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LJ van den Heever
New member
Username: slipjack
Post Number: 1
Registered: 02-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 06:47 am: | 
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Hi there
I have recently aquired a boat on an auction,and it looks like the engine might be salvageable.
I do however,need some expert advice on what exact model it is & what can be done with it.
Research suggests that this is a modified Napier Sea Lion engine.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Power_Boat_Company#cite_note-0)
I am attaching 2 photographs.More can be obtained if need be.
Best regards  |
Andrew Selman
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Username: andys
Post Number: 14
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 07:04 am: |
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Hi LJ
Congratulations on your purchase. I would like to find out some more.
From what I can see, this looks like a Power-Meadows 100/6. It should have twin amal carbs on the other side.
The BPBCo marinised a range of engines including
Meadows, Napier, Rolls-Royce, Packard and Perkins.
Do you have any other pictures of your boat?
How big is she? Where is she?
I may be able to identify her as I have quite a bit of information on these boats that came from my grandfather at BPBCo and have assisted in the resoration of several too.
Best regards
Andy |
LJ van den Heever
New member
Username: slipjack
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 07:17 am: |
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Hello Andy
Thanks for the prompt response!
To give you just a bit more info surrounding this purchase... My girlfriend bought the boat on an auction,as I mentioned. (still dont know why she did it!) ;)
Anyway,the boat itself,unfortunately,is in a terrible state.It would cost a hell of a lot to restore it.
I was thinking of selling the boat for scrap metal & salvage the engine to sell it.
I can get more pictures of the boat & engine if you are interested.
Both are in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Best regards
LJ |
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