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by skyetoyman
Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: After the storm
Replies: 6
Views: 7547

Re: After the storm

not quite as bad as the last big wind which caused no damage to boat , trailer or cover.
100 + mph
100 + mph
by skyetoyman
Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: After the storm
Replies: 6
Views: 7547

Re: After the storm

90mph and the cover was a little damaged
needle and thread wanted
needle and thread wanted
by skyetoyman
Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: wartime 102 with bronze bracket
Replies: 7
Views: 15432

Re: wartime 102 with bronze bracket

just have look on a map where Nairn is. Sadly a very very long way from London -- even as the crow flies.
At least one of our members lives fairly close.
by skyetoyman
Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Boats Suitable For Seagulls
Topic: "Adequately powered" Orkney
Replies: 25
Views: 51175

Re: "Adequately powered" Orkney

That's the best of a displacement hull -- safe at sea and doesn't need a big engine. Nice looking boat.
by skyetoyman
Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: fish farm in our loch
Replies: 24
Views: 31651

Re: fish farm in our loch

I am not objecting to the fish farm - just its location - 200m uptide of a brilliant reef. The "medicines" they put in are toxic. The other side of the loch would be fine.
by skyetoyman
Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: The Weldability of a Seagull?
Replies: 3
Views: 8154

Re: The Weldability of a Seagull?

I think both halves should be replaced as crankcases are pairs.
by skyetoyman
Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: unusual seagull outboard
Replies: 4
Views: 7824

unusual seagull outboard

I haven't seen a seagull like this one before ---- must be a rare one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2hp-Seagul-Ou ... _83wt_1156
by skyetoyman
Sun Sep 08, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: fish farm in our loch
Replies: 24
Views: 31651

fish farm in our loch

Sadly a planning request has been submitted to site a large fish farm in our very small loch. Just 300 metres to the left of the picture below. Some 200 metres out from the jetty is Pooltiel reef. IMG_1538.1.jpg No doubt there is someone in the forum that can put a well worded objection together on ...
by skyetoyman
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Transom saver
Replies: 14
Views: 18953

Re: Transom saver

Lowering the towball by 4" gave me 6" clearance under the outboard. In fact a roller post will touch ground first.
Not one single rule to prevent me going on the sea from my local (6 minutes away) ramp.
Arn't we lucky.
by skyetoyman
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: SD4164L3
Replies: 28
Views: 25091

Re: SD4164L3

Get a brass trumpet off John. Looks good on the engine.
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by skyetoyman
Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Anyone looking at This
Replies: 5
Views: 6474

Re: Anyone looking at This

tiller looks to have a twist throttle fitted.
by skyetoyman
Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: FVP transom clamp corrett?
Replies: 15
Views: 15782

Re: FVP transom clamp corrett?

It's a good looking bracket. I would just use it and enjoy it. After all it is a seagull bracket and not many , if any , can say it isn't correct
by skyetoyman
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Fuel Tap
Replies: 4
Views: 6873

Re: Fuel Tap

you need to make the cork swell. Put the tap in boiling water for around 10 minutes. See FAQ page. If that doesn't cure the leak. Cheap repacement corks are on ebay but look under motor cycle parts not outboards.
by skyetoyman
Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Transom saver
Replies: 14
Views: 18953

Re: Transom saver

According to the RNLI 80% of lives lost at sea in the UK would have been saved if those people had worn a life jacket.
Many of those were in Scotland were it is seen as macho if you don't. I don't go out in rough weather but everyone on my boat wears one.
by skyetoyman
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Transom saver
Replies: 14
Views: 18953

Re: Transom saver

The longshaft version 27kg. Modern outboards must not be laid flat. With just a 6 minute drive to the ramp , I like to do my pre launch check at home and then it's just life jackets on and out into the water. Home to water in around 15 minutes. Back home after - It's off the transom and straight int...