My Restoration

[Jim Pedra]

I have a Volga 70 that I am restoring. Build # 177. I also have all the original paperwork in Russian & English ( Sea-going hydrofoil pleasure boat "VOLGA-70" Certificate, Operating and Maintenance Instructions ) the IO version

[Jim Pedra]

I found the build # 177 on the rear fin. I now have a Chevy 350 310hp and a Volvo 280 duo out-drive. At 30 statute mph 2500 rpm she burns 5.0 US GPH. Top speed is 45mph because of the duo-prop (cavitation between the blades @ 45mph) this is a good thing because I am fast out of the hole efficient @ cruise 30mph ( which does not change because of the fixed fins ). With the single prop and a lot of power you can go too fast and lose control (about 60 mph is were I lost control). I will answer any questions.

[sandflite]

Hi Jim!
Nice to meet you. It's a pitty, I was in Florida last autumn and didn't know there is 'Volga lover'....
I have the vessel, some docs as well, but in russian only and I'm in contact with russian 'Volga lovers'.
If any questions-welcome.
Would you be so kind to e-mail me the anode scheme.
Thanks in advance.

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[Jim Pedra]

This is my new blog with more info of the original boat

http://volga70.mypseudoname.com/

[Volga70]

@Sandflite

You ask for the anode scheme - is this what you are looking for perhaps?

Maurits

[sandflite]

Exactly this but I can't save the file. Would you be so kind to mail me that scheme.

Thank you.

[Jim Pedra]

This is my boat before I changed the lower unit to a duo prop

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