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by haventaclue
Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19750

Re: 14' Picton

Been another while but a bit of progress.And I really need to tidy that garage :)
by haventaclue
Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Forum v Facebook
Replies: 16
Views: 12896

Re: Forum v Facebook

I think you'll find it is Facebook is the problem.Some of my groups seem to take holidays from time to time and reappear as and when they feel like it.But as I'm not the sharpest with computers,there isn't a propeller on it, :D and my daughter has emigrated I'm without my tech :(
by haventaclue
Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Paint removal
Replies: 9
Views: 8113

Re: Paint removal

My wee Mirror had a mishap with a fifteen stone lump,me. I used a belt sander on the 2K,but then I knew it was 2k as I had restored and painted her a few years ago. I sanded until I saw the primer showing,then 6" orbital sander. And I found the ply is a good bit thinner than 6mm,and that was before ...
by haventaclue
Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: What paint/ Mercury 80 probs.
Replies: 12
Views: 17239

Re: What paint

There is a possibility,there are two seals with the lips facing each other,if the bottom one,to keep water out,is accidentally installed the wrong way :oops:,water will work it's way into the crankcase.The other is to keep the oil in the crankcase.
by haventaclue
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: What paint/ Mercury 80 probs.
Replies: 12
Views: 17239

Re: What paint

On aluminum I prime with a U-Pol etch primer,
by haventaclue
Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Flecther or not ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6720

Re: Flecther or not ?

If the engine is a runner ,no serious corrosion on the trailer and not a lot to do on the,what looks like a 14' Fletcher Arrow,I could be wrong,to me.Fair price.
The one thing I would say is,If the Yamaha is running,ignore the 100:1 mix and mix it at 50:1,just my opinion
by haventaclue
Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 14' Picton
Replies: 12
Views: 19750

Re: 14' Picton

Well it's been awhile.Mainly because I got a new phone which I'm just about learning how to upload pics to Picton folder. :( I dislike touch phones :evil:
So I'm still fiddling with this wee Picton and this is as far as I got so far,though the transom is cut and ready for epoxying in
by haventaclue
Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Return of the forum
Replies: 3
Views: 9483

Re: Return of the forum

:perfect: :thumbsup:
by haventaclue
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pearly Miss no2 Restoration
Replies: 59
Views: 90976

Re: Pearly Miss no2 Restoration

Ouch,plus 17 1/2% VAT :o
by haventaclue
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pearly Miss no2 Restoration
Replies: 59
Views: 90976

Re: Pearly Miss no2 Restoration

That is a beautiful job. :thumbsup:
I have read about people splitting the cobra head in half and rewiring a full loom,epoxying the two halves together again,haven't tried it myself but if the Devil drives,I might