LittleShip for sale?

I can't let such wonderful hospitality go unrequited. may I say that anyone from any of our former colonies who happens to spot Sea Rush today may claim a free drink or two from a reasonably well stocked bilge. To help you find me I am currently moored off Port Dinorwig, right outside the marina & I will be sailing back to Caernarfon on the Ebb tide later this afternoon.

Incidentally, I can't make Granquility today, but will take a raincheck on the offer.:D

Steve K
 
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Latestarter1 said:
Sadly incorrect. I have worked in the diesel industry in Europe and the U.S and resident in the U.K

Back in the late 70's I was a senior member of the engineering development team at Fords Dunton facility in Essex which was the largest engineering tech centre in Europe and as big as anything in the U.S. Having to use the Dorset as a starting off point for the Dover project meant that we had masses of data which certainly did not paint a pretty picture of the technical capability of what we had to work with...At one time our test cells were running the traps on more competitors engines than our own, we knew how our engine stood up against the competition, which certainly confirmed what automotive and industrial sales people were telling us, as well as the Chief Engineer of Sabre engines!

I was specifically involved with power/cylinder work, and without boring you with detail, we had problems with oil control and head block seal integrity. The only head gasket which stood up under cycle testing was a MLS gasket produced by Victor Reinz in Germany.

The point I was making regarding availability of parts is that the dramatic fall in the Ford mid range diesel population means that service parts have become for more expensive and also are unlikely to meet original Ford OE spec. Victor Reinz is now owned by Dana Corp of the U.S, not Federal Mogul as I stated in earlier post. The end of the Otasan 'Dovertec' production in Turkey has, I understand has led to Reinz pulling out of the Ford aftermarket parts business due to insufficient volumes. Purely as a matter of interest Dover production quality out of Turkey was far superior to anything achieved out of Brazil, Britain or Germany.

With regard to ‘make do and mend’ people in the US are certainly more focused on engine rebuild/repair that Europeans, with generally more comprehensive and less expensive parts availability. Boaters in the U.S are however far more receptive to progress and have a far better technical understanding of their vessels than Europeans.

As to Bob Smith, he is fighting a losing battle; the EPA is watching him like a hawk and the majority of yacht surveyors now view trawler yachts with Lehman power as potential re-power projects.
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Latestarter, I hope you dont mind but I have sent you a PM about a Ford diesel engine question. Sorry, hope you don't mind me hijacking this posting

Regards

John who is worried about his Ford Engine
 
Tresner said:
Originally Posted by Tresner
Drinks all around!

The Colonist

Now this thread is interesting

Kawasaki

That's right Kwackers. In honor of latestarters compliment of the colonist, I am hosting an open drinks cabinet this weekend aboard Granquility. All you want of what ever you want.

Hope to see you there.

Bernie
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Nice one Bernie, You invite us over to sample and probably drain your drinks cabinet, on the one weekend in history when UK airspace is completely locked down and nothing is flying.

Great timing. :(
 
Major Catastrophe said:
Nice one Bernie, You invite us over to sample and probably drain your drinks cabinet, on the one weekend in history when UK airspace is completely locked down and nothing is flying.

Great timing. :(
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Well, I have a 32 GB like Toms and since you can't get aloft just yet, you might go aboard Littleship, pretend she's mine and help yourself to the drinks cabinet.

I don't think Tom would mind at all. Heavy roll of the eyeballs here. You might check that new drinks cabinet he put in the engine room, just in front of the Lehman clam crusher. That's were all the good stuff is stored.

Bernie
 
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That's right Kwackers. In honor of latestarters compliment of the colonist said:
Yer right MC.
The Crafty Colononist, His timing is impecable.
An heres Me stuck on isle .
Sun beatin down
Only ouzo to quench the pallet
A pallet of bits to fix to a boat.
Bleedin place goes ter sleep at 14.00 hours
Then yer have to sun bathe and drink more ouzo
Then yer fergets where the screwdriver is
Then there is the the 'airspace' prob
Could be here for ages sufferin
Flippen Colonials
Booze?
They'd struggle to organise a Tea Party:)
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Tresner said:
Well, I have a 32 GB like Toms and since you can't get aloft just yet, you might go aboard Littleship, pretend she's mine and help yourself to the drinks cabinet.

I don't think Tom would mind at all. Heavy roll of the eyeballs here. You might check that new drinks cabinet he put in the engine rooom, just in front of the Leyman clam crusher. That's were all the good stuff is stored.

Bernie
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Nooooooooo. You've done it again Bernie. LS is staying the night out and is unavailable for a drinks cabinet rummage.

But thanks for the the tip off on the alternative store.
 
Searush said:
I can't let such wonderful hospitality go unrequited. may I say that anyone from any of our former colonies who happens to spot Sea Rush today may claim a free drink or two from a reasonably well stocked bilge. To help you find me I am currently moored off Port Dinorwig, right outside the marina & I will be sailing back to Caernarfon on the Ebb tide later this afternoon.

Incidentally, I can't make Granquility today, but will take a raincheck on the offer.:D

Steve K
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As a former ragbagger, I must say your generosity is greatly appreciated. Until that time .
I will keep a weather eye.
Bernie
 
Tresner said:
Well, I have a 32 GB like Toms and since you can't get aloft just yet, you might go aboard Littleship, pretend she's mine and help yourself to the drinks cabinet.

I don't think Tom would mind at all. Heavy roll of the eyeballs here. You might check that new drinks cabinet he put in the engine room, just in front of the Lehman clam crusher. That's were all the good stuff is stored.

Bernie
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Mission accomplished! :D
 
Latestarter1 said:
Sadly incorrect. I have worked in the diesel industry in Europe and the U.S and resident in the U.K

Back in the late 70's I was a senior member of the engineering development team at Fords Dunton facility in Essex which was the largest engineering tech centre in Europe and as big as anything in the U.S. Having to use the Dorset as a starting off point for the Dover project meant that we had masses of data which certainly did not paint a pretty picture of the technical capability of what we had to work with...At one time our test cells were running the traps on more competitors engines than our own, we knew how our engine stood up against the competition, which certainly confirmed what automotive and industrial sales people were telling us, as well as the Chief Engineer of Sabre engines!

I was specifically involved with power/cylinder work, and without boring you with detail, we had problems with oil control and head block seal integrity. The only head gasket which stood up under cycle testing was a MLS gasket produced by Victor Reinz in Germany.

The point I was making regarding availability of parts is that the dramatic fall in the Ford mid range diesel population means that service parts have become for more expensive and also are unlikely to meet original Ford OE spec. Victor Reinz is now owned by Dana Corp of the U.S, not Federal Mogul as I stated in earlier post. The end of the Otasan 'Dovertec' production in Turkey has, I understand has led to Reinz pulling out of the Ford aftermarket parts business due to insufficient volumes. Purely as a matter of interest Dover production quality out of Turkey was far superior to anything achieved out of Brazil, Britain or Germany.

With regard to ‘make do and mend’ people in the US are certainly more focused on engine rebuild/repair that Europeans, with generally more comprehensive and less expensive parts availability. Boaters in the U.S are however far more receptive to progress and have a far better technical understanding of their vessels than Europeans. Yeh right !

As to Bob Smith, he is fighting a losing battle; the EPA is watching him like a hawk and the majority of yacht surveyors now view trawler yachts with Lehman power as potential re-power projects.
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Yawn, I have switched off now I'll just keep my useless clam crusher going for a little bit longer.
 
Only happy when I am worried.

LittleShip said:
Dont be !

Tom
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But I am not happy unless I am worrying about my engine.

I have been mucking about in boats for over 50 years and I have always worried about our engines.

Austin Lifeboat engine (would never start)

BMC Vedette (bought new but still worried about it)

Watermota Sea Urchan (would start ok but stopped a lot)

Marinised BMC 1.5 (rebuilt once) not too bad

Volvo MD2B (spent more on repairs that I would have bought a new engine, this was a nasty smelly leaky rust bucket of an engine)

Marinised Ford 1.6 (problems with oil pressure, charging, gearbox rattle, injectors sticking, injection pump breaking up, cambelt breaking, valves bent)

regards

John

"One day I will have a engine which works"
 
Jcorstorphine said:
But I am not happy unless I am worrying about my engine.

I have been mucking about in boats for over 50 years and I have always worried about our engines.

Austin Lifeboat engine (would never start)

BMC Vedette (bought new but still worried about it)

Watermota Sea Urchan (would start ok but stopped a lot)

Marinised BMC 1.5 (rebuilt once) not too bad

Volvo MD2B (spent more on repairs that I would have bought a new engine, this was a nasty smelly leaky rust bucket of an engine)

Marinised Ford 1.6 (problems with oil pressure, charging, gearbox rattle, injectors sticking, injection pump breaking up, cambelt breaking, valves bent)

regards

John

"One day I will have a engine which works"
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They tell me that caravanning is similar to boating :)

Tom
 
LittleShip said:
They tell me that caravanning is similar to boating :)

Tom
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Got a Motorhome too which is also a worry.

Bought it new thrree years ago,

Leaks water into the engine bay,

Engine covered in rust

Battery goes flat after two weeks

Will not reverse up a hill,

ECU packs in

Springs creak

All in all "another pile of sh*t"

Also forgot to mention one of my boats had a Briggs and Straton air cooled engine, it got so hot that after about three hours, the planking started to open up, carb float valve leaked and filled the boat with gallons of petrol. Now that was fun !!!!!!!!!!
 
Jcorstorphine said:
Got a Motorhome too which is also a worry.

Bought it new thrree years ago,

Leaks water into the engine bay,

Engine covered in rust

Battery goes flat after two weeks

Will not reverse up a hill,

ECU packs in

Springs creak

All in all "another pile of sh*t"

Also forgot to mention one of my boats had a Briggs and Straton air cooled engine, it got so hot that after about three hours, the planking started to open up, carb float valve leaked and filled the boat with gallons of petrol. Now that was fun !!!!!!!!!!
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Hmmm ! Your a difficult one but I have the answer............

Canoeing ...... now come on you cant break a paddle, or can /have you.
 
Break a paddle? That's normal useage in white water. I broke a downriver racer in half on the Derwent. I also glued it back together again using a ladder to keep the two ends in line. Unfortunately it didn't quite work & it was always a bit of a left hander after that! :rolleyes:
 
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