Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

www.vieser-boote.de

OK Fuji, I looked on the dot-dot, frontal view confirms its a round nose tunnel hydro------I do not recollect ever seeing one in action------and I never came across a "Viesser" ------looks like the concept OUGHT to be quick!
Did you ever come across this boat Fuji ?

William, you posted this, so, did you ever come across the rig, or have anything to do with the set up?
Michael Werner would know-----he was always into off beat boats and motors and is still doing so quite successfully--------

Now there's a strong contender for the "Most interesting race driver ever" title -----Nah, too many skeletons in the cupboard methinks. ,!!

[willabee]

William, you posted this, so, did you ever come across the rig, or have anything to do with the set up?

No, I don't know I thing about Vieser or this boat. I was asking because I was trying to learn something about the man and his racing accomplishments.

The picture on the German ad that Fujimo posted shows what appears to be the same boat as the one Taco posted, but it's running with what looks like a Twister I. Apparently he used this same boat to set a few straightaway records?

[jackiewilson]

No, I don't know I thing about Vieser or this boat. I was asking because I was trying to learn something about the man and his racing accomplishments.

The picture on the German ad that Fujimo posted shows what appears to be the same boat as the one Taco posted, but it's running with what looks like a Twister I. Apparently he used this same boat to set a few straightaway records?

Think you need to get in touch with Werner------Betcha he can put the record straight-----he's the German "Willhelmbee"
I lost touch with him when Parlinson and I left the Fonda series .

[jackiewilson]

This is could be the start of something big . Whilst the pool is filling, I fitted a new blade to the Startrite and roughed out the last all metal "REDBIRD" promise to take my time and make this one better.

[willabee]

Think you need to get in touch with Werner------Betcha he can put the record straight-----he's the German "Willhelmbee"
I lost touch with him when Parlinson and I left the Fonda series .

Must have been "She who must be obeyed" that came up with that name, you're just not that clever!

[jackiewilson]

Never claimed to be anything other than an ex boat racer who lived the life-----dreamed the dream-----made a shed load of friends and outlived the four score years.
One of the last men standing William, with all the marbles and damnably good looks still in place!!!!!
Oh yes, I almost forgot the last attribute---------"Modest to a fault"
Enough said-------I really must stop this --------even I don't believe the rubbishy I'm spouting,
Bill, thanks for simply being there when your needed, I won't forget------promise. J.

[jackiewilson]

Sum total of of a full day in the shop-------half a wing-------maybe do better tomorrow!

[taco vonk]

Hello,
I like to explain how i jumped into this thread. I am a collector of vintage wooden boats and vintage Mercury outboards. I know nothing about the technical part of the motors just like them for the design and the sound of the early in line six`s. I don`t want motors just as display pieces. I have them restored by a friend and try to use them all on few of my boats. Recently i purchased a Merc 1500 and a weird looking { to me } power head, a hood and lower pan that seemed to be an early race motor. Through the fiberglassics forum i was informed that the powerhead might probably be a C6 1350 based block with 6 Morgan carbs. While searching on google i found some postings of "willabee" and i contacted Bill yesterday. For some reason i can not upload a picture in a message as the system is asking for an URL. I would sent pictures of the block and hood to mr Bill when i noticed his posting on page 275. Without text in the quick reply field i could upload a picture and that was of the Vieser boat that i once owned. My contact was concerning the power head as it also once belonged to Walter Vieser. I enclose a list of his records but know not much about Vieser or the racing history as I was not born when he had his first world record.

▪ 1964 ▪ 1965 ▪ 1965 ▪ 1967 ▪ 1967 ▪ 1967 ▪ 1967 ▪ 1968 ▪ 1969 ▪ 1970 ▪ 1975 ▪ 1979 ▪ 1981 ▪ 1986

Deutscher Meister German championshipWeltrekord 12 Meilen World recordWeltrekord 1 StundeWeltrekord 1 StundeWeltrekord 2 StundenWeltrekord 4 StundenWeltrekord 6 StundenDeutscher Meister European championship Europameister Weltrekord 12 Meilen Weltrekord 1 StundeWeltrekord 12 MeilenWeltrekord 12 MeilenWeltrekord 12 Meilen

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[willabee]

Wow, never thought I'd see one of those again! You bought yourself a C6, that's for sure. I'd sure like to know if there is a serial number stamped into the block or the crankcase cover on the distributor side at the top.

[taco vonk]

I had been searching for a serial number but i could not find one stamped in the block like for example at the place the number is stamped on a 1350 block. I found a plastic strap that connect a lead from the ignition to a bolt in the exhoust cover. On the { yellowed} strap is a number " M or N ? 325281-7. I can take the motor outside, clean it a bit and search again for a number. What I know about Walter Vieser is that he drove with a big Van to Mercury in Belgium and bought up to 50 blocks for racing purposes. Recently 2 brand new 650XS or 700X blocks were found that belonged to Vieser and both have no serial numbers.

Taco.

[Bob V]

Willabee - Would that engine have originated in your facility?

[jackiewilson]

Willabee - Would that engine have originated in your facility?

Willa, this has Werner written all over it, lay you a pound to a pincha he has all the answers------how many C6s with Morgan carbs were there, ? Some 650 XS gear------somebody's just died and gone to "OUTBOARD AND RACING HISTORY heaven-----but through the back door Dontcha think!
GG and Werner? Special deal ?..
Now it's getting really "Very Interesting".

[FUJIMO]

...What a nice little score that is...

[FUJIMO]

[FUJIMO]