Thanks all for the replies.
My super pc forgot that I wanted to stay logged in and forgot my password etc.
A few raids on the grey matter eventually revealed the right one.
Anyway she is coming on OK and is going for a float test tomorrow evening hopefully at Cold Knap lake in Barry.
Maybe I'll try towing her around with the Glasgow if its not too windy or wet.
Still not having much success with lifeboats and I'm finding gears or belt/chain drive difficult to organise. A lot of these cogs, gears, belts etc are push fit on to the shaft but I would prefer a grub screw or something more substantial.
The motor has a 6mm shaft and the paddle shaft will probably be 5mm but I am of course open to suggestions as to a drive solution.
A suitable idea to imitate the green tarpaulin on the life jacket storage on the paddle boxes would be appreciated as so far mine are just painted balsa.
All suggestions greatly appreciated and any questions that you may have then please feel free to ask.
Stan.