Customizing Shop "for that special Boat Show ?
Driven from Flywheel end of crank which is a little unusual for a Ford using direct drive.

https://www.facebook.com/bob.heaney.777 ... zMzMzkwNTY

When Lakes were full and Boats were plentiful. Well worth a look.
Many thanks to those who take the time to share with us.

Wild Woody

Fair enough, I thought that you may have had a major problem , prevention better than cure.

Wild Woody

After nearly 20 years of running 6 cylinder Holden engines in Ski Boats and Hydroplanes without ever fitting a Balancer I am wondering what has occurred for you to need to fit one in your Seacraft ?

Wild Woody

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbour ... 1714_18420

Have Members seen this one

Always thought Happy Hooker was a Holley Craft , the memory is not always as good as it once was.