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by fatpigeon
23 Oct 2012, 22:14
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Test Pilots
Replies: 16
Views: 8606

Re: Test Pilots

No excuses or sympathy needed Chivs, looks like you are first up , you might need to bring a change of jocks, hopefully will be reasonably quick.
Thanks Alan , an orthopaedic surgeon would be handy at the moment. Have declined help from a couple of people claiming to be handy with a scalpel .

Stuart
by fatpigeon
23 Oct 2012, 20:52
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Test Pilots
Replies: 16
Views: 8606

Test Pilots

Hi All Greetings from sunny Hobart I have been preparing a 10 ft kneel down Hydro for Narranderra , trailer and car booked on ferry (no refunds) ready to go. BUT I have had a minor accident with my knee which has left me on crutches for a while, which makes life a little difficult. Looking for Test ...
by fatpigeon
04 Oct 2012, 20:29
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: lewis skiff
Replies: 13
Views: 6386

Re: lewis skiff

Ah Captain Chivs you are a funny man.

I will admit to speaking to the owner yesterday, but given a recent purchase or two the money tree has been heavily pruned, but you never know what the spring will bring.

I thought Bob's call to action from certain members was spot on.

Stuart
by fatpigeon
20 Sep 2012, 09:17
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: scott jones hydro in NSW
Replies: 9
Views: 5232

Re: scott jones hydro in NSW

Chivs... Some valid points you make. I was merely trying to encourage you to line up your next project. It seems you have a choice between joining the Hydro set with beard and bluey, the crazy skiff driver set (clothing optional) or the old school captain pugwash set which you may already be a life ...
by fatpigeon
19 Sep 2012, 20:10
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: scott jones hydro in NSW
Replies: 9
Views: 5232

Re: scott jones hydro in NSW

A little slow on this one. A prime candidate to relocate to the small island (have to encourage Chivs to blow the cobwebs out of his wallet).
Did anyone buy this ? Auction ended $2551.00.
Stuart
Hobart
by fatpigeon
13 Aug 2012, 21:58
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Nice weather
Replies: 18
Views: 11837

Re: Nice weather

Greetings from sunny Hobart :lol:

Just another sad note of no progress on my major project (Lightning 111).

However, i have been working on a small hydro which is almost done ! . Photos coming soon.

Stuart
by fatpigeon
08 May 2012, 20:38
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Tow Vehicle
Replies: 2
Views: 1934

Re: Tow Vehicle

Chris

Better build a bigger shed......

Stuart
by fatpigeon
08 May 2012, 20:34
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Goldust Hydroplane on YouTube
Replies: 11
Views: 7484

Re: Goldust Hydroplane on YouTube

Thanks Jeff

As Dave said the photo is of the first Miss Boron , Goldust is Miss Boron 2. Photos of both boats here.... http://www.wildriversjet.com.au/hydroplane.htm .

Stuart
by fatpigeon
07 May 2012, 16:36
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Goldust Hydroplane on YouTube
Replies: 11
Views: 7484

Re: Goldust Hydroplane on YouTube

As the current owner of Crazy Baby....many thanks....not sure coming a long last in the race is a good omen though. Restoration to start next year.

Stuart
by fatpigeon
22 Apr 2012, 14:32
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Old racing outboard
Replies: 0
Views: 3032

Old racing outboard

Hi All
Looking for an old racing outboard , prefer merc 30 40 or 55 h with red cowling , but will look at anything, must be running and in top condition.

As they say.....if you don't ask.....

Stuart
0418550720 or PM

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