Issue 24/1February

2015

SEAMASTER LIVES ON

The magazine of the Seamaster ClubVolume 24

SEAMASTER CLUB

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Seamaster Boat Logos:We can supply full-colour vinyl transfers with your model number, which are now available for all Seamaster models, including Sailers, at £20 per boat incl p&p. Other logos, etc., may be arranged to order.

Logo Plates Logo Plates for “30” or “8M” logos are available @ £30 + carriage (POA) per set Other plates can be made to order.

Embroidered Sports ClothingEmbroidered Sweat Shirts, Polos, etc. We can offer a wide selection of colours and styles, embroidered with the Seamaster Club logo. Prices: Fleece - specify full or half zip £21.00 + £3.50 p&pSweat Shirt Round neck . . . . £15.00 + £2.50 p&p Sweatshirt collar attached . . £16.00 + £2.50 p&p Polo Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £11.50 + £2.00 p&pBaseball Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . £8.50 + £1.30 p&pAll prices include embroidery of the Seamaster Club logo.

ORDERING & PAYMENT: For all items on this page & page 43 please order from Brian Rowland, 113 Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR6 9EG enclosing the correct payment. Please pay for all goods by cheque payable to “The Seamaster Club”. The Seamaster Club cannot accept credit cards but payment can be made by bank transfer.

Please note that all the items shown on this page & page 43 are intended for Seamaster Club members and their families only, they are not for sale to non-members. The Seamaster Club makes no profit on any of these items. Copies of The Seamaster Story may be made available to non-members upon request, but at a commercial price.

Seamaster Club BurgeesSeamaster Club burgees are now available in two qualities. Standard single-sided priced at £10.00 and de-luxe double-sided priced at £20.00, both prices include p&p.

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Seamaster Boat Logos:We can supply full-colour vinyl transfers with your model number, which are now available for all Seamaster models, including Sailers, at £20 per boat incl p&p. Other logos, etc., may be arranged to order.

Logo Plates Logo Plates for “30” or “8M” logos are available @ £30 + carriage (POA) per set Other plates can be made to order.

CONTENTS2 Seamaster Club Merchandise3 Contents4 Diary Dates5 Chairman’s Report6 From the Editor7 Membership News7 News from the Regions13 Readers Letters, etc:

13 Seamaster Sailer 23 Skin Fittings:13 Broads website - Seamaster listing13 Seamaster Club Web Site & Link14 Condensation Problems, Seamaster 23 Motor Cruiser15 Propellers for a Seamaster 3016 Oil Problems, Seamaster 81318 Refurbishment of Jenny Wren Seamaster 21 Cruiser19 Seamaster 25 Admiral?

20 Seamaster 23 Sailer Annual Overhaul List21 Later Voyages of Second Melody 201223 A Seamaster Repair Saga, Part 2 - Raw Water strainers overhaul26 Aged flares (I don’t mean trousers)28 Technical / Workshop Manuals held by the Club29 Commercial Adverts32 Members Classified Advertisements41 Your Committee42 Area Coordinators & Technical Advisors43 Seamaster Club Publications for Members only44 Haven for Marine Insurance

Cover picture: Are you holding out of date flares and wondering what to do with them? If so,or even if you aren’t, the article in pages 26-27 will make interesting reading.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions and any other content of entries in this magazine are those of the contributors; The Seamaster Club, and the Editor, do not accept responsibility for such content.

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Provisional Programme of Events2015Mar 7th Medway, Lunch at the Malta Inn, Allington Lock.

Mar 22nd Gt Ouse, Pre-Season/Spring Lunch – The Wheatsheaf at Tempsford.

Mar 14th Broads, lunch meet at New Inn, Horning

Apr 12th Thames Spring lunch 12 noon - Old Crown Thames Street Weybridge

Apr 3-6th Broads, Easter at Waveney River Centre

May 2-4th Broads, Bank Holiday meet, Lion Inn, Thurne

May 23-25th Broads, Oulton Weekend at Oulton Broad

Jun 13-14th Gt Ouse, Afloat Rally at Lazy Otter GOBA moorings*

Jun 13-14th Broads, The Yare Do.

Jun 26-28th Broads, “The Big One” at Ranworth

Jul 4th Gt Ouse, Teddy Bears Picnic rally afloat at GOBA moorings, Noble’s Field, St.Ives, Cambs*

Jul 4th Broads, Dilham BBQ

Jul 11th Broads, Museum of the Broads lunch and optional Jazz and Beer evening

July Gt Ouse, Summer Garden Party Rally at Little Paxton, subject to confirmation from Sylvie and Mike Chase. - tba

Aug 1 - 2nd Thames - Afloat meet, Middle Thames Yacht Club

Aug14-16th August - Broads, “The Navy Lark” at Beccles Yacht Station

Aug 15th Gt Ouse, Afloat Rally at Hemingford Grey GOBA moorings*

Aug 15th Thames - MTYC Cruise to Chatham and Rochester on the Medway

Sep 5th Gt Ouse, Afloat Rally at GOBA moorings at Brampton Mill*

Sep 11-13th September - Broads, The Salhouse Weekend

September Thames, Cookham Rally Afloat - tba

Oct 3rd Broads, Dilham Boat Club Lunch at the Red Lion, Coltishall

November Seamaster Club AGM & Members Weekend - tba

Nov/Dec Gt Ouse, End of Season/Christmas Lunch. TBA

Dec 5th Broads, Christmas Dinner- tba * (please note that you must be a member of GOBA to attend rallies held on GOBA moorings, with your boat)

Coordinators are requested to notify the editor as soon as new events are scheduled for their area.

All copy should be sent to the Newsletter Editor: email: editor@seamasterclub.org or post to:

Brian Rowland, at 113 Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR6 9EG

DIARY DATES

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Chairman’s Report

Firstly a very Happy New year to you all, I hope you are all well and looking forward to this year’s cruising season. I’m writing this report mid January after a very changeable period of weather during Christmas and New Year, with one day wet and mild and the next sunny and cold, with my first two trips out on Delight with a similar contrast. I was very lucky to get out on the river on 2nd January in wall to wall sunshine with barely another boat on the river and able to moor on any pub I liked. The following day I had to take Delight up river to where she was coming out of the water for her winter rest in high winds and heavy rain, but I am happy to say she is safely ashore now that the storms have arrived.

A last note on the weather front. With our seasons ever changing we often get some of our coldest weather in February, so if your boat is still in the water it might be a good idea just to double check that all water inlets are closed and water drained down as the possible consequences don’t bear thinking about.

Some people feel a little down after the New Year with such a big build up and then it’s all over in a flash, but I always look forward to early January as I go on my annual day out to the London Boat show. Yes, I’m sure I can hear some of you now saying it’s not like it used to be and yes I would agree, but I still like browsing around the chandlery stands ever looking for a new gadget and looking around boats I can’t afford. This year I had an invitation to the Princess stand where I was shown around the 72 & 85 foot vessels, I must admit that I was quite taken with the 72 but at 2.4 million plus tax and the fact that she won’t go under Potter Heigham bridge I may have to decline. I then moved on to visit the Viking Seamaster stand who were showing the 28 & a new 27, more my budget, but at the end of the day I still love our older classics, in my opinion they were built better and have much more character.

Looking forward, I am hoping to attend at least three other areas this year. I very much want to meet members in their own regions and to get a feel as to what’s happening locally.

Finally getting back to Delight’s winter rest, this is the time of year that the other side of boating that I very much enjoy comes into play. I treat Delight just like having a classic car, half the enjoyment is looking after her and keeping her in the best condition possible and this year is no exception. I have a mountain of jobs that I want to do, all of them will take twice as long as I first think so some may have to wait, but the priorities are replacing some of the rubbing strips, replacing all the toe rails, changing the fuel tank and fitting a new radio. I’m sure you will see some of these projects feature in this magazine during the year.

Good luck with all your winter projects and I look forward to hearing about them

Roger Matthews

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From the EditorFurther correction to email addresses:Sorry folks, I had a senior moment when telling you about the new email address last time. Please see the correction below.We appreciate the problems we have experienced with maintaining the web site and the loss of the old .co.uk email address have impacted badly on our service to you the members. We are doing all we can to resolve all such issues as they occur and plan to launch a new web site in the not too distant future.Your patience and understanding are appreciated.ASAP Supplies: I am also pleased to learn that Peter Edwards, Director and Co-Founder of A.S.A.P. Supplies, was presented the prestigious “MTA Boating Business Lifetime Achievement award” at the Boating Business / Marine Trades Association awards ceremony held at the O2 during the recent London Boat Show.In this issue:Drifter: Worth a special mention is Drifter, a Vanmaster 21 - a fore-runner of the Seamaster range of boats, which is now up for sale. See the advert in page 40. It would be nice to see this boat survive.Thames: At page 12 we report on further moves to regularise illegal mooring on the Thames.Seamaster 23 Sailer Annual Overhaul. In page 20 John Neubauer has provided a copy of his list of all the points he attends to at the Annual Overhaul of his Seamaster 23 Sailer Raw Water Strainers: In pages 23-25 MikeCann tells how he overhauled the raw water strainers (some just call them sea cocks) on his Seamaster 30.Flares: Mike Cann relates the adventure he had when disposing of out-of-date flares.

EMAIL PROBLEMS - CorrectionThe seamaster club email addresses seamasterclub@hotmail.co.uk and brian@seamasterclub.co.uk have been compromised and Microsoft (Hotmail) are unable to solve the problem. We cannot receive emails on these addresses, nor access emails received previously on them. I have opened a new email account and members should use instead:

smc-br@outlook.com or

brian@seamasterclub.orgIf you have emailed me at the old address and have not had a reply please re-send to one of the above email addresses..

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New Members1958 Ladybird 23Keith & Gillian EllisBeccles Suffolk NR34 7EJ01502717087 07930471533keithellis_3@hotmail.comFord 1.8 Diesel with outdriveTubbys Marina Oulton BroadBroads

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Resignations848 Mike & Jan “have bought another boat, not a Seamaster, Clanmer (30) has been sold to a friend and we’re passing on all your information. Thank you for all your helpful tips and informative magazine. We enjoyed our time with you.”950 Paul & Diane are no longer boating and Kathleen Roma, Seamaster 34, is currently for sale. ”Many thanks for activities and interest over the years.”1387 Robin & Sue are selling Dolly J (27) as they no longer use her. “Many thanks for your magazine, it is very informative.”1609 Peter is considering selling Mareel, his Seamaster 925 Sailer. “Thank you to the Club.”

NEWS FROM THE REGIONSGREAT OUSE AND FENS

Overall, we had a wonderful boating season in 2014. The weather was fabulous compared to the previous year and we had some good rallies afloat on the river Great Ouse.

The End of Season/Christmas lunch was held at the Dolphin Hotel, St. Ives on 7th December

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

2014 and 30 members from the Great Ouse & Fens Region attended. Even though our spring lunch was held at the same venue, those who attended the last rally afloat at Brampton voted to go back there as it was such a good venue. The main restaurant was decked with many ceiling decorations to give it a Christmassy feel. The sun came out and we watched several boats going up and down the river.

Christmas crackers and table decorations of red and gold baubles were supplied from club funds and everyone enjoyed the meal of a choice of starter, carvery and dessert, followed by coffee and chocolates.

After the meal we adjourned to the Terrace Bar where the raffle prizes were laid out and the raffle called. I would like to say a big thank you to all who donated the lovely prizes and participated in the raffle. We made a record

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4th July - Teddy Bears Picnic rally afloat at Noble’s Field, Ives, Cambs. If you do not have a teddy bear you could purchase one from a charity shop or borrow one from your grandchildren to dress up for the best dressed teddy bear competition.July (TBA) - Summer Garden Party Rally at Sans Souci, Little Paxton. Subject to confirmation by Sylvie and Mike Chase.15th August - Afloat Rally at Hemingford Grey GOBA moorings 5th September - Afloat Rally at Brampton (please note that you must be a member of GOBA to attend all the rallies held on GOBA moorings, with your boat) Nov/Dec - End of Season / Christmas Lunch TBA

Here’s wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and a great boating season for 2015.Rose Fisher, Area Co-Ordinator, Great Ouse & Fens Region.Tel: 01234 402799rosemarie.fisher@ntlworld.com or rosemarie.fisher65@gmail.com

amount of £99 for area club funds so perhaps we will soon have enough funds to invest in another gazebo for next season, so that no-one will have to sit outside in the cold at night. If anyone has a good strong waterproof gazebo with sides, for sale, please let me know.

St. Ives is a lovely riverside market town on the banks of the river Great Ouse about 15 miles from Cambridge and was formerly known as Slepe in the old County of Huntingdonshire. The 15th century bridge at St Ives is very distinctive with the old chapel situated in the middle of it. The town is, amongst other things, famous for its special bank holiday Monday markets with over 150 stalls, in addition to the usual weekly markets.

Looking over Market Hill is the statue of Oliver Cromwell, who farmed there as a young man from 1631 -1635. A fairly recent addition to St. Ives is the guided bus which goes to and from Cambridge.2015 Proposed Programme of Events

22nd March - Pre-Season / Spring Lunch, The Wheatsheaf at Tempsford.13th -14th June - Afloat Rally at Lazy Otter GOBA moorings

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MEDWAYNoggin & Natter

Allington Lock, January 3rd

Our second meeting was held at the Malta Inn by Allington lock. Despite it being cold, damp and miserable outside we were very pleased to see:

Romaine, “Piscator II” (27)Anne & Andy Sharman “Sir Winston” (27)Jack Guntrip “Polly Ann” (30)Brian & Sylvia “Planters Punch” (30)Mike & Naomi “Sarah Louise” (30)

As always we had a reserved area overlooking the river, but apart from some brave folks braving the elements in a rib nothing else was moving. The restaurant was soon at work providing plenty of club sandwiches, which were enjoyed along with a few beers and the speciality coffees and hot chocolates.There were many discussions on obtaining parts for our boats and finding good suppliers. In particular Jack mentioned good service he’d received from a local boat window refurbisher and for good measure a local wood yard that holds speciality timber like teak and oak.

Advice and how to do jobs are an essential part of our club, it keeps our boats working and enjoyable. During regular regional meetings like this members can discuss problems and find mutual advice and support. Why not take advantage of this and come along to see us at the next Medway Noggin and Natter. I’ll look forward to seeing you then.

Noggin & NatterAllington Lock, March 7th

The Spring “Noggin and Natter” social meeting of the Medway Region will be held at the Malta Inn at Allington Lock on Saturday 7th March from 12:00 onwards.Mike and Naomi would be pleased to welcome you there at this regular gathering. We’ll again have our own area in the bar, overlooking the Medway where the topics will be “our boats and anything nautical”, and perhaps a discussion on the future programme for the Medway. We look forward to seeing you there.Venue: The Malta Inn, Allington Lock, Sandling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3ASMike Cann, Medway Coordinator

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. Fuller details will be available nearer each event. Our next lunch meet is at the New Inn, Horning on Saturday 14th March, being run by Roger Matthews, details follow. Our first afloat meet is on April 3rd – 6th at the Waveney River Centre. It will be run by Michael in his usual smooth way. There will be an organised dinner on the Saturday evening. Folks like me will travel by car as Jenny Wren is not yet finished. Please let Michael know so he can book enough tables. The rest of the details follow in this magazine. I will be sorting out my early season Bank Holiday Bash at the Lion Inn, Thurne. I will be there from Friday onwards to sort out the free moorings and checking that the ale is OK. We will also have a sit down meal on the Saturday evening so I would like to know roughly how many are joining me to arrange the tables. We may have a run out on the Sunday, once again more details in the April magazine.After a year of health problems and other troubles I am back to help our club to grow and prosper. I would love to thank all of you

NORFOLK & SUFFOLK BROADSThe Broads Schedule for 2015

The first lunch meet of 2015 was at the Lion Inn, Thurne on Saturday 10th January. A lively discussion was held over lunch and the dates for this year are now fixed as:

14th March - New Inn, Horning, lunch meet3rd-6th April - Easter at Waveney River Centre2nd-4th May - Lion Inn,Thurne23rd -25th May - Oulton Yacht Station13th-14th June - The Yare Do 27th-28th June - Ranworth, The Big one4th July - Dilham BBQ11th July - Museum of the Broads lunch and optional Jazz and Beer evening14th - 16th August - The Navy Lark, Beccles 11th- 13th September - Salhouse3rd October - lunch at Red Lion, Coltishall5th December - Xmas dinner

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who stepped up to run our events to our usual high standard in my absence. Soon I will be out and about on the newly engined and much modified Jenny Wren.Will Hawkes, Broads Coordinator

New Inn HorningEarly Season Lunch Meet

Sat 14th March This year we thought we would try a new location for our early season lunch meet. This is always a nice start to the season, meeting up after the winter period and catching up on what has been happening. The New Inn situated in the centre of Horning has just been refurbished and reopened on 23rd February. As this magazine has gone to print prior to the reopening we are unable to include a flyer with menu details etc so if you would like to attend please can you contact Roger Matthews by the 1st March who will then have all the details.Tel 01692 670019 Mob 07771 521800 Email roger.matthews@me.comRoger Matthews

Easter at the Waveney River Centre Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April

The facilities are first class, with the recently refurbished Waveney Inn offering good quality food and drink along with its existing facilities. Heated swimming pool, Cafe, shop and hot showers make this a great place to stay for Easter. Events for the weekend will include Saturday evening dinner and Sunday lunch. Also to be arranged is either a mini bus trip to Beccles or a trip in the Betsie Jane, along with our customary trip on the ferry to the other bank and walk over the Carlton Marshes.

Come along by boat or car, a limited number of moorings with electric points have been booked. Contact Michael Coventry before 1st of March. Tel. 01986 872844 Mob. 07714519224 or email mwc20@ovi.com. If you have preference to which trip you would like to participate in please indicate when contacting me.Michael Coventry

Broads Christmas Bash 6th December 2014

In what is becoming a tradition, this event was held for the 3rd year running at the Wayford Bridge Inn. The Marco Pierre White ownership is now evident with totally changed décor in the public areas, and particularly delicious food, which everyone seemed to greatly enjoy. Will Hawkes, Area Coordinator, presented the ever popular Silver Duck awards (for something particularly noteworthy in the boating year). These went to Jon & Caroline for all they do

for the Broads Area, particularly for organising Ranworth at very short notice, Martin & Sandra for having the presence of mind to bring some plastic sheeting to bring a “third world look” to the two gazebos, (which the crews of Opus II and Lady Margaret luckily had on-board, thanks again to them), keeping the rain out at Ranworth. Finally a special award. This will be delivered by the Chairman to two Devon based Club members, Gill & Mike Boothroyd, who have towed (from their home waters) and launched their Seamaster 17 Cub, Sandpiper, to attend (so far) two of our Broads rallies in Ranworth

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and Beccles (then cruising round to Oulton Broad, where some of us met up again). Gill in particular deserves recognition for her immaculate turnout in the Tardis like interior of Sandpiper. We had our usual raffle to raise some Area funds to start the 2015 boating season off, efficiently managed as always by Gisela and Dorothy. Finally there was a light-hearted Christmas film quiz, won by Roger’s table. The evening was rounded off in the bar and then the residents’ lounge where the brandy once again rose to the challenge! Those eleven of us who stayed overnight enjoyed a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning before heading off into the Christmas fray, feeling suitably festive! A big thank-you from all of us to Stella for the excellent organisation.Attendees were:

Coldstream II – Peter, Stella, & Laura Delight – Roger Jenny Wren – Will Korali – Alan & Hilde Lady Margaret – Eric & DorothyMayfly – Michael & SusanNorthstream – Val & TrevorOpus II – Peter & Sandra Rum Navy – Jon & Caroline Stornoway – Ray -& MargaretThe JB – Chris & PamTouchwood – David & GiselaVincent (or Mr Tickle, or Mad Millie, think that’s all) – Martin & Sandra

Stop Press: It has since been announced that Administrators have been appointed to the Company of which Marco Pierre White is a Director, which owns 4 pubs in Norfolk, including Wayford Bridge. Cash flow difficulties

have been cited although the Administrators state that they will honour existing bookings until buyers can be found. Given that the venues are very popular the Administrators anticipate strong interest. We had already booked Wayford Bridge for the 2015 Xmas bash but clearly will now have to explore other options, whilst following developments.Peter Campbell, Coldstream II.

THAMES AREAThe Thames Schedule for 2015 Events on the Thames will include:

12th April: Spring - lunch meet ashore at the Old Crown, Thames Street, Weybridge KT138LP.Roast Beef @ £11.50 Sunday specials menu and sweets with vegetarian options and real Ales in a family run traditional Pub within easy walking distance from the Weybridge public moorings, nearest train station 1 mile.Riverside garden, small walled garden, conservatory snug and two main bars. Small car park, some on road parking and two public car parks nearby. Overflow parking arranged locally.Contact Paul Killick on 0���1 �0���� as early as possible to book before April 1st preferably via email or on 01932 889723.Pre lunch drinks/coffee in the bar or garden from 1200, lunch served approx. 1300.1st//2nd August: Middle Thames Yacht Club Afloat / Ashore weekend Friday night mooring will be possible as well. Attend by boat or car as you wish.Autumn - Afloat meet in Cookham - tba.

Watch this space for further details.

Illegal Mooring on the ThamesNew moves are under way to tackle illegal mooring on the non-tidal Thames.A ‘parking enforcement’ programme is being extended to all 22 mooring sites owned by the Environment Agency following a successful pilot scheme.Government approval is also expected shortly for a new byelaw making mooring on land owned by Richmond upon Thames council a

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criminal offence.Meanwhile action by Kingston Council has resulted in two boats recently being impounded.The EA move is based on enforcement action on their moorings based on civil law drawn up originally for car parking. A private firm has been policing sites at Walton, Weybridge and in Oxford.The rules allow mooring up to 24 hours free of charge followed by a £5 daily charge for up to 72 hours. Action is possible against over-stayers. A new contract covering enforcement on 22 sites is currently out to tender.The tender document says: “Our mooring sites are spread across the length of the River Thames, from Gloucestershire to Middlesex. We held a successful six-month trial to manage our moorings based on the car park model. Our intention is to introduce this approach to 12 of our priority sites for the remainder of 2014/15, and then to all 22 sites from 1 April 2015.”Criminal offence. The Richmond council byelaw has received a provisional go-ahead from the Department for Communities and Local Government. The council say that If, as expected, it receives formal approval the byelaw means that if boaters moor up to council owned or managed land it will be a criminal offence which could carry a prison sentence and / or a fine. Richmond Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Pamela Fleming, said: “I am delighted that all the hard work our officers have put into this byelaw application has been successful in gaining provisional approval. “If residents support these new laws the council and police will take the fight to those who choose to flout the law and moor their vessels without authorisation. Enforcement action currently lacks grip and I hope the public, like Government, will support the council in its bid to rid the riverside of unauthorised moorings once and for all.” A meeting of River Users Group 8 at Hampton Court heard from River Thames Aliance executive director Michael Shefras that concerted action by councils and landowners along the river was needed. The RTA was playing a coordination role.(Source: Thames News)

Readers Letters, e-mails, etcSeamaster Sailer 23 Skin Fittings:To: Brian, Seamaster Club Dear Brian, Could you put an ‘All Points’ question in the next magazine re the seacocks fitted to Seamaster 23 Sailers’. I would like to know the sizes of the various Seacocks and skin fittings originally fitted. (Iduna has a fitted toilet.) I wish to progressively replace all the metal seacocks with plastic and it would assist greatly if I could obtain the correct size e.g Diameter valves & skin fittings in advance of undertaking the replacement. Thank you and regards John Neubauer

Broads website - Seamaster listingHi BrianAre you familiar with the broads.org.uk website? I have just discovered it and there are plenty of Seamasters on it.The link is http://norfolk.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Main_PageStephen

Seamaster Club Web Site & LinkSubject: club sign in and ArchivePlease send the username and password to access the magazine PDF’s. “commodore and cruiser” no longer work.By the way,the archives help the refurbishment of DUCHESS no end, just looked at exhaust replacement and need to lookup shaft realignment.Best wishes Brian Gaffigan.

Hi Brian,I have sent you the link to the member’ area, Hope you find it useful.I don’t think there is anything on shaft realignment however. Contact Paul Killick for advice on this topic and copy me in to the exchange please.YoursBrian

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Condensation Problems, Seamaster 23 Motor CruiserOn 7 January 2015 David Randall wrote:Dear Paul we are new members, membership number 1948, a frequent Lancaster Canal user over the past 45 years past commodore Lancaster Canal Boat Club and retired mech engineer.My wife Pat and I are owners of a 23 ft seamaster “Spirit”. We had problems with our previously owned 23 due to heavy condensation in winter months, in particular on the roof lining and front windows leading to wet cushions which we have to remove. Have tried gentle heat on a 24/7 basis, have considered a dehumidifier but worry about leaving unattended. The problem seems to be lack of ventilation since only have a roof vent in the toilet roof which vents into the helm and vents in the bottom of the cabin doors. Is it possible to install vents in the cabin roof without spoiling the head lining, if so how? Can you advise please, any help would be very much appreciated.Yours sincerly. David Randall

Hi DavidExcessive condensation is often due to water somewhere, possibly bilges. If the GRP hull moisture content is high it will enter atmosphere as well. GRP hulls are not 100% waterproof which is why we take them ashore over winter or protect them with Epoxy coatings if they are to be left afloat for long periods to help against the onset of osmosis.Only certain dehumidifiers are suitable and safe for use on boats, the ones that have a de-frosting cycle. One can use a 13amp time-switch plug and set it for an hour a day but do check with your insurance to ensure they will cover a vessel not in use to have services left on and the extra risk of the dehumidifier. Constantly connected shore power appliances are a common cause of electrical fires especially battery chargers and dehumidifiers. High and low level ventilation is essential to get an air flow. Victorians had it right with sash windows, equal amounts high and low is the most efficient. Solar vents are also commonplace these days. Ideally, cover the boat overall and leave windows and locker

doors slightly ajar, and odd floor boards raised, to allow air to flow around.Retro fitting deck head vents has to be done using caution, they must be installed where there are no strengthening frames and of a type that’s not closable for BSS/Gas-safe regulations for any cabin space used for sleeping or with LPG appliances. Your boat safety examiner should have calculated it and advised you of any deficiencies plus recorded it on the appliance record form. If it is over 50% deficient he should have issued a mandatory warning notice.The headlining would have to be very carefully removed to gain access, considering the age I would not attempt it unless you are prepared to have it renewed. I think the better option is Louvre Grills in the cabin door, high level and low level, ie within 100mm of the highest and lowest point. Lets assume you have the standard Calor B600/700 LPG hob approximately 10KW, multiply that by 22000 = 22000 mm/2 of ventilation for safe operation, then add 650mm per human / 4 berths 2600 mm/2 add to 22000 = 24600 mm/2. Total requirement split 50/50 between high and low = 12300 mm/2 per vent. Any supplier selling ventilators of whatever type should be able to inform you its free air rating, some manufactures actually print it on the packaging or vent itself. If not, calculate it yourself, ie measure the slots length and width, multiply together, the total is for a single slot so now count the slots and add together for the total free air flow of each single piece grill / vent. The standard white plastic Seamaster factory fitted vents were 3000 mm/2 each. When they were built Lloyds build regs for ventilation was 2” Sq near to the cooker at the highest point, this was later doubled due to the number of deaths through lack of ventilation, then increased once again due to the number of fatalities increasing still further to CORGI regs which we use today under the Gas-safe regulations using the calculation above. Going back to dehumidifiers, there is new thinking about using them on boats that are afloat due to the cabin space air becoming so dry that it actually tries to find moisture from another source, the river! The air becomes so

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unnaturally dry it literally tries to suck it through the GRP increasing our worst nightmare of increased moisture levels in our hulls and accelerating the onset of osmotic action. That’s why marine surveyors always carry out random moisture testing with the vessel ashore for pre-purchase assessments, any more than 25% and it needs drying out quickly. The higher the level the longer the drying period ashore. It is not unusual to find 35% and above on boats not taken ashore regularly for extended periods or protected with epoxy coatings. Once the GRP has 20% moisture a chemical reaction sets off a chain of events that eventually leads to blistering and weakening of the hull as the gel coat starts separating from the laminates. The moisture readings and condition of the hull dictates the offer price on the boat and it can cost £7,000 for full osmosis treatment on a 27 foot boat.Amazing how one subject (Condensation) has led to osmosis but lack of ventilation has a wide range of consequences.Paul

- - - - - - - - -On 18 December 2014 Robert Boardman wrote:Hi ,Just after a bit of advice. Is there any tolerance on the prop shaft or does it need to be dead true, mine has a bit of deviation but seems to run ok. Also could I bolt the centre keel from the inside of the boat using coach screws (Lag screws) as at the moment the boat is out of the water and the keel bolts don’t look too accessible. As the boat is on blocks I can’t tell if the keel is loose.Many ThanksRob Boardman, Summer Sound 27,

To: Robert Boardman Cc: Brian Rowland Hi RobTo be in perfect alignment dead true but when boats are ashore they take up a different shape

so final adjustment is always done afloat.No you cannot use “Coach Screws” . Either A2/316 stainless steel or Phosphor bronze bolts or studding only. The bolt heads are glassed over on the inside and set into the timber keel band underneath. The original ones will be Bronze (Not Brass) I have replaced lots on many boats and its not as difficult as it first appears, if you take on the job I will offer as much advice as I can.Paul

- - - - - - - - -Propellers for a Seamaster 30Pete Townend, Lindijo, Seamaster 30 wrote:. When taking her out of the water this year I noticed that the propellers were a different size. Do you have information on what propellers would be originally fitted in terms of pitch & diameter. I am assuming the original engines would be BMC Thorneycroft as there was a plate to that effect on the engine bay bulkhead.I would appreciate any information you can supplyPete Townend

Hi PeteYes I do know the prop sizes dependant on engines fitted of course, originally would have been 2.52 Leyland Thornycrofts or 4107 Perkins as standard, some other options were also available. Which engines do you have Exactly? and What year is your boat? I can check the year from the HIN number on the oval Seamaster Dunmow Plate?All this is assuming you have a factory completed boat?RegardsPaul

Hi PaulThanks for your email. The number on the Dunmow plate is 5296. Current engines are Vetus Deutz, I believe they are the D4.29 65HP and the gearboxes are TMP 2 to 1 reduction. I am given to understand the boat year is 1980 ish but would be good to know for sure.Regards, Pete

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Hi againAfraid she was built in 1976Very interesting, never seen those engines in one before especially as they have linked them to TMP boxes. Would love to take a look but fear you are miles away.Have you any photos especially of the engines?As for answering your original question, original fit would have been 16 x 12 but with those engines I can’t say without studying the torque curve. Of course I still don’t know whether she was a factory completed model so can’t guess on weight distribution.It will be a Duetz engine marinised by Vetus, they are decent engines and not cheap to buy so someone has spent some serious money on her. They also do a Turbo version of this block of near 100hp but the TMP box won’t take that unless its the heavy duty one that’s very rare indeed. I am prepared to make a calculated guess that the ideal prop would be 16x14 Turbine for river use or 16x16 Equipoise for coastal.You can contact your local propeller makers who will ask you to complete a form listing all the dimensions and their computer programme will make a suggestion.RegardsPaul

- - - - - - - - -Oil Problems, Seamaster 813Hi PaulEvermore 813 member 1803My enquiry starts from noticing some “spits” of oil from the exhaust prior to this year’s winterisation. I have an invoice from a Diesel engine specialist from the previous owner that indicates the engine was rebuilt in 2009 including new pistons, liners, valve guides, injectors etc etc. That said I have on occasion noticed some blue smoke at starting and under load since becoming the owner in 2011 which I think not unreasonable for an “old” diesel. The engine oil is Morris 15/40 running at circa 45psi. The engine breathers seem clear although there appears to be some “pressure” in the rocker cover when the cap is removed. There is no evidence of oil beneath the engine

therefore I suspect I may have a problem with the valve stem seals or the valves.

Prior to removing the head for investigation is it correct that the engine block breather is vented in the engine compartment or should this be vented to atmosphere? Also, should the engine compartment have a vent to atmosphere to ensure sufficient air for the engine intake. I’m concerned that the engine may be being starved of air.

The engine number is 22KB/U/D703. I assume 22 is 2.2, K will be the designated car type, B would likely be the “B” series engine. “U” I think indicates the drive gear of a vehicle with central gear change - A would be an automatic etc. Any knowledge what D703 indicates? I have read somewhere that a 2.2 BMC may have been known as a commander.

Any comments or observations would be appreciatedKind regards Rob

On 17 Jan 2015, Paul Killick wrote:Hi RobertWhat is a BMC 2.2 engine doing in an 813 I ask myself?Yes they were known as Commanders back when BMC did their own Marinised engines There was a re-built one for sale in the magazine, I even saw it when I visited the owner who was a Diesel fuel injection specialist but I am talking years ago.I think we had better start with oil residue from exhaust - Usually this is caused by a leaking oil cooler so you had better start there for this

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symptom. I note from our records you have a Borg Warner transmission and they should also have an external oil cooler so you should have two?Engine oil should be 20/50 and transmission oil TQF (Red hydraulic oil) as used in car auto boxes.My advice would be to have cylinder leakage and engine oil tests carried out first.Yes the engine should have a good outside air supply, the colder the better for diesels. It is usual for the engine breather to be directed into the engine air intake via the air filter.Blue smoke does rather indicate burning oil, does it use engine oil, other than any leaks that is?A photo of the engine would be handy, 2.2 BMC would have an In-line injection pump instead of a DPA like the 2.52 had.I don’t have any records of 2.2 block numbers sadly, it was only the very early Seamasters that had them from new. 50s/early60`s boats like the Commander 28 that got its name from the engines.Hope I’ve helped you focus on ideasPaul

On 18 January 2015 RS Build wrote:Many thanks PaulI hadn’t considered the oil coolers as a potential source of the oil spots in the exhaust. I haven’t noticed any change in the engine oil level but that said I haven’t checked the transmission oil level for a while. Do these oil coolers just go? We hadn’t had any frosts prior to me noticing the oil spots. I attach a photo of the 2.2 for information. The information I’ve found so far regarding engine numbers. (In case I need gasket sets)Mine is 22KB/U/D703 - 22 being 2.2litre. KB being Bathgate production (I think). Or K being designated use ie A = Austin, B = Industrial, M = Morris etc. B = B series engine. U being the drive gear of the vehicle - central gear change. A = automatic, M = manual etc.Dxxxx = Diesel engine numberMay be of interest to other members. Once again many thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I’ll keep you updated on any significant findings. Regards Rob

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Paul Killick To: RS Build Cc: Brian Rowland Fascinating.You can see where the original engine mounts were so it is a re engine job, probably from Petrol to Diesel, so you had better check the material of the fuel tank in case it is galvanised. The reason is that galvanised fuel tanks are not suitable for diesel oil, it breaks down the galvanising into minute particles blocking filters and often getting into the injection pump and basically destroying it. A very common and expensive mistake!

Interesting mix of components used, a lot are off the 2.52.

The engine is in-line with the prop shaft as well, originally it would have been four inches to port, could have been a 1600cc Ford petrol or 1500cc BMC diesel with a Wortham Blake Hydrive transmission, the later 813 had an 1800cc BMC with PRM transmission turned on its axis to achieve the four inch off-set.

The more I look the more I am unsure whether it is a 2.2!Paul

Refurbishment of Jenny Wren Seamaster 21 CruiserAfter a year off I can now get back to the refurbishment of Jenny Wren, our early Seamaster 21 cruiser. As some members know I had finished sorting out the hull and below waterline fittings. Now to get on with the topsides. Jobs to do were:

remove the old outboard well and build in a larger 4 seater cockpit, extend the heads by 6” to give more room in the shower, convert the front bunks to a fixed double, fit a new diesel engine and gearbox, rewire, finish new cockpit seats and storage and finally refinish the top sides paintwork.

So, where was I?After lots of delays due to illness and problems the rear cockpit is bonded in, the front double bed is comfortable.

With the help of Roger (New Moon) and a few lads from the Museum of the Broads my new 35hp motor and heavyweight PRM gearbox is fitted. It was fun dropping the new unit in. My modified engine hoist was not balanced correctly, at one point we had the engine unit in the water between the boat and the staging. This could have been a bit of a disaster but soon, with a touch of old fashioned engineering and 20 56lb weights to counterbalance the hoist, we finally had the engine sitting on it’s nice new rubber mountings. (A certain Mr Brunel would have been proud of our lifting machine!) We now had an engine sitting on it’s 4” too high mountings. I blame Roger but he says it is my fault. So out with the wood tools and attack the original Seamaster engine bearers and, Yippee!, it is in and now in perfect alignment with the shaft. One problem with the new longer cockpit is that the canopy is too short so every time it rains the bilges fill up with water, but then it is a great test for the new auto bilge pumps.I have now fitted the extra space out with new water and fuel tanks and calorifier, and fitted the three batteries in line across to even up the load.I have enough room now to fit 2 20 litre spare fuel cans, the Honda generator and a petrol can for my vintage outboard that sits on the transom. This is the belt and braces option. A new engine and gearbox, enough fuel for a week’s cruising and the trusty old seagull outboard as insurance.So up to now I have a fully sorted hull, new running gear and hose and all mechanical bits either new or rebuilt. Next on the list is a new cockpit floor and soundproofed engine cover, re-site the steering helm and dashboard, get my friendly cover man to give me a quote for a new hood and frame.With the weather against me and moving house time is slipping by but Jenny Wren will be at Ranworth this year and under her own power.Next issue I will cover the final works with the new floor.Will Hawkes, Jenny Wren

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Seamaster 25 Admiral?Hi,I have a Seamaster which I think is a 27. It has a brass plate with the number 2098 and Dunmow England on it. Is this number any help in identification of this model? Thank you for any help.

Hi StephenThe plate suggests it is a Seamaster but not necessarily, some owners remove them for keepsakes and it has caught me out before. The plate indicates that it would be an exceptionally old 27, without a photo I won’t guess but it is more likely to be an Admiral. PaulSeamaster Club Technical Officer

On 6th January Stephen Fitzgerald replied:Thanks for all your help. I would love to join the owners club, I live in Ireland so can I send you the Euro amount for the membership - this can be done on your website.Paul replied:

Hi StephenIt is a 1966 either Admiral or Cadet MkII.Both these models appear identical apart from the Cadet is 24 feet and has two keels and the Admiral is 25 feet and has one timber centre keel but could have the optional bilge keels as well making one large centre keel with two small ones either side.I notice that the cabin is open

plan, that would suggest it is a Cadet MKII, the Admiral had two cabins separated by a forward bulkhead and door. I also notice she is “Outdrive” leading me to suspect she was supplied as hull only and fitted out internally by someone other than the Seamaster factory, all factory built boats were shaft-drive.To be more exact I would require photos of below the waterline and internal joinery. Whatever, she looks very smart but is obviously painted which is a shame, having original gel coat would increase her value and saleability. I hope you had an out of the water pre-purchase survey carried out, there’s nothing worse than discovering issues with the underwater sections after purchase or being refused comprehensive insurance. RegardsPaulSeamaster Club

Hi PaulThank you for all you help. It does have a centre keel and two bilge keels. The hull is in good shape - that was one reason for buying it. The engines had water damage and needed a lot of work. As for painting the hull that was my indulgence, I have always wanted a boat with an Oxford blue hull. I will send you some photos of it when I bought it. It had been in a field for five years. PS. I am waiting for my membership form to arrive so I can become a member. Thanks again Stephen (Membership Form has now been sent, Ed)

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Iduna" Annual Lift Out Jobs List.

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Prior to Lift-out 1. Engine annual service.2. Clean & polish cabin sides & top.3. Clean, touch-up, repaint deck paint as required.4. Re-coat all deck woodwork.5. Recoat red coaming strake.6. Remove sails & stacking system for repair as required.

After Lift-out 7. Remove mooring ropes from pontoon. Stow fenders.

8. Wash sides and bottom9. Rub down hull anti-foul with wet & dry - wash off.10. Check and treat any hull damage & osmosis blisters.11. Remove Rudder and bring to garage,

Remove Tiller Arm and bring to garage.12. Check Propeller and Cutlass Bearing.13. Clean and re-coat propeller.14. Remove & clean centre-plate side plates.15. Polish and clean topsides - 2 coats polish.16. Rub down and re-treat rubbing strake - 2 coats.17. Flake out anchor cable and re-mark every 5 meters.18. Renew/clean anodes and earth connection to engine.19. Reseal around keel casting.20. Check centreplate bolt - re-grease.21. Prime and anti-foul keel casting and centre plate & side plates.22. Replace side plates.23. Check & clean all bilges as required.24. Check & lubricate all sea valves.25. Boot-top stripe - prime (if req'd) and paint.26. Remove Log, clean, anti-foul, and replace. Check operation.27. Tiller arm to re-varnish. Rudder to varnish & anti foul.28. Interior to re-varnish where damaged.29. Re-paint white toilet area.30. Check and clean all bilge areas.31. If possible trace any accommodation water leaks.32. Check & renew as required any worn or damaged ropes/halyards.33. Check shaft coupling, seal, clean & lubricate.34. Replace rudder, tiller & tiller restraining rope.35. Relocate fenders.

After relaunch. 36. Immediately check bilges and around sea valves for leaks37. Run engine, check SW flow, FW leakage, cooling temperature & battery charge.38. Replace covers, sails , etc.39. Repaint any damaged deck paint and engine hatch40.

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Seamaster 23 Sailer Annual Overhaul ListIn Magazine 23/6 John Neubauer offered to let members have a copy of his list of all the points he attends to at the Annual Overhaul of his Seamaster 23 Sailer. Here it is:

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Later Voyages of Second Melody 2012Chapter 2

Our 2012 cruise was preceded by racing at high speed across France and south-west Germany; no incident apart from getting lost. That’s not a new experience for us, but to know you are within a mile or two of your destination and driving in circles is very frustrating. Never mind! We were directed to a fine hotel in a peaceful setting where we had a delightful meal. After a good night’s sleep and a large breakfast we were ready for anything.By 8 a.m. the next morning we were at the boat club where Second Melody was patiently waiting on Herr Sleepy’s truck. The driver was very pleasant and spoke excellent English. We chatted for over an hour about his experiences carrying boats about Europe. It’s probable that there are places he has not been to, but I didn’t ask about them. Baltic, North Sea, Costa del Sol, Cote d’Azur, Italy, Greece, he had seen the lot, usually with a boat behind him. I shall certainly contact Sleepy when next we need a truck.The mobile crane arrived at 8.40 a.m. and soon SM was floating in the river Lahn. I signed the friendly driver’s paperwork and off he went. The crane driver demanded cash and pulled a face at my mention of an invoice. He left too.Second Melody was tied up at the foot of pilings at least 8 feet high. I clambered down carefully and started the engines. They roared into life – what a joy to hear them! Peter Klemm had fitted silencers, but they still seemed a tad loud. The starboard exhaust was gushing water, but the port one was dry, so I turned off the port engine and manoeuvred round to our designated mooring one engine only. I always feel nervous for the first few minutes, probably because our “lay-off” is so long; usually 11 months, sometimes even more. Not to worry, I must have remembered what to do, as, when Mary arrived, having walked all round the site, SM was tied up safely. It’s as well to move a boat single-handed occasionally, or you might find you can’t when you need to.We spent the day trudging back and forth with stores, stowing them away, cleaning and plugging the leaks in the water- system; all the usual preparations. There was a bad moment and not a few curses when I kicked my favourite

boat-hook overboard. SM came equipped with two. One is six or seven feet long with a pair of steel hooks. The other my favourite, was shorter, a sturdy shaft of about five feet long and, on the end, a traditional hook and spike in brass. I had enjoyed polishing the brass and oiling the shaft and it was a joy to use being far more handy than the longer one. The brass hook must have been too heavy for the wooden shaft. Down it went, never to re-surface. The river was muddy and flowing more quickly than I could swim. I resisted the temptation to don my wet-suit and plunge in.More luckily, the boat club is only a couple of hundred yards from a small supermarket so we didn’t have to lug food too far. The following day was wet so we spent it cleaning, then walked half a mile into Dehrn and treated ourselves to a lavish meal.The Thursday dawned sunny with a breeze. Mary hurried to wash our smalls and then we walked along the tow-path, past Dehrn to the next village, Dietkirchen, where we caught a bus into Limburg, passing many small places that we had visited when we were lost.

As the bus approached the bridge to enter the town, we were able to appreciate the dramatic position of the cathedral, high on a rock above the river. We were dropped outside the railway station, an undistinguished, modern building surrounded by many others. Unimpressed, we bought ice-creams and asked where we could catch the bus back to Dehrn; it’s as well to know. We had a long wait, so we wandered away from the modern town towards the cathedral. Are we glad we did? The old town is a delight. We wandered to and fro, marvelling

Timber-framed houses in Limburg

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at the restoration of the timber-framed houses and shops; like the centre of York, only more so. The cathedral too, when we got there, also proved to be a striking edifice. We are not religious, but it was certainly interesting. Our friend Madeleine had told us we would like Limburg. She was right.To get a better view of the cathedral we went down to the river bridge. The cathedral stands in a very dominant position, on a rock high above. It could hardly be more imposing. Its multi-coloured stonework looks very well in the afternoon sunshine.

Whilst on the bridge we got talking to a Dutch couple. They were very interesting; returning to Amsterdam from a trip to Vienna on heavy bikes that my mother might have thought old-fashioned. Only a few years younger than us, they must be superbly fit. After a discussion of why a local town should have the same name as one back home in the Netherlands, Nassau, we decided that some magnate must

have owned both sites at some time. This coincidence paled into insignificance when we asked the Dutch people their names. They both replied “Henni”.” Your first name?” we responded. That is the first name of both of us they insisted; even with the same spelling. How curious is that. I imagine it must lead to confusion at times.We caught the bus back to the boat. The walk had given Peter a blister so “Nurse” Harvey administered to the wounded soldier. He hadn’t complained; well not much.We spent the next day catching up with chores and preparing SM. We had already been away from home over a week so there was washing and ironing to do. The log mentions repairing a leak, though I cannot recall exactly what. As we worked groups of canoeists went past. Some were clearly experts, paddling purposefully as though in a hurry to reach somewhere. Others had obviously never been on water before, drifting aimlessly, sideways, in reverse, school parties, groups of pensioners chattering excitedly, struggling to gain control. The strange thing to us was that none of them ever returned. Certainly it must be easier to paddle downstream, but the current was not too strong. We learned later that there was a hire centre just above the weir in Runkel. We never did see where the trips ended. We wondered whether they were just day trips or if they carried camping gear with them, or maybe they had a support minibus to carry their equipment and erect their tents at a suitable site. Anything is possible I suppose, but it’s certain that I am too old now to follow suit. I’ll stick with the twin diesels.

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Henni & Henni the intrepid Dutch cyclists Sunset on the Lahn

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A Seamaster Repair SagaPart 2 - Raw Water strainers overhaul.With winter upon us and the temperature dropping the hull repairs had to stop as it’s too cold for the resins and fillers to properly bond, so I turned my attention to one of the many other jobs I have on the boat.

The raw water strainers are the original cast bronze fitments and they had been leaking for some while, as evidenced by considerable stains and verdigris on them. The rubber gaskets had compressed to almost nothing and the isolating gate valves were stiff and in poor condition. I spoke to Paul Killick about replacing the old units with new shiny plastic ones. His advice was to refurbish the old units as they are much more durable than plastic and he makes a very good point. Plastic units can be broken far more easily than the originals. Sure they don’t tend to clog quite so quickly, but then it’s easy to clean out the metal gauze of the original.

I know some folks will say don’t be daft, but I have to point out the following work must only be attempted with the boat on the hard and out of the water!

Using an appropriate spanner I unscrewed the old sea cock valve from the through hull fitting after first removing the twin jubilee clips and intake pipe to the engine and any protective electrical connectors. When I say unscrew, it took a lot of persuasion with a very large wrench and a hammer to get it started. Once moving the sea cock came away easily. Check

the through hull fitting carefully for damage, both inside and outside the boat. Also check the metal colouring, if you see a pinkness to the metal seek advice from a professional as this could be caused by Galvanic action, where the metal has been weakened by electron flow, stripping away the more noble elements in it. Thankfully my through hull fittings despite their age are fine and ready for re-use.

Once out of the boat the strainers can be stripped down and in my case repaired. Holding the old seacock in a vice the strainer was removed by gently knocking the output fitting with a hide hammer. Once separated from the seacock the entire strainer can be examined.

It was obvious that the clampdown lid and strainer body were not square to each other once the remains of the gasket were removed.

Raw water strainer ready for dissembly

Dissembled strainer ready for cleaning

Removal of the strainer from the seacock

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Holding the lid on the top of the strainer there was a significant gap in the centre, possibly the lugs had deformed and pulled down over the years; this was the cause of the leak on both strainers. In this case tightening the screws wouldn’t have any effect and water would still have escaped.

Using a surface plate (a machined very flat block) I placed some wet and dry paper over it and then very slowly and carefully rubbed the strainer body back and forth. Great care has to be taken to keep the strainer perfectly upright and square to the block, otherwise the mating face will end up with curved faces.

When I was happy the strainer mating surface had been made square I turned my attention to the lid. This was distorted and it required a lot of rubbing down to make the face square again.

Although I used a surface plate any reasonably flat surface can be used with good effect. A glass sheet or metal sheet (flat biscuit tin lid) on a table top will suffice. As I said earlier this is a slow process best done with care. Also don’t remove a lot of material, just enough so that the two parts fit snugly together

Once the parts were finished on the plate I took a rotary wire brush to them with my electric drill. This took off the verdigris quickly and restored

a shiny finish reasonably quickly. It is also good for exposing any cracks or metal defects. Again if any pink spots are noted expert opinion needs to be sought. The threads on the retaining bolts and strainers were also cleaned up along with the butterfly nuts. This was essential as the threads were clogged with verdigris, making the nuts stick and bind. A little oil will keep things smooth for a long while after.

Now the metal parts were restored my attention turned to the old rubber gasket. I suspect mine are the originals, in which case they’ve done exceptionally well. Using the well tried formula of tracing an outline around the old gasket a paper template was quickly made, ready for transferring to the new gasket material.

I managed to find a rubber gasket supplier near where I work (Pentonville rubber) and purchased 2 thicknesses 6mm and 3mm as I

Bright and shiny again

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wasn’t sure what thickness would be required. In the end the 6mm was way too thick and the 3mm just about right for the task. New gaskets were formed from the template and trimmed to fit. Hole punches were used to make the bolt holes.

The final job was to fit a new seacock. After discussions with our club’s technical guru, Paul Killick, I decided to go with ball valves rather than going back to a gate valve. ASAP Supplies provided the parts for me – Don’t forget to use them and get your club discount!

The valves have to be fitted with PTFE tape in the threads to prevent water seeping along the screw thread. This is the tape used by plumbers and gas fitters to seal threaded joins, do make sure you

buy a reputable brand though. Visit a pucker plumbers or builders merchant so you get the proper stuff.

Using PTFE is very simple, the tape is wrapped around the screw thread, going in

the same direction as the threads, overlapping each previous PTFE layer slightly. Using this technique build up the layers, until the valve can be fitted.

Finally fit the valve onto the strainer body. As I’ve now gone to rotary ball valves the open / close lever could foul on the outlet pipe so check that the operation of the valve allows free and easy access to the operating lever.

The final task is to refit the strainer / seacock assembly into the boat. Again a good quality PTFE seal is required between the hull fitting and seacock. Once the unit is attached back on the fitting check for correct valve operation and reconnect the engine feed pipe. It’s a good idea to check this pipe and fittings while you’re at it and replace any worn or suspect component. Jubilee clips should be of marine grade stainless steel and two should be fitted on any connection.

If you decide to do this simple job and replace your gate valve for a ball type a small word of warning. The ball when the valve is fully closed will hold a small amount of water in it. Under severe weather conditions this can freeze and potentially damage the valve. Therefore it is recommended that when winter comes the boat is lifted and the system winterised. The valve should then be left part open allowing any trapped water to drain. Alternately you can buy exceptionally expensive ball valves with a dedicated drain for the ball. Mike Cann, Medway co-ordinator

Completed strainer assembly

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Aged flares (I don’t mean trousers)When I took on my boat I soon found three flares, part of a costal flare pack, rather useful I thought and then promptly forgot about them. That was until I read an article about the useful life of flares and how they needed to be properly disposed of when time expired. Next time I was at the boat I checked the dates – they had expired 13 years previously back in 2002!Checking around I soon found out that neither the Police or Council would touch them, nor the Fire brigade. No, instead all flares had to be taken to the Coastguard at pre-arranged dates and times. The problem was Dover is my nearest Coastguard station and an hour and a half from my home, so again the matter was shelved.Tom, who’s the chap with the boat next to mine on the hard standing, was having a chat with me when I was taking a break from working on the hull and was enjoying a quick cuppa. Tom asked if I knew anything about disposal of flares. I answered yes and explained what had to be done. Foolishly I said that I was thinking of going to Dover and before I knew what was happening Tom presented me with a large flare pack, crammed full of old flares. When I’d said I don’t mind taking yours I didn’t expect so many.

So knowing no better I took the flares home with me and left them under cover in the back garden. Something I shouldn’t have done.I phoned the Dover Coastguard and made a tentative appointment for 09:00 on Saturday morning. It was difficult to confirm as there were several watch changes in between and I left it that I would call on Friday. Friday came and I

made the call again and I was told it should be okay for Saturday and to come down. Saturday dawned bright and fair so I loaded up the car with the flares and took off for Dover. Arriving at the gate I found they weren’t too pleased to hear from me. Apparently the person who made the appointment shouldn’t have done so without checking the watch details. But as I’d driven for so long they took pity on me and let me in. I don’t suppose many of you have ever been to the site, but it’s situated right at the very top of the cliff overlooking Dover eastern docks. The view is amazing and the French coast is often seen. There are the remains of 2nd world war gun emplacements and a rather new looking Coastguard station, with a series of radar installations on top. Despite my initial difficulty in gaining access I was warmly welcomed and invited to drive my car to the disposal points, situated slightly away from the main complex. The lady officer who greeted me brought with her a pair of leather gauntlets and a full face mask, things

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were obviously getting serious. Two cabinets are used, one for flares that are reasonably safe, not damaged and the expiry less than 25 years. Then there’s the “sin bin” that’s for the damaged items and those over 25 years. The “Sin Bin” is fully vented and open to the elements, except for a protective cloth cover. I was told due to safety reasons they can only hold 20 dangerous flares – dangerous? Surely not?We were joined by Andrew, the person I was due to meet and I was told he was there to assist his colleague who although trained needed more experience with older flares.He asked about mine. Oh fine I said, they’re in good condition and expired in 2002. Then I mentioned Tom’s box. Andrew wasn’t happy about them. Well, in fairness I knew nothing about them and had transported them as a kindness. The container was opened, Andrew looked inside and promptly stood back. He’d seen enough to know a problem and he wanted his colleague to recognise the issue and deal with it properly. My new(ish) flares were collected, taped to prevent the caps coming off and placed into the normal disposal. Then ever so carefully Tom’s flares were taken from the container and laid on the grass. They were then examined for expiry dates, a few were less than 25 years old, so they were taped and put into the normal container. Records were updated so the Coastguard computer knew when to call in the Bomb Squad to remove them. Bomb Squad – No? But yes this is what happens, they are classified as explosives and are destroyed on site by the bomb squad.So attention was then turned to the aged 25+ years collection. Some were very old indeed and I was told unstable. A simple knock or even a hard turn in the car could have caused the things to go off. I had been exceptionally lucky to get them there safely. By now I was very concerned that my simple good deed could have misfired (literally) on me. One of the flares was marked simply Green Smoke. The Officer had never seen one like this before and we suspect it came from the military, it was considered very unstable and unsafe due to it’s age. All of these flares were put in the “Sin Bin”, which was then almost up to it’s maximum

quota. I was informed the Bomb Squad were going to be called and they’d take the unstable flares a short distance away to a hard standing where a controlled burn would consume the flares in a few short very bright seconds, thus removing the problem. I thanked the team for their efforts and left. Andrew went back to monitoring the 400 ships that were in the Channel that day. He’d had to leave his duties to gather in the flares. So from my experiences I have the following recommendations for you:

• Check your flares regularly to weed out any that are out of date.• Flares that are damaged or have part of the covering (like an end cap missing) must be considered as faulty and dealt with by the Coast Guard or bomb squad.• Do not dispose of expired flares by throwing them overboard or placing them in a sinking container. They have a really nasty way of being washed up and getting into the hands of children.• Dispose of old flares promptly, by taking them back to the chandlers who sold you them or to the Coastguard.• When taking flares to the Coastguard, know what you are taking and the age of them. The CG may not be able to take too many at a time, depending upon their current holding.• If you find a flare that is over 25 years or faulty, contact the Coast Guard immediately and ask for advice.• Don’t remove any protective covering from the flare.• Don’t offer to take another person’s flares, or a collection from the boatyard. Take only your flares.• Transport them only from your boat to disposal. Preferably in a cardboard box with suitable packaging.• The Coastguard is responsible for any flares handed to them or found below the high water line.• The Fire Brigade will not deal with old flares and will refer to the bomb squad.

Tom was surprised to learn of my misadventure, but it did make a good tell in between those 1000 and 1 jobs I have to do on the boat.Mike Cann, Medway Co-ordinator

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TECHNICAL MANUALS / WORKSHOP MANUALSHeld Within the Club

Boat Safety Scheme Technical Manuals: are held by:Colin Dye Tel 0192 042 1314Jane Wall Tel 0149 481 4040Paul Killick Tel 0193 288 9723 (Eves)

The following are held by Jane Wall. If you wish to have a copy please ring on the number above and don’t forget to say which engine you have!. Also leave your name, address and membership number. Copies are available free of charge to paid up members only. Please allow time for copying and dispatch.Engine Workshop Manuals for a range of older Volvo petrol and Diesel engines including outdrives

Perkins 4.99, 4.107 and 4.108 Diesel engines, Yanmar 1GM, 2GM & 3GM Diesel enginesLeyland based 1.8 litre Diesel engine

BMC based 1.5 litre Captain Diesel engineBMC based 2.5 / T154/ Commander Diesel engineBMC/Newage 2.2 litre Diesel engine

Engine Repair Operation ManualsThornycroft T154 / 2.52 litre Diesel Thornycroft 108 / 1.8 litre Diesel

Engine Owners Instruction / Operation Manuals / Users HandbooksThornycroft Type 90 and 108 Diesel enginesThornycroft T154 Diesel enginePerkins 4.108 Diesel enginePerkins handbook for the 4.107, 4.108, 3152, 4236, 6354, etcWortham Blake Fisherboy Petrol {1100cc, 1600cc, 1600cc GT & 1500cc (2731)}Wortham Blake Fisherboy 1.5 Diesel engineMercedes OM 636 Diesel engineBukh DV10M & DV 20M Diesel enginesNewage 1.5 litre Diesel engineHonda 9.9 Outboard engine (BF9.9A/15A)

OutdrivesEnfield Z-drive Transom Units service manual and parts list (130, 130H, 130 non swivel)Enfield MK II Z-Drive Transom Unit (unit serial number starts 2ZE)Enfield Z Drive Rudder (specially designed for the Enfield/Perkins Z drive units)

Ruddersafe, the dual rudder (data sheet only)Gearboxes

TMP Series 12000Newage PRM 100; 140S,T&L; 175; 250; &265S, T&L; Hydraulic gearboxesNewage PRM 160 Hydraulic gearboxNewage B Type mechanical GearboxWortham Blake HyDrive Hydraulic gearboxWortham Blake 2:1 reduction box and mechanical box

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www.trainingafloat.comFriendly, relaxed Professional Training - for YOUR kind of boating

Beginners to Advanced

Inland and Coastal

Inland Waterways Helmsmans Course

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Bespoke Courses

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DISCLAIMERTo help members find goods or services for their Seamasters, advertisements are accepted from suppliers. Acceptance and publication of advertisements does not imply the suitability or quality of such goods or services. Readers relying on these advertisements as a source of information should use their own judgement about the product advertised.

Lime Street, Hull, Nth Humberside, HU8 7ABTelephone: 01482 329 185

Specialise in PROPS -- New, Repair, Resize / Repitch etc

STERNGEAR - Shafts, Bearings, etc.

Very Good Reports from several members

PROPS & STERNGEAR etc.

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ThornycroftSeamaster Spares, etc.

Whilst A.S.A.P. and others remain our main commercial sources for spares, as many of you may already have found out, it is beginning to become difficult to find some spares for Seamasters. The Seamaster Club has been searching the marketplace for sources for those difficult to find parts and have now arranged sources for:

2.2 and 2.5 BMC / Thornycroft engine spares; a source of Unipart spares for these engines. (But not yet the marinisation parts)

TMP Gearboxes and components

Diesel components including injector pumps, pipes and injectors for most engines. Injector and Injector Pump Servicing.

Please contact Paul Killick on 01��� ������ or 0���1 �0���� who will arrange supply.

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Notice to advertisers: To advertise here and on the Seamaster Club web site please mail or email your draft advert and pictures to the Editor. Many advertisers fail to inform us when they have sold their boat or equipment or found a boat etc so advertisements may be placed for THREE issues only. Hence some boats and items shown in previous issues may have been automatically deleted unsold. Advertisers seeking an extension should apply to the Editor. Members may advertise boats or other items for free. Non Members will be asked for a nominal sum (normally £�0 for a few lines, payable to The Seamaster Club). Post or email your advert to the EditorThe Club and Editor cannot be held responsible for the actual state, price, or any other aspect of a sale of a boat or other item advertised. Any differences must be sorted out between vendor and buyer.Will advertisers PLEASE inform the Editor directly when the advert is no longer required (on 01��� �����1) or email editor@seamasterclub.org , or mail to 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EG.

BOATS FOR SALEstrong wind jib, spinnaker & snuffer. Sailsavers on rigging. avico autohelm, Tiller Pilot �nd autohelm. Navico Radio Telephone. Hand held gps & fixed gps, standard horizon fixed cockpit sea map for european and med; seas with live charts plus greek waters on screen veiwing. Compass. Navtex live weather station. Clipper duo echo sounder/ log/depth/speed. Safety equipment, Price:£17,950. Contact: philipjill�@yahoo.com. Mobile 0���1���11�

SEAMASTER 815 SAILERGINNY Seamaster �1� (1���) Her owner has installed a new single diesel engine, new mainsail, new stanchions and bases, new marine toilet, new fishfinder, upgraded her wiring and in �00� a hull epoxy treatment. Located Clarke & Carter Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington Ipswich, IP10 0LN, United Kingdom Tel: 01��� �����1 Ref: YW# ��0��-�1��1�� Price: £10,750

SEAMASTER SAILERS

SEAMASTER 925 SAILER

WHISPER Seamaster ��� Sailer 1��0 fin keel, new � Cyl Volvo �0�0 Series �0hp Diesel on shaft, � berths, �-burner Flavell Cooker / Grill /Oven. Coolmatic Fridge, Self Draining S/S Sink. Jabsco toilet, manual bilge pump. � solar panels,

Accu solar charging regulater, battery charger, inverter. Plastimo �.�mtr dinghy. Spinnaker pole whisker pole, boat hook. Quick anchor windlass & hand held remote. Simpson laurance manual anchor windlass. � Barlow �� �-speed & � Barlow �� self-tailing in cockpit. � Barlow 1� coach roof to all lines led aft. 1 Barlow 1� mast. Bruce

anchor �0m �mm galv chain to ��m anchor plait, CQR anchor with spare �mm chain. Aluminium single spreader mast, s/steel rigging, roller headsail reefing. Saunders main & �nd mainsail, working

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EYE CATCHER Seamaster �1� (1���) Fin keel, �0hp Beta BD��� �-cylinder diesel (�00�), � berth (� dbl, 1 single), Main with lazy jacks, Roller furling genoa, Spinnaker with snuffer, Separate heads, Galley with pressurised water, Comprehensive inventory of safety and aux equipment. Safe, seaworthy boat in excellent condition. Afloat and being sailed from Plymouth, Price: £7,777 Full details and photos: www.brentor.net/eyecatcher/ .Contact: John Wheeler on 01��� �100�� or johnw@brentor.net or Tim Beavon on 0���� ������ - tim@cospectrum.co.uk

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KEELEY ROSE. Seamaster ��S Auxiliary Yacht. �/� Berth. Twin Bilge Keels. 10hp Nani Diesel. Suitable Broads or Coastal. Mast Lowering Gear. Good condition mainsail and � genoas. Roller reefing. As new Spinnaker. Full set of cabin and cockpit cushions. Disposable type toilet. Spray Hood and spare. New Rubbing Strake recently

fitted. BSS until June �01�. Autohelm and fish finder available to fit. Lying in Hardley Dyke, near Norwich. £4000 ono. Would consider dinghy in part ex. Tel. Mike at 0���000���0 or 01�0���0���. Email GWKirstead@aol.comVIONA Seamaster Sailer �� (1���) Bermudian sloop, cast iron ballast keel with steel centre plate. New Beta diesel auxiliary engine installed �01� at a cost of over £�,000! Roomy accommodation for � (or � as the saloon table can be used to make a double berth). Galley with fresh and salt water pumps, � burner and grill gas cooker. W.C. compartment with hanging locker opposite. Sails in good condition, including Facnor roller reefing headsail. Can be seen (or tried) on the River Deben. Offers invited. Contact Michael on 01��� ����01 or beeton��@btinternet.com

ARIES Seamaster �� Bilge Keel sailing Yacht for sale. Project for keen sailor short of funds. Bust Mast (just above heel). Sound Hull, needs tidying up. Lots of equipment, Functioning Plumbed Toilet, � Ring cooker, VHF, Depth sounder.....Price £500. Lying Wells Harbour, North Norfolk. Contact Patrick Pearson; pjattye@aol.com

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ARIES Seamaster Sailor 1�, inboard diesel, in need of much tlc. Contact: Simon on 0���������� or email:textsim@hotmail.com

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SEAMASTER MOTOR CRUISERSSEAMASTER 950

SEA DANE Seamaster ��0 Fly bridge cruiser, built in 1��� � berths in � cabins, � Volvo Penta AQD��a engines give cruising speed of 1� knots. Both out board legs serviced �010, new anodes and antifoul. Galley with new stove, fridge, microwave and stainless effect work tops. New sea toilet �010. Fully refurbished with a light and airy feel to the main cabin. Chrome halogen down lighters complemented with chrome ��0 volt sockets. She is economical to run and fully prepared for the coming season. Moored in Hythe Marina, ideal for the Hamble and Solent. The mooring is very competitive and may be transferred. Contact Mike Bond on 0��0� ������ or email Michael.w.bond@bt.com Price £22,550.

SEAMASTER 30

B-G Seamaster �0 1���. � x Thorneycroft T1�� Diesels, six berth in three cabins. Currently ashore ready for survey at Penton Hook Marina, will be anti-fouled, with new anodes fitted before re-launch in April (re-launch already paid). New upholstery, new 1�V electric fridge (�00�). �� gal holding tank with ultrasonic level indicator, electric WC toilet, Jabasco fresh water pump plus accumulator (�00�). Five 110AH batteries,(three new �01�),

shore power Mains Isolator/RCD/� MCB’s for Sockets; Battery Charging via onboard chargers. ��0V Immersion Heater / Calorifier, Eberspacher Warm Air Heating, 1000W Inverter, Sat Nav, Echo Sounder, VHF Radio, Battery Condition Indicator, fresh water level Indicator, Radio/CD, summer & winter hoods. Replacement of raw water exhaust for both engines comprising, pipes, sea cocks and through transom fittings, two front cabin windows removed/resealed and new internal panels fitted (�01�). New stbd alternator �01�. Contact B Woodgate 01��� ������ Price £28,000.CRYSTAL Seamaster �0 Built 1��0 commissioned 1���. Twin �.� BMC/Thornycroft diesels, PRM Gearboxes, Shaft drive. All original gel coat to topsides and hull. Open plan forward cabin with sizeable V – berth and double dinette berth. Aft cabin with � Single berths, twin wardrobes and vanity unit. ��0v Shore power. Victron battery charger. Eberspacher warm air heating. VHF/DSC radio. Heads with Shower, sea toilet with holding tank. Full galley with gas cooker, 1�v and ��0v fridge. Davits and bathing platform. Recent upholstery and curtains. Jeckells canopy, dodger and screen cover. Immersion calorifier. Beautifully kept and maintained. Broad’s tax and BSS to �01�. Comfortable, economical cruising. Lying Burgh St Peter, Suffolk. Call 0���� ��0���. Price: £��,���

HARNSER 11 Seamaster �0 (1���/�) � x Thorneycroft T1�� diesels, six berth aft cabin-suite. Fridge, Eberspacher diesel heating, pressurised h&c water from calorifier, shower & sea toilet. Gas oven, gas detector. Spare hood for winter use, front & rear window covers. Echo sounder, GPS & bilge pump. BSS Certificate to �01�, surveyed �00�. Antifouled, new anodes, cutless bearings & rope cutters �011. s/s prop shafts, fuel and water tank. Lying Yorkshire Ouse. Fully serviced. Price £19,500 ono for quick sale. Contact George Mann

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on 01��� �1���� or mobile 0����������, email elizmann@yahoo.com.BARRACUDA Seamaster �0 Perkins ���� diesel Back cabin removed and a new bulkhead and flooring fitted to give a large open deck, Very good condition, new canopy, new bathing platform, Lying Athlone co Westmeath Ireland. Contact Terry 0�� ��01��1. Price £22,500

NAUTIAC - Seamaster �0 (July 1��� unconfirmed), � x Thorneycroft T1�� diesels, six berth in three cabins, aft cabin en-suite. Fridge, warm air diesel heating, pressurised hot and cold water from calorifier, fitted shower, fuel capacity �0 gallons, water �0 gallons. VHF radio, echo sounder, GPS and rope cutters. Shore power. Davits, dinghy and outboard. Teak interior (not a Seamaster fit out). Lying Chertsey. Lots of work done/invoices from Seamaster expert. May consider selling half share. some tidying required, hence Price £12,000. Contact Andrew Wernick on 0�0 ���� �0�0 Fax:

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HIPPO Seamaster �0 1���. � x Thornycroft T1�� �� hp diesels. � new engine hours meters, � x �0 gal fuel and �0 gal water tanks. 100 litre Holding tank. Sat Nav, speed + depth log. Six berths in � cabins. Aft cabin head lining renewed �00�. New upholstery �000, new curtains �00�, Shower, hot water by calorifier + immersion. Gas detector. new fridge �00�. � new batteries �011. New generator. � helm seats. Sunshade, many extras, New survey �011. Lying Canal Du Midi, SW France. Contact: 01������1�1 or 01������1��. Price £21,500

SAUCY-MISS Seamaster �0, 1���, Thornycroft ��HP Diesel. � Berths in � cabins, standard layout with central dinette. Galley with � burner and grill cooker, sink, microwave and new fridge, new hot water boiler with immersion and calorifier (�011). Aft and forward cabins re-upholstered in �011. Fully instrumented helm. New canvases fitted �00�. Battery charger, Depth meter, � Adult life jackets+� children’s, Lying Rothesay Dock Clydebank Boatyard Glasgow. Price: £18,000 ono. Contact: Martin 01�1 �1� 1��� or 0������0���

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TROUTBRIDGE Seamaster �0 1���. Selling for health reasons. Twin Perkins diesels regularly serviced. Hot water, oil heating. Ship to shore radio. Shower & toilet, gas cooker, Bult-in battery charger. Anti-fouled and repainted. Television. New cream leather upholstery, new cushion seats, mattresses, curtains & carpets. Brand new £�00 cockpit cover. Boat Safety � years to run. All excellent condition. Price: £16,950 Lying Abingdon Marina. Contact 01��� ���1�� or 01��� ������

MORFA SEA WITCH Seamaster �0 1��� original documents. Twin Perkins Diesels, (re-conditioned �00�). PRM gearboxes to shafts. Two �0 gallon diesel tanks. All fittings and gel coat top and hull original. All interior fittings original. � Berth in � cabins, Shower & toilet. Calorifier. Rear cabin � beds, vanity unit & � wardrobes. Kitchen dinette. �0 gallon s/s water tank, cooker & fridge are gas. Cruised all rivers / canals in France, Germany & Luxembourg for � years. Now retiring and sad to see the boat go. Lying Marina on Canal-Du-Centre (Montchanin, Mid France) [��.���00�,�.���0��]. Needs some TLC not used last year. View any time to suit. Offers over £12,000. Contact D Meredith on +�� (0)���� ��0��� Mob or dcmeredith@gmail.com

ZALAMERA, Seamaster �0’ 1��0 � owners, vgc, thought to be original show boat. Perkins �cyl engine, sea or river use. sea toilet, oven and gas hob. 1�v Fridge/electric, microwave, electrics and solar panel, bilge pump. Sleeps �, aft cabin with vanity basin and hanging cupboards, galley table converts to double bed. New table, woodwork and shelving. New canopy, curtains, upholstery. Well maintained, many extras. Lying Bath Marina. Price £10,500 ono Contact Anne Minns 0���� ������ or anneminns@googlemail.com [jan1�]

SEAMASTER 820 MYSTIQUE Seamaster ��0 � berth 1��0 �x Volvo Penta M�� ��hp diesels, shaft drive - Only ��0 engine hrs running. Bow & Stern thrusters. Diesel hot air blower and Calorifier. VHF, Garmin ��1s Chartploter with GPS and Sonar. Garmin fish finder. Self contained toilet & shower. Electric toilet with large holding tank with diverter valve for sea, electric pump out. Gas hob, oven/grill & electric fridge. BSS Cert to Nov �01�. New canopy 0�. Many other extras. Lying Gloucester Sharpness Canal. Price £28,000 ono Contact: Colin Liddell, Mobile 0������1��� or Email info@caldecorators.co.uk Additional photos are available

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TARA III Seamaster ��0 Motor Cruiser circa 1��0 with Volvo AQD�0 engine with a ��0 sterndrive. One of the original Seamaster boats. Warm air heating system fitted. Fridge, cooker with oven, � gas rings and grill, sea toilet. Calorifier. BSS Cert to May �01�. Lying Newark, Notts. Will be anti fouled and afloat imminently. Price: £16,950 Telephone 0��0� �0110�

SEAMASTER 813SEACELIA 1��� 1�00 BMC Captain Diesel, s/s diesel tank and sound proofing (�00�), Calorifier and new plumbing (�00�), steel gas compartment and piping (�00�). � burner cooker with oven and grill, gas fridge, Shower, chemical loo and large s/s sink in bathroom. Fore-cabin relined in varnished ply, new s/s galley and cabin lights. Full instrumentation. Secure Thames mooring above Lechlade available @ £�00 per year. BSS Cert to July �01�. Antifouled Jan �01� when new propeller and anodes fitted. Photographs and questions nswered ring 01����1��0�.or email: thealexwilliams@googlemail.com Price £11,000.

ELBERETH. Seamaster �1�, 1���, Twin BMC 1.� Diesels, shaft drive. � Berths in � cabins. Full flavel gas oven with twin burner hob and grill, sink with H&C water via calorifier. Space for fridge and storage areas. Porta loo. New canopy Nov

�010. Lifted out winter �010 and antifouled. Much of the cockpit woodwork recently renewed. New vinyl lining in the cabins. One of the gearboxes rebuilt �011. BSC May �01�. Lying St Neots, Great Ouse. Price: £10,950. Contact: Chris on 0�������10� or Email chris.howard��@virgin.net, or visit www.crosshallmarine.com or call 01��0 ������

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TOWANDA SeaMaster �� Admiral. Rebuilt/reconditioned 1.� BMC Diesel engine. Only �0hrs use since rebuild. � Berths in � Cabins, h/c running water from a Calorifier. � burner gas cooker/Oven/grill in excellent condition. A �way fridge, Pump-out toilet with holding tank, forward cabin emergency hatch, quality Canopy, refurbished windows, hull topside repainted with anti-slip mats on the bow. Fully re-carpeted, new blinds throughout. A folding windscreen enables passage under all broads low bridges! Meticulously maintained by M.B.A. Marine of Norfolk Current BSS certificate to �01�. To welcome you to the Sea-Master community we will happily pay for a year’s membership of the exclusive SeaMaster Club benefiting the owner with cheaper insurance, comprehensive events diary, equipment discounts and access to an extensive parts, know-how and

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resource archive. Price: £12,750. Lying Norfolk broads. Contact David Taggart on 01�0� ������ or email davidtaggart@btinternet.com

VALHALLA Seamaster �� Cadet Mk II, 1���. � berth. BMC 1�00cc Diesel on shaft (very economical). BSS certificate Dec. �01�. Fully repainted and windows re-furbished in �01�. Well presented interior. Spacious cockpit with helm to port and hard top. VHF radio, Garmin Fishfinder, GPS and compass. Chemical toilet. Dinette/double berth to port. Galley to stbd with �-ring cooker/oven. � way fridge. Gas water heater. Separate bow cabin with � x single v-berths. Many photos to view on request. Lying: KENT , Price: £9,750. Contact: Graham Parfitt on 01��� ���111

SEAMASTER 23GOOD COMPANION Seamaster �� Volvo turbo diesel with outdrive -�yrs old Galley with sink, gas cooker with oven, Engal portable fridge freezer. Refurbished when new engine Winter & summer hoods, radio, GPS. Moored UTMYC, Sonning, Thames. Price: £10,250.Contact Sydney Parker 0�0� ��� �111 sydney@sydneyparker.co.uk

LA TRAVIATA Seamaster �� 1��� � litre Volvo Penta petrol engine and outdrive; four

berths in open plan cabin; folding screen, hot and cold water to galley; separate toilet with basin and Portapoti; full cruising inventory; lying Thames at Windsor; offers in the region of £7,500; contact JimMoore 01�0� ��0 ���

BIJOU V Seamaster �� 1���. Perkins �10� Diesel with Enfield Outdrive serviced April �011. � berths, � in one spacious cabin. Galley with sink, gas cooker with � burner hob- oven and grill and a fridge freezer. Toilet compartment with wash basin and chemical toilet. BSS Cert new �011. New hood, seat and carpet, all wood recently sanded, new fenders and is in very good condition. Moored in Weybridge Surrey Contact Dan Edwards 01��� ����01 Price: £7,995 ono.

GALLEON’S REACH Seamaster �� (1���) Newly fitted diesel engine - �� hours use. Sea toilet, Boat safety certificate until September �01�. Good carpet and curtains and has been re-upholstered (owner in carpet trade). Rubbing strake newly fitted �011. New fenders. Moored on Trent at East Bridgeford (Kingfisher Wharf) Contact: Barrie Tupper on 01��� �����1. or email: barrieeuph@axis-connect.com Price: £8,500

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BRIGHT RAVEN Seamaster �� Built 1��� Serial Number ���. Current owner since 1���. Four berth, Chemical toilet, Gas oven, Recent new curtains, headlining and hood fitted in �01�. Re-fitted with Mercruiser �.0 litre sterndrive. Currently moored in Newhaven, East Sussex. Due to bereavement, the vessel is rarely used. All bills available. Price: £6,000 ono. Contact Peter Woodman on 01��������� or 0���0������.

SEAMASTER 17 CubZELUS 1��� Seamaster Cub bought 11 years ago as a � plus � cruiser but realistically sleeping more than two is tight squeeze. Originally listed to sell as outboard had been stolen but now fitted with a brand new, as yet unused, Tohatsu �.� hp outboard. Diesel Eberspacher blown hot air cabin heating. Hood and cabin cushions in very good condition. Has cooker, portable toilet and number of extras and spare parts. Not used during �01� and �01� due to family problems so needs some TLC and reburbishment. Realistically priced at £3,000 ono including trailer. Lying Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey, Surrey.

Contact Geoff Whittingham on 01��� ������ or email any questions to giwhittingham@aol.comContact: Patricia on 0��1 ��� ��1� or email adelphipat@talktalk.net

VANMASTERDRIFTER Vanmaster 21: The historic boat “Drifter” is now sadly for sale due to ill health and bereavement. Vanmaster boats were the forerunner to Seamaster boats. Built in 1���, Drifter is a rare Vanmaster �1, one of �0 boats built with a GRP hull, plywood deck and GRP cabin. Much money has been spent on deck repairs including new deck fittings and a new canopy. Powered by a Honda 1� hp outboard with remote steering and electric start. Drifter has a valid BSS Cert but needs further TLC which we are unable to do. We have the original deck fittings and pulpit rail. Priced to sell for restoration. No trailer, buyer to collect. Lying Waveney River Centre, Burgh St Peter. Norfolk Broads £��0 ono, 0���0 ����1� after �pm

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS FOR SALE / WANTED

FOR SALE complete set of external boat window covers for Seamaster �1� silver grey with fixings, as new. Half price £200. Tel: Brian Jones on Tel: 0����� ����� or email rosemarie.fisher@ntlworld.com for further details. Bedford area.Two off-set gearboxes for a Seamaster �� available Ireland - danielhayden��@gmail.com

MOORINGThames Mooring. Ex club member offers Upper Thames mooring to rent. Easily accommodates �0 ft. craft. Landing stage boarded and safety railed. A delightful stretch of the river Thames at Newbridge near Witney. Contact Anne and Peter 01��� ������ email j.dineen��1@hotmail.com

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Your CommitteePRESIDENT Jane Wall, 1 The Rise, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP1� �BB Tel: 01���-�1-�0�0 email: jane@seamasterclub.orgVICE PRESIDENT Peter Gwyn-Griffiths, �� Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middx., TW1� �JB Tel: 01��� ��� ��� (TARROO USHTEY, �Metre) CHAIRMAN Roger Matthews, Bumble Bee Cottage, Station Rd, Potter Heigham , Norfolk NR�� �HX Tel:01�����001�, 0���1��1�00, (DELIGHT, ��) email: roger.matthews@me.comVICE CHAIRMAN Jon Male �� Grove Walk, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 �QQ Tel: 01�0� ��0 ��� (RUM NAVY, �1�) email: jon@seamasterclub.orgTREASURER Peter Campbell, �0 St Albans Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 �QY, 01�0����01� & 0���� ������ (COLDSTREAM II, �1�) email: peter@seamasterclub.orgSECRETARY Alan Davies, � Pikes Nursery, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR�� �NWTel: 01������0�1 (KORALI, ��) email: alanmdavies��@hotmail.comMEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Brian Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EGTel: 01��� �����1, 0���������� (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: brian@seamasterclub.org ARCHIVES / INFORMATION Mrs Jane Wall, 1 The Rise, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks,HP1� �BB Tel: 01���-�1-�0�0 email: jane@seamasterclub.orgMAGAZINE EDITOR Brian Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EGTel: 01��� �����1, 0���������� (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: brian@seamasterclub.org PUBLICITY OFFICER Michael Coventry, � Harepark Close, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP1� �TT, Tel: 01���������, (MAYFLY, � Metre) email: mwc�0@ovi.comWEB SITE MANAGER Brian Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EG Tel: 01��� �����1, 0���������� (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: brian@seamasterclub.org

Committee Members

Paul Killick, �� Fortescue Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT1� �XFTel: 01��� ��� ��� (Eve) 0���1 �0���� (SEA CHANT, �0) email: paul@seamasterclub.orgWill Hawkes,The Reglets, Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Norfolk NR�0 �HF Tel:01��� ��� ��� 0���� ������. (JENNY WREN, �1) email: will@seamasterclub.orgSylvia Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EGTel: 01��� �����1 (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: sylvia@seamasterclub.orgPaul Hills, �� Hill Rise, St. Ives, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE�� �HR, Tel: 01��0 ��� ���H, (Saratina, ��), paulhills�@aol.comMike Cann, �� Alers Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA� �HS Tel: 0�0� �0� ����, 0���� 1�1���, (SA-RAH LOUISE, �0) email: mike@thecanns.net

MINUTES SECRETARY Andrea Etheridge, (KD� �1�) email: eth1ame@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP: Please apply to Brian Rowland, Membership Secretary, if you wish to join the club

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Area Co-Ordinators &Technical Advisors Technical Advisors

Motor Cruisers Paul Killick, �� Fortescue Road, Weybridge, Surrey, T1� �XF Tel: 01��� ������ (Eve) 0���1 �0����(M) (SEA CHANT, �0) email: paul@seamasterclub.orgSailers. Mike Benson, 10 The Square, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon PL�0 �BH Tel: 01��� ��0�0� (DOVE II, ��S) email: mike@seamasterclub.org Sailers David Cooper, �� The Verne, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hants, GU�� �LY Tel: 01�������0� (MOONBEAM, ��S) email: david@seamasterclub.org

Area Co-OrdinatorsGREAT OUSE Rose Fisher, � Harlech Road, Putnoe, Bedford, Beds. MK�1 �LR, Tel: 01��� �0� ���, 0����������, (Spirit of Wild Thyme, �1�), email: rosemarie.fisher@ntlworld.comIRELAND Arthur Keppel, “The Limit”, Moone, Athy, Co Kildare Tel: 0����-��1-�� (FORTISSIMO, ��.) email: arthur@seamasterclub.orgLEE & STORT Mrs Lynn Dye, �b Scott Avenue, Stanstead Abbots, Herts SG1� �BGTel:: 01��0 ��1 ��� (MOONSHINE, ��) email: email: lynn@seamasterclub.org MEDWAY Mike Cann, �� Alers Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA� �HSTel: 0�0� �0� ����, 0���� 1�1���, (SARAH LOUISE, �0) email: mike@thecanns.netNORFOLK BROADS Will Hawkes,The Reglets, Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Norfolk NR�0 �HF Tel: 01��� ��� ��� 0���� ������. (JENNY WREN, �1) email: will@seamasterclub.orgNORTH EAST (incl. E Midlands area)Stuart Lord, �� West Street, Leven, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU1� �LFTel: 01��� �0� ���, 0���� 1�1�1� (Kaviso, �0) email: ne.seamaster@gmail.comNORTH WEST Vacant. Volunteers please contact a member of the Committee. Meanwhile acting coord is:Brian Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EG Tel: 01��� ��� ��1, (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: brian@seamasterclub.org SCOTLAND James McCartney, �0 Bracadale Road, Baillieston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G�� �PATel: 01�1 ��� �0��, (SEA OTTER, �� Commodore) email:isabelmccartney@yahoo.co.uk.THAMES Paul Killick, �� Fortescue Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT1� �XFTel: 01��� ��� ��� (Eve) 0���1 �0���� (SEA CHANT, �0) email: paul@seamasterclub.orgWESTERN REGIONVacant. Volunteers please contact a member of the Committee. Meanwhile acting coord is:Brian Rowland, 11� Park Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR� �EG Tel: 01��� ��� ��1, (PLANTERS PUNCH, �0) email: brian@seamasterclub.org .

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Boat ReportsAvailable for all Seamaster models from 1953 to 1981 boat reports are extracts from the Seamaster Story with detailed description, archive pictures, colour pictures, plan, specifications, engine options, prices then and now for a single model. Printed A4 on high quality paper. Cost: £3.50 each inc p&p (UK) Contact Brian Rowland

The Seamaster Story 1953-2002 Comprehensive guide to Seamaster Ltd, all 25 Seamaster models, 18 Seamaster derivatives and The Seamaster Club.114 pages include detailed description of Seamaster models with archive pictures, colour pictures, plans, specifications, engine options, prices then and now. Printed on high quality paper with comb-binding. Cost: £17.50 inc p&p (UK). Contact Brian Rowland

Engine and Gearbox Manual extracts & Wiring DiagramsCopies of relevant engine / gearbox manual pages for most engine types fitted in Seamaster boats. Also copies of some Seamaster wiring diagrams.Cost: free to members. Contact Jane Wall

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Guide to Seamaster BoatsThis subset of the Seamaster Story is the original guide, updated in 2004. 36 pages include history of Seamaster Ltd and a brief account of all 25 Seamaster cruisers and yachts built from 1953 to 1981, with colour photographs, plans and specifications. Produced as an A4 comb-bound booklet.Cost: £5.00 inc. p&p (UK)Contact Brian Rowland

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