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Hello Tom,

Saw Yukon and instantly thought Canada!

I put the magazines in a box and weighed them, and it comes to 7kg or 15.5 pounds.

I need to do a bit of research to see what the least expensive shipment method will be.

Regards,

The Severn Bore

Hello Tom,

Yes I could box them up and post if your want. Roughly where are you based?

I am in the UK Midlands, not far from a certain river..

The Severn bore

Hello All,

Just a note to say that the Southworth pump has now been sold, but the other items on the advert are still up for grabs.

The Severn Bore

Hello Andy,

Sorry for not checking this more often!

Yes the book is still up for grabs. I can post at cost if you want.

Regards,

Colin

Hello Everyone,

Having abandoned my steamboat dreams (main engine already sold), there are a few more items to go:

1. Recently completed 12" Southworth Vertical Steam Pump.
Has been tested on air. Both steam and water ends are bronze. Comes with displacement lubricator, globe valve and cylinder ...

Hello All,

Is there anyone out there who can confirm the exact dimensions of the Admiralty Motor Whaler? I am considering buying a hull restoration project to suit my steam engine under construction.

There are conflicting dimensions for the width. It is normally stated as 7', but some information ...

I have some jigs/formers for sale the Selway Fisher Ijssel launch (strip plank construction). I bought these second hand with a view to building said boat to take the engine that I am currently building, but ran out of time and cash! Note there is no strongback, these are just the formers.

The jigs ...

Hello Boaty Pete,

I saw your 'wanted' ad quite late, as I don't often look at the forum as much as I probably should!

I am currently in the latter stages of building a Leak engine, and have a manual that I have a;most finished with. Are you still looking for a copy?

Hi Mal,

I am building one of these engines currently. I have 'graduated' from a model engineering background - sold my steam lorry and got stuck in.

I don't know where you are based, but I am in the UK, so became a member of the SBA. They're a nice group of guys who are really knowledgeable ...