Archives for: February 2009

Ford Lehman Marine Diesel engine stuff

By mark on Feb 21, 2009 | In News, Fixing stuff | 96 feedbacks »

Had a few emails over the last month or 2 from folks that have googled upon us with a similar Ford lehman engine to ours, ours is the Lehman 2715e. so thought it it might be useful to stick on or 2 bits on here and let google do its stuff for anyone e… more »

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water

By mark on Feb 19, 2009 | In Fixing stuff | Send feedback »

In fishing days I wonder how much action this saw so I walks into the timber merchants and this bloke said "do you want decking...?" Its alright though, I got the first punch in had a bit of a power tool splurge, some more 'stuff created in the s… more »

Anyone for Tennis?

By mark on Feb 15, 2009 | In Fixing stuff | Send feedback »

Even the Queen didn't have a tennis court on her boat! Decided its not tarmac, maybe the stuff they make all weather tennis courts out of??!! Tried hell fire and brimstone to shift it. Nothing doing. The miniature F15 jet engine with full afterbur… more »

The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown

By mark on Feb 14, 2009 | In News, Fixing stuff | Send feedback »

I'm sure there's some hi falootin' word to describe a cannibal that eats themselves, whatever that word is, we've turned Pansy into one. :idea: :idea: Install a fire and burn the bits of the boat we don't want any more indeedy, what used to a us… more »

Progress Report v8.35

By charlie_thompson on Feb 13, 2009 | In Welcome | Send feedback »

*No.2 Sneaks into a lifeboat and pulls an old bit of sail over his head* "Oi Oi!" "Can't hear you mate, you're hiding in a boat covered in a sailage" "Aye - ok can I come out?" "Course you can you lemon, this is a virtual conversation between… more »

Musings on 'Elf n Safety

By mark on Feb 6, 2009 | In Soapbox | Send feedback »

musings on 'elf n safety bugger all to do with anything boaty (well almost), but I've come to the conclusion that by and large we have turned into a rather limp wristed nation of soggy apologists. It all started by watching the panic set in as the en… more »

Sharpen up!

By mark on Feb 2, 2009 | In News, Fixing stuff | Send feedback »

just a quick one on the importance of looking after your tools. things are gathering pace, lots of decisions made, several miles of timber is almost on order, we've almost bought a stove and we've nearly started the woodwork proper. So time to dig ou… more »