Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Nice stuff Damo, must be getting close to some "sea trials" surely???? How's that 440 going by the way?

Hi Damo
Great minds think alike this is what I have for my ignition box and gear shifter. Cheers Chris

Very Nice touch Chris , I like it!!!

Thanks Damo, I didn't want the dash with lights and switches so they are semi hidden. I just have the original gauges, walnut steering wheel and a starter button. I know that it whole package is far from an original restoration but it could be worse with the boat left to rot in the paddock. Cheers chris

Love it Chris, I always try to think outside of the box or in your case inside the box . I'm doing the same at the moment as i'm hiding the sound system in the boat so it cant be seen. With regards to originallity on these boats it all depends on the boat, mine was a week away from being a bonfire and miising most of its bits so I figue why not. These boats evloved from new owner to new owner and from year to year so I am not to stressed about it although if it had racing history I would probably take it back to original.

Damo

In the mail Damo

Cheers

G'day Damo, it has been a while since you have posted a pic just wondering how you are getting on with your boat? Cheers Chris

Hey Chris, Yeah its been a while as work has been crazy, im nearing the end of commissioning a new mine in the middle of f@#$*&g nowhere and am so looking forward to seeing my family and shed again. I have although been organising more bits for the old girl while here so am keen to get stuck back into it.

Damo

Hello all , have just returned after six weeks away from a large work project we have just completed. Man l missed the smell of stale fuel, anyway did some work on the boat today and went and picked up some parts for the sons car . Well i got talking to a mate of mine which is into old speedway stuff. Well F#%k me if he didn't start talking about this old boat he's just been given but only wants the motor out of it . Trying not to be too excited I asked him for a description, well it's got a V8 sidevalve with triple carbs , separate pipes , with big pontoons either side with old racing numbers paineon each side . Well I ended up scoring the boat it seems I just have to come up with another engine for him. The boats a fair distance away but am keen to pick it up soon , l will keep you all posted.

Damo

Sounds like you're going to be a hydro owner soon Damo. Looking forward to seeing pics.