[Extended Tiller handle for cruiser stern boat opinions please.]

Many years ago I made a extended handle  that slipped over the original by about 300mm.

then reduced down to the same size as the original brass one and fitted a wood handle on the end.

it was made off aluminium so nice and light and nice to use.

when I came to a tight corners I slipped it of until on the straight again 

Graham

[Clicking when trying to start engine]

Try tapping the starter with a hammer on its side  then see if it starts

[Greaser Problems]

You could try putting ptfe type around the olive before nipping the nut up  you will need plenty of type 

[Paint my engine]

What colour will you paint it Ford major blue I hope 😀

[FW filling hose stopcock.]

Would something like this work for you

[Just had a nice walk]

Don’t quote me on it but I believe it has had some. Work done at the Humber  end

[Just had a nice walk]

Yes very enjoyable  do you go down that canal ?

Graham

[Slow running engine/alternator ideas]

Weld or bold a bigger pulley to the front of the original crank pulley and move the alternator forward 

it would need a bit of engineering  and balancing 

[Where is all the coolant going?]

Any update on the water leak ? 
I hope the problem has been solved 

G

[Just had a nice walk]

It would be a miracle to get a boat along that canal  at the end we walked 

the locks are derelict  and the cut is full of bulrush

[Just had a nice walk]

Part way along pocklington  canal from the head 

with our German Shepard   .

the canal looked as  if it had over flowed not long ago

Graham

[Where is all the coolant going?]

If you fill the header tank it will not have any expansion room when the engine gets hot  is there a fill to line on the tank ?

[Where is all the coolant going?]

Grasping at straws is there any water in the sump with the oil

im just trying to figure it all out 

I must stress  it’s only ideas 

Graham

[Where is all the coolant going?]

Could it have  a head gasket blowing into the water  jacket ?  Then blowing the water out  the header tank . As the engine cools it draws the water back out the header tank ?

Graham

[Old Wooden Boat Insulation]

6 minutes ago, David Mack said:

The OP can clarify what his boat has, but usually there are hardwood frames on the inside, then tongue & groove planking, then originally masonite sheet, which the OP has replaced with buffalo board.

Ok I will leave it to people that know  as I said it was only my idea 👍

[Old Wooden Boat Insulation]

So am I miss understanding I though there was wood planks  then framing  and buffalo board on the out side

[Old Wooden Boat Insulation]

Just a idea how about drilling holes in the outside panels and having polystyrene  ball’s sprayed in or foam 

then plug the holes in the panels

this is only my idea so ask around before doing it

[Rod Stewart buys narrow boat]

The Flying Scotsman  would be a great name for your boat Rod as you like trains too

[Our dogs painting]

It takes about 5-6 weeks at a guess  she does not do it all at one time

G

[Our dogs painting]

It’s the time that kills the hobby  money wise 

your work is very nice and love the Wolf

G

[KELPIE and Christmas]

Have a lovely Christmas and new year 

Graham and family 

[Our dogs painting]

There is no airbrushing involved in the picture all done with small brushes 😀

And thank you for all the lovely comments. 

[Our dogs painting]

Thank you 

there is nothing more rewarding to a painter then praise  she loves painting .

I don’t know where she gets her talent from 

NOT  ME 😀🙈

[Our dogs painting]

Hi all

another painting  by my Daughter  who has done it for xmass  for  her mum and me

painting and dog

[Two round pin 12v socket]

Will a two pin shaver plug fit the socket  round pin