Frank, of Frank’s Mosquito Boat Hobbies, has saved the day. He had a nice set of counter rotating props that were the right size for the Corvette. As we have discussed before, Dumas no longer makes their bronze props but sell the Dutch made assembled ones. Although they use the same part number, they are significantly different. The prop marked 3119 is the original Dumas prop and the 3118 is the assembled one. The blade area is about 25% less. The two unmarked props are what Frank had. Thanks Frank.

For those of you who were just waiting to see what Frank looks like, here he his with his 48 inch Elco boat and a 60 inch version. He now makes them himself and they are beauties to see. The fiber glassing is absolutely top of the line. It is perfect. He even had a molded deck for them and laser cut parts for the rest. Dumas no longer makes their 48 inch PT boat so here’s you chance to get one that’s even better. Blow your budget and get the 60 inch one and power it with three motors just like the full size. Get in touch with Frank at his website.

On the way back, I stopped off to get a shot of the Iowa. What a sight! It’s just what we need to make more friends around the world. I would sure hate to be one of the bad guys with some of these floating around.

I’ll be starting up again on the Corvette soon. Dan.