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- Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: 1932 Test of Seagull Outboard (Marston)
- Replies: 2
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1932 Test of Seagull Outboard (Marston)
Recently I was carrying out some research at the British Library. It was for a book I am co-authoring on a Victorian gunmaker. I was looking through the 1932 April issue of 'Game and Gun' magazine. They had a sailing section somewhat surprisingly. And there was a test on a 'good British outboard mot...
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: This 40- looks like a good project.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13031
Re: This 40- looks like a good project.
Here is my SJM for comparison. It is SJM 2121 D7 from April 1967. Bought new for me by my father (for passing an exam!) during the summer hols of 1967. I still have the receipt and handbook. It is totally original, as it left the showroom, with the exception of a new HT lead and cap, replaced when J...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Early Forty Minus
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22840
Re: Early Forty Minus
Just by way of comparison, Charles, here is my SJM, number 2121 (April '67), bought brand new for me by my father in the summer holidays of 1967. It must be one of the last ones made. Since then it has not been molested at all, with one exception, John replaced the plug lead and cap when he serviced...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Hayling Island Recce
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11435
Re: Hayling Island Recce
Very nice classic racing class, not sure of name, but have seen similar in Cowes.H-A That is the classic Westmacot design Solent Sunbeam. The launch was for their first GRP hulled versions. They have two fleets, Falmouth and Itchenor. They race every weekend and their nationals are always held at C...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
- Topic: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
- Replies: 140
- Views: 157042
Re: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/Jun
As it stands I already have to be in either/and/or Northamptonshire or Essex 21/22 July so 'fraid I could not do the 40+- event if we go for that w/e
Tim
Tim
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Comments on the 1st issue of 'The Gull'
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23081
Re: Seagull Newsletter, 'The Gull'
Looks like a service crown, applied to all sorts of military kit, not just Naval, but Army and Air Force too.
I can remember drawing stores from the QMs with that mark on it! We were, after all "In the service of the Crown."
Tim
Captain Retd (or retarded if you prefer!)
I can remember drawing stores from the QMs with that mark on it! We were, after all "In the service of the Crown."
Tim
Captain Retd (or retarded if you prefer!)
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:03 am
- Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
- Topic: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9581
Re: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
I'm up for it. I drive past Paper Mill every weekend on my way to Burnham on Crouch and it is a very picturesque spot. The inflatable with my Minus on it will be just the job. Pity we can't go all the way to Maldon!
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:02 am
- Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
- Topic: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
- Replies: 140
- Views: 157042
Re: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/Jun
I have been thinking about people who may have wanted to be in the race but did not have a long enough boat or a century/102. As the harbour is quite large it should be possible to have a 40+/- class that follows a different route. They could start at the same time and place, follow the pack down t...
- Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:13 am
- Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
- Topic: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
- Replies: 140
- Views: 157042
Re: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
Well for the Under 40s we could do a rally, Dell Quay to East Head, picnic lunch and return? It's been a good few years since I sailed up to Dell Quay. At low tide you could not tie up at the Quay itself but I seem to recall there is the ability to launch a dinghy at all states of tide. Clearly we s...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:04 am
- Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
- Topic: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
- Replies: 140
- Views: 157042
Re: Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June
Charles Whilst I would love to do this trip, my boat 'n gull combo do not meet your entirely sensible safety requirements. Could we perhaps coax one or three more people down with their 40's, Featherweights and Minus's, if we had an Under 40s expedition from the start point direct to East Head for a...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:48 pm
- Forum: Boats Suitable For Seagulls
- Topic: Beginners design and build
- Replies: 39
- Views: 48617
Re: Beginners design and build
Gerard Cold molding. Have you seen any of the Fairey Marine dinghies? Firefly, Albacore, Atalanta etc. They were hot molded, which included being baked in a large oven. Here is an explanation of the process from the Atalanta owners site: During World War II Fairey acquired great expertise in hot mou...
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:51 am
- Forum: Boats Suitable For Seagulls
- Topic: Kids boat for use with a Featherweight MKII
- Replies: 67
- Views: 88273
Re: Kids boat for use with a Featherweight MKII
For something slightly different, have a look at these kits:
http://www.gaboats.com/boats/classic12.html
or, for a real beauty:
http://www.aandrwayboatbuilding.co.uk/n ... rsale.html
Tim
http://www.gaboats.com/boats/classic12.html
or, for a real beauty:
http://www.aandrwayboatbuilding.co.uk/n ... rsale.html
Tim
- Mon May 17, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 66512
Re: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
I, my son and grandson had a really enjoyable day. The weather started so well but ended up overcast mostly. My son shot some video footage, which is on YouTube. It took a while for him to get used to the camera though! Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pc0vnZxSZc My 1967 Minus behav...
- Fri May 14, 2010 11:22 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 66512
Good Weather Forecast
Weather forecast for tomorrow over the River Crouch is good. Sunny intervals, temperature rising 10 to 16 degrees C, 7 mph wind from the south east. High water at our part of the river will be approx 1430 hours BST. Video camera charged so I hope to be able to post something on here for those of you...
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
- Replies: 63
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Re: Essex Flocking of Seagulls!
I will be there with my trusty one owner, original 1967 Minus, along with son and grandson.
John will also be there so if you need any spares, he could bring them for you!
Tim
John will also be there so if you need any spares, he could bring them for you!
Tim