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by timberman2004
Tue May 30, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Multi-seagull power....
Replies: 10
Views: 4996

Re: Multi-seagull power....

Oh Yes ...talking my language...
One on each corner ...Of course
rolled up jumpers for Nav Aids and broom poles to hook up the tillers

My entry for the next Lerryn Seagull race ...seeing as I'm living here now
by timberman2004
Thu May 25, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Multi-seagull power....
Replies: 10
Views: 4996

Re: Multi-seagull power....

well... I tried this with 4 engines in the past ... :roll: much smoke and merriment in trying to start them all the trick is to align the tillers, so all pushing vaguely in the same direction ...and absolutely NO improvement in speed you'll need a couple of very chunky chaps right in the bows to cou...
by timberman2004
Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:26 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Long distance Seagull trip.
Replies: 14
Views: 22499

Re: Long distance Seagull trip.

well...
a 4 day run down the Thames from Tadpole to Dorney (near Eton)...about 88 miles

used my "naval' 1942 SD

we were near deaf at the end ....faultless except engine had a tendency to want to drop into gear at most undesirable moments
by timberman2004
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Who knew...?
Replies: 55
Views: 74713

Re: Who knew...?

and I've had to tow HA before now :roll:
by timberman2004
Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Moderator's Meeting
Replies: 33
Views: 41763

Re: Moderator's Meeting

Well, for my 2d worth... Regardless of wind and rain....snow, gales and flooding...I think you moderator Johnnies do a spiffingly fine job... Unpaid, serving a global community, and standing firm against attacks from the insidious, from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune There IS a vast amo...
by timberman2004
Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Transom Security Bars on F, FV, FVP, LM and LS
Replies: 17
Views: 22629

Re: Transom Security Bars on F, FV, FVP, LM and LS

Should it be helpful, I shall check mine out once i've shovelled the snow away from the 'Gull storage emporium
by timberman2004
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pothauler
Replies: 22
Views: 26251

Re: Pothauler

but then on consideration, the concept IS from the Emerald Isle ...Well... could just as easily have been a road roller / traction engine perched on 4 dinghys ... they like that sort of thing ... Cuh ... gears ..reduction ratios, lasers, plasma and wot-not .. I could almost stand being sledged by CI...
by timberman2004
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pothauler
Replies: 22
Views: 26251

Re: Pothauler

bloody hell...
1st thought on seeing the subject line .... was a human, marijuana powered drey
by timberman2004
Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 102/Marston petrol cap. SOLD SOLD SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 10143

Re: 102/Marston petrol cap

if its brass all round ..i'm in the market
just to complete one of the flock
by timberman2004
Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Help
Topic: In-Flight Refuelling
Replies: 4
Views: 9220

In-Flight Refuelling

Now Gentlemen... No, I'm not talking about tanker aircraft and fast jets doing crazy, almost sexual things at high speed and altitude.... But the principle is almost the same Re-fuelling out on the briny is a bit of a hazardous balancing exercise over the stern,( nautical term, but blunt backy bit f...
by timberman2004
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: SD 102 reviewed
Replies: 5
Views: 12262

SD 102 reviewed

well Gentlemen, Gull wizards, and plain old exhaust sniffers, one and all :lol: (I count myself in the latter actually ...a smidgin of castor oil in the mix does it rather nicely ) To my mind there is a a very comprehensive resource on here, of chaps offering (mostly) good sound advice, and a indeed...
by timberman2004
Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Marston Parts
Replies: 15
Views: 25375

Re: Marston Parts

Hmmmm
one of my wartime SD's has what fully appears to be a galvanised block ...not a trace of paint
by timberman2004
Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Explosive Proposal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 27504

Re: Explosive Proposal ?

I think it would fair 'intercourse' them... no point having a 2nd or 3rd drive though
one bang, and you've made the bag

But this would be the appropriate tow vehicle for your 'galloper gun' Liam
by timberman2004
Sat Nov 04, 2017 1:08 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Explosive Proposal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 27504

Re: Explosive Proposal ?

Ahhhhh....
I see....
Good...

well, thanks for all the help so far

<< disappointedly replaces thermonuclear trigger device back in transit case>>
by timberman2004
Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Explosive Proposal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 27504

Explosive Proposal ?

Gentlemen, Down here in the sweating and heaving industrial hub that is the Wallingford Naval Yard, 'tis time to review a bit of 'Gull fettling Fulsome advice sought... Piston siezed in block ... :oops: :oops: Now i thought i had heard many years back from some wise 'Gull wizard that it was possible...