Hi all, just a quick "piccy" on the ultra slow process of my Moonfleet Aquila due to present economic climate however, at long last, engine is now in with engine mounts in correct position, and after many hours of labour the shaft now marries up nicely to gearbox flange (which in the process had to be machined to fit) as it must have been the incorrect one when I had the boat 2 years ago . ... please note rear mounting bolts not fully home when this picture was taken ... just got carried away with camera too quick wish I could get it running for Cardiff tho ! got nice re chromed rocker cover to go on , and with a bit of elbow grease spit and shine,the engine will hopefully regain it's lust it had just before project was mothballed bet this 6cyl lumper of a motor will pop along quite nicely loads more pics. on rebuild to follow which I hope one day will be in the Mag

Nice one can't believe it's the same boat I first saw as a project at Cardiff..well done

Thanks Healey 75, glad someone remembers the way she was that time I brought her to Cardiff ! I thought at that time what I have I let myself in for will be looking forward to launch date .... eventually