Recent content by aztec

Was here in 2001. The internet had just been invented.

I guess an update is in order. Been going since 2015. Still here. Helped so many people with their boats. search boatworkshop poole. The only reason we're here is you.

understand. I was hoping that wasn't the case. We had a great party at his place in Little Stoke.

Gents, Please excuse the intrusion. Not been here for a while, But was wondering if "the old school" were still her. Back in the day there were a few of us on this site "before it became massive" just wondered who was still about. Byron? Col?, BarryH? Ben? Geoffs? Boatone? there were loads...

I’ve tried avionics and I sailor, both work well. What doesn’t is the iPad, well it did for a while. Untill the unstable voltage killed the charge port/board. Over the years I’ve tried pc plotters, laptops even built my own it’s based computer and displays. If I was to change my current...

Just had a thought. Can’t remember his name, but try Cobbs Quay, opposite Mike Wills, he’s got shed loads of bit and bobs in there.

If I get anything in, I’ll let you know.

What are you after? Www.boatworkshop.co.uk

definitely depends on the quality. 3 strand "S" lay i've found easiest. but i always wrap the strands and cut back. "Z" lay gives me the hump probably as i'm right handed.

Hi, i feel your pain. did this job on my sunseeker with balsa core. I cut it out from the inside, all of it, the whole deckhead..used an electric disc cutter and a decent mask/goggles and a suit. that dust will get everywhere! then replaced the balsa core with closed cell polyurethane sheet...

Had lots of these motors. yours should have a plastic "pull to choke" button through the panel, it's a square shaft that goes through your panel and goes onto the metal lever. the socket is from the lighting coil, if it was electric start (as some of these were) it may or may not be rectified to...

there's no such thing as the wrong time of year. some of my favourite boating is done in the autumn/winter. got some interesting projects, including the kingswift in the workshop this winter. im ditching the inboards and fitting a 150 mercury outboard. got lots of old stuff too!

Thats the sort of thing i was looking for. couldn't find a pic to show the chap, but did consider cutting out a splashwell, if only to reduce the overall length.

Hi Ben, Yeah good thanks mate. keeping my head above water.. scuse the pun. seem to be shuffling between my own boats and assisting others with their project. loving it though. how's thing with you? i keep seeing your name crop up whilst i'm having a quick stalk around the forums.

hi dudes, im back. one of my customers has just bought one. the engine and outdrive has been removed and his plans are to fill the hole and use an outboard. question is, what size outboard????????? he's planning on using it on canal and inland waterways, something i have no experience with...