First photographs of The Miami 55

Although I haven't started in earnest yet here is my latest project, I'm going to try offshore boating.  This is assuming that I don't have to many run in's with my "Predator" and I can find sufficient time between all my other activities.  I thought I should start with some photographs before I even begin work.  I expect it to take about 10 to 12 months to build due mainly to family and other commitments

I have conducted a lot of research and will probably carry out numerous modifications along the way,  the picture above right show the extension piece I have had made for the outrigger assembly, this should increase the throw by two and a half inches.  The pictures below show the Zenoah engine with the machined engine mounts fitted.

All the parts listed below have been purchased from Prestwich Models.

For further information regarding the Zenoah engine please click the link below to see what Ken Adams has to say:

Item Description

Miami 55 Glass Fiber Hull
Zenoah 22.5cc 2 Stroke Petrol Engine
Engine mounts (extra for machined mounts)
Silencer Pipe
Manifold
Octura Propeller Shaft
Mechanical fitting kit for surface drive,
including coupling, flexi-shaft, tube with
outrigger brackets, strut, rudder, water
pickup, drive dog, radio box, fuel tank and
quiet engine mounts

£ 95.00
£229.00
£ 34.00
£ 64.00
£ 24.00
£ 20.00
£ 74.00

Item Description

Jotika (Hanson) Swan Neck Header Pipe
Jotika (Hanson) Water Cooled Header Flange
Jotika Zenoah G23 Throttle Bell Crank

£ 106.72

Item Description

Andy Payne Stainless Steel water nipples and bulk head connector nipples.

£ 41.50

Item Description

Model Marine Supplies Octura Strut, Teflon lined stuff tube, St/St
B H Hanson tuned Pipe

£ 67.94

£ 70.00 ($ 103.00)

Item Description

Andy Payne Stainless Steel Exhaust Tail (2 parts) and 10 x 2mm nipples for radio box.

£ 55.00

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1Ltr St\St Fuel Tank made by Medway Precision Sheet Metal Ltd

£ 110.00