I noticed recently that the local garden shop had 12v 1/2 inch solenoid taps in it's irrigation section that CLOSE when energised. (I can't think...
It's all Latin to me..... In the end the one that says it all is "Confacimus Navegemus" It roughly translates to "**** It, Let's Go Sailing"....
Given that you actually have a boat instead of just dreaming about it, something like "Kiss My Aft" would be appropriate...... Alan
A better idea.... Yes, of course - Thanks Tom - I knew there was a solution !! :D Actually, the engine is really reliable and starts readily....
More Information Hi CDK, Yes, I wondered that, but the engine is fitted with a Jabsco positive displacement pump. You can turn it by hand at...
Conventional wisdom insists that all inboard wet exhausts should have a riser to stop water entering the exhaust from outside whilst going astern...
I took the attached photograph of a 40' shallow draft river boat whilst it was on the slip. It has a design of rudder I've not seen before....
No, it's not my boat. I just happened to see it on the slip where I work - I'm building a "River Belle". The tunnel starts at the Stem Post -...
Not an Atkin design This is not an Atkin design and I suspect it is a good example of what NOT to do. The boat has apparently always had...
How fast is fast enough ? I have ready access to 1,500+ miles of shallow slow moving river, which deserves to be cruised gently and enjoyed....
Hi Rick - Thanks for your offer, I don't know how to specify the figures you mention, I can only tell you what I have in mind. I want to tour a...
That's an odd thing - have you any idea why that might be the case ? Alan
Thanks Rick - it is the same hull you were doing some work on for "Fast Fred" earlier in this thread (Messge #17), although I will use the...
Hi Rick Thanks for you comments re HP - that makes perfect sense. On the other issue, I was particularly interested in a Mundoo III style...
RW I am new to this board and have read a lot of posts about River Belle. I am also considering it for electric power, but I have no interest...
