Whilst I run a Daimler V8 in my Simmonds - the cooling system is the same with a closed circuit running through ribs in the hull plus a raw water pump to cool oil, manifolds and the exhaust. The pumps in mine are the original Jabscos which have proved fairly reliable and I still use the original Jab...

Waterhead Marine at Ambleside still have parts for Albatross.

SimonP

Can't help asking with your username - is this a wish, dream or do you have one?!

SimonP

I am sure I am interested!

SimonP

See their website - £7.4M is a heck of a lot of money - shame none went to Pitsea!


http://www.steamboats.org.uk/


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As mentioned in my previous thread on insurance - I complained to GJW and the premium price came tumbling down from £235 to £165 in a couple of minutes. This is a CMBA rate - must mention you are in the CMBA and they said they had reduced rates for us. If you go third party you can now get this for ...

I would say white inserts. I have these and I think they will look good.

SimonP

Wow - what fun - do we reckon some of these are CMBA eligible!

SimonP

Hi Adam I bought a retro look speedo from Faria - see link - as I couldn't find where to get my original one repaired. http://www.faria-instruments.com/ That being said I am still trying to get the new one to work properly - need to check the speed with GPS at some stage. Hope to catch up with you a...

Fantastic - called GJW Direct to complain about the renewal premium of £223.10 - fully comp and they - within 2 minutes - had reduced it to £168.40 after informing them I was in the CMBA. They said they had looked at the premiums again for the CMBA and I explained that we only used our boats on high...