Saving Old Seagulls

O.K. Vic. What you have in the first pic is an inboard seagull with an electric power take-off. This would generate the elecricity to power the updated version of the "Green-Gull" in the second picture. The addition of a battery charger would give the Gull a "stealth" factor (apparently as specified ...

Thanks for the link, Katomi. I'll get the hang of links one day. Think I'll pass on the "environment friendly" Gull too!!

Just been tootling through our favourite auction site and came across lot 180106848570. (Sorry, can't do links yet!!) This seagull should keep the global warming lot happy!! Just think, no more calculating petrol/oil mixes. No more oily smoke. No more sweet music??

Hi, Charles. Four months on and I think you have started something!! A V.W. website tried the same thing and, as far as I know, it's still going. My contribution is; Last night I watched "The Wicker Man" yes I know it's a "cult" film, but it's still good. In the scene where Sergeant Howie (Edward ...

Hi fishon71. I've just had a look through the ID section and you're very close. At the risk of sounding pedantic, your forty plus was made in December. The letter "L" was not used in the date sequence so "M" would be December, but apparently the manufacurers threw the odd "N" in (Just to confuse the ...

Hi, charlesp. I used "boats" as a generic term. In my book, if it floats, it's included. I've not had the pleasure of meeting any jet skiers, or, for that matter water skiers, but I am sure there are many good 'uns

Thanks Colin, Is it just my experience, or are ALL boating people friendly and helpful?

Hi, stumpy, I've just joined the forum, so my info may now be a bit late.
Most canals are operated and maintained by the British Waterways Board(BWB) except the Wey Navigation in Surrey and I believe the River Lee in Hertfordshire, which are under The National Trust. Both have web sites. Strictly ...

I have just joined the forum, this evening, and would like to introduce myself. Firstly, may I say the this is a well laid out and highly informative website. My compliments to John, and get well soon.
I live in Surrey, England and own the shell of a Johnson, Sons & Jago Thames cruiser, moored on ...