B&G Network Speed transducer

This one requires a new paddle but is otherwise in working condition.

A replacement paddle can also be supplied.

There is also a selection of the various Network instruments.

Contact me for pricing.

Roy

Shipping to the USA

One of the kits that we sent to the USA last year was an Optimist kit, that included the North Sail and Harken deck gear.

The 4 and 5 year old granddaughters keep bailing while 2 year old grandson Elliott is hanging in with me.

Already thinking about next kit boat,

Best regards,

Stuart 

Patrick collects his British Seagull motor

Good Evening Roy

Thank you for the opportunity to purchase such a classic restored workhorse

Will keep you posted on her performance

Regards

Patrick

The British Seagull in question was in a box of loose parts which I selected from to make the motor that Patrick now owns. It dates to 1962/ 63 and will be a 5hp model.

The container that I am holding is the Castrol 140 grade gear oil, I still have a few left in stock if anyone wants some?

Roy

Packing of our orders ?

Not all of our orders are plywood kits, some are related marine parts or even classic car parts?

This order is a refurbished Aries Mk3 self steering vane gear, plus a 10kg Bruce anchor, it is an original forged steel one, not a copy.

Note that each item has been secured in place with some 16mm wide steel band strapping.

When the 13mm ply lid is in place and screwed up the crate will then be steel band strapped for extra security.

Roy

Aries vane gear restoration

In between the boat kits I keep myself busy with various projects, one was a Mk3 Aries vane gear.

When it came in it was frozen solid, it took over a day to unfreeze it.

It is now complete and my next job is to make a packing crate so as to ship it to its new owner.

Roy

British Seagull 102 series running

This engine dates to around 1962/62, it has been rebuilt and restored .

We first test for coolant circulation with the rubber feed pipe disconnected.

Check the cooling water coming out of the side fitting,  that is the tell tale to allow you to check that you have water circulation.

The test tank.

This  is the long leg version and suitable for a workboat.

We may have enough parts to build one more 102 series British Seagull and to order.

Roy

Building our Optimist kit

Another customer in the USA has just received the Optimist kit we packed off to him late last year.

We were asked on some details and replied by return and included some pictures to help show the assembly process.

Nigel who also cuts our kits built one of our Optimists to really get a first hand feel of the process.

Assembled and still with the two spacers in place, they will be removed after the Meranti wood side rails have been fitted.

Often selected pictures can help builders understand the assembly process better?

Details of the thwart showing the center Hog and side Stringer.

Each kit we supply has a detailed 14 page builders guide, it explains the build process and contains pictures, also included are the official measurement , related drawings.

Contact me for kit and shipping prices.

Roy

Finding a New British Seagull outboard

The word New is an indication as to the engine I will post on here.

Of course as the engine dates to 1961 / 62 it is far from new as it has been used.

The trick is that when it was used the water it was in was fresh water and in the Vaal Dam, South Africa.

Part of its restoration has been done, new fuel tap cork seal, new fuel line, new spark plug cap, new filler cap cork gasket, new fuel bowl, new hand grip on the tiller arm, the nuts on the engine were removed where possible and re chromed ones fitted.

The down tube for the drive shaft has very good chrome work, the main down tube is  the nicer stainless steel option.

The engine really just needs the damaged petrol tank sorting out and a new British Seagull transfer sticking on.

This is a 4 hp motor, it runs on a fuel to oil mix of 10:1 but it may be able to run on a 25:1 mix if I re jet the carburetor?

I bought  this for my own use, it may now be for sale?

Roy

British Seagull runs again

This engine is the 102 series and dates to around 1962/63, the series was first introduced in 1931?

It has the Villiers coil and also the gear disengage option.

The Amal 2 jet carburetor had to be imported for this restoration.

Given that the engine runs a petrol (unleaded) to 2 stroke oil mix of 10:1  it was pleasing to see that when dry run on the bench there was very little smoke.

Made from parts that I have in stock, this motor sort of came from my store shelves, it has since been sold.

It has been wet tested .

Most of the engines chromed parts were taken to be re chromed, what parts that can be replaced such as the throttle cable were changed from stock parts.

I have a smaller 4hp Seagull Century series engine here that dates to 1961 / 62, it has very  few hours on it, was used in fresh water on the Vaal Dam in South Africa  and is for sale, either as it is or restored.



Roy

Aries vane gear Mk3 for sale

We have one that came in for a service and ended up buying it ourselves.
If you have a similar Aries we can service it for you?

It has been stripped and then serviced, re assembly takes place this week.

The vane gear has done just one coastal passage if 1200 sea miles and can be said to be new old stock?

Shipping World wide is possible.

All parts that require replacing will be replaced.

This is a once off offer, the price is Euros 1200 which is R20,000 ex Hout Bay, South Africa.

New spacers and bearings are being fitted.

The quality of engineering on an Aries vane gear is second to none.

Contact me for details on this Aries vane gear or if you would like me to service similar vane gear equipment.

Roy

December 29 / 2018 the Aries has been sold.

The CKD Boats Optimist kit

We have shipped Optimist kits to many places worldwide.

The base kit will normally include the required builders jig, that is it standing up in this picture.

The builders jig can be reused a number of times.

The base or bottom of the boat is made from 12mm thick marine plywood and it is that which gives the finished hull the required stiffness, the panel standing up is the bottom of the boat.

The Builders Jig is quite special and it is a design that we did ourselves, again it it the panel standing up.

This panel is in 12mm marine plywood and has the Rudder, Dagger Board, sides to the dagger board case and also the blocks to the bottom of the boat to screw the kicking straps to.

The sides, front and back of the boat are done in 6mm marine plywood.

The CKD Boats Optimist kit ready to pack and ship.

We can also supply the required hardwood pack, a Harken deck pack and North Sails sail.

At this time we use marine ply that is imported from France.

Contact me for prices please.

Roy

Big boat forged Steel Bruce anchor for sale.

This Bruce anchor weighs twenty Kilos, (20) and will suit a larger sized yacht.

The anchor is in  Hout Bay, South Africa.

The all steel Bruce anchor is some of the best insurance we can trust to anchor our boat too.

Forged steel and made in Belgium, beware of cheaper cast iron and welded copies.

Used lightly, the hot did galvanizing is in good condition.

R4500 ex Hout Bay.



Roy

Bruce forged steel anchor

Made in Belgium and the genuine product.

I have cruised for years with a Bruce anchor, South Africa, Brasil, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela and also deep water places in the South Atlantic Ocean, never did we drag anchor when using the Bruce.

Probably for a South African base yacht or one passing through?

For myself this is the best anchor.

The ten kg size will suit many yachts and up to around 35 feet.

Please remember this is made from Forged Steel and has no dubious welds to fail.

The price is R3000  ex Hout Bay, South Africa.

Roy

The 10 kg Bruce has been sold, the larger one is still available.

BMW D 55 marine gear box

This ZF box came off a D55 BMW/Hatz marine diesel, it had been serviced and fitted with new bearings before I got it.

The case was stripped and repainted with DTM metal paints.

The gear reduction ratio is stamped on the makers plate on the back of the case.

The gear box is clean and ready  to fit, use engine oil as lubrcant.

The ZF plate on the back of the casing gives the series numbers.

To contact me to discuss the price and delivery please use the 'Contact ' button at www.ckdboats.com you will then be able to email me.

Roy

Hurth 75 horse power marine gear box

I have a marine gear box that came off a Volvo MD21 75 hp diesel engine.

The ratio looks to be 2.1 : 1 , the casing was stripped of all paints and recoated with DTM silver paint .

The old paints were removed totally.

The offer can include the drive plate and the bell housing.

The bell housing is alloy, it also has a steel connection plate spacer to the engine.

The drive plate is a rubber disc and in fine condition, as are the splines.
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The unit looks to have had a low hours use?

Please contact me to discuss options, use the Contact button at www.ckdboats.com

Shipping Worldwide is possible.

Roy