Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam

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Re: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam

Post by Colin chandler » Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:04 pm

Alas work on the project has ceased due to finding a complete steamboat for sale from a retiring sailor who had to give up his boat for health reasons, so I've jumped ahead massively on my quest for a steam boat for an unbelievable price that no one would pass up. Joan of oak has now gone and Bumble is here I'm very happy to say, I've got loads of paperwork to read as well as operating instructions, I have loads of spares and every tool required, the former owner was a brilliant engineer and a gentleman, I couldn't be happier
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Re: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam

Post by Colin chandler » Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:06 pm

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Re: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam

Post by TahoeSteam » Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:34 pm

That was a quick change in direction! Congratulations on your new purchase. We hope to hear (and see!) more details.
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Re: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam

Post by Lopez Mike » Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:25 am

Be sure and store the boat you were working on in a safe way so that it doesn't suffer rot and damage. Someone else may well want to go on from where you left off.
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