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New Members Say Hello Here / Re: New member Hi all
« Last post by BN on September 17, 2022, 09:28:40 PM »Hi and welcome to the friendly forum. We are tiny, but the people on the site are mostly enthusiasts, restorers or owners of classics. Someone like yourself is always welcome and interesting to hear from.
Your comment about classics and the rise in your workshop of them, does give encouragement, but then most collectors and restorers are simply passionate about their lovely speed and motorboats here of course.
I had a Fletcher 150 some years ago and I really liked it, wish I still had one. Where are you based, because it is always good to let members know if they want repairs etc.
Enjoy the site and accompanying web at www.oldspeedboats.co.uk
Your comment about classics and the rise in your workshop of them, does give encouragement, but then most collectors and restorers are simply passionate about their lovely speed and motorboats here of course.
I had a Fletcher 150 some years ago and I really liked it, wish I still had one. Where are you based, because it is always good to let members know if they want repairs etc.
Enjoy the site and accompanying web at www.oldspeedboats.co.uk
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New Members Say Hello Here / New member Hi all
« Last post by ZIPPY 111 on September 16, 2022, 09:33:02 PM »Hi just joined your forum as I have along history of boating. I am in the process this winter of restoring my fathers Fletcher 150 Arrowsport with a Johnson 115hp. She is a 1975 model which dad bought in 1979 and we had good use for years unfortunately she has been layed up for 20+ years. I am an marine engineer by trade working in a boat yard and have full use of all the facilities to bring her back to life. Have fitted a new floor now preparing for a re-spray back to Rescue Orange a good 70's colour
This looks like a quiet site at the moment but we are seeing more retro boats in the workshop this year
This looks like a quiet site at the moment but we are seeing more retro boats in the workshop this year
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Other Boat Items For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE-Massive Boat Bow/Winch Post
« Last post by BN on August 15, 2022, 08:22:16 AM »No problems. The hull is quite unique by its layup, so not like normal glass fibre. It is a thick hull, so should be ok, but use good filler for the type of layup of the boat. Ian at Coging knows all about them, he did a lot of work on mine: https://finedon.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/coging-motorsport-27656342.html
Hope that helps. BN
Hope that helps. BN
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Boats / Re: 'Bat Boat' Project Good Home needed...
« Last post by BN on August 15, 2022, 08:18:10 AM »Still available! Free to good home...
I understand that it's likely to be a costly refurbishment job, but I cannot even get a boatbuilder to give me a quote
Hi Tarquin, I am not surprised because the hull layup is very unusual. They were built for the UK market on the Isle of Wight and the company is still going, perhaps they can assist. Take a look at my other site for data on the Dowty and contacts: http://www.oldspeedboats.co.uk/history-of-dowty-2/#:~:text=Dowty%20Turbocraft,by%20Hamilton%20in%20New%20Zealand.
Failing that there is a guy in Northamptonshire who might help, he is Ian of Coging Motor Sport. He replaced the very difficult water intake housing I had to have forged and it is an amazing job: https://finedon.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/coging-motorsport-27656342.html
Hope that helps, BN
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Other Boat Items For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE-Massive Boat Bow/Winch Post
« Last post by Doughty Turbo on August 07, 2022, 09:55:43 AM »You are a star !
Thank you.
Nearly back to the bare boat now. Just the jet unit and a few bits of brass to remove.
With everything off, it's going to be a complete sand down to see what we've got.
I'll let you know.
Thank you again.
Thank you.
Nearly back to the bare boat now. Just the jet unit and a few bits of brass to remove.
With everything off, it's going to be a complete sand down to see what we've got.
I'll let you know.
Thank you again.
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Boats / Re: 'Bat Boat' Project Good Home needed...
« Last post by Tarquin on August 04, 2022, 01:29:34 AM »Still available! Free to good home...
I understand that it's likely to be a costly refurbishment job, but I cannot even get a boatbuilder to give me a quote
I understand that it's likely to be a costly refurbishment job, but I cannot even get a boatbuilder to give me a quote
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Other Boat Items For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE-Massive Boat Bow/Winch Post
« Last post by BN on July 30, 2022, 08:03:48 PM »Hi BNSorry For the late reply, but Little Port Marine, near Ely in Cambridge make them to order. Here is a link: https://www.canalpages.co.uk/listings/littleport-boat-haven/
Not interested in the post, but I think you renovated a Turbocraft recently.
I picked one up that needs a new windscreen. Any chance of a lead on where I can get one made ?
More info about littleportboathaven.co.uk
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Hope it helps
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Other Boat Items For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE-Massive Boat Bow/Winch Post
« Last post by Doughty Turbo on July 26, 2022, 08:43:07 AM »Hi BN
Not interested in the post, but I think you renovated a Turbocraft recently.
I picked one up that needs a new windscreen. Any chance of a lead on where I can get one made ?
Not interested in the post, but I think you renovated a Turbocraft recently.
I picked one up that needs a new windscreen. Any chance of a lead on where I can get one made ?
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Other Boat Items For Sale & Wanted / FOR SALE-Massive Boat Bow/Winch Post
« Last post by BN on July 01, 2022, 02:01:53 PM »I am having a big sort out and there is a lot.
I have a rather large (no massive) galvanised, bow and winch post to sell.
It was off my Hardy Cruiser I had and dragged around behind my Landy and regretfully had to sell. When I sold the boat, the trailer was not wanted as the rig was too big for the buyer to tow and handle.
Attached below are some pictures to give you an idea. The reach of the snubber (which is adjustable) is from 24 inches to 30 inches.
Too heavy to post, sorry will have to collect. The biggest I have seen on the net are still not as large or strong as this one.
The price is £85.00 please.
Contact via me the message board please on the site or add a comment here.
I have a rather large (no massive) galvanised, bow and winch post to sell.
It was off my Hardy Cruiser I had and dragged around behind my Landy and regretfully had to sell. When I sold the boat, the trailer was not wanted as the rig was too big for the buyer to tow and handle.
Attached below are some pictures to give you an idea. The reach of the snubber (which is adjustable) is from 24 inches to 30 inches.
Too heavy to post, sorry will have to collect. The biggest I have seen on the net are still not as large or strong as this one.
The price is £85.00 please.
Contact via me the message board please on the site or add a comment here.