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by Sicobra
Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Lucky escape number 2, bit closer to home!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 7384

Lucky escape number 2, bit closer to home!!!!!

This is is word of warning to anyone who tows their boat with a car that has an electric/electronic handbrake. We had a major incident last Friday while recovering our boat which resulted in my wife(still in hospital 4 days later as I write) nearly loosing her life but ending up with four badly brok...
by Sicobra
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build
Replies: 33
Views: 29524

Re: "Rocket" Hydroplane Build

Glad too see that the dog is "helping",,,, :hilarious: :hilarious:
by Sicobra
Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Saro Terrapin & 25Hp Gale Buccaneer FOR SALE
Replies: 8
Views: 5689

Re: Saro Terrapin & 25Hp Gale Buccaneer FOR SALE

I remember this Saro very well when she was for sale in Great Yarmouth, I went too look at her and was very close to buying but was distracted by the woody I ended up buying. She was very original and in good working order, a few signs of use but with great character and all there, she will be a nic...
by Sicobra
Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Can anyone please help Identify this please...
Replies: 1
Views: 3409

Re: Next winters challenge

Judging by the badge on the front I guess Vauxhall made it!!! :hilarious: :hilarious: :hilarious: :hilarious:
by Sicobra
Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas to all
Replies: 21
Views: 17291

Re: Merry Christmas to all

Socks, it's always socks!!!!!
by Sicobra
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas to all
Replies: 21
Views: 17291

Re: Merry Christmas to all

That was meant to say "and a merry Christmas to you all" :grrr: :grrr: :grrr:
by Sicobra
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas to all
Replies: 21
Views: 17291

Re: Merry Christmas to all

And not her Merry Christmas to you all, may your glass be full of liquid NOT you boat!!!!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
by Sicobra
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Can anyone identify the specific make or plans of this boat?
Replies: 3
Views: 3312

Re: Can anyone identify the specific make or plans of this boat?

Yes it's a great picture and I assume a playground play thing. The boat has many details which are the same as mine and is the nearest I have ever seen to one of the same design which is why I was hoping someone might know the make/designer/plans. Finger crossed.
by Sicobra
Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Can anyone identify the specific make or plans of this boat?
Replies: 3
Views: 3312

Can anyone identify the specific make or plans of this boat?

Taken in Suffolk in about 1982, i have no other details but would love to put a maker or designer to it. it could be a Percy Blanchford but i dont think so, over to the experts.
by Sicobra
Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Volvo Penta/Mercruiser 4.3 V6 for sale for parts
Replies: 0
Views: 1472

Volvo Penta/Mercruiser 4.3 V6 for sale for parts

not sure if it would be any use to anyone on here but I have the above available in the following condition, hope you are sitting down! the bad bits, it has a cracked block, has been stripped of all ancillaries and looks a bit grubby, now the good bits, it is in short block mode, ie complete block, ...