Proposed Seagull Marathon early next summer 2011 May/June

[blue]

i think my wife would like to come for the boat trip---- but if its a boys only night camp out i might try and dissuade her-----regards blue

[Charles uk]

Blue their is nothing in the rules about bringing women so you will have to do what your told!

Here's the full rules.

Proposed rules for the Hayling Island Marathon

Hulls
All boats must have a minimum hull length of 3.5 meters and be in a sound seaworthy condition carrying 2 occupants and a Seagull at a minimum speed of 5 Mph.

With the following additional fuel & equipment:-


1. Oars and all components necessary to use them, or a paddle for each occupant.
2. Anchor with a minimum of 30 foot of suitable rope.
3. 20 foot towrope with provision for secure attachment to the hull in a suitable position.
4. Mobile phone in waterproof bag with the last 3 digits of it’s number clearly displayed on both sides of the hull for safety boat recognition purposes.
5. Sufficient premixed fuel for a 25 mile run (15 liters).
6. Spare prop spring, spark plug and sufficient tools to fit them plus other tools and a sharp knife to cope with most minor running repairs and adjustments.
7. 2 Bailers.
8. Lifejacket or equivalent for each crew member


Crew
Both crew members must be capable of full safe operation of boat & motor in a man overboard situation.

Permissable motor types

Classic Motor Class 102cc 102, Century & Silver Century Models
Models 75, 80, 90 & 110
Including serial numbers starting, OJ, ON, OP, SN, SD, C, D, AC, TC, WC, AD, TD, WD, AHC, THC, WHC, EC, ED, EHC, LLS, W, CP, WP, CPC, WPC, S, WS, WSC, ESC, SP, SPC, WSPC, ESPC, & EFNR.


1) Stock -Stock means stock. no modifications. Motors must comprise of the parts that are listed in the Seagull parts list for that series of motor including props, but these parts must not be modified in any way. (See note 1) Cavitation plates permitted, Props may be tidied up & polished.

2) Modified - Motors must comprise of the parts that are or have been listed in the British Seagull parts list. Pistons must match motor type. Parts may be modified in any way provided that the traditional appearance of the power head is not compromised. Cavitation plates permitted. The use of a non-seagull prop. is permitted.
Cylinder Bore and Stroke must remain 57mm and 40mm respectively.

Notes
1. Casting imperfections in the ports may be removed, but this does not allow port polishing or changes in port timing.


If you think we've missed anything let us know as all of the above is work in progress

[Charles uk]

Patrick from Fowey has just phoned to say he'll be there on the 21st.
He's got a real nice boat, a lot like RBT's but a bit shorter.

[Horsley-Anarak]

, a lot like RBT's but a bit shorter.

How tall is Andy then ?

H-A

[Charles uk]

Your wife was right about you!

[blue]

got a couple of spare anchors if anyone wants to borrow one let me know regards blue

[markhld]

Hi Charles uk,
its not long now so how many have we got confirmed so far? - the saftey boat is almost ready to be put back in the water,

[rosbullterier]

Oh dear, the Forum automatic notification system hasn't worked for me - I assumed with no SOS response since my last post on March 27th that there hadn't been any date fixed.
I'm afraid I shan't able to attend, my captain will be in Jersey and I wouldn't have have enough time now to prepare my mechanicals.
Also there has been a dramatic drop in personal mobility ability and HID wonders whether I could do it. There will be a waiting period to allow a new bottom end to be built for me.
No Chuky, that particular part does still appear to work ( indeed the drugs seem to have a slight Viagra effect) so no point in booking an early trip to see your mother in Tavistock . . .

[Charles uk]

Well I lost that bet H-A!

[rosbullterier]

Hope it was an extremely large one.

I can hardly bloody walk at the moment and my joints sound like Libian rebels from their machine-gun pick ups.

After waking up several times during the Diatribe in Red above, I realised the only reliable engine I have has the carburettor in a place not acceptable to the powers that be - goodness I didn't realise it was to be a race complying to international regulations -

I could have promised not to open the throttle more than halfway and stayed near the back . . .

[Charles uk]

Was that the engine that came second to H-A at Christmas?

If we let 170s in, then the other Cornishman Patrick will be using his & I'll have to use mine & I could do it in less than an hour, not really cricket is it?

For this inaugural event we thought we'd make the playing field fairly level, three classes for 4 or 5 boats would hardly be a good start for what could be an annual event.

[rosbullterier]

- I could fit a screw to the throttle lever which would only allow 1/2 movement - and paint it red -

- or turn the engine around and the boat goes backwards -

- or get a new, very fat, wide Captain who would stand at all times with arms stretched out wearing a large mac -

- row backwards with extremely large oars -

-stay in bed and watch the 'Disaster's at Sea' channel . . .

[Charles uk]

Will your motors do 20 miles?

Or are they like their owner just tooo fragile.

[rosbullterier]

Twenty miles . . . twenty miles !!? That's across the Atlantic for an untried Seagull at present in bits. There are plenty of engines but in as found condition or cannabalised.

A 'correct' gearbox would need looking at, everything fitted up - then river testing.

And with three weeks; I've got the Fletcher in the water with engines running very smoothly. Still pressure for it to make that sea trip to Fowey soon. Still a lot of completion technicalities for my elderly frail body.

Then there's those trailer bearings . . .

[Charles uk]

The only cancellations grounds that are acceptable must be contained in a hand written letter from your mother!