Otherwise the engine and gearbox has been completely stripped and reassembled and new oil seals and bearings fitted. Meadows engines were made in Wolverhampton between 1923 and 1962 when they were taken over first by Quinton Hazel and then by Jaguar. They were fitted in Lea Francis and Fraser Nash cars. They were a popular marine engine just before and after the war and are reliable. The engine is a long stroke low compression engine.
Bearings are white metal.
There is an electric start and also a hand pull starting system. Electrics are 12volt. The other engine is being restored and will be available as a spare if that is required. The electrical system in the boat is being rewired and original fittings replaced. The sails were made by Jeckles of Wroxham.