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by jeepster
Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is it a Classic? Marina 16
Replies: 2
Views: 4662

Re: Is it a Classic? Marina 16

It certainly is a classic! The 16 GT was designed by Jeff Hemming and first built in 1962...58 years ago! I have one of the first off the production line and it's older than me. The 16 GT was actually used for group 4 offshore racing in the 1960's and this what is was originally designed for (Hence ...
by jeepster
Fri Oct 05, 2012 12:31 am
Forum: Venues
Topic: Excellent 'Launch Site'
Replies: 2
Views: 12659

Re: Excellent 'Launch Site'

The great thing about this site and book is that all info is available as an aps for Iphone. Its great to just ask for a launch ramp wherever you may be. All info is very accurate in our experience. We were 400 miles from home and it did us proud!!!! Better than asking a local!!!!!!! :lol: Is it av...
by jeepster
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Knots and how to tie them
Replies: 2
Views: 2509

Re: Knots and how to tie them

I've got the app that they make on the iPad which is really good and easy to understand, I managed to splice everything from my mooring lines to the dog lead using it :thumbsup: IMO, they show far more knots than you will actually ever need in practice. Most knots like the clove hitch are quite fid...
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Names for your boats
Replies: 18
Views: 12406

Re: Names for your boats

Jeepster...Because its the name that was already painted down the sides of the boat when I bought it! :D I think its a reference to the 4x4 off road vehicle interest of a previous owner. :hmmm: One of my Nieces has suggested I change the name but I said its its bad luck to change the name of a boat.
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Trailing boats with heavy outboards
Replies: 16
Views: 10966

Re: Trailing boats with heavy outboards

I use a thing called a Transom Saver from the USA, the extra tilt pin Se7ern uses is great except I've some slack in the ram pivots so the engine can still bounce about a bit. The transom saver is basically a prop that goes between the gearcase and the back roller on the trailer, then I use a small...
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Read this - it could save a life.
Replies: 2
Views: 14839

Re: Read this - it could save a life.

Thanks for posting this...It was an eye opener for me. I shall pass this link onto to as many people as possible. :thumbsup:
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How old is classic???
Replies: 25
Views: 18323

Re: How old is classic???

Same here as water-buoy new boat but 50's design with an old outboard and some of the wood came from a classic boat that got washed up on the beach :D Happy :drink: Day Great video...I had never really considered building a wooden boat myself as I know how easily they can rot if not looked after an...
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How old is classic???
Replies: 25
Views: 18323

Re: How old is classic???

I like to think of my boat as a "classic" although technically it was built in 2012 and so probably the newest boat in the CMBA! I always like to think of classics by the way they are styled but I'd say the 25 year bracket sounds about right :thumbsup: I liked your video links...Amazing how you can...
by jeepster
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How old is classic???
Replies: 25
Views: 18323

Re: How old is classic???

"Some where I have a 16GT test...now where did I put it."

WOW!...I'd love to see that! :thumbsup:
by jeepster
Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How old is classic???
Replies: 25
Views: 18323

Re: How old is classic???

Thanks for the info...Hemming and Morris are actually still going today and are still in the same premises but they have long since stopped making boats...These days they specialise in supplying shop fittings/fitouts. I can fully understand you not knowing anything about the Arran 17 as I didn't kno...