Almost out of paint booth!

How did you find your boat? What are your experiences with it? Did you restore it yourself? Pictures please!
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pitts12driver
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Almost out of paint booth!

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2 more weeks, and I will have it back in the shop for final assembly. The main colors and striping are on, and we are finishing the graphics. The interior was done by a famous car designer, and looks amazing. I just hope that after all this work, it is water tight! The boat was a complete disaster when we got it from Latvia, and it has taken way longer than anticipated to finish up. That said, it is going to be a gem.

I do have a question. I have re-powered the boat with an American V-8 set up to mate to the Volvo outdrive. I have no idea where to start with propeller selection (diameter/pitch). All ideas welcomed.

Adam
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christian tabakoff
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Re: Almost out of paint booth!

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Hi Adam,
Your Boat looks great as a design.
I am curious how it will turn out in reality.
Post pics.

As to the engine - prop combination, pls post some data of the engine like a dynochart or at least Max. HP and Torque at given Rpm.
Than one could form a notion and try to give some recommendations.
The Volga was designed to reach 32 knots as cruising speed. anything above this is just peak speed for a brief moment at calm sea and you will need additional
foils if you should ever plan to speed above 40knts./ acc. to Russian Volga sites and Holland sites too./
Go to the engine section of the forum.
Very good posts by different members.
Christian
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