I'm thinking to change the transmission as well. The problem is that ZF 63 series are DIRECT mount gearboxes. The only remote mount model is ZF 220 V, but it is TOO heavy, powerfull and expansive...
That's why I'm asking... I'm thinking of renovating my boat and the most difficult question is wether to keep the original power unit or modernize it? To keep is to save money: a brand new GAZ-53 is 2000$ only, to marinize means just to reinstall the equipment from the old one; to get some parts is ...
Hi guys! Thanks for being keen on that unique vessel. Dr.R.Alekseev is genius for sure! I'm really proud of him. You're right, the main reason why there's no 'bears' :D in here is language. We've got an internal forum in Russian: http://katera.ru/forum/index.php?showforum=138&prune_day=100&s...
Hi there, -If you're going to buy a brand new russian V8 for Volga, be aware there is no boat converted GAZ53 on stock (contemporary ZMZ-513 ~3000$ in Moscow) http://www.automotor.ru/ZMZ_513.htm . It's wisely to find a used converted GAZ53(M8-ЧСПУ-100) and overhaul it (thanks russian parts are cheap...
I would be appreciated for any contact available with the owner of 'Excalibur'.
As far as I can see there is an outboard engine, so I'm interested in construction of the stern.