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New home for the "Ol' Marty B"
Check your tail wheel microswitch security.  (Photos by Jake Pratt, near Chenoa, IL-11LL - Thacker Field) Newest member Heath Ray (KY) is the proud owner of The Ol' Marty B. He spent a week with me and is quite a capable Seabee pilot. "Marty" now lives in Louisville, KY. Let him feel welcome if you see him! ============================================ WHAT!? Mosaic lets pilots fly a Seabee with DL! (Sport pilot eligability) Check this out. It almost seems too good to be true. Let me know what you think... (May not apply to Lycoming powered Seabees due to gross weight increase) Click here to see the report ====================================================== We need to know how many of you are interested in this part!  Landing Gear Knuckle If you are interested, let me know at smestler@pbtcomm.net. These will be sold in pairs only (Left and Right) This is a complicated part and the price is not established yet. The more orders we get the cheaper they will be! =====================================================  Do you need rubber donuts and spacers? Brand new and now available for shipping. Check the Parts for Sale page for details. ========================================================== Do you need this part?  Tail wheel bronze bushing, RPN 1128. I have 6 made at $400 each includes shipping. (that's what I paid for them). Available now. If you are interested contact me at smestler@pbtcomm.net or check the Parts4sale page. ======================================================== ...Or this part? Due to popular demand more of these have been ordered. See Parts for Sale page here.  ========================================================= Member Christian Shulthess at Long Lake, NY   N6386K on the beach of
the Adirondack Hotel on Long Lake, NY. As you see, I had to take out some water
in the morning. And as usual, Make your own hull stands See instructions here ========================================= NEW and improved Tow Bar for our Seabees! Long-time member Dr. Henry Chapeskie made an inexpensive, effective, lightweight tow bar that we all need! See it here: http://republicseabee.com/Tips-tricks.html#newtowbar ============================================= This has happened more than once and it can ruin your day! ========================================== NEW PAGE! Old Seabee photos from members. ========================================== Check your Main Gear Fork! A couple of reports are in this article. Some surprise info here: Main Gear Fork Failure ========================================== The EAA has done us a big solid! Parts replacement for vintage aircraft. Read EAA annnouncement here! Read VARMA procedure here. =================================================== Easy air rudder locks! About $10. Read it here. =================================================== Send us your Float Strut Mirror Selfies! You can see them here ========================================  Most of Bruce Hinds Newsletters Newsletter from member Bruce Hinds with very good Seabee information. Bruce Hinds sent me most of the missing Newsletters! Thanks Bruce. Lots of reading to do!! (Most
missing Newsletters Added) 7/13/2017
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More from Italy!
 See more photos here! Thank to Cesare Baj ====================================== The Greek Seabee flies again!  After months (maybe years), Alkis Makris and his team have finally gotten N6288C flying again. Congratulations! (See video here) ======================================== Member Mike Pullman at Tanglefoot Seaplane Base, Priest Lake, Idaho  Quicktime movie (.mov) ======================================================== You won't believe this! Mr. Dana Newquist, a friend of memebr Bruce Hinds, is building a "Platypus"! damaged He has resurrected a Seabee into a drivable car. Amazing!
New member Michael Tragarz  Restoration complete! ======================================== Also, DO A TITLE SEARCH! (Available from AOPA or SPA) AOPA Aero-Space Reports, 800-765-2336 3-10-2017: AOPA just released an article on Title Searches. You can read it here. |
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| About
Seabees Seabee
Specs, History, Seabee Club
11/19/2022
(Added Seabee Features article) |
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| Oshkosh Photos |
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| Old Seabee Photos |
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| Float
Strut Selfies or "Look at me!" Photos of float strut mirror images. We know you've taken one so send it in! Email to Steve at smestler@pbtcomm.net 07/10/2022
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| Safety Tips Tips on how not to crash! These are offered up from the membership and your input is always welcome. Who knows, we might just bring down insurance costs! 11/22/2025
(Go around revised, Added Rudder Control Horn fix article) |
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| Members
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Updated! Member locations added! Alphabetical listing, Websites, e-mail, Join! 9/8/2026
(Added Susan Carastro, Added Heath Ray, Added Neil Vaccari) |
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| Articles
Cartoon, Fun Reading, and Articles 4/21/2023
(Added Jim and Dete's Seabee article, Added "How the Seabee Works") |
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| Honorarium
Tributes to 'Super' Bee people past and present 2/12/2024
(Frank Scully, Henry Ruzakowski) |
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| Maintenance
and Reference Materials FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A-769 Airframe AD's Engine, Propeller, Accessory AD's Republic Service Bulletins Republic Dealer and Distributor's Bulletins (Missing Bulletins Added!!) Republic Seabee Parts List CAA (FAA) Flight Manuals STC's 337's (updated 8-20-2021) Republic Service Instructions 9/9/2026
(Added Seabee Vents, Added Strut Servicing, Added Spark Plug article) |
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| Tips
and Tricks Tips, tricks, part substitutions, etc. for our Seabees (Added Franklin Prop Jack) 3/3/2024
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| Drawings Drawings (factory when available) of Seabee parts. Send me your drawings! We'll post them for everyone. 11/26/2021
(Added Water Rudder Spring) |
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| Products
Products for Seabees and Pilot Organizations 9/9/2016
(Added Aircraft Components Gear System) |
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| Recommended Services Seabee owner's recommendations for Seabee services! 04/06/2023
(Added KSS Aviation, Added Franklin Engine) |
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| Parts
for Sale (or Parts wanted!)
Free
Listing! Airframe, Engine, Propeller, Avionics and anything Seabee!! 6/5/2026
(Removed retractable skis, Removed 1126 collar, Removed Eidschun seats) |
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| Training Instructors, Associates, Articles, and Training Aids 4/22/2016
(Removed Hangar A, Updated Training Guide) |
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| Seabee
Store (Support
the Seabee Club!) Hats, T-shirts (NEW COLOR-Royal Blue), Sweatshirts, Patches, USB drives etc. 7/31/2026 (Price increase) |
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Buy-a-Seabee! Should I buy a Seabee? Questions and answers for first time buyers. 9/16/2026
(Sold TIm Sutter, Added Michael Tragarz, Sold Tahoe Special,Sold Marty B)
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Flyins,
Interesting stories, photos, etc. Oshkosh 2015 Photos Oshkosh 2016 Photos 8/10/2026
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Archives They are fascinating. 9/8/2015 |
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Websites
of interest to Seabee owners. Weather, parts, airport information.
9/9/2016
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| Seabee Questions
and Answers
or
Franklin
Questions and AnswersYour questions answered by members! 2/17/2025
(Added LS3 issue, Added strut servicng, Updated Russ Aircraft adapter rings) |
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| Contact Steve at smestler@pbtcomm.net |
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| All
Seabee Manuals on DVD and USB Drive! Click here for details |
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| Editor's
Note:
If your
e-mail address is anywhere on this website (especially on the 'Parts
for Sale' page), please check to make sure it is correct. If it needs
changing, e-mail
me
and we will change it.
Thank
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