We have stopped at various hotels on the continent when towing with no problems. Just make sure you do not leave stuff in the boat. Don’t thrash the car on the steep alpine passes even though a light boat... Don’t forget spares for the boat too. Last thought, don’t forget to check your boat before g...

Hello,

I am told by our insurer that my Albatross continental needss a full survey and a valuation for renewal.

Any recommendations? Based just north of London.

Many thanks

R

Yes, John and Charlotte are very active with restoration projects, racing etc.

If you have a question for them, just email them direct.

R

Climax four seater... that’s the one to have! Strictly impartial, of course.

Yes, there should be a sealed compartment in the bow which will support the mass of the boat if flooded ( it will float with nose out of the water). If you have water inside that, you need to take off the panel on the forward bulkhead that seals it, which has a dozen screws holding it on. Access und...

Check that the float is actually floating properly. I got a tiny leak in the copper float, allowing fuel inside, which then didn't cut off the supply.

Dear All, Our old Chriscraft, the Michigan Minx, is up for sale again after 4 years. The new owners have had a change in circumstances and no longer use her. She is a 1946 16' special runabout with a 6-cyl K engine. They tell me that she is freshly varnished and still in great condition. I don't kno...

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just a thought, but our friend in the Netherlands successfully fitted a turbo to his 100e and that goes like a rocket. Given the comments above, that might be an option worth considering.

John will have his details.

R

In the past I have stayed at the Club as a paying guest, but it was made very clear to me by a member of the committee that the slipway and jetties were not to be used other than in conjunction with, and in the presence of, a full member of the club. I would be very surprised if they were to open th...

I believe that Albatrosses were not fitted with air filters; mine has never had any. It is hard to see that you would do a lot of damage, unless you are regularly using it from a windy beach and sand is entering the engine compartment.