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I'm still on the look out and so far know of two. I'm curious if you may have spotted a third. Would you by chance be able to provide the name of the one at Lymington please? Thanks.

I think at best it'll be early articles one of which featured an after market aft cabin version. Pretty sure that won't be Shikar! If you haven't already to Google Shikar and through adverts provides quite a bit of history. Likewise Fairey Owners Club forum mentions Shikar in 6 threads, visable...

Hi, Pleased you have your answer. Since my Omega demonstration out of Gosport late 1970 I have remained a fan. Should be able to find something in my archives that may be of interest. When I saw your responce to my post I was quite excited, but only to discover you are the lucky one. Does your...

Yes, probably me!

Thanks, interesting. We know from above one could be a white hull and the other a blue! However, in the absence of boat names you may have spotted 828 SD no. 3. The odds are improving slowly!

Did fitting the Electro Eliminator make much difference?

="Plum, post: 7946083, member: 169"] I have that arrangement too but the electrical resistance from gearbox to shaft is excessively high so had to fit a Electro Eliminator. www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk Did fitting the Electro Eliminator make much difference?

Hopefully any condition considered but must be the outdrive/sterndrive variant?

I feel for you in NI, but the way JOHNPEET's quote reads the rest of the UK is no different to NI, and also paying full whack! MJGH and JOHNPEET is conflicting info or taken out of context, help please?

Am I missing something, this must mean no cost benefit to propel a diesel boat from April 22. So why the excitement? I'm off to Shop around for a good battery deal!

Hi Biscuit, If you end up buying ready made Ali trailers am I correct in assuming you have already sourced those currently available?

Just read the product description and refers to Perkings pistons and lack of availability, therefore the kit does not include Perkings pistons! Yes some parts in the kit may be Perkins.

A knowledgeable forumite about 6yrs ago. He may well of been referring to Perkings spares!

Just interested in the back pressure--are you referring to 1) exhaust back pressure or 2) crank case pressure? Thought my interference might save you a lot of hassle. Have you discovered the reason for the back pressure? Then several external component to explore reference 1 or 2 first of...