Recent content by Hydro Junkie

I know it's late but I just have to ask. Since it was only 20 minutes or so from where I worked today to the HARM, I took a camera and shot a few pictures. I ended up with some detail shots of the 1971 Karelson Budweiser and its Merlin, the 1980 Griffon Budweiser, a Griffon used in the 1980...

If you have to add that much weight, the easiest way would be to drill access holes into the sponsons. Not knowing how the internal framing is done on your boat, my guess would be to locate the hole into each sponson as close to the front as you can, drilling through the sponson insides. What I...

Chris, both decal suppliers I linked have the decal set he needs listed on their websites. I wouldn't have posted the links if they didn't. I totally agree with your "verify the cowl is available" recommendation. I would amend that, however, to include the tails and wings, if needed.

If you are in Western Washington, I'd refer you to the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum. That's where the boat is on display and maintained between vintage boat runs to take pictures yourself. If you would like to see some of the old boats running, including the 1980 Budweiser, you can see one...

Julio, the metal blocks you're referring(and pointed) to are called a 1-2-3 block. They are used, primarily anyway, in sheet metal, machining and assembly work. You can read more about and order some(if desired) from Micro Mark. Here's a link to them: https://www.micromark.com/1-2-3-Blocks

I like it. I was going to ask why you didn't paint it "Chevy Orange" until I reread your original post and saw "race engine". Since it's a "race engine", color probably doesn't matter ;)

I know I questioned its legality initially, but, that said, I have to agree with Mark seeing one assembled

Just a heads up, the boats are somewhat mixed. Some sections are listed by year, others by the "U" numbers, others by hull number and some by a mixture of all the above. You may have to do some searching to find the boat you're looking for but, with some patience, you will probably find what...

That's easy: BUILD A BOAT TO RELIEVE THE ANGER!!!!

If you think it's a pain now, wait until you get to the point of installing the non trips and decks. That's when the stuff really hits the fan :eek:

Great, as soon as I can get the time and funds, I'll give you a shout :cool:

Don, you still have some fittings in stock? I'd like 5 or 6 pairs if you can do it. Not looking for fast shipping at this point as it will probably be a few weeks before I'll be able to send payment. Just curious as to availability. Thanks

Have you checked with Aircraft Spruce? I bought a bunch of 1/4" 72" long triangle spruce stick stock a while back.

I would have to agree with Mike, tow it in. If the rudder, prop or turn fin is sharp or pointed anywhere, it could puncture one (or both) of the pontoons. I bought a fishing kayak to use as a chase boat. I wouldn't try to lift a large hydroplane onto that either, not unless it was damaged to...

A 7X18 is heavy for an F150? I pull a 26ft camp trailer with a 5.3L 2011 Tahoe at speeds of 70 plus without a problem. The trailer, with a full load, weighs in at around 5800lbs, can't see your cargo trailer weighing more than that. I like what you've done with the inside of your trailer...