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by chiliwindow
Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: BMB decals
Replies: 1
Views: 4315

Hello Mike,
the only thing I have is a Photoshop produced build up of a BMB Swordfish decal circa 1950. I copied it from a good quality jpeg of a Swordfish in Cambridge Blue livery. I can send it on to you if you want. There are about 7 layers so all aspects of the logo can be messed about with, ie ...
by chiliwindow
Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Old Brit Motor, alas, not Seagull.
Replies: 7
Views: 10836

Swordfish

Thanks Rick,
The motor is in fantastic condition. I stripped the motor down in the late seventies when I was just starting in the motor trade, along with my Dad's 1961 Douglas Vespa Sportique. Thankfully, the Vespa has been a great success and is in full working order now. The Swordfish was a puzzle ...
by chiliwindow
Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Old Brit Motor, alas, not Seagull.
Replies: 7
Views: 10836

Swordfish

In answer to Dinghydan, no, It's not me selling the Swordfish and if I can get it going, it's going to be handed down to my Son. It's got too much sentimental value to me to pass on at the moment. However, I can't imagine the ignition will be in good condition as this was the reason the motor was ...
by chiliwindow
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:30 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Old Brit Motor, alas, not Seagull.
Replies: 7
Views: 10836

Thanks for the reply.

I have checked their site before but couldn't see a suitable pattern for a twin spark coil. However, I will contact them direct to see if they can help.

Thanks.

Duncan.
by chiliwindow
Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Old Brit Motor, alas, not Seagull.
Replies: 7
Views: 10836

Old Brit Motor, alas, not Seagull.

After many months searching on the internet, I have now been able to identify an old outboard motor which came into my fathers posession in the early sixties. It's a Britannia Swordfish and the only information I can find on these motors is in the 'Old Outboard Book' and a picture on the SOS of one ...