A 12x8 may work, but isn't recommended. Optimum diameter is 11 inches. You may not have enough torque to swing a 12" prop. Top speed with an 8...
Hi Tom ! Nice to meet another Kane half way round the world ... Joris : Now that we know what your performance expectations are, we can move to...
Hi Joris ! Which engine are you running ? Is this a flat head V8 ? Any idea of its peak torque ? You haven't told us how fast you want to...
Nice find ! Several Thunderbolt builders have posted their build photos on Glen-L's Boatbuilding Galleries and Customer Photos. Here are direct...
No doubt that a two or three blade propeller and a wedge rudder would be better suited to that style of boat, but sometimes you just have to run...
Hi Fergal ! The Glenwood Marine Equipment Catalog lists a stainless steel strut collar which is set-screwed to the propeller shaft just ahead...
The following link may help with your installation : MerCruiser gasoline engine sterndrive models installation manual (boatfix.com)...
Data is hard to find, but according to Daniel Clarkston, director of product engineering at Mercury Marine's MerCruiser division, a stern drive...
Ns, Specs and technical drawings for Casale Split Case V-drives can be found on our website's Transmission Page. Scroll down to the entry for...
Fergal, Your kit should also include a thermostat. We couldn't find any installation instructions for the SBC, but the BBC installation is...
Check out the Velvet Drive Liberty A™ down angle transmission. It requires a left hand engine (turning counter clockwise at the flywheel) and will...
Here's a link to MerCruiser drive shaft extension components :...
Shell Rotella T seems to be highly recommended by many performance engine builders for the initial start-up and break in period. If you're...
The following links should answer most of your questions : Velvet Drive Marine Installation Manual Velvet Drive Marine Service Manual...
Finding hydro plans can be very frustrating. Orrin Boats, Fallbrook California, lists several hydro plans. Scroll the page until you see For...
Nice to see all these projects ! Our build has been listed in your Boat Design Directory for some time now. Thought I'd provide you with an...
