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by VivaSportiva
Mon May 02, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Chertsey 2016
Replies: 9
Views: 13563

Re: Chertsey 2016

Yes our thanks also to David for organising the day .I thought our Shaky went well at nearly 40 but when you passed me Geoff it felt as if I was standing still your boat certainly was on song. Our legacy of the day was the steering more or less seizing up on the outboard, I am thinking the top beari...
by VivaSportiva
Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: 1600cc Rebuilt Rootes engine
Replies: 0
Views: 2044

1600cc Rebuilt Rootes engine

We have been offered by one of the Thames boatyards a 1600cc Rootes engine that came from a customers boat as he wanted to upgrade to a diesel for economy reasons. It has been completely rebuilt with many new parts and comes complete with a bell housing but no gearbox. It has a heat exchanger and th...
by VivaSportiva
Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Ivy Lake test day Sunday March 20th
Replies: 4
Views: 4798

Re: Ivy Lake test day Sunday March 20th

Big thanks to Floater from Janice and me for organising the day. We both had a great time in spite of the cold and thanks also for Mikes help in Launch and recovery. Likewise our man in rubber, Nick, a reassuring hand and guidance when driving onto the trailer. The Shakespeare photo-shoot was succes...
by VivaSportiva
Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: For Sale 15ft Sorcerer Inboard/Outdrive
Replies: 0
Views: 1837

For Sale 15ft Sorcerer Inboard/Outdrive

A past member of ours who regrettably is unable to enjoy his boat wishes to sell it. It is a 15ft Sorcerer with a 145hp Mercruiser inboard engine driving through an outdrive leg. The boat also comes complete with the trailer. The boat has spent all its life on the Lochs in fresh water and is therefo...
by VivaSportiva
Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: 1st event of 2016 - Haynes Museum Dry Rally
Replies: 9
Views: 8719

Re: 1st event of 2016 - Haynes Museum Dry Rally

Janice and I will be there too complete with boat in tow.
by VivaSportiva
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: aquacraft in France
Replies: 4
Views: 3680

Re: aquacraft in France

This one I have in mind is based in Penarth in South Wales.
by VivaSportiva
Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: aquacraft in France
Replies: 4
Views: 3680

Re: aquacraft in France

Not sure whether or not we can come up with the details of Francois but we do know of another member who has an Aquacraft Attacker which I believe is an outboard is that of any help? If so please let me know and I will contact you.
by VivaSportiva
Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Ivy Lake November 1st
Replies: 7
Views: 8464

Re: Ivy Lake November 1st

A very big Thank You to Dave for organising the last blast of the season, what a cracking day the weather was good the entertainment from the Hydroplanes was excellent and always a pleasure to see some new faces. A big thank you also must go to John for his sterling launch and recovery work with his...
by VivaSportiva
Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Poole Classics Weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 2775

Re: Poole Classics Weekend

Thank you to all those who have completed the application form for this event and I am pleased to inform you that we now have a full complement of boats to take part. Due to the boatyard only being able to handle the pre-arranged number we therefore cannot accept any more applications.
by VivaSportiva
Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Poole Classics Weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 2775

Poole Classics Weekend

Due to the Club magazine being a little late in publication we were unable to send out application forms and receive them back in time for us to give numbers and menu details to Lake Yard. However an email was sent to all members together with entry forms and menu choices for the Saturday night dinn...