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by Linden
Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: First Trip!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 10351

First Trip!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol: I finally got out on the river today (with my wife) in our Mirror dinghy, under Seagull power (eventually). Having modified & reinforced the transom of 'Egg Foo Young', as she has now been re-named, we put to sea just before slack water at high tide. My wife has only ever been ...
by Linden
Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Green 'gloop' in carburettor
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Re: Green 'gloop' in carburettor

Hi, I've spent a reasonable amount of time around motorcycle engines, prior to acquiring my first seagul, so whilst I'm no expert I hope my knowledge might be of use. You don't mention which oil you are using to lube the engine,but modern fuel (unleaded) is prone to vaporisation and evaporation of i...
by Linden
Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Greetings and a query
Replies: 3
Views: 5110

Greetings and a query

Hi to everyone on the forum, my name is Linden and I live on the outskirts of Exeter in East Devon. I own a rather old Mirror Dinghy and have today acquired a 1978 Seagull from another forum member up in Droitwich (thanks Nick). I'm mighty pleased with my purchase and have to agree with Nick that I ...