Spearfish steering box

[wsmempson]

Does anyone know what this came out of? The one in Marlin has been under water and is pretty much seized, so before I go having someone try and overhaul it, I wondered if there was an obvious source for a better one!

[Firefly]

Is Marlin the boat Gordon has for sale. The words on the stern suggest this.
I only know Marlin Express. Interested to know the previous name
of the Chichester Marlin.
David

[wsmempson]

Yes - same boat - site hasn’t been updated. She used to be called Flash II

[Shadow]

Hi Will update date the web site list with the name Marlin...where is she moored ?

[Firefly]

Also the Huntsman 28 Chasseur on Gordons site appears to have been sold and
is now moored at the mouth of the Dart near the castle
A stunning boat with a stunning finish.
David

[wsmempson]

David,
She's ashore nr Bosham whilst I work through all the defective maintenance that took place under previous ownership before I bought her. She will be in Chichester harbour.

[Firefly]

I’d love to hear what you are doing to the boat, having had one(no 15)
Could we discuss on my email darojo51@hotmail.com
Thanks
David

[Folly Reach]

Hi Saul.
When I acquired my Spear/Spearfish she had minimal steering components. Just a Hydraulic ram and nothing else. The previous owner having passed away.
I took the route of teleflex steering which I used to have on my Huntsman31.
Worked really well and with good feedback and not a massively expensive route to take.

[tjsb]

Saul,

The original steering uses what appear to be British Leyland components. Certainly Sherpa UJs and I think Austin Healey steering boxes. Definitely automotive so not too difficult. You are welcome to look over mine if you wish.

T

[wsmempson]

Many thanks to you both - incredibly helpful.

[HoneyRush]

Hello, I replaced all the ball joints on the steering system on my Spearfish a couple years ago. I found a very helpful chap that could supply everything as new old stock.
If you can wait a couple weeks until I return home from work I'll dig out his business card and share the details.
Rob

[wsmempson]

Yes please Rob. Plenty of other things to be getting on with in the interim!