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by Silverhow
Wed June 26th, 2013, 1:58 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: Silverhow - Where has she been?
Replies: 7
Views: 35132

Re: Silverhow - Where has she been?

As a result of this club i have full details of Silverhow - and even documents as far back as her purchase in 1966. I am delighted what the club has done for me.

Most sincere thanks to all.

Regards Tim
by Silverhow
Thu September 6th, 2012, 12:45 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: Silverhow - Where has she been?
Replies: 7
Views: 35132

Re: Silverhow - Where has she been?

That makes sense - thanks for clearing that up.

Regards Tim
by Silverhow
Mon July 2nd, 2012, 12:59 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Fuel tank modification needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 23385

Re: Fuel tank modification needed?

Many thanks for comments

An inflatable bladder was what i had in mind - does anyone know if there is such a thing on the market?

Regards Tim
by Silverhow
Mon April 30th, 2012, 12:29 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: Silverhow - Where has she been?
Replies: 7
Views: 35132

Re: Silverhow - Where has she been?

I checked and the Hull is number 35 and i have been told she was built in 1966! this seems at odds with no. 32 being 1968. Any thoughts?

Regards Tim
by Silverhow
Thu April 26th, 2012, 12:53 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: Silverhow - Where has she been?
Replies: 7
Views: 35132

Re: Silverhow - Where has she been?

Hi Many thanks for your reply - and yes she is build by Kesteloo in amazingly good steel too, some local rust but mostly hull is as new! I am interested in any pictures you have of your Vulcan especially layout of cocpit instuments, I am refitting and could do with something to go on.

Regards Tim
by Silverhow
Wed April 25th, 2012, 1:10 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Fuel tank modification needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 23385

Fuel tank modification needed?

Hi All I am restoring a Vulcan 31 - similar to Golden Hind but steel. I have emptied the fuel tank (50 gal of out of date red diesel!) and it is like new inside, proof of a really great boat. My question is should I shorten the fuel pick up as advised by some friends. The fuel pick up is practically...
by Silverhow
Tue February 14th, 2012, 12:57 pm
Forum: Maurice Griffiths
Topic: Silverhow - Where has she been?
Replies: 7
Views: 35132

Silverhow - Where has she been?

Hi All I am the proud new owner of a rather tired MG Vulcan 31 dutch steel ketch - Silverhow, she has been standing in a field in Scotland for many years but is in surprisingly good condition. I would love to track down any history or pictures anyone has. I am starting from a low level of knowledge ...