The late Geoff Tobert took part in the Putney Calais races in Owens Kents, with the powerboat journalist Ray Bulmore as his navigator on at least one occasion. I don't know how you would get in touch with Ray, but he may have some information which could be helpful.

Hi All, I recently managed to get hold of some original 'Airguide' instruments for my 1960 Owens Kent , which nicely match the existing compass and speedo. They are: 1. A 'Seaspeed' tachometer 2. An ammeter 3. An engine hours meter. Items 2 &3 both have 2 wires coming out of the back (red and green,...

I would argue that this can be regarded as a classic. After all, I remember the show the first time round!

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/a ... -itv#img-1

Sorry, I should have added that I already hold PB2 and the boat is on the SSR, so proof of ownership shouldn't be a problem.

We are planning a family holiday in France (Brittany) next year. If I was thinking of taking my boat, what do I need to know and what documentation would I need to take with me? Also, would I require an International Certificate of Competence? We would only be using the boat in coastal waters, not i...

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For anyone who knows about Brooms (afraid I don't). Could be a bargain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boat-And-Trai ... 1e916d1fb3

Bag of nuts, anyone? I've just looked on the Screwfix site. I can get a pack of 10 x12mm stainless bolts (OK, so I'll have a few left over) for a little under £7.73. Equally, I can buy a pack of ten 12mm penny washers. £2.82. But then I have to buy the nuts. Nuts only come supplied in packs of ........

Thank you, both, for your answers; much appreciated. :D That's next Sunday sorted, then! Laying hold of 1/2" stainless bolts (or metric equivalent) will be tricky in the time I have but at least I now have a plan. There used to be an excellent engineers suppliers' in Chadwell Heath who would sell yo...

Hi All, Right then, at last I have united my boat with it's engine. The two have never been formally introduced until now, having just been on nodding terms in my garage. However, yesterday afternoon I hung the engine, a 1962 Kiekhaefer Merc 500, on the transom and together they look handsome. (Move...

I had similar on my '60 Merc 400 on a re-conditioned starter and found it was the original loom and cobrahead - take the starter apart and have a look first. They're easy to find states-side. Good news. I found someone to overhaul the starter for me. There's a little place near here called the Yell...