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by VivaSportiva
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: From the Archives
Topic: Fenn and Wood
Replies: 22
Views: 41460

Re: Fenn and Wood

May I make a suggestion,as well as putting information and photos on the Forum site why don't you turn your purchase and restoration into a magazine article . That way all the members can enjoy the fruits of your labours and not just those that visit the Forum. I am quite sure we would like to see w...
by VivaSportiva
Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: From the Archives
Topic: Fenn and Wood
Replies: 22
Views: 41460

Re: Fenn and Wood

If you give me a call I can give you all the information you need as I have converted quite a few of the older engines to Electronic Ignition.
by VivaSportiva
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: installing Bow eye ???
Replies: 6
Views: 8486

Re: installing Bow eye ???

Hi ,You can join the CMBA by clicking on the Join Us link on the home page of this website and this will take you through to the Paypal section and by filling in your details and paying your £40 we will send you your membership pack. Alternatively ,you can send me a cheque for this amount to my home...
by VivaSportiva
Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: installing Bow eye ???
Replies: 6
Views: 8486

Re: installing Bow eye ???

Hi , I have been away and now back so please try again or leave me your number on the answerphone and I will call you.
by VivaSportiva
Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: installing Bow eye ???
Replies: 6
Views: 8486

Re: installing Bow eye ???

Welcome to the world of Classic boating. The Fenn and Wood Meteor Mk 1 you have bought is one of the desirable inboards to own with its early classic lines and all wood construction. we have a number of specialists in the club for this particular marque and may I suggest if you are not already a mem...
by VivaSportiva
Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: POOLE 2017
Replies: 0
Views: 3263

POOLE 2017

This very popular annual event to be held at Lakeyard, Poole over the weekend of 30th Sept and 1st Oct is offered on a first come first served basis and application forms and menus are now available although most have been sent out via your Email addresses. We are limited to about 20 boats so please...
by VivaSportiva
Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: 1978 to 1985 Mercury 80hp Gearbox
Replies: 0
Views: 2277

1978 to 1985 Mercury 80hp Gearbox

Can anybody help or point me in the direction of a Mercury Gearbox as the box on my engine has split and probably shed a tooth or two as it will no longer go into gear. Do you have a spare that you would part with or Know of one tucked away under a bench somewhere, any help that you can give will be...
by VivaSportiva
Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Thames traditional Boat Festival (TTBF) 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 6339

Re: Thames traditional Boat Festival (TTBF) 2017

Janice and I had a lovely weekend thanks to Andrew, Rob and Sarah. A great display and great company in great surroundings and even the weather eventually complied .
by VivaSportiva
Tue May 16, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Thames trip 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 10963

Re: Thames trip 2017

Janice and I had a fabulous weekend and our thanks go to Phil and Lynda for organising it. Thanks also to everyone else that helped us launch and recover the boat it makes such a difference and is so much appreciated by us. We really look forward to this event as it makes a very pleasant change from...
by VivaSportiva
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Ford 1703cc Distributor wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2854

Ford 1703cc Distributor wanted

I require a Lucas distributor for a Ford 1703cc engine .Does anyone have one that I could purchase in order that I may finish refurbishment of my current project. Regrettably I cannot buy one and have tried all the usual sources for new and second-hand so any help in obtaining one would be greatly a...