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by sean-nós
Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: The Antique Outboards Section
Topic: Swallow- Squalitalia 3hp yea or nay
Replies: 2
Views: 3351

Swallow- Squalitalia 3hp yea or nay

I can pick this up for next to nothing but know nothing about them :hmmm: it looks like a cheep piece of crap but someone might like it, what do you think :help: :wot: http://a1.dmlimg.com/YjYxN2NiZDAwOTk2Zjk5YTNmM2Y2YjMxNjIxMjE1NTlda1DnlyWd7quDDpKnpBp-aHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmFkc2ltZy5jb20vMmQwYTczMjQ1Y2E...
by sean-nós
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:51 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Broom Viscount restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 8275

Re: Broom Viscount restoration

I wouldn't go as high as 600 between coats as it may not give enough bite for the next one, a long flexible sanding board will also help with the finish. You don't have to get it perfect between coats just fairly level it's not be a case of sanding down the high spots but more of filling in the low ...
by sean-nós
Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Broom Viscount restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 8275

Re: Broom Viscount restoration

Im on about 8 coats on the boat I just built but will be doing a few more over the winter as the wood is still settling down.
For posting photos I use photobucket and just copy the IMG and paste onto the post.
by sean-nós
Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Broom Viscount restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 8275

Re: Broom Viscount restoration

I used "International schooner gold" on my builds putting on each coat by roll and tipping let it set for a week or two then give it a light sanding before the next coat, my builds are outside so dust and bugs were a big problem the only thing I could do was wet the ground and everything around me b...
by sean-nós
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Securing my outboard.
Replies: 6
Views: 9571

Re: Securing my outboard.

As far as I remember the bolts are 1/2 inch or 12.7 mm and the holes 17/32 in 13.5mm then just coat them in sealant, my boat had a wooden transom so I drilled my holes oversized and filled them with epoxy then when it was set I drilled out to 13.5 leaving a ring of epoxy to protect the wood and seal...
by sean-nós
Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A nice TV program from Idaho
Replies: 1
Views: 1949

A nice TV program from Idaho

If you have nothing else to watch tonight this is worth a look with lots of boats to drool over :D http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2365066235/
by sean-nós
Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Seagull 102 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 11856

Re: Seagull 102 restoration

I'm working on it :D I'm slowly killing one of the plants that will give me a nice corner spot :giggle:
by sean-nós
Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Seagull 102 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 11856

Re: Seagull 102 restoration

Just about finished now except for the thrust block and a bit of adjusting here and there. https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10255610_10201023122058590_6626854363637201719_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10360189_10201174689087671_82503167568...
by sean-nós
Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Seagull 102 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 11856

Re: Seagull 102 restoration

The tank straps were a bit rusted up and the chrome almost gone so back to the patio heater for another bit of stainless steal :) I opened up the band to fit over the heater drilled out the holes and bolted it on to hold it in place while I cut them out. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aUuQvOw7vA...
by sean-nós
Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Seagull 102 restoration
Replies: 10
Views: 11856

Re: Seagull 102 restoration

Gave the carb a check over and a bit of a spit and polish :) https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10417700_10201058563384601_4675198268847790325_n.jpg https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10259350_10201058564304624_2937829229604186578_n.jpg To remove the flywhee...