Classic Australian Wooden Power Boats
Reader's Boats
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NAIAD is a 13' skiff that was built in the early 70's by its owner/driver |
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The boat was raced extensively throughout NSW in the 1970's |
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NAIAD still holds an Australian speed record for its class |
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The little skiff still runs its original Ford Cortina 1500 cc engine |
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Some engine details are:
* Dry sump
* Lotus rods, pistons and cam
* Triumph Herald distributor (modified to twin points)
* Big valves with BSA Goldstar springs and retainers
* Twin Webbers.
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NAIAD has not run for over a couple of decades now and awaits restoration |