Honeyman

I’m afraid it’s too late Mr smelly, the deed is done. it is what it is IMG_1310.mov Thank you to all for your warm words and especially Pete 23 for his feedback

Greetings, I’ve recently bought myself a boat, my first. She has none of the attributes which I had thought would be desirable, being longer than I thought sensible, having a trad stern rather a rear deck to sit out on and no dinette to sit at inside. However what she did have was a boatmans cabin, and an engine room with an old hand cranked engine in it. I fell in love at first sight,( when will I ever learn). The engine is a Thornycroft RJ2 and I’ve since learned that they are rarer than hens teeth. It runs well and appears to be sound. My friends tell me “get rid of it” but you know how it is. I have no doubt it will cost me dear and probably end in tears but hey, I’m in for the ride. The previous owner, Mr Boothby, has lovingly maintained it and given its rarity I feel an obligation to do the same. I have some experience of old engines having owned a string of old cars and motorcycles in my youth so I’m not daunted by routine maintenance or even rebuilds. I would really appreciate any advice from your knowledgeable membership as to spares, servicing intervals and specifications and engineering companies, should the day come it needs more than fettling. Be good to hear from you.