Conniston - who is going?

[verytricky]

Hell....

I guess I am confused. I was advised to rain-x the bottom of the hull. Now advised to roughen it.




I guess I could rain-x it for Monday, then sandpaper it monday night for Tuesday?

At least the OIL and GEAR box fluid is taken care of: Thanks for the Royal Purple tip. I spoke to their guru in the USA and the local guy in the UK, and I have a plan for both the engine oil and the gearbox oil!

[jw.]

You do? Share it with us VT.

Give us the lowdown on the oils.

[verytricky]

I have a gearbox oil that is the equivalent of 0w15 vs the current volvo spec of 70W95. It will not be any good for long distance/long usage, like putting in it your own engine. It has a life measured in hours of usage, rather than months!

I also have an oil for the engine which is rated at 0w10. This also has special properties regarding the sealing of the rings and something o do with shear and something else about not having something that other oils have and why that is better for short burst use....I dont understand, but the guys from Royal Purple are actually going to Conniston, and will be on hand with the various oils and testers and stuff. This 0w10 is like water. It is really liquid stuff. This whole setup is worth % extra HP at the same revs..

With the advice of several members, I am also better prepared for the actual run.

The boat - I think - can not get any better. What remains is if I can hold the top speed for the whole KM there and back!

[jw.]

The best of luck to you VT and I'm sure we'll hear the outcome soon.

Which day are you running?