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04-10-2006, 08:22 PM
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That post reminds me of your previous signature:
“Just think of how stupid the average person is, and then realize half of them are even stupider!”
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04-10-2006, 08:27 PM
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He's got you sussed Rocket!
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04-10-2006, 08:59 PM
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Chief C*nt!
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Originally posted by Matt
That post reminds me of your previous signature:
“Just think of how stupid the average person is, and then realize half of them are even stupider!”
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I am grateful for your wisdom, and bow down to your vast intellect. 
As you clearly know the answer, perhaps you could explain for the thickies amongst us.
In this context, "maintain a mininum of 30kts" means:
A - Boats need to have a normal cruising speed of over 30 knots to be eligible for entry
B - Completing a leg with an average speed of less than 30 knots will mean that the leg is forfeit
C - Completing a leg with an average speed of less than 30 knots will mean that the event is over for you
Now 
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04-10-2006, 09:42 PM
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Country: United Kingdom
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Another 'wise' ebay purchase!
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04-10-2006, 09:50 PM
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Country: Job Centre
Location: In a box
Occupation: Chaos's gofer
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Ere, I just checked out your feedback and you don't arf buy some old shit!
Out of interest, did the slimming pills and the nob extender work?
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04-10-2006, 10:02 PM
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Re: Another 'wise' ebay purchase!
I woulda thought "Atlantic Queens" is more up your street. 
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04-10-2006, 10:07 PM
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Originally posted by Johnny Rocket
How do you define "maintain a mininum of 30kts"?
Does it mean that any boat failing to meet this average on a leg will be disqualified?
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I never thought we would have to explain this one. Boats must be able to exceed 30knts as their top speed for obvious reasons.
No one would be disqualified if they did not maintain this speed because of an engine failure or serious sea conditions. In 1984 some of the cruisers took up to eight hours to complete some legs because of sea conditions even though their craft was capable of a top speed of around 40knts plus.
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04-10-2006, 10:18 PM
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Country: England
Location: Watford
Occupation: Private Hire Company
Interests: Boats Cars women and wine
Boat name: The Bandit & The Bandit1
Boat make: Revenger San Marino & Hunton Rib
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Have you any info on boats that may enter.
Would like to enter the San Marino, need to find out if the hull will stay together.
Be grateful for any experts on here for there advice.
Got to be a trip of a life time
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04-10-2006, 11:07 PM
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Out of interest, did the the nob extender work?
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NO!! the feckin thing shrunk!! it's only 13" now 
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04-10-2006, 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by Tony Davis
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Out of interest, did the nob extender work?
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it probably would have done if he hadn't got it stuck on his head
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05-10-2006, 10:28 AM
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Chief C*nt!
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Originally posted by OldMan
I never thought we would have to explain this one. Boats must be able to exceed 30knts as their top speed for obvious reasons.
No one would be disqualified if they did not maintain this speed because of an engine failure or serious sea conditions. In 1984 some of the cruisers took up to eight hours to complete some legs because of sea conditions even though their craft was capable of a top speed of around 40knts plus.
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Thanks for clarifying that. In land based rally-raid type events it's not uncommon to have a cut-off time for each leg which is why I asked. I think your approach is much better for this event.
Given that entrants will not actually be required to "maintain a minimum speed of 30 knots", perhaps a better wording would be "with a cruising speed of at least 30 knots" to avoid any ambiguity.
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05-10-2006, 11:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Johnny Rocket
Thanks for clarifying that. In land based rally-raid type events it's not uncommon to have a cut-off time for each leg which is why I asked. I think your approach is much better for this event.
Given that entrants will not actually be required to "maintain a minimum speed of 30 knots", perhaps a better wording would be "with a cruising speed of at least 30 knots" to avoid any ambiguity.
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Thanks for that, you may well be right.
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05-10-2006, 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by the bandit
Have you any info on boats that may enter.
Would like to enter the San Marino, need to find out if the hull will stay together.
Be grateful for any experts on here for there advice.
Got to be a trip of a life time
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Will slot you into a class don't worry. You should do quite well. As I keep banging on here a Revenger 25 came fourth OVERALL last time so there is no reason why your boat shouldn't hang together. If I remember correctly you did have a problem with your transom, did you get that fixed as you don't want those big outboards to start falling off when you are 30 miles out in the Irish Sea! It will certainly be a trip of a lifetime, that's for sure.
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05-10-2006, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Country: England
Location: Watford
Occupation: Private Hire Company
Interests: Boats Cars women and wine
Boat name: The Bandit & The Bandit1
Boat make: Revenger San Marino & Hunton Rib
Engines: For sale Twin 225 Opti's
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There now appears to be 2 eye bolts attached from the engine mounts to the hull of the boat. Keeping me fingers crossed.
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05-10-2006, 05:56 PM
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bandit
do you want to give me a go price to hire 2 mini bus's and a van for the round britain
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05-10-2006, 06:12 PM
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#56
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Senior Member
Country: England
Location: Watford
Occupation: Private Hire Company
Interests: Boats Cars women and wine
Boat name: The Bandit & The Bandit1
Boat make: Revenger San Marino & Hunton Rib
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OOD Sorry don't understand .
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05-10-2006, 07:26 PM
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OOD ive sent you a pm about your transport requirements.
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05-10-2006, 07:50 PM
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bandit
I thought you run a a van hire company
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05-10-2006, 08:59 PM
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OOD Sorry don't understand .
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it says in your profile :
Occupation = private hire company
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05-10-2006, 11:59 PM
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Location: Watford
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Interests: Boats Cars women and wine
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We supply taxi's with suited drivers.
Don't do vans but should be able to chuck a minibus in.
Would be nice to know what the entrance fee might be ( approx )
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