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Originally Posted by offshore2
(Post 4426513)
I'm not exactly sure what you are asking for. Kaama did not want to get in to the engine business. They only wanted to sell drives. Boat builders didn't want just drives. They wanted a complete engine/drive package. So therefore Kaama had to supply engines. We used the basic Chevrolet 454ci/405hp long block, and did some modifcations for different horse power applications. Although Paul Pfaff did build some of our higher horsepower engines. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by 1965 thunderbird
(Post 4425713)
I just bought a1965 bellanca airplane n8889R and was looking through the old receipts and found one from KAAMA racing teem, 936 sunset drive costa mesa Ca. 92627 signed by John Connor, dated 7/20/1981.
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Connor Marine Engineering was founded by John Connor in 1985 as a specialist in custom marine hardware and preparation of custom performance and racing boats. In 1990, it's headquarters were moved from California to Fort Lauderdale, Fl, the hub of large powerboats. One of their most recognized projects has been the Gentry Transatlantic Challenge, which resulted in setting the world record of 62 hours 7 minutes for crossing the Atlantic from New York to England.
Connor Marine then re-designed this ocean racer into a luxury yacht designed for personal use, a very complex task. The re-fit was so successful that Showboat Magazine nominated Gentry Eagle for top honors. Even with the extra weight of luxury accomodations, she was still able to hit 73 m.p.h. The history of Connor Marine features involvement in many of the boating industry's major successes. John Connor, the company's founder, has participated with manufacturers in developing successful hull designs throughout his carreer. He was an integral part in the development of offshore tunnel hulls and surface drives. Connor Marine's model testing projects have ranged from megayachts through race boats and performance yachts down to inflatable boats. Why utilize Connor Marine? The answer is simple - it takes the most qualified talent to produce the greatest products. Connor Marine offers a combination of abilities that are rarely found under one roof. disclosure from the web site |
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Originally Posted by bck
(Post 4426590)
I was just curious who built the engines for Kaama over the years. Like I said my engines said Kaama by Innovation Marine right on the valve covers. I guess there were a few different companies that built the engines for kaama.
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Yea setting outside is not good for a wood wing, one of the wings had to be replaced quite awhile back but the plane is in good shape now and has been hangered.
I watched the YouTube video of the gentry boat that crossed the ocean, what a ride that was. Looked like John had a big hand in that effort. It would be an honor to meet John. |
Originally Posted by 1965 thunderbird
(Post 4429571)
Yea setting outside is not good for a wood wing, one of the wings had to be replaced quite awhile back but the plane is in good shape now and has been hangered.
I watched the YouTube video of the gentry boat that crossed the ocean, what a ride that was. Looked like John had a big hand in that effort. It would be an honor to meet John. |
Originally Posted by 1965 thunderbird
(Post 4429571)
Yea setting outside is not good for a wood wing, one of the wings had to be replaced quite awhile back but the plane is in good shape now and has been hangered.
I watched the YouTube video of the gentry boat that crossed the ocean, what a ride that was. Looked like John had a big hand in that effort. It would be an honor to meet John. http://i67.tinypic.com/sv19n7.jpg |
Wow what a sight, I think that arneson drive would sink my boat!!!!
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Originally Posted by 1965 thunderbird
(Post 4429954)
Wow what a sight, I think that arneson drive would sink my boat!!!!
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