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by Speed6
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Windermere registration
Replies: 2
Views: 4057

Windermere registration

Is it just me. My Simmonds and Albatross have both been rejected for Windermere registration renewal because I haven't sent a head and shoulder picture and at least 2 other forms of ID! The boats have been registered on Windermere for the last 5 years, they have my address, they have my bank details...
by Speed6
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Antifreeze for Albatross
Replies: 1
Views: 5313

Antifreeze for Albatross

Going round in circles with this so hope someone can help. I have a 100e Continental which needs coolant changing. Whats the right stuff to use, I thought it was NAP free but not so sure now after reading all the maufactures info.
by Speed6
Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Albatross overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 6334

Re: Albatross overheating

There is no temp gauge but it was hot, the header tank was too hot to touch and releasing a bit of steam. The hoses were all very hot. I took her out again on Monday stayed around 2000 rpm and everything was fine. I checked fan belt which seems tight with about half inch movement when pushed however...
by Speed6
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Albatross overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 6334

Albatross overheating

Had a problem yesterday with overheating I think? Engine started to lose power and then cutout after about half an hour. It's a continental with 100e engine, we were loaded up with 4 of us. I let it cool down a bit then started it and headed back slowly, water hoses into exchangers then seemed to co...
by Speed6
Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Albatross water leak
Replies: 3
Views: 5601

Re: Albatross water leak

Thanks guys, on my way up to windermere now so will get in and have a look tomorrow
by Speed6
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Albatross water leak
Replies: 3
Views: 5601

Albatross water leak

I have a continental that I think may have a leak. When out of the water I can hear water sloshing around at the front, tipped boat up but nothing appears at the back, is there a sealed compartment?
Any help or ideas would be much appreciated