BMPT Forum http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ Sun, 19 May 2013 04:28:01 +0000 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:17:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 30 www.bmpt.co.uk/RSS_topic_feed.asp <![CDATA[BMPT Forum]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_images/logo_bmpt.jpg http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ <![CDATA[Where Are Those Boats Now : Minesweeper engine]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8857.html#8857 Author: alan006
Subject: Minesweeper engine
Posted: 18 May 2013 at 10:17pm

Good evening John,
Yes, the minesweeper was moored by the historic dockyard for some time. I heard the owner was in poor health and so sold her. I will post a picture soon of Blue Peter . I am pleased with the progress so far, I have been concentrating on the exterior since the weather perked up and have nearly finished the starboard side.
Alan
]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 22:17:16 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8857.html#8857 <![CDATA[Where Are Those Boats Now : Minesweeper engine]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8856.html#8856 Author: johnk
Subject: Minesweeper engine
Posted: 18 May 2013 at 9:33pm

Hi Alan,

Ah, good some inside knowledge, glad to hear some parts are bing re-used...intrigued, it is not the one that was on the buoys down river, the....Ogri?? shows I have not been up that way for a long time....how are things going with your fine vessel, many thanks for the post there, all the best,
 
 
Johnk
]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:01 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8856.html#8856 <![CDATA[Where Are Those Boats Now : Minesweeper engine]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8855.html#8855 Author: alan006
Subject: Minesweeper engine
Posted: 18 May 2013 at 9:34am

Good morning John,
I suspect the engine came from the minesweeper that is being broken up in Port Medway, near Rochester. The boat was bought by a scrap dealer who has removed most of the bits now. He is a reasonable chap and was selling bits at little more than their scrap value. I bought several brass switches and light fittings and the binnacle from him.
Alan
]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 09:34:28 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8855.html#8855 <![CDATA[The Trust : Welcome to new look forum website]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8854.html#8854 Author: burgundyben
Subject: Welcome to new look forum website
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 9:12am

That's great news.

Its the best online repository of info for boats of this type.
]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:12:53 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8854.html#8854 <![CDATA[Where Are Those Boats Now : Ex Admirality Fast Launch]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ex-admirality-fast-launch_topic917_post8853.html#8853 Author: Adriaan
Subject: Ex Admirality Fast Launch
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 8:35pm

Hi there,
 
This boat is mentioned in 2007 as "ex Admirality Fast Launch" here in this forum.
Can anyone tell me what kind of boat it actually is -or better- was?
She is a 45 footer, has very much similarities with a 1938 Vosper Royal Barge but is 5 foot longer.
As far as the story tells, she was owned by Jean Elisabeth Fox in the SSR as "Shere Khan" no. 21931.
Converted to a yacht in begin '50s I think her roof and doubled superstructure leaked from day one.
At this moment I am trying to save her from Dr. Chainsaw by repairing a square meter of diagonal wood under the chine on portside at the bow before she went in the water and taking off al the non-original and rotten parts of the superstructure, including the davits.
In front of the superstructure there is an open cocpit made of brass which was covered with wood. some areas are doubled inside with a very thick kind of wood, like it had to be kind of "bullet proof".
There seem to be a remain of a third "P" bracket so it appears to be a triple engined boat but she has now 2 modern Lancing Marine Ford Diesels of 150 Hp each, giving he an easy 18 knot speed when still soaked with water and full with rubbish with only one Turbocharger working properly.
While we are working on her, she has risen about 4 inches allready, because of the rubbish taken out and because she is drying now. 
I hope to find a carved number in the engine room or somewhere else but the hull shape looks typical pre-1944 Vosper, but offcourse it would be great if someone recognises this kind of interesting boat!
 
Kind regards, Adriaan (bruynzeel4boats@hotmail.com)
  
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 20:35:20 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/ex-admirality-fast-launch_topic917_post8853.html#8853 <![CDATA[The Trust : Welcome to new look forum website]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8852.html#8852 Author: ForumManager
Subject: Welcome to new look forum website
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 5:05pm

We are pleased to have recovered the two websites at www.bmpt.org.uk and www.bmpt.co.uk from the brink of extinction - many thanks to IBTC for their timely assistance.

We were plagued with spammers, mainly from China, and had to close the Forum for a while. We have now put in place tight security that should see most of them off.

So for the time being it is business as usual!


Edited by ForumManager - 16 May 2013 at 5:05pm]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:02 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8852.html#8852 <![CDATA[The Trust : Welcome to new look forum website]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8851.html#8851 Author: johnk
Subject: Welcome to new look forum website
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 10:02am

Hi there,

Many thanks for this, indeed noticed the time line now displayed, and so glad to hear as I am sure fellow members that the site is now secure, can I offer my thanks to all involved for what I know will be a lot of hard work behind the scenes,

Johnk
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:52 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8851.html#8851 <![CDATA[The Trust : Welcome to new look forum website]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8850.html#8850 Author: Pioneer
Subject: Welcome to new look forum website
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 9:28am

Regular readers and contributorswill have noticed a revamped feel to the website with the Forum now displayingdetails, especially regarding Postings in the Forum, in quite a unique andnovel way.

So… Welcome!.. to the‘new-look’ BMPT Forum.

 

The costs involved with thehosting and maintenance of the website have been the subject of manydiscussions ‘off line’ and much worry by the owner, Richard Hellyer. However, thegood news now is that the website has a secure future; the continued support ofits many well wishers, plus a new sponsor, the IBTCLowestoft - International Boatbuilding Training College, have turned aroundwhat was a very uncertain and bleak view of the future of this website.



Edited by ForumManager - 16 May 2013 at 4:57pm]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 09:28:16 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/welcome-to-new-look-forum-website_topic916_post8850.html#8850 <![CDATA[MASB32 : MASB 27]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/masb-27_topic894_post8849.html#8849 Author: johnk
Subject: MASB 27
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 4:21pm

Hi there,

Re above...back on! many thanks,

Johnk
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:30 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/masb-27_topic894_post8849.html#8849 <![CDATA[Where Are Those Boats Now : Minesweeper engine]]> http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8848.html#8848 Author: johnk
Subject: Minesweeper engine
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 4:07pm

Hi All,

I have just had a friend in at my work, advises there is a 50 year old, diesel, aluminium block, ex minesweeper engine in a local scrap yard, has a 48 hour stay of execution, one already chopped, details from veloii@hotmail.co.uk if any interest, as is, where is, as lies, buyer collects, costs discuss with the yard, just thought worth a punt.....

Johnk
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:15 +0000 http://www.bmpt.co.uk/minesweeper-engine_topic915_post8848.html#8848