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Save the PLANET save MONEY??
An Ugly Duckling that turned into a Swan. Ocean Strider is a sailboat with electric drive. The plan is to circumnavigate the globe with my wife. You may be interested to know how we got here and follow our Adventure on this blog. Most stories about sailors attempting to sail the world, are related toContinue reading “Save the PLANET save MONEY??”
A positive thing for the environment.
WIND AND SOLAR POWER. A personal one, from me about the environment and how, in my opinion. We can all help! A world that can sustain all life for ever. My hope for the future and its happening! I’m sure that DC Electric motors are a big part of the answer. Consider a vehicle thatContinue reading “A positive thing for the environment.”
DC ELECTRIC DRIVE
A clean, quiet, vibration free propulsion unit for your boat. DC Electric Drive. WHY FIT ONE? I fit DC Electric Drives professionally, we have one on our sail boat. I hope the following post, will convince more people to fit them. DC Electric Drive, a tough decision to make. Fitting: I looked at a fewContinue reading “DC ELECTRIC DRIVE”
RESTORATION PART 5
RESTORATION PART 5. Hi to all. Now we come to the exciting part and it’s all about the detail. I assume you have your parts back and have checked them? Or some of them, so you can get started on the build. Try to keep a professional attitude and don’t rush. Consult your parts andContinue reading “RESTORATION PART 5”
RESTORATION PART 4
RESTORATION PART 4. It’s all about sending, buying, cleaning, restoring and getting parts ready for the rebuild now. Be sure to use reputable re-finishers and repairers. There are lots of cowboys out there!!! Try to attack this, one part at a time. Grab a seat, get comfortable and some decent music on; it all helpsContinue reading “RESTORATION PART 4”
RESTORATION PART 3
Organise Yourself It makes all the difference! Double check images of the standard bike against the parts, so that you don’t make mistakes with the finish. If it’s a custom job, it’s decision time. Some of this work gets a bit frustrating but it will be worth-it when your rebuilding. As you check, you’ll buildContinue reading “RESTORATION PART 3”
RESTORATION PART 2.
2nd stage of Restoration. SET UP You have your bike where you want it. A nice warm workshop would be nice, if you are really lucky, a lift to get the bike to a good working height, and last but not least, Planet Rock on the radio 😊. If there’s any way you can affordContinue reading “RESTORATION PART 2.”
RESTORATION PART 1
1st stage of Restoration. The same basic rules apply to all restoration, standard or custom. You’re aiming to get a project back to its former glory, for as little work and cash as possible. When you get to the bike. Check the steering stops and frame. These things can be straightened but they will needContinue reading “RESTORATION PART 1”
How to D.I.Y. like a professional. Its about the mindset. Read on!!
You can do it properly. Learn fast, take advantage of every experience! That’s a very broad statement. One which, if you get time to think about it, should make every task easier and better in the end. I’m sure we all remember parts of our younger days, or maybe you are young. “This is toContinue reading “How to D.I.Y. like a professional. Its about the mindset. Read on!!”
