Cuchilo - its been a month now!

[paul.norton]

Getting withdrawal symptoms - no updates on the slipper launch for over a month.

Any progress recently?

Any pictures of the modified outboard?

Paul

 

[sailorman]

Getting withdrawal symptoms - no updates on the slipper launch for over a month.

Any progress recently?

Any pictures of the modified outboard?

Paul

Its Harvest time init

 

[HONEYMOMMY]

It's nice and sunny, he's in the pub.

 

[Captain Coochie]

I'm still waiting on the outboard . Untill we know if it works i cant finish the hull . The shape of the hull is dictated by the power source .

 

[sarabande]

The shape of the hull is dictated by the power source .

Quick, jfm, before you sign up Match2....

 

[bendyone]

This is what you need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-10-Marine-Engine-/160870628832?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item2574a2fde0

 

[No Regrets]

Thats a bargain, even if for historical purposes!!

Well worth an at-home rebuild, can't cost much...

 

[Captain Coochie]

I dont do injuns mate . No good with them at all , i know how to break them though

 

[penfold]

Bleurgh! Historically accurate maybe, but a nightmare to maintain and get parts for; better off with a later Watermota or similar. I may know where to lay my hands on a Ford Kent based Watermota with gearbox if that's of interest; it came out of an old launch that was being wisked off somewhere for a no-expense-spared resto, presumably to be replaced with a diesel or a period Vedette or Graymarine.

 

[No Regrets]

The little 'Sea Tiger' which was either a 1.2/1.5 Pre-Crossflow, or 1.6 Crossflow (Mk1 and II Cortina lumps) were champion little engines, pretty sweet and loads of power.

The 1600 was around 63hp, but a twin choke Weber would boost that to around 80hp.

Gearboxes by Watermota were good, but required a bit of care with brake bands and correct oil.