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Forum: Historic 19-03-2009, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
No. One said she was too big and the other had a...

No. One said she was too big and the other had a two year waiting list so yes it would be appreciated if you could put something up on the COPOC site in a similar vein to my post above.

Thanks for...
Forum: Historic 19-03-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,639
Posted By Mike Lloyd
We haven't the time or the resources now to...

We haven't the time or the resources now to renovate Foam Flyer . She really needs a home with someone to restore her to her former glory because she could be such a pretty boat once more. If anyone...
Forum: Historic 13-02-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,639
Posted By Mike Lloyd
You have got it in one Ben.

You have got it in one Ben.
Forum: Historic 13-02-2009, 08:41 AM
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
Thanks for that Delta 28 but once our rose tinted...

Thanks for that Delta 28 but once our rose tinted glasses had been taken off we realised that we dare not try to race Foam Flyer now. The power needed to make her competitive would be too much. We...
Forum: Historic 13-01-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
You are right of course Matt, I was wrong, soda...

You are right of course Matt, I was wrong, soda blasting is correct.
Forum: Historic 01-01-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,639
Posted By Mike Lloyd
The idea is to bead blast the whole hull and...

The idea is to bead blast the whole hull and topsides first and the sheath in fibreglass matting etc but am checking with the surveyor first in view of this exsiting sheathing issue. Thanks for your...
Forum: Historic 01-01-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,639
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Nylon Fabric in Resorcinal Adhesive. Usually...

Nylon Fabric in Resorcinal Adhesive.
Usually done on the outside of the hulls often only below the waterline.[/QUOTE]

Ahh, thanks TimTap, the other question is - do I remove the existing sheath...
Forum: Historic 01-01-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
That is amazing, where on earth did you find...

That is amazing, where on earth did you find those ad's. I do have the 1st one from the 1969 RB Race Mag but the 2nd one, you are amazing Graham.

One point from that advert, can anyone tell me...
Forum: Historic 20-12-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,639
Posted By Mike Lloyd
I knew that if anyone could find some pics of her...

I knew that if anyone could find some pics of her you would. Thanks for that Graham. They must have put very high seats in her in those days! Big Moose looks interesting, I wonder what happened to...
Forum: Historic 16-12-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
Yes thanks Gordon, your Crane Man was fantastic,...

Yes thanks Gordon, your Crane Man was fantastic, we had it on the trailer in half an hour ready to roll. The drive back to Birdham was a nightmare, I decided that we should take the coast road from...
Forum: Historic 11-12-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
Anyone want a pair of hardly used (460hrs) 220hp...

Anyone want a pair of hardly used (460hrs) 220hp OMC/Evinrude small blocks
rebuilt in 2001? They are only 40 years old and did do the Round Britain 1969, complete with drive legs!:devil:
Forum: Historic 11-12-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
Three men at work busy examining latest purchase!

Three men at work busy examining latest purchase!
Forum: Historic 02-12-2008, 04:51 PM
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
Foam Flyer is home

Last Friday the three of us (Peter Myles, Alan Goodwin and myself)brought "Foam Flyer" home to be re-engined and re-furbished. Hopefully, with the three of us working on her we should have her ready...
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