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Old 07 March 2011, 08:12   #1
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the story so far

the owner of this boat agreed she needed some tlc, we've just about got on top of it, i have hopefully simplified the wiring by throwing away years of add on's, taking off redundant steering pump and all the pipework, just tidying wiring and tubework now
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Old 07 March 2011, 08:31   #2
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Coo that engine went rusty quick
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Old 07 March 2011, 21:57   #3
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Good progress

Looking good Biff , hope someone buys some fluorescents! I need to pay for it somehow !
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Old 07 March 2011, 22:44   #5
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the owner of this boat agreed she needed some tlc, we've just about got on top of it, i have hopefully simplified the wiring by throwing away years of add on's, taking off redundant steering pump and all the pipework, just tidying wiring and tubework now
That's a KAD44..I've just spent the weekend doing a head gasket on one. with no space round about it. It would be great in a rib and all that access.
looks in good nik...nice green antifreeze
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Old 08 March 2011, 16:34   #6
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that's the engine bit done
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Old 08 March 2011, 16:59   #7
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tidy,,
velly nice indeed
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Old 08 March 2011, 17:56   #8
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What I want to know is why there is a bog roll on the top of the supercharger ? I know facilities are limted at chez Biff !
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Old 08 March 2011, 18:04   #9
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Very Nicely restored Biffer! You seem a very Capable guy
I used to do a bit of maintenance on a Kad 300 for a friend. Brings me back!
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What I want to know is why there is a bog roll on the top of the supercharger ?
That's not Loo Roll silly, it's Bloo Roll, obviously misplaced from Biff's R&D Department. Basically it's superstrength Loo Roll (Biffer Sized) which has been infused with a subtle blend of Bloo and TFR. Guaranteed to restore both lustre and fragrance to the most neglected undercarriage.

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Old 09 March 2011, 07:33   #11
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i've run out of rubber gloves, the roll is to wipe my hands before i work on her, can't get her dirty
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Stornaway

Robbie , you may know this boat she was called SOLAN and was based at Armadale in Skye with Skye Marine Adventures . I know she has been out to South Uist area .
Was talking to Stornaway CG last time I was there . It seems so far away compared to us chatting away to Solent CG where they can almost see us !
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Old 09 March 2011, 19:37   #13
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Seafari Adventures -- Skye

get it right.

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Old 10 March 2011, 02:20   #14
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Seafari Adventures -- Skye

get it right.

My first boat that was.....

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i'd hate to get between you two but as i've just ripped the ten foot name off both sides i think i'm in a good position to answer this one, there is "marine" in the name
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Old 10 March 2011, 14:40   #15
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Thats who i sold it to ------

Then it was sold again to the present owner...

Was by far the best RIB i have owned.

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