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by Bronteboxer
Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Aluminium windscreen frames
Replies: 12
Views: 15789

Re: Aluminium windscreen frames

Did you ever find anybody to make the frame and screen please? Trying to have a frame and screen made at a sensible price for my restoration has stopped the job for a couple of years, plus life getting in the way. I can’t finish my deck until I have this solved, as I would probably damage the deck i...
by Bronteboxer
Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: From the Archives
Topic: A bit of history
Replies: 2
Views: 8888

Re: A bit of history

Thanks for posting those. Reallly enjoyed them. I lived about as far from water as you could get in any direction when these early clips were made and boats were just another world. But would have watched the clips in envy from the back seats of the Odean in the day. Probably to be honest more inter...
by Bronteboxer
Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bluebird K3 successful 2 days with CMBA support
Replies: 1
Views: 3257

Re: Bluebird K3 successful 2 days with CMBA support

An absolutely amazing achievement and the Club team who have been involved in this should be justifiably proud of what they have done here. Really well done and congratulations. It was wonderful to watch that short video clip...engine sound could have been louder! Don't we all love the loud close up...
by Bronteboxer
Sun May 07, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Admin Upload Test
Replies: 3
Views: 13465

Re: Admin Upload Test

Test...very successful......!!
by Bronteboxer
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rebuild Started - Wooden Runabout - now finished Jan 2021
Replies: 67
Views: 95163

Re: Rebuild Started - Wooden Runabout

Yesterday I put a tiller arm on my engine, to test it and then run it in a friends boat, Having posted a request for info on fuel lines, tanks etc, I now have that resolved by the kind attention of a club memeber. This club never fails me so thanks. This has prompted me to do another post as last ye...
by Bronteboxer
Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1975 Mercury 20 hp - fuel line query
Replies: 4
Views: 5818

Re: 1975 Mercury 20 hp - fuel line query

I've just PM'd you, so hopefully it will come through to you. Never sure if I have done this correctly as I don't use it often......cheer and thanks for the help. G.
by Bronteboxer
Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1975 Mercury 20 hp - fuel line query
Replies: 4
Views: 5818

1975 Mercury 20 hp - fuel line query

I tried the fuel line connector I have today and it's leaking from the where it's plugged into the engine unit. I am using it at the moment on a rig - gravity fed from a bottle - to run up the motor in a tub. I need to buy a new complete fuel feed line, connectors, piping, primer bulb & tank. Is the...
by Bronteboxer
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Trailer - £150
Replies: 0
Views: 2268

Trailer - £150

This trailer is for sale local to me. Don't have any details, seems respectably priced. I can get a phone number if interested. Located in NR29 5LL
by Bronteboxer
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Has anybody noticed a distinct slowing down on forum?
Replies: 15
Views: 34165

Re: Has anybody noticed a distinct slowing down on forum?

I started the thread because I was concerned about the site faultering. Whilst my rebuild is currently on hold pending the full restoration of my house including a garege to finish the boat, I go on most days and would not have got as far as I have with my boat without the help provided through this...
by Bronteboxer
Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Winter Storage and occasional running
Replies: 1
Views: 3238

Winter Storage and occasional running

I posted this in Antique Engine section and didn't get a response - though t it might be in the wrong place so added here. I have a 1975 Mercury 200. I have just got it back from a full check and service including a new impeller. We have test run the engine up in a tank and it's very sweet, starts w...