My video camera is on its way out. It let me down and I couldnt get any video of the boat under way. But here is a video of us at the launch ramp.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmomN_uiOo
I got a top speed of 23mph and the boat was fun to drive, it handles much differently that my glen l flying saucer. It seems the float on the top of my 57 MK55, is to high and the carb floods when I pump the bowl on the fuel line. Im also having a hard time shifting into reverse.
Here is a video of my motor evaluation after the ride, please check it out and give me your thoughts. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gLMt1i_b4M
thanks,
Jim
PROJECT BOAT LAUNCH
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PROJECT BOAT LAUNCH
RetroMan
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
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Re: PROJECT BOAT LAUNCH
Congrats on getting her in the water!
Re: PROJECT BOAT LAUNCH
Looking great on the water!
After looking at the video, I suspect the camera got seasick...
Doug
After looking at the video, I suspect the camera got seasick...



Doug
Re: PROJECT BOAT LAUNCH
A great day!
John Amundsen
Monte Carlo
Lakeland,Fl
Work tends to get in the way of boat building
Monte Carlo
Lakeland,Fl
Work tends to get in the way of boat building