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by ianrichards
Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: "Isambard"
Replies: 8
Views: 7951

Re: "Isambard"

Polished brasswork, what’s that.
Isambard “bits” are getting polished as I fit them, then it’s a oily rag from then on.
My bikes and boats have always been in their “working clothes” ... a bit like me ... apparently!
by ianrichards
Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: "Isambard"
Replies: 8
Views: 7951

Re: "Isambard"

You're a puffer then ?
Tidal up to Gunnislake weir.
Ian
by ianrichards
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: "Isambard"
Replies: 8
Views: 7951

Re: "Isambard"

Thanks.
It'll take however long it takes.
I don'y mind really as I'm enjoying every moment ... well most of them !
Home waters are the River Tamar, the border between Cornwall & England.
That's my house at the top :-)
Best wishes
Ian
by ianrichards
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: "Isambard"
Replies: 8
Views: 7951

"Isambard"

It's been a while since I posted anything on the forum, so here's a very brief update. "Isambard" is now nearing completion ! The boat is built, all mechanicals sourced and having fun plumbing it all together. No rush, she (he) will be ready for her (his) maiden voyage in the spring. Thanks to every...
by ianrichards
Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Rally Attendance ?
Replies: 15
Views: 11358

Re: Rally Attendance ?

Thanks.
It looks like 17 + at a regular rally is a pretty good turnout.
I would be interested to know how other countries fair.
Thanks
Ian
by ianrichards
Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Rally Attendance ?
Replies: 15
Views: 11358

Re: Rally Attendance ?

Thanks for that, it’s a great help.
Ian
by ianrichards
Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Rally Attendance ?
Replies: 15
Views: 11358

Rally Attendance ?

Good afternoon folks. Just a general question. Once again we are putting together the details for our annual Calstock Steamboat Rally for 2020. Already we have had 15 boats confirmed for the event with others in the pipeline. How does this attendance rate with rallies held outside the UK ? I’d be ve...
by ianrichards
Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Calstock Steamboat Rally - 27th & 28th July 2019
Replies: 0
Views: 3181

Calstock Steamboat Rally - 27th & 28th July 2019

12 wonderful boats will be steaming up and down the River Tamar at Calstock in Cornwall, UK

If you plan to come along, please register ASAP as we don't have many moorings left.

Will post a report after the event
POSTER - Calstock Steamboat Rally 2019.png
by ianrichards
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Cylinder lubrication ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5492

Re: Cylinder lubrication ?

Bound too !
by ianrichards
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Cylinder lubrication ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5492

Re: Cylinder lubrication ?

Excellent, thank you.
I think a fat lady on board would be rather fun !!!
Regards
Ian