Hydro Art Prints

Classic Hydro Fans, I have a new website, http://www.hydroartprints.com, that features highly detailed prints of Classic Unlimited Hydroplanes. If you like the old boats, take a look. There is always a new rendering in the works, so you might see one of your favorites appear. Thanks! Alan Ameel

Penetrating Oils

Machinist’s Workshop MagT recently published some information on various penetrating oils that is very interesting. Some of you might appreciate this. The magazine reports they tested penetrates for break out torque on rusted nuts. They are below, as forwarded by an ex-student and professional machinist. They arranged a subjective test …

Looking for a new tow rig?

New 2014 restyled & redesigned GM Sierra and Silverado pickups unveiled today. …and for the FORD lovers – here’s their new offering which appears like just some cosmetic changes for this year.   …….heck I’d be happy with either one.  

702 GMC cubic inch

My brother is a Powertrain Engineer at GM and forwarded me these pics of a rare 1960’s motor GMC made very few of. Not boat rrelated, but you gearheads might want to check out the spec sheet the owner posted and notice Torque to HP numbers. Interesting. Would of made …

Hydrocart

I HAVE LOOKED AND LOOKED ALL OVER FOR INFO OR ANYTHING ON THIS THING AND HAVE FOUND NOTHING. THE TITLE SAYS IT IS A 1966 8FT. PLEASURE CRAFT POWERED BY A KICKASS 2 STROKE MCCULLOCH MC75 RECREATIONAL ENGINE WITH A GLASSPACK EXHAUST AND FULE CELL BEHIND WHERE YOU SIT I HAVE THE …