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!
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- Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: "Isambard"
- Replies: 8
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- Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: "Isambard"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8735
Re: "Isambard"
You're a puffer then ?
Tidal up to Gunnislake weir.
Ian
Tidal up to Gunnislake weir.
Ian
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:52 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: "Isambard"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8735
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
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
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: "Isambard"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8735
"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...
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Rally Attendance ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11615
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
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
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Rally Attendance ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11615
Re: Rally Attendance ?
Thanks for that, it’s a great help.
Ian
Ian
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Rally Attendance ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11615
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...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Calstock Steamboat Rally - 27th & 28th July 2019
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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
If you plan to come along, please register ASAP as we don't have many moorings left.
Will post a report after the event
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:49 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Cylinder lubrication ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5635
Re: Cylinder lubrication ?
Bound too !
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Cylinder lubrication ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5635
Re: Cylinder lubrication ?
Excellent, thank you.
I think a fat lady on board would be rather fun !!!
Regards
Ian
I think a fat lady on board would be rather fun !!!
Regards
Ian