MFSteam
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Yes or NoBowman SeaJay
It is in lovely condition and one of my very good friends is trying to get me to sail her. I am a bit reluctant as I am not sure what it would do to the hull and its paint work, I know the engine runs beautifully so there is no reason why it would not sail well. What do you think I should do?
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Spokesmann
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That old BM valveless engine is a treat to see . . .
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newts
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Just the once, pick a good setting, fine day & plenty quality of video for posterity 
It a bit special that one, with the valvless engine unit
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John Chapman
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Wow! That's a beauty!
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MFSteam
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| John Chapman wrote: | | Wow! That's a beauty! |
It would sit nicely alongside your Snipe John, we need to find a similar condition Seahawk and Swallow now 
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Trojanhorse2
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I say sail her.....if only for the very selfish reason that I would love to see her in action. That boat is very much at the top of my "wants" list.....should you ever want to sell her, please let me know! 
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Mamod Collector
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I voted yes
One steaming wont harm her
And I would love to see the video
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MFSteam
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| Mamod Collector wrote: | I voted yes
One steaming wont harm her
And I would love to see the video |
Mot worried about steamer her, i have done that, its the water i am worried about. I think FC sails one and so does GD so they do run.
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fcrammond
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If FC is me I don't steam a Seajay 'cos I haven't got one (yet?). I do steam a Meteor and my only Luton boat, a Swallow.
Cheers
Fred
See you all at STIA.
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MFSteam
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| fcrammond wrote: | If FC is me I don't steam a Seajay 'cos I haven't got one (yet?). I do steam a Meteor and my only Luton boat, a Swallow.
Cheers
Fred
See you all at STIA. |
Sorry Fred
I remember seeing a picture of you launching a model boat and feeling a little surprised that you were sailing such a rarity. It must have been the Meteor then, I am trying to remember where i saw the picture, was it in STEAM?
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fcrammond
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I was running her at Tilford last year and I think there were some pictures on another forum. Otherwise she only gets a run on the tank test unit at APS.
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John Chapman
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| MFSteam wrote: |
Not worried about steamer her, i have done that, its the water i am worried about. I think FC sails one and so does GD so they do run. |
I must confess to sharing your concerns on this matter. I have not sailed my Snipe as yet and I, like you, are wary of doing so. There is the obvious problem of loss/damage, but that can be minimised with care, rather more worrying is the prolonged effect of water on old and rare items. Maybe Fred's tank at STIA would be the place? I am not sure either.
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Spokesmann
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Would it be prudent to check the hull for any imperfections? ie cracks which may lead to leaks, checking glued seams etc . . . I would only steam it in fresh water too! If the varnish is good I would see no reason not to give it a go, at least once!
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Spokesmann
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I think the overwhelming response from the membership says Sail it!!
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MFSteam
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Decision Made
I just need to find a suitable venue, I will sail her with my other boat of the period 
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