KenMcCulloch
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Reged: 22/04/2007
Posts: 942
Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Re: Preservation vs. maintenance
20/05/2008 08:37
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It's an interesting question and one that has been exercising my mind a bit. Should I work towards 'restoring' Border Maid, or should I maintain and adapt her to my needs. The former could be taken to mean replacing the alu spars with wooden, doing without electricery and indeed probably doing away with any kind of engine (maybe a vintage Seagull would be authentic). I am more inclined to combine the best and most useful bits of new technology and equipment with traditional features. A bit like bringing a house of historic interest up to modern standards of insulation, fire safety etc while maintaining the character as far as possible.
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Ken McCulloch
Border Maid
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