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[Bob23]

   The mighty Koinonia sits in my mighty driveway patiently waiting for her not-so mighty skipper to complete too many tasks for this nice weather. Looks like she won't see water till June at this point. But you and Becky have a standing invitation aboard, even in the driveway! She doesn't heel much on her trailer.
   The Afternoon Beagle sure sold quick. She was a nice ship, indeed and I gave at least one thought to buying her. But only one thought.
   Bob23

[Shawn]

Bob,

Same here. Finally had a little time this morning to go work on Serenity and I find I have wasps inside. Not sure how many at this point. I sealed up Serenity and have an ozone generator going in there to see if that will kill them without having to use any sprays with lingering chemicals.

At least I have the track mounted for my whisker pole on the mast. Still need to cut some holes through the deck (larger cowl vent, mushroom vent and maybe a pump out for my portapotty.)

Shawn

[Saluki86]

PeterG,

What a beautiful boat.  Hats off to you man!

tjp

[peterg]

Here are some pics of a sailing skiff- gaff rigged- built locally by Charlie Hankins. It is for sale by the Tuckerton Seaport Museum and comes with a (gasp!) NEW British Seagull outboard and a very rare British Seagull wristwatch (analog, of course), not to mention photos and other documentation of the original build in the Hankins shop. Some of you mentioned that my '51 Simmons could use a mast and sail, and it struck me that this is about what it would look like!  I really would like to have the tow vehicle. Take note of the carved head on the tiller.

[peterg]

and you can view a great video of Charlie Hankins and the Sea Bright Skiffs at:

               folkstreams.net/film,41

[MacGyver]

I have a British Seagull, fun little motor, and very easy to work on.

Dont use it though, I just get it out once in a while to play with it in the driveway.

Neighbor across the street couldnt believe how fast it starts up, and how smooth it runs.
I even have tech manuals too it and owners manual. Runs on 10 to 1 oil, not something i ever have lying around the house. LOL


Those pictures there is a nice setup, that would turn some heads easily!

[deisher6]

Jason:
We have had two SeaGulls.  The first one was an older one with a knotted rope for a starter.  It worked well as long as no one was behind you when you started it. The second and last one was a new long shaft that had a cowl over the motor (although it looked like a SeaGull under the cowl) It was absolutely the hardest engine to start that I have ever owned.  I felt bad selling it to Marine Korea Vet om the early 80's.  I have been wondering why no one has mentioned SeaGulls any place in this blog until now.

regards charlie