Velden tunnel race boat question

[Soldpro]

I have an old Velden race boat that I believe was raced by Rob Wood. I am curious to see if anyone knows how it was rigged when raced. I know it was a V8 but would like to see if anyone knows any more. This is a picture that looks like it might be my boat. Any help would be appreciated I would like to set it up as it once was.

[rock]

Welcome. You have probably came to the right place. I'm just not they right guy.

Rock

[Bruce Washburn]

See if you can find Benny Robertson he would be able to give you the specifics about your boat. Since you are in Forest Lake I would reach out to Jeff Baker he may also know your boat and may be able to help.

[Soldpro]

Thank you, I will reach out to Jeff Baker.

[powerabout]

how long is it?

[lars strom]

More info about Rob Wood and his Velden Racing/Evinrude F1-V8 victory here...post #1723
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...83#post3015583

[Bob V]

This might help you. I brought these two posts over from Lars Strom's thread: Facts about larger racing engines made by OMC in the seventies and eighties. If you have any questions, you should post them on his thread. His has a wealth of OMC knowledge.

Originally Posted by lars strom
Rob Wood of Canada driving the US F1 series 1988
#24 Velden/Evinrude V8 3.0 liter 2 stroke, fuel injection 6 inch mid section




Originally Posted by lars strom
Rob Wood drove his #24 Velden Racing/Evinrude V8 3.0 liter 2 stroke, fuel injection 6 inch mid section to victory in Toledo 1989.

[RogerH]

Another person you might contact is Mark Rotharmel (Canadian Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee). Mark lives in Toronto and was driving F1 V8's at the same time Rob Wood was. I know that Mark was at Chattanooga and Pittsburg. If you need a phone or email for Mark just PM me. One of my bucket list items was to do a V8 boat/motor, but another rig showed up at my garage recently. I probably couldn't afford the entry price of a restorable V8, let alone the rigging costs, etc..... Good luck with yours!