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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Boats, Pond Yachts => Topic started by: yussufhippo on December 07, 2021, 09:13:37 am

Title: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: yussufhippo on December 07, 2021, 09:13:37 am

Well, my yachts need a proper tender to lay the buoys for the regatta courses... ::)

So here my little putt-putter - maker unknown. Perhaps Germany, 1940s???



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Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: Nick on December 07, 2021, 09:49:10 am

Neat old toy  8)

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: classixs on December 07, 2021, 11:14:33 am

That is soooo cool!

Think this is the first i´ve seen with a hood like that 8)

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: Dampfopa on December 07, 2021, 11:32:28 am

A beautiful piece. However, I have no idea about the manufacturer.  ???

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: yussufhippo on December 21, 2021, 02:07:57 pm

I wanted to see more...

Deck and hull separated easily, very simple lay-out and design inside:

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You can see the little "slide-in" rest for the burner.

Some cleaning, inside...
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...and outside (plus a makeshift stand):
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Time for a test run...

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: classixs on December 22, 2021, 02:02:10 am

Cleaned up nicely :)
Hope we get to see a little movie of it "at sea", when you do the live test.

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: yussufhippo on December 22, 2021, 04:33:12 am

Quote from: classixs on December 22, 2021, 02:02:10 am

Cleaned up nicely :)
Hope we get to see a little movie of it "at sea", when you do the live test.

Well, I usually have a bath once a year and as this year is approaching its end, there is a certain chance... ;)  :D

Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: tenniV11 on December 22, 2021, 04:51:41 am

Just to help you - I have an instruction "how to operate"
underneath the boat house - sorry I have only a China clone
but it is okay - just for fun ;D  ;D
Arnold - wish you all the BEST and happy X-mas

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Title: Re: Putt-Putt tender
Post by: yussufhippo on December 22, 2021, 08:19:21 am

Thanks a lot, Arnold! Nice illustration - but I will stick to using a syringe...

Your put-put is also made of rather thin sheet-metal (for obvious reasons!).  This makes my old tender quite extraordinary.

Somebody has suggested Sutcliff (GB) as a possible maker, but I am doubtful...