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    velvet drive ratios

    Hi i have a velvet drive 71. Its ratio is 1.52 to 1. Can the ratios be change to 2.91 to 1? Or just get a new box , thanks jim
    Thread by: jim1968, Oct 18, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Props
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    pinnace project

    time to order new timber again thanks to all for there good advise. i am just about to order some green oak to replace ribs and beam shelf the...
    Post by: jim1968, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    pinnace project

    the copper bottom has now gone thanks for the advise keith , i have found a brand new perkins engine fully marinised with gearbox for £ 3000 so i...
    Post by: jim1968, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    pinnace project

    thanks thanks for positive vibe, when i stripped the boat she had a three cylinder dorman engine approx 50hp at 1500 rpm held in with 4 4" coach...
    Post by: jim1968, Oct 3, 2009 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    pinnace project

    good news good news i took your advise and had a surveyor come and look at her, she is teak on oak the planking and fastenings are all in good...
    Post by: jim1968, Oct 3, 2009 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    pinnace project

    [IMG][/URL][/IMG]hi i have just bought this old 52ft pinnace built 1936 and plan to convert it in to a cruiser, i have taken off the top and am...
    Thread by: jim1968, Sep 22, 2009, 19 replies, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration