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by paul
Sun May 29, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Engine water flush tank
Replies: 9
Views: 4164

Re: Engine water flush tank

This is the sort of thing I use. Plenty big enough for any engine...

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by paul
Sun May 29, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Engine water flush tank
Replies: 9
Views: 4164

Re: Engine water flush tank

I use a plastic domestic cold water tank bought from DIY stores.

Cheap, various sizes, and the motor can even be tilted in an out of the water. :)
by paul
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What backup engine on a 570
Replies: 12
Views: 7814

Re: What backup engine on a 570

Although Seagulls only went up to 5hp, they were designed as strong "pushers" for heavy boats somewhat larger than would be usual for such low horsepower.

The Silver Century Model was 5hp and was fitted with a very large 5 bladed metal propeller, nearly a foot in diameter. They were designed (and ...
by paul
Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 15
Views: 12111

Re: Hello everyone

Is it not possible to export all the old data to say Excel, then rearrange/manipulate the fields/data to suit phpbb then import?

Sue has worked hard on the galleries and boat specs to get all of them into the new site.

The "Performance" details giving feedback from members of how fast certain ...
by paul
Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 15
Views: 12111

Re: Hello everyone

Unfortunately, the original forum data storage is incompatible with this newer and more sophisticated software, so it has not been possible to import the previous posts. Most of the rest of the site has however been imported successfully, (galleries, specs etc).

Have no fear though, all of that ...