Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Peter, Congratulations, fantastic to see "The Project" nearing completion and although there have been many trials and tribulations the hard work and difficulties are what makes it worthwhile. Looking forward to the "Next Project" whatever it may be.

Cheers,
James

"The mechanical pump will obviously pump more fuel as the revs rise and that would be enough to overfuel it" No this is not correct, a mechanical pump supplies fuel at the constant pressure of the spring below the diaphragm, the diaphragm is pulled down against the spring and the spring do...

I understand the plans for my Dad's boat exist but getting hold of them is another issue. From what I understand the plans were purchased with marinising, drive, steering etc as a kit. My father had a lot of popular mechanics magazines from the 50's, these offered plans from high chairs to houses an...

Welcome Drizzle, Love the video. I remember Keepit being full of dead trees last time I was there for a school camp in the mid 70's. Things havn't changed have they :o . Are you in the Tamworth area? Don't know much about boat builders and history, so not much help with identifying builder, but woul...

Frank, sorry to hear you can't make it to Bonnells Bay, did you make it up to Glenbawn Dam over Christmas?

James,

Viteau brought Chris along to Glenbawn Dam today for a run :D :D :D ! Flat water. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/593/uvu9.jpg Just cruising. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/89/zcuz.jpg This blokes grin muscles are going to hurt as much as the rest of him. http://imagizer.ima...

Awesome stuff. Love the last clip, my dad could have been at that event!

Just spoke with Darren; Arrival; From 8am Address; 58 yoorala rd, yarrawonga park Boat ramps; Balcolyn Street, Balcolyn Pendlebury Park, Grande Parade Road, Bonnells Bay I'm arriving between 9 and 10 at the Balcolyn ramp. See you all there :D . Cheers, James

What!!!!!!!! only 20. I heard it would be more like 30 !

See ya there Dave.

Glenbawn Dam: Neil and I will be there on the 2nd and 3rd. Went for a ski this afternoon. escaped from the wakeboard boats, jet skis etc and as usual the bays up the back were void of ski boats and only the odd fishing boat off in the trees, daughter/wife and I had a few skis each then my wife succe...