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by Sea-Jay
Sat Nov 22, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dolphin 16 info and photos requested
Replies: 6
Views: 6527

Re: Dolphin 16 info and photos requested

Hi,

Thanks for that, I am chasing what is described as a Dolphin 16 but I have had my suspicions that it is a 19 (believe it or not the advertiser has not measured it!) I think the brochure confirms that it is not a 16!

Thanks again
by Sea-Jay
Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dolphin 16 info and photos requested
Replies: 6
Views: 6527

Dolphin 16 info and photos requested

Hi all,

Has anyone got any information and/or pictures of the Dolphin 16 which was manufactured by the Brooklands Aviation Company in the 1950s and 60s?

I am negotiating to buy one and any help would be much appreciated!
by Sea-Jay
Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: ChrisCraft Hercules engine
Replies: 3
Views: 2521

Re: ChrisCraft Hercules engine

ChrisCraft Hercules engine for sale with original Paragon transmission. 131 Hp six pot recently removed from a CC Sportsman 17 to be replaced with a new V8. This a working, winterised example and would do for anyone working on a Chriscraft project or for spares. Offers invited and more info availab...
by Sea-Jay
Sun May 18, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Albatross A2 finally in the water
Replies: 1
Views: 3621

Re: Albatross A2 finally in the water

Looking Good, A27 will also be on the water after a long period of work!!!
by Sea-Jay
Sun May 11, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 28842

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

I think people are getting horse power and brake horse power mixed up, horse power used to be calculated by a mathmatical equation along the lines of bore x stroke x number of cylinders, devided by a figure something like 2200ft lbs , times efficiency, (God knows how you work that lot out..!! ) thi...
by Sea-Jay
Sun May 11, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 28842

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

Sea-Jay when you say they were measured differently in those days do you mean they were putting out 40hp in today's terms or probably more than that? They tended to describe engines by horsepower, often using 1000cc per horsepower. ALSO don't forget as far as a boat is concerned it is largely the t...
by Sea-Jay
Sat May 10, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 28842

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

Sea-Jay when you say they were measured differently in those days do you mean they were putting out 40hp in today's terms or probably more than that? They tended to describe engines by horsepower, often using 1000cc per horsepower. ALSO don't forget as far as a boat is concerned it is largely the t...
by Sea-Jay
Sat May 10, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 28842

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

Dan, I've got the "Boat Builders Annual" which features Rocket; my dad and I built the 9ft pram dinghy Kingfisher from it in the 1950s The cover is missing so I do not know the year and there doesn't seem to be any reference to it but from the cars I would say late 1930s or 1940s Don't be misled by...
by Sea-Jay
Sat May 10, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 28842

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

Dan, I've got the "Boat Builders Annual" which features Rocket; my dad and I built the 9ft pram dinghy Kingfisher from it in the 1950s The cover is missing so I do not know the year and there doesn't seem to be any reference to it but from the cars I would say late 1930s or 1940s Don't be misled by ...