I just bought this boat and am having hard time finding info about it called hallett their records only go back 6 years called Barron and they don't have anything back that far either. 36ft measured twice has the Kaama drives. 454 bowtie tall with double holly avengers. Can't post pohots as I'm a new member.

Do 10 posts and then you can post pictures. Looks like you only need 7 more! I'm a Kaama guy, would love to see it!

Almost there will post as soon as I'm able

How do you like the Kaamas?

Found you post on RDP, tunnel rams and dom's dig it.........cockpit sets way back

Ultimate cool!

The Kaamas look beautiful!!! Very good shape and no corrosion. If you have the Twin Disc 502s they are 1.52:1 drive. On the side of each Kaama is a plate. The gear ratio in the drive is stamped on there, like "1.00" (1:1) or "1.13" (13% overdrive (or under) You have the middle production models: long shafts but the round gimble. If the lower fin is thin like a Merc, then those are "Investment cast" models as well. The only upgrade was a little later with the "teardrop" gimble housing that was wider and went up and incorporated the trim cylinder mount.

Round gimbles have Inconel studs (6) which are quite hard, but you MUST KEEP THE NUTS TIGHT!!! Because there is so much leverage on such a small circle, if they get loose then they WILL break. (don't ask me how I know)

It's an absolutely gorgeous boat! Keep us posted on its return!

Didn't see the original question: I love my Kaamas!!! Now having said that, they are unique and have their own idiosyncrasies.

Coming out of the hole, drives down, tabs down, 4000 rpm and wait! One side will pick up, nail that throttle, then the other will pick up, and away you go. That's just the base start, you'll get a feel for the boat and what it wants. I can get mine out of the hole as fast as any outdrive now, but it takes time to get the touch!

Maintenance, maintenance, mantenance. Seals, ujoints, and bearings are all common and available at any bearing house. What you don't want to ruin are shafts, gears or housings. They are all simple, but the cost to have them custom-made is rather high. (I buy any Kaama stuff that comes up so I have spare parts readily available)

They are unique, old-school cool, and not something most folks have ever seen, so they are quite the conversation starter. The 40' high and 120' tail is not bad either!

Very informative kaama guru for sure still trying to figure out which route to go. Rather sell it and get something newer or put time and money into what I have. I'll post up some more pics and I was able to find alot of paperwork so I'll post that stuff to just incase it's useful for others.