Beavered away like a demented Gippetto———- really did bite off a shed load more than I can chew comfortably———— But, the upside is——- it’s looking the dogs cajones.
Blank day at the car boot sale——- not a sausage—— losing my touch!
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Beavered away like a demented Gippetto———- really did bite off a shed load more than I can chew comfortably———— But, the upside is——- it’s looking the dogs cajones.
Blank day at the car boot sale——- not a sausage—— losing my touch!
Everyone’s gone to the moon———Nobody coming out to play——— you can only talk to yourself for so long, before the men in green come to take you away!
Made both trim tabs——— and the rams——— quite chuffed with myself——- life in the old dog yet——May have lost a few revs off’n the top end——- but there’s still a bit of grunt left —— given the gun!,,,,
Talked to Parkinson today——- Rick Mackie asked him for some facts about FONDA——- so Parky called me.
I got a dozen each of the FONDA news letters printed——- if anybody wants copies, ask me at Tavares—- when these are gone——— there will never be any more !
not heard that one before....Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
C’mon Pilgrim——- EVERYBOBY’S heard of Gippetto——— Disney. ?????? the old guy with a funny hat and bottle bottom specs who chiselled a chunk of wood into that lying little bastard with the carrot Konk ——— Pinocchio ????Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Well, I finished the surface drive .
Did take some piccies with the IPhone but they disappeared into cyber space, will try again tomorrow.
Coming to the end of another couple of projects——- it’s all looking good.
Be nice if I could wrap all the loose ends up before I leave For florida.
Been out to dinner with my next door neighbor—- went to the 47 Mussel Row in Littlehampton——- excellent meal——- I can recommend it to anyone. Bon Appetite!!!!
Saturday—- car boot again already, why I do it I cannot in all honesty tell you!
I have everything I need and more besides——- and, if I bought anything—— I have nowhere to put it!
Out to lunch again today—— “The flying fish “ again —— been told the chefs back, let’s hope it’s better jock than last time.
Will get a proper Kodak out later and take some piccies——— just to let you know I haven’t been twiddling my thumbs .
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This is the surface drive I worked my tail off for——— I know it’s not like any drive you ever saw before—— don’t even hazard a guess as to where it came from——- found the swivel ball joint at the car boot sale !!!——- every other bit, I cobbled together or turned up on the lathe.
Transom started out as a skanky lump of one inch shuttering ply———- after all my best efforts—— it still looked like a skanky chunk of shuttering ply——- so I gave it a coating of five mm alluminium —— polished it, and then just thought it out from there. ( I did have the socking great big stainless steel nut and bolt to make the shaft out of !
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Even the feckin dustbins are full in my shop—— need a clear out before the OFF meet!
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Hey SOG——- your very own concept of a bloody big fishing boat—— been about two years since it’s construction. Too big to post——- if you want it —— come and get it! It’s collection only, unless your good at meccano—- LEGO—— or jigsaw puzzles!
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3,000 V8 horsepower with stacks on a forty five foot tunnel !
Thought I might do a “Fujimo” or a Lassie, Lots Of piccies about nothing in particular—— difference is ——- I tell you what mine are !
See what the census of op is Tomorrow—— do I go stark staring bonkers to get a few more hits——- or just plough on the same as always?
Cant think why I said that——- I know exactly what I’ll do!
Attachment 421928That’s another one I’m Well into——- just put another coat of white on it—— have to make up some pretty snazzy graphics .
See what the finished article looks like——— proof of the pudding and all that !!!!
Mount is awesome !
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playing about with the graphics Gene—— think Richie might like it better in white ?
You going to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium tomorrow ? 9:30 am here tomorrow
Thats not true..not sure why you love to criticize other threads here at S&F.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
I never have any opinions about this thread but read your stuff maybe ones a week.
Enjoy life instead.
By the way..I have been to Lake X many times years ago.
Your friend Lars or Lasse..the correct spelling of my nickname.
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Lasse, I apologise most profusely for not spelling your name right—— that’s unforgivable——- I abhor bad spelling, there is no excuse for it—— believe me when I tell you, I have always known how to spell your name.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
Have to tell you LASSE, I have always been outspoken and critical all my life——— if I have something to say, I say it..
Consequently, I have fallen out with an awful lot of people in my life, simply because I didn’t agree with them.
If I see something on a thread that I think is good, I’ll praise it—— if I think it’s a load of crap then I’ll say so—— this is nothing new, I’ve done it all my life. Brought up five great kids using the same doctrines
Dont give me any of that old nonsense, and I quote: I NEVER HAVE ANY OPINIONS ABOUT THIS THREAD—— that’s a load of old cobblers and you know it.
So, you have been to Lake X many times ? Me—- I have been there only once—— flew in with Pruett.
Cant quite understand why you posted a piccy of you and the Burgess OZ with a V8 Rude on it——- you were never as successful in one of those as you were in an OE—— you were a world champion many times in the 850 classes! In fact Lasse—— you were the yardstick all the others tried to emulate !
Just one more thing my friend—— I do enjoy life—— every single hour of every single day——- always have.
Try to cram as much as possible in—— create things—- live life to the full—- make friends—- ?
I made eighty six years up to now Lars—- I still enjoy SOME of your posts—— and I’ll still buy you a drink in Tavares—— AND I’m still your friend—- Jackie!
Sorry Keith, who and what are the Jacksonville Jaguars? Sounds like a gang of hairy arsed bikers to me ! Wembley is the venue for all sorts of things these days——- long ago it was for football( native style) —- speedway—— athletics—- rock concerts etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr fun
Nowadays it’s just a money spinner !
Did an hour in the shop this morning——- as much as I could manage—— temperature’s Just above freezing and I’m damned if I can remember where I put the fan heater for safe keeping ——- it’s only a little 750W puffer, about six by six inches——— bloody leprechauns are having a game with me AGAIN!
Put another coat of white on the turbine—— remind me to never again join five bits of timber together to make a hull. When you come to shape it all out, there’s bloody end grain and disfigurations at every stroke, in the end you have to coat it with ten coats of hammerite and it’s still rougher than a witches tit.
In future I’ll make sure the woods big enough and of a decent quality to justify making a Powerboat!
Her majesty has gone in for a scan this morning——- apparently Sunday’s are for those without a life threatening condition !
We had Lizzie for the last 24hours—— she’s coming up four in February and is great company—— currently teaching how to read and write and simple arithmetic——— using the dice in “snakes and ladders”, a good way to get em to recognise one to six instantly.
Just in case any any of you are wondering what little Lizzie looks like——— here she is all three years and eight months of her..
Only Reason Im rambling so much is , Jilly is long overdue from the hospital——- of course, I’m not worried at all———- I simply have to do things when she decides she’s going on her own! Attachment 421952
If it wasnt so damn cold, I’d be beavering in the shop, and I’m all done with the F1 car fiasco.—- and I’m not ready to take up knitting yet.
bring back the V8 F1, I say
PS I might be in Hong Kong in a few weeks with a few blokes that know you, racing vee bottoms, just saying
Sad to say it’s probably going to happen Pilgrim——as my sainted mother used to say——-- “where’s there’s no sense there’s no feeling”—— Racing doesn’t have to be barges with truck engines—— look no further than the hydros!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Was Racing flat bottoms before the vees——- if you want to beat yourself to death whilst racing—— jump into a V bottom!
I try to keep a low profile when I visit Hong Kong—— don’t know many folk there!
our home team playing last years Superbowl winners the Philadelphia Eagles over there, halftime now
Good luck in the game Keith—— Im just a cranky old bastard who thinks most sports above tiddlywinks and shovehappeny are fixed— bent and corrupt—- money orientated?———- boat racing is the only sport that there was never enough money in , in the first place to warrant trying to “ FIX” it..Quote:
Originally Posted by mr fun
My eldest grandson Ben came to see me today with his eldest son Max. Max plays out of the Brighton and Hove Albion Academy ( soccer) ——- he had just won this afternoons game against Bognor Regis 3-2. He’s all of twelve years old.
I tell you this simply so you understand that the sporting tradition continues ——-
My sons eldest boy Craig has four world offshore titles to his name——- he has three boys set to follow him !
All these boys differ from me in the fact that they are all quiet—— nice people who go about life minding their own business—— just getting on with things that are important to them.
Another of my grandkids, George, resides in San Francisco and is into “Prosthetics” —— but state of the art, futuristic limbs that are almost magical.
Me myself am from the old school——- I don’t do perfect plastic replica models from a computer——- I take either a slab of metal or a chunk of wood——- knock the crap out of it until it resembles a “Concept” !
But, I’m content with life——- ????
Two weeks today and I’m off to the USA——— watch out,watch out, there’s a limey about!
Really looking forward to the trip——— need some “quality” time with my family.
The three great grandsons are growing at a rapid rate of knots—— being stateside I Dont get to see them as often as I’d like.
Mark and Craig won’t let me see the new stuff coming out of the plant——- frightened I might just cobble a concept that gives the game away before they’re ready to show the world.
Lots of exciting stuff going on—— new P1 almost ready——- A fifty foot tunnel with the most wonderful carbon lay up I have ever seen. That’ll be announced at the Miami boat show in February.
Advanced safety cell development—— loads of secret sh-t that I’m not allowed to say!
Time to greet the day—- talk later!
You’ve all heard me talk about her indoors—— her who shall be obeyed at all times—— the kitchen goddess—— her majesty and lots of other Nom-De-Plumes !
Well, on a Thursday she works at the local hospice shop along with other volunteers—- she made friends with a little old lady who has a bird table that needs fixing—— not much money there—— would I have a look at it ?
Had that uncanny feeling this was not going to end well right from the off !
Knew there was going to be trouble when she chugged up the drive in a Renault Twingo—— hideous bit of kit—- only thing below it in the pecking order are 2 CV’s and FECKIN V Dub beetles.
She pulled out this chewed up and spit out bird table the vikings left behind—— In five pieces—— what the weather hadn’t destroyed—— the weevils had buggered—— what bit they hadn’t touched the bloody squirrels had finished off!
Dont worry Mary—— Jack’ll Fix it for you won’t you darling ?
It’s only a small shop—- nowhere to run—— nowhere to hide—— besides Jilly is much more athletic than me, I never would have made the pub even!
Tried to make some sort of sense out of a deceased bird table that passed away but didn’t fall over !!
There was no sense to be made out of said item——- so much worm in it, if I put into the stove—— those tungsten tipped weevils would bore through the stove in under a minute.
Easiest way out is to simply make the old girl an all singing and dancing brand fire new, three bedroom, detached residence for winged things.
I sorted out the materials!!!
Three hours to make a sodding bird table——— trouble is—— it’s all metal—— nice piece of garden furniture, but the old biddy’s a traditionalist and wanted wood.
Remind me in future to just say no. I’m otherwise engaged.
Had a good morning —— Miss Embassy’s coming along nicely—— almost got it about right——- just used a bit of Artists licence on the turbine intakes and graphics——- but apart from that I’m quite chuffed with the piece.
Been thinking about Lasse’s comments —— But I still stick by what I said—— he does dwell in the past as far as Auntie Evinrude’s concerned, and without a doubt he milks the V8 series for all its worth.
Both him and Fuji tend to show lots of photos over and over again, and I don’t understand why ?
Yes, OMC did produce the V8 first——- maybe it was ahead of its time —- it certainly got binned for over thirty years.
V8’s are all the vogue now, that’s for sure —— OMC are no longer a force—— Evinrude struggling to survive——- Bigger companies than them have tried and failed with the Wankels.
Where did it all go wrong ? ——I’m not twisting the knife——- here we are in 2018 ——- a six month wait for new Mercury product——— that never happened before—— Mercury are still in there racing—- all over the world—— ! Amazing how they’ve always tried to play down just how important competitive racing was and still is for them !
yes but they engineered that they race themselves, if thats what you call competitive racing?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
AND OMC DIDN’T ???———C’mon Pilgrim——- The V8 Series was a totally unlimited—— uncontrolled and open ended Formula that killed off racing and OMC.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Started out as a three litre limit and in two years reached four and a half litres——— cost five million—- although chunks of that was not spent where it should have been.
Fact is—— any racing that’s not vintage is Mercury powered today——- engineered or not——all classes—- circuit and offshore—— and the company looks healthy !
But—— That doesn’t keep it safe from a SONY takeover.
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There it is —— SHEADY’S MISS EMBASSY——- whistled like a banshee wailer as it went by.
Just another concept —— isn’t supposed to be accurate——-but most folk will know exactly what it is!
Word of warning for those old farts out there who’s wives know a little old widow woman who has a decrepit old bird table —— lock yourself away from human contact—— turn to religion—— abdicate——-emigrate, just don’t get caught in the trap !
Finished a completely new —— almost all metal bird table——- made it higher as the widow woman didn’t want The cats to reach the birdies !
Put an all stainless steel roof on it using stainless screws and brass bolts—— guaranteed to last a lifetime ! Asked the boss what she thought of it ???
“Clint Eastwood”. She says——-
What are you rabbiting on about I ask——looks like it came off the set of BRIDGES AT MADISON COUNTY.
SOMEDAYS THE BEAR EATS YOU !!!!!!!!!
Quiet sort of day——— need to find my fan heater. I put it away for the summer and damned if I can remember where. Was colder than Charity in the shop——-only three hours in there———- too damn cold.
May have a crack at a workshop tidy up in the morning——- it’s all getting on top of me—— I need a break !
Heard from Billy today——- Richie will be there——- so there’s definitely three of us going !
Yes, OMC did a Merc and pushed everyone out with the V8.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
BRP is healthy and bigger than Brunswick even before the fitness stuff sold off.
I think 2st qtr next year will be first reporting where we can compare them
PS remind me what tunnel boat racing engine Merc sells today...60HP ( Chinese) fishing motor with solid mounts?
Wow Pilgrim—— you do have a serious problem with Mercury don’t you?Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
No, OMC did not do a Merc, they did an OMC and pushed everyone out !
i was not comparing BRP with Brunswick——— I was putting Mercury up against OMC.
F1 world wide series and Tim Seebold’s IOGP Series looked to have the “blacks” on the transom to me.
I know for a fact P1’s have Mercs on them——— ?
Cant think of a series that runs Evinrude——- is there such a thing as a “JOHNSON” any more?
Its a no brainer to even suggest there’s a comparison today between the companies !
I have no doubt in my mind at all, that both you and Lasse will totally disagree with me .But that’s the beauty of Democracy——- we can disagree and still be friends.
almost all trueQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Brunswick will be an all marine company shortly, but yes a bit unfair to compare as BRP has skidoo's, sleds and 3 wheelers etc, so we will never be able to compare them.
sst45 is OMC only, fish motors and all race parts still available from Seaway, same engine for 30+ years
f1 Merc's are all vintage stuff now as blocks no longer made
F2 opti can still buy parts and assemblys
time F1 went 3.0 opti and 3.0 etec, just saying
Yes it did all go wrong after F1 pushed the 2.0 Merc powerhead out.
then it gets complicated as sst120 Merc is a 2.0 and not a f1 powerhead and there was sst100 OMC racing in stock class, then sst140 2.5 Merc
I'd say the 2 biggest classes left are sst45, stock class, F2 opti, stock class, must be a message in that?
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Originally Posted by powerabout
Sure as god made little green green apples Pilgrim——- “Formulas”—— I don’t care if it’s one two or three litres! Make it stick for ten years and it stops jiggery— pokery!
Better still—— give em fifty gallons of fuel and a fifty lap race—— run what you brung .
Duckworth was always of the opinion that a given distance and a given amount of fuel was the best way forward for development —— close racing—- entertainment and cost capping. I bet he’s not far off in his assessment of thirty years ago !
Thursday again tomorrow—- must be the third time this week——sainted mother always said Thursday was rent day—— she was always long gone before the rent man came aknocking !
Really looking forward to the USA trip ——- wonder if Willabee—— Rotory John—- Richie Powers will make the lake x gates once more ?
I know all the regular old farts will be there—— Rich Luhrs—— Roger Hinsdale—- Bert the Squirt— Stickle—— Seebold—- Most of the Canadian mob—— Caddie—— Sirois—- ???????
Key West will be over and done with——- there’s a bit of a do on in Inglewood But I don’t think that will detract from the attendance at Tavares .
You going to bless us with your presence at Tavares Pilgrim?覧 I can introduce you to some stalwart Mercury guys there覧 You will have a steadfast supporter in Lasse覧 he usually gives a good account of himself 覧- Roger is AC/DC , but I reckon I can sweet talk him onto my side.
Was rumours that Jacobson might show覧- and WARBY has a habit of just showing up!
Life is like a box of chocolates覧 you never know who値l be at Tavares!
Unfortunately nobody has put out any info. I don't have a clew where Lake X is, where dinner is. or what else is going on. Seems like if your not X-Mercury, tough S**t.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Like to yes, but in HK next week for a powerboat raceQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson