Saving Old Seagulls

Never seen one in the flesh and even after looking at some pics I have idea where the water intake/exit are located but I suspect that you could plumb water to it via the inlet ot outlet and thus run it at the shop? Worth looking into as finding a garden hose with fresh water is a bit easier then fi...

John: Thanks for the update. It is a real treat to have someone take the time and effort to document a build, upload pics, answer questions etc. Much appreciated. Looking forward to see it flipped and the furniture/framing installed. Re your trip. Not sure if you do alot of extended light wieght cam...

Keen to see where you are at with it.

Talked to them today and yes 140 SAE is available and he will ship. 1 ($13.95)and 5 ($45.00) litre jugs. Aint cheap but it is available. Huge thanks to Bullet for nailing this one down.

Penrite SAE 140 gear oil
http://www.sportscarcentre.ca/

Charles, when you buy one and decide it is a good boat I'll be interested to hear what I missed.

I had an early aluminum version of the porta-boat. (the transom model). They take a 15 inch leg. The only reason to own one of those boats is if you need to drag it into your trap line cabin on a narrow trail with a ski-doo. Barring that IMHO they are best avoided. You will be much,much happier with...

He was born in Scotland! I am very pleased to learn that! It always bothered me a bit. On my wish list is a LEE navy 6 mm tough to find though. Maybe it was his US patents that confused me or did he emigrate? Either way I like my SMLEs alot better now knowing that a Glasgow education led to the rel...

Bullet, Big thanks turns out there is a stocking dealer within 600kms. Closer then any other source I have found. Will call them monday and see if they have 140 on hand or if they can order it.


Located in Edmonton.
http://www.sportscarcentre.ca/

Can owners tell us how hot their crankcases are running, so that we can arrive at an average range for 12 bucks here is the tool for the job, http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Hig-Quality-Non-Contact-Digital-IR-Laser-Point-Infrared-Thermometer-Gun-380-C-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/YbYAAMXQdGJR07WR/$(KGrHqR,!ngFHPFcB...

Not sure if this is helpful but my experience with finding SAE gear oils locally has been a tough so thought I'd pass it on. Went to grab a litre of EP 90 for the merc and my local crappy tire has stocked SAE 90 marine gear oil. No it is not 140 but it is mineral based SAE and it is cheap. It seems ...

Man when you finally find that English gun you are going to find little use for the berretta. Pure joy shooting a proper gun. Did that Moore fit you? Everyting else perfect? priced to reflect the stock work required? I completely understand the 'only buy minty guns' philosophy but if this gun is sup...

Chucks got it, cranky, smelly and underpowered, we love machines that we are akin to.

I think it maybe would be hard on the lugs that fit into the transom mount and potentially terminally to the plastic bit that clamps over the drive tube? Maybe not but stand on the bumper and have a friend drive 60 km/hr down some washboard. lot more force at work then when hanging on a transom. Tha...

LOL, no wonder the west is in the craper manufacturing wise, your lists of best machines almost exclusively involve going fast around a track or splashing about in the mud for recreation! Not alot of room for fruition in hood ads and tailgate parties. Surely there must be a medical diagnostic machin...