Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Thanks Greg for reminder, and for posting, it came today, noting I only got one, but thats all good.

Hey.....whats the go? mines all covered in coffee stains or something

Ill transfer money today and extra o cover postage.

great stuff thanks
Peter

Yep fella's, she's still undergoing resto, all be it slowly. Its turning into a retirement project. :roll: She was far from excellent condition when i got her,( the photo above was from the 90's). Borers in the keel planks and zipper type splits along the rove lines on quite a few planks due to some...

Hi Greg, Two for me please, I'll direct transfer with extra for postage.
I'm hoping $20 for postage should cover it.
Thanks Peter

Hi all, yeah I know...where have I been? I've been busy okay!!! ;) slowly getting work done on my project be it all slow. Be assured, I've been keeping an eye on you lot 8-) I've just paid my dues for the next finacial, and admit I get good value for money from you guys, but I'm feeling a little Ign...

hey…check this link out of some great footage of classic boat racing, i stumbled across it whilst still searching for info on my ol girl, Sunbeam11. I thought I was on to something……the boat is Sunray 11…..but my ol V8 flathead would have given it a run for the money…. :roll: lol you gotta luv the c...

Hey Bob,
I noticed you have the Hilborn setup back on the 327 in Rebound….
Just wondering why you have taken the 6 strommie 97's off.
sorry on a better look, I can see its the 97's with the tubes....
you got them tuned in well then, did it take much work, and who rebuilt them.
cheers
peter G

Hey Greg…… this one' s mainly for you………but then again……they are a nice ski….. ;) mmmmmm :idea: better be quick…. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fury-Mach-II-2-Slalom-Water-Ski-Skis-Wooden-Timber-Vintage-Old-Antique-Boat-/260851813559?pt=AU_Boating_Water_Sports_Equipment&hash=item3cbbfaccb7#ht_5950w...

Hey Bauchy, if Thommo's offer falls over try this lead…... They say trumpet……so could that mean they are LOUD….they are pretty loud in price though….

http://www.boatdesigns.com/Exhaust-Port ... ments/550/

cheers
Peter G

I dont want to overcomplicate this engine alignment stuff, :roll: but going on to the next step, its suggested a .002 feeler gauge (paper thickness) gap is about the tolerance you allow when aligning up engine and prop shaft coupling, rotating prop shaft 360 deg and stopping every 90 deg and checkin...

hey Thommo……..will this one do??? a bit pricey…..but…sometimes ya just gotta have a crack and it looks in good nick :) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-GREY-6-TWIN-CARB-MANIFOLD-48-215-FJ-FC-FE-EK-EJ-/180716786813?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BPSSI%252BSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%25...