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   Does anyone know where I can an original car style steering for my ST.

I've tried evertwhere.   Can swap a nice Francis Searchlight for one (or  the more traditional cash option!).

Thanks

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dgray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 November 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 580	Post Options Post Reply Quote dgray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 February 2008 at 3:22pm
	Does anyone know where I can an original car style steering for my ST. I've tried evertwhere. Can swap a nice Francis Searchlight for one (or the more traditional cash option!). Thanks
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clive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 December 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 379	Post Options Post Reply Quote clive Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 February 2008 at 8:06pm
	Hi Don, tap steering box into ebay, there is a Bedford one A yank one, one from a Mk 1 Cortina and a nice Austin Seven set up in Bury St Edmonds (just down the road!) and a anglia 100e but pick up only in Leicester. Edited by clive
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ASR1255 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 16 February 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASR1255 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 February 2008 at 5:25pm
	Hello don do you want my ST BARRACUDA for free she has the original steering box and linkages also original 6 oval portholes and drop down side windows(wheelhouse) good shafts and props she is costing me too much money each month to keep and i dont have the time to do any thing with her like i say i will give her away to a good home but if she is broken then i would like to know she has helped another of her kind i have to get rid of her sooner rather than later all the best steve....p.s i could deliver her for the cost of the diesel and a cuppa!
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Garethep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 July 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 59	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garethep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 August 2008 at 10:10pm
	Evening all, We have been informed by the boatyard that, unless someone shows a serious interest, 'Zeta' is to be broken up next week. We were offered her for whatever the cost of her engines, fittings etc. would make (less than £5k). Although the heart would love to have taken her on, the head says that we really cannot afford the mooring fees for both her and 'Hyperion' at her current location and we are not in a position to do anything about her in the short timescale involved. Surely there must be someone who wants to take her on!! I had a good look over her a few weeks ago and, while the superstructure is in a poor state, the hull and deck appear very sound. She really is too good to let go. If no one can take her on does anyone have anywhere she could be stored while work is carried out on her (Would the army consider any further space at Marchwood Richard?) Any suggestions will be gratefully received. We are trying to persuade the boatyard to extend the deadline but I fear that, if something isn't done soon then we will lose another of our historic ships forever. Hoping someone can help Gareth

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2008 at 7:11pm
	Hi Gareth, Seen the above and posted elsewhere, not I regret to say in a postion to offer anything, can only agree what a waste it would be, which is not worth anything I know. there are a number of these great vessels about which desearve so much better, but without skill, time and or money....it is a shame, as posted elsewhere, would be great if we did have a centre where they could go and at least be held for a time, giving a chance someone would take them on, I know some vessels had to go when BMPT had to shift from Husbands, and some did not like the loss, but what else could be done? each was assesed and attempts made to save, but without the sheds...., sorry I can offer nothing positive. JohnK

Pathfinder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Pathfinder Joined: 06 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pathfinder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2008 at 7:33am
	Good morning all, Zeta once again ..she has been on and off the matket for so long now, the engines on the market at far too high a price. These would do well in 1502 if they go begging. Re Marchwood, no chamce there I am afraid..the Army have been fantastic allowing us so long on site, and our time there ends March 2010. Th e need once again for the Trust to find space somewhere for its boats and bits and pieces,yet again becomes a problem. A bit like the homeless we are moved form one doorway to another... Being more positive, is there any mileage in asking the yard where Zeta is lodged how much they would charge a group to rent a piece of their land on an annual basis, to house portacabin , stores containers and about lets say 6 boats..even if this means puting up the sort of thing that farmes use...?? The problems are.. 1. Finance...we we need a strong team ( The Team) prepared to run the place and raise funds.. 2. The Team, we need nnew blood to make the future worth fighting for yet again. I am sure the Trust would be interetsed in talking about this possibility... anyone prepared to investigate...first boat on site Zeta..? Richard
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Pathfinder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Pathfinder Joined: 06 December 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pathfinder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2008 at 7:36am
	Hi Don, Dont have a steering wheel, but need a searchlight for 1502...would your work there..and how much pessa..? Richard
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johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:22am
	Hi there, Indeed, that would be great, presuming Zeta is around Southampton area?, perhaps a boat yard would be a good place to be, cranes etc on site, all good ideas but as you say needs a good team to sort, ie people to do not like me only able to write so to speak, fustrating I can not offer more. JohnK

Jacmac Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 September 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jacmac Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2008 at 12:01pm
	Hello, I know it has been said elsewhere many times regarding the value ascribed to ex-WWII boats, so I won't state the obvious again. It is however a shame that when there has been strong interest with the money to back it up, vendors and their interested parties appear to detach themselves from reality and become greedy. I hope this is not the case again with Zeta, as she does offer a lot of potential to someone. I nearly bought her from Robin Swain a few years ago, the gentleman I believe saved her the first time round, but even back then she did require a significant amount of attention to the superstructure and engines. What disappoints me the most is that yards seem happy to pay to break-up and dispose of a boat, yet they won't give it away if they sniff money and save themselves the effort. Perhaps I'm under the wrong impression with these costs, as many have met their fate with a gallon of petrol and a box of Swan! Hopefully not Zeta! There is a possibility that I have somewhere for her to go here in Devon, but I probably only have the transport and storage money at my disposal, and not much else at present. In all honesty, aside from the historical and originality value of the engines, I would be looking in the long term to use more modern and efficient engines in her anyway. I know this perhaps goes against the grain somewhat, but if the vendors are attributing the real value to the engines, then perhaps I can save the rest. Incidentally, who is selling her and where is she located? Regards

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2008 at 12:56pm
	Hello Jacam, Well said above, work for a marina so know about boats being sold off at times, we usally do it to recover storage costs, surplus if any to the former owner, not had to break a vessel here for non payment yet, understand re engines, same with the Ark Royal tender, old engines might be great as museum pieces but a b...g to keep going. I do hope that perhaps as you say you might get hold of her, you clearly understand the work needed with these old craft. A few of these ST about of course, mentioned before but only an armchair person at the moment, but perhaps we should look to see if any unique or rare examples still about and try and hold them, the Arun river class looks cheap but needs a lot of work, however a couple of others still about. Any way, look forward to hearing of any developements, it's that old thing of money as you say, small grants available ex National Historic Ships, have a web-site, but I think vessel has to be listed on the register, if Zeta is a possiblity. JohnK