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Forum: General Racing Topics 14-01-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,072
Posted By Mikey
Annie

I don't very often post on here these days, but this is very sad news indeed.

I did my oral licence test with Annie ... (too many years ago) and always found her to be incredibly knowledgable,...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 13-01-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,829
Posted By Mikey
Hands off the 525s ... :) Sadly the boat has...

Hands off the 525s ... :)
Sadly the boat has not sold as yet, which means we may have to use it this year :devil:

No plans to do anything around P1, but think we may come out to play in the...
Forum: Technical Q&A 14-10-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,720
Posted By Mikey
West Systems / Epoxy

We used the West System stuff all the time on our boat.
Excellent to use and does not really smell.

Just don't leave to mix for too long as it gets very hot!! It will combust :aaahhh:

We used...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 06-10-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 987
Posted By Mikey
Trailer Wheel Lock/Clamp

Heavy Duty De Graaff Trailer Wheel Lock/Clamp


Suitable for any boat trailer
Fits through and over the wheel


£35
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 03-10-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By Mikey
Sorry Matt ... Already gone :)

Sorry Matt ... Already gone :)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 03-10-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By Mikey
Quicksilver Optimax/DFI Oil

I have 4 x 4-litre Quicksilver Optimax/DFI bottles of oil

Suitable for Mercury and other outboard engines
Two are sealed as new, two have the seals broken but are full.

Happy to sell the two...
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-08-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,556
Posted By Mikey
We have two full face helmets (one small for a...

We have two full face helmets (one small for a girlie :devil: )
You would have to add your own comms.

We also have 2 manually inflating life jackets (suitable for canopy boat) which we would be...
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-06-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,366
Posted By Mikey
Interestingly there is a RIB lying overall first...

Interestingly there is a RIB lying overall first and another overall 3rd! Also RIBs are 4th 5th and 6th overall :)
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-05-2008, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,322
Posted By Mikey
Thanks! Given there is now an 85mph speed...

Thanks!

Given there is now an 85mph speed limit in Supersport, then yes. If we did not have mechanical problems we would certainly be very competitive in both flat and rough water.

I am only...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-05-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,322
Posted By Mikey
Why controversial? All the teams can name upto...

Why controversial?
All the teams can name upto 4 pilots for the season.

Given the boat I am helping has no steps and is the shortest in the fleet (at 33ft), they will need a lot of help (like...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 22-03-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By Mikey
It doesn't say that Donzi has bought Dragon, only...

It doesn't say that Donzi has bought Dragon, only that Craig Barrie will head up sales for them.

I hope they have acquired Dragon, as injecting some cash into the boat from Donzi would be...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 27-02-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By Mikey
I have bought from them in the past. No problems...

I have bought from them in the past. No problems with the parts I got (which were for Volvo KAD42s)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 27-02-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By Mikey
Yes, we got about 5mph more without the weight,...

Yes, we got about 5mph more without the weight, and much much better accelaration, but would now need to change the gear ratios to something like 1:1.34 if we want to see more speed.

I have 4...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 27-02-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By Mikey
Not yet, but now the sun is out it should get...

Not yet, but now the sun is out it should get more interest :up:
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 26-02-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By Mikey
Mercury Propellers

We still have


a few sets of propellers (Mercury CNC 5 blade cleaver ranging from 30"-36" pitch) available

Lifejackets

Fuel/Jerry Cans (20 Litre)

A wide assortment of tools
Forum: General Racing Topics 08-02-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
It's not really that simple as we chose the gear...

It's not really that simple as we chose the gear ratios based on the weight.
By taking the weight out, what I will really notice is the accelaration being much better, but equally we'll hit the rev...
Forum: General Racing Topics 07-02-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
You can't really work these props too much and...

You can't really work these props too much and certainly not by more than 1" of pitch or so, so expensively, you have to keep a range of them available.
Will let you know how we get on.

Very...
Forum: General Racing Topics 06-02-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
With all that weight gone (1,200kg) ... wrong...

With all that weight gone (1,200kg) ... wrong props and wrong gear ratios!
Going to have another play this weekend with bigger props :hugegrin:
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-02-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
So tempting ... but yes, everything is for sale :D

So tempting ... but yes, everything is for sale :D
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-02-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
I can't wait for Cowes-Torquay :up: Either...

I can't wait for Cowes-Torquay :up:

Either everyone will sink before Portland, or the sea will be radioactive for years :aaahhh:
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-02-2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,001
Posted By Mikey
I have about 1,200 kgs of lead if you need some...

I have about 1,200 kgs of lead if you need some :devil:
Stonger and heavier than the cement :D
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 24-01-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,829
Posted By Mikey
To help out those who want to play, take a look...

To help out those who want to play, take a look at this:

www.extremeboat.com/downloads/propslip.exe

You have to know prop size and gear ratio, but I have found this to be pretty accuarate to...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 21-01-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,829
Posted By Mikey
Didn't take it out in the end as we believed the...

Didn't take it out in the end as we believed the "weather forecast" ... then it turned out not to be so bad.

Anyway, now re-scheduled for next Saturday .... and all the weight is out :hugegrin:
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 15-01-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,829
Posted By Mikey
My previous note was b******* "Currently" there...

My previous note was b*******
"Currently" there is no requirement for full canopies ... they can be full or partial. See the rule below

T.3(c) Boats may have a partial or full canopy. The use of...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 14-01-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,829
Posted By Mikey
You can run in Evolution in 2008 without a canopy...

You can run in Evolution in 2008 without a canopy

In 2009 you will need one.

This boat can easily have a canopy added ... it was one of the original requirements we had when we bought it. Craig...
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