Saving Old Seagulls

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Never did find a suitable water pump previous owner said it was very noisy tried several ways to quieten it without luck, still have the dinghy should get rid of it as its quite heavy.

John

Well done Mark, we had better book a site for next year. Anyone out there that is not a member of the OZ Seagull Owners Group send a PM to Buzzook its a good weekend even if you don't have a dinghy try and come there are always spare seats. Heard a rumour Rob is planning to cut Green Bean up :cry: J...

One more batch. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/248%20WPC%201972%20Outside%20Sams%20Workshop_zps1go3udqj.jpg A bbq lunch followed with Presentations at Sam's workshop that was full of wooden boats exeryone knew we were at the right address when we spo...

Can't stop now he's a few more. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/186%20Firefly%20Nelligen_zpsid9qv5xt.jpg Firefly back at Nelligen http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/190%20Tearawa%20Tender_zpst5wrqqx1.jpg J...

A few more shots. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/137_zps9lgjt6kr.jpg Graham & Karens lovely dingy is first run since restoration. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/140_zpsx6hr4k9z.jpg Batemans Bay Ro...

What a good weekend it was based at Nelligen a lovely location on the Clyde River we had perfect weather maybe a little warm for some. Here's a few photos of the weekends activities. http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/British%20Seagull%20Nationals/22%20Boat%20ramp%20Jenny%20amp%20Mar...

Just as exciting is watching hundreds of spectators trying to launch their boats at the local boat ramp at the same time
and the race to the good viewing areas

John

"Blimey, where has Buzzook been hiding?" He's been active over here 3rd Nationals and they just get better don't know where the next one will be try not to miss it as its worth the effort it takes to attend. We were on the road five days to get there and return home and will try to get to ...

Have to agree with Hugz you are very good at tracking down parts, I've been looking for a donor motor for months haven't seen any advertised. Someone has asked me to sort their motor out and its missing a few correct parts previous owner has changed the ignition, carby, gear selector mechanism. http...

I have been outside getting a motor or two ready bringing a Clutched 40+ and either a 102 or a Century haven't tried any on the back yet 8) . http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/Bezzajohn/Cindy-J%20amp%20Currumulka%20-%2030_zpscibncmvw.jpg Boat looks a little different now have to do wheel bear...

Traditional Clinkers flex I read or heard somewhere that when boat builders started to use plywood for planks
a polysulfide was used to seal the laps because ply wouldn't swell like the solid timbers did.

John

Looking forward to following you're journey have a look at Westsytem’s “Wooden Boat Restoration and Repair” guide. http://www.westsystem.com/ss/assets/howto-pub2/Wooden%20Boat%20Restoration%20and%20Repair.pdf I have little boat building knowledge none with traditional Clinker construction (Nail &...

How sad I thought she would be an easy repair, honestly I don't think she's worth the effort Dry Rot
would be a lot worse than the photos show . It would be easier to do a new build I'm guessing the shipwright
saw it about 4 or 5 years ago.

John

It looks in quite sound condition I can see the keel slot needs plugging how about a few photos of the damaged areas.

John

Holden HR were 13" the HT was 14" both had the same PCD.

Hugz are you bringing it to the Nationals looks too nice to leave parked for another 5 years.

John