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by Howstar
Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Owens speed boat some of interest
Replies: 20
Views: 37728

Re: Owens speed boat some of interest

I have forgotten what this boat looks like can you post a picture
by Howstar
Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Launching on Windermere
Replies: 3
Views: 4673

Re: Launching on Windermere

Don't forget your 40p for the public bogs in Bowness - they must be really tight for cash!

They used very Posh Loo Roll and smell very nice of fresh flowers I been told ,
by Howstar
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Healey '55' sports boat
Replies: 5
Views: 9007

Re: Healey '55' sports boat

link does not work is the boat sold
by Howstar
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Prop worries - another thought
Replies: 5
Views: 9439

Re: Prop worries - another thought

Do you have photo of the prop as i might have spare one, i have got one PROP and gearbox part it is a red band 50 hp not sure how many splines

pm me i will send you an email
by Howstar
Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?
Replies: 14
Views: 17358

Re: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/t ... aham-bell/


Recomend this book it has plans for bell motor boat
by Howstar
Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?
Replies: 14
Views: 17358

Re: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?

I have good book somewhere on the bell company that built the mirror dinghy boat they also built other motor boats I try and dig it out
by Howstar
Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?
Replies: 14
Views: 17358

Re: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?

Sounds like you falenl in love with her ,You got me excited about what she might look like also I think a Dowty go for around 5k so starting look good

Can`t wait to have a ride on her

Good luck :wot:


PS my boat was rescured from a scrap yard
by Howstar
Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?
Replies: 14
Views: 17358

Re: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?

:woo: Well done 30 quid up , Could be a good restoration project if you got skills and fiance and time to do the work , and wish you well seen alot worse boat been restored on here and look brilliant when finished ,Its Labour of love but some times you do think was is it worth when you can just buy ...
by Howstar
Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?
Replies: 14
Views: 17358

Re: Can you ID this vintage wooden speedboat?

Last one sold on ebay in good condition went 1500. so that looks like a loud of scrap wood for next years bonfire sor :help: rry

The trailer and two cups have just triple vthe value
by Howstar
Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Crew member
Replies: 1
Views: 2597

Re: New Crew member

It has big feet going to be a big dog,

Very nice , :woo: