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Oh nice, was going to guess larger, but the engine size made the boat look smaller. So you'll ship that to my place so I can try it on my 12'6" Sid? HAHAOriginally Posted by Tim Kurcz
On a more serious note. 2 blade or 3 blade on this beast and what diameter/pitch are you starting at?
No such thing as too much power!
The 666 on your Sid is no big stretch: Check out this 13' Andrews with a 2.5 Merc! It has yet to be lake tested, but may be the worlds most powerful kneeler ever built.... The unmistakeable work of Dixon Smith. How'd you like to pull the trigger on that???Oh nice, was going to guess larger, but the engine size made the boat look smaller. So you'll ship that to my place so I can try it on my 12'6" Sid? HAHA
On a more serious note. 2 blade or 3 blade on this beast and what diameter/pitch are you starting at?
Anyway, the 666 is expected to make similar power/RPM to my OMC 850/FE engines. The first prop to be tested will be a DeWald 4-blade cleaver 8" Dia. X 13" Pitch. Adjustments will be made from there.
Tim
BTW: Last night at 8PM the driveshaft was fitted and the boat cleaned just in time for Suter's.
That rig is ridiculous, haha, and yes, that would be a wild wild ride. But I am happy with my 66ci racer for now. The baddest I will go on the Sid is one day having a D or F Looper on it.
Wild rides
Joys rides on calm lakes are a long way from competition. Regardless of available power and conditions, smart drivers know the throttle works two ways. Remember to always leave yourself an out!
Let me know if you'd like one of these; I'm willing to build two more.
Tim
666
Great work Tim. If I got one I would want twin turbos and nox to make it into a good mod engine. It is an outstanding build.
Alan
Name the engine
OK Alan,
Just name the powerhead; I've got two spare turbos and know the local NOS distributor personally. Durability will suffer, but you can't use that much power very long. I'd sure like to test it - on a big boat!
Tim
Correcction
Hey all,
Last evening I learned from Dixon the Andrews is actually 14'-6". Sorry about the error.
Tim
Hey Tim, would love to see more pictures of Dixon's rig...better yet, where can I see it run!
Updates
The Suter show was excellent as usual, and the 666 got plenty of attention. There were many racers in attendance. Pleasant surprise: Upon return, the 666 was de-rigged, then weighed in at 166.5 Lbs. Weight reduction should bring the total to 165 including the switch box and spark coil - better than expected.
Dixon Smith visited for the first time and was stunned with the collection and pristine show motors. He plans to run the Andrews-Merc tomorrow. Images and video are sure to follow. He is asking for help from the audience: Does anybody know anything about George Andrews and the boats he built?
Many thanks for all of you watching: This thread captured the imaginations of many, with over 14,000 views in 70 days. An average of 200 per day - Wow! Though a short break will be taken, more will be posted when the powerhead is finished. Stay tuned1
Tim
Tim:
Congrats on both building such a jewel of a motor, and for the excellence of your photography that allowed so many people to enjoy its progress.
Now, if only we could hear it run!
Jeff
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