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by Alacrity
Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: HURRY UP - time is running out
Replies: 0
Views: 3560

HURRY UP - time is running out

The new Neyland Rally followed by our annual Cardiff 3 day event are less that 2 weeks away! :o Make haste if you haven't booked & want to come - time is running out! :wot:
by Alacrity
Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Water temp ??
Replies: 4
Views: 5464

Re: Water temp ??

On raw water systems like you have, there is normally a steel disc with a hole in it fitted where the thermostat was to raise the temperature a bit. As for size of the hole in the disc you will have to get a few made with different sized holes in them & it will be a matter of trying them to see whic...
by Alacrity
Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Other Events
Topic: Trad Boat Festival - Boats needed.
Replies: 0
Views: 9021

Trad Boat Festival - Boats needed.

BOATS NEEDED!! The Trad Boat Festival at Henley 20 - 22nd July 2018. The CMBA has a stand & needs boats to make it look that bit special again this year. If would like to offer your boat to be shown please contact David Knight or Andrew Flower. We may not take all that are offered due to too many of...
by Alacrity
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Albatross overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 6157

Re: Albatross overheating

Coil breaking down when hot? Simple to switch to rule it out.
by Alacrity
Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Oversizing piston advise
Replies: 3
Views: 5772

Re: Oversizing piston advise

I can't speak for OMC motors but I know Mercury say just rebore the damaged bore only.
by Alacrity
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:09 am
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Wanted large classic outboard
Replies: 7
Views: 6060

Re: Wanted large classic outboard

My Stapely Falcon (17') ex ski race boat runs a 1984 (with 1972 blueband decals) 115 straight 6 Merc (crank rated 150ish) runs about 60mph in the right conditions. She is a bit of a handful at that speed but I believe that is down to missing inner spray rails along the last 4' - 5' which are to be r...
by Alacrity
Mon May 14, 2018 7:13 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Thames Trip 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 11700

Re: Thames Trip 2018

Here are a few pics from the weekend.
by Alacrity
Mon May 14, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Thames Trip 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 11700

Re: Thames Trip 2018

Kwoffa - see here in 'Forum support' viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1030
by Alacrity
Sun May 13, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: JBASCO IMPELLER REPLACEMENT?
Replies: 3
Views: 3963

Re: JBASCO IMPELLER REPLACEMENT?

Have you got all the bits of the failed impeller? If not they may lodged in your cooling system.
by Alacrity
Sun May 13, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Thames Trip 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 11700

Re: Thames Trip 2018

Great weekend on the Thames, despite Saturday afternoons rain which meant a 3hr soaking!!!

Many thanks to Phil & Lynda for both the organisation & the hospitality.