Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

The Hemi should push her along all right. Triple Webers etc. of course ???????

I think you'll find that the "hole in the head" would be at the high point to allow better water flow through the head. Don't know why it wouldn't be threaded. Those with Holden motors should be able to elaborate.
The prop also needs to be 7/8 shaft and right hand.

Owned by Keith Bourke from memory.

The oil cooler is essentially just that but, on the way through, the water will be heated a bit by the oil thus preventing absolutely cold water entering the engine. This link from eBay shows what's available locally. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transmission-Engine-Oil-Cooler-12-x-2-Core-1-Water-Hos...

So this one, from Ron's booklet, seems to be a bit of a crossover.

If you have the Ron Hodge booklet, there's a couple of pics of Venus(ii) on page 73. They're pretty small and black and white, so doubt that they would come out ok on the forum.

I'm at Long Jetty, Central Coast, so not far away. Mobile is 0488 332 028 if you want to give us a call one day and we can arrange a meetup.
Bob

Hi Kevin.
Was travelling the M's today and pert near ran off the road. I was busy looking at a skiff going the other way, could only have been you.
Where are you from? Might have to catch up one day.
BobW

Congratulations, or maybe commiserations, Phil.

This is a great video on what the fuss is all about with a skiff. Think it's a Queensland Skiff so 202 Holden motor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbba4dRe3-w