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Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 09:37 PM
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Posted By larby
Pussy. :devil:

Pussy. :devil:
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 05:38 PM
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Posted By larby
Damn right! When we ordering the small block for...

Damn right! When we ordering the small block for the P21 then?? :hugegrin:
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 05:19 PM
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Posted By larby
That's the spirit mate, I knew you'd be with me...

That's the spirit mate, I knew you'd be with me on this one!!

Give me a bell some time about the engine situ, we'll get you sorted with something good!

James
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 04:59 PM
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Posted By larby
Chaos, If you could post some pics of the bustles...

Chaos, If you could post some pics of the bustles that'd be great! While you're at it, any pics of any hardtop revengers you've got would be greatly appreciated to give ideas for the rebuild!
...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 04:57 PM
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Posted By larby
With all due respect Jacques, I purposely didn't...

With all due respect Jacques, I purposely didn't mention his name, that would be a whole different kettle of fish which i would never dream of entering into. We'll agree to differ on our opinions of...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 03:11 PM
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Posted By larby
What were these bustles like? I've never really...

What were these bustles like? I've never really seen much of a San Marino. Did they offer much advantage over my hull without them?

Cheers, James
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 03:05 PM
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Posted By larby
:hugegrin: Yep, can't see any common sense in...

:hugegrin: Yep, can't see any common sense in there though! :devil:



Damn right I have! I don't mind digging myself holes, I'm confident!



Well yeah, so do I, but then it's on revenger's...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 02:40 PM
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Posted By larby
I've said time and time again that i believe the...

I've said time and time again that i believe the winning rig would be a P20, or a batboat, with a 300 on the back. Unfortunately, i can't afford two boats, and neither of the above are exactly family...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 12:59 PM
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Posted By larby
Well yeah, there could be advantages to that, the...

Well yeah, there could be advantages to that, the classes are quite open though (up to 2 litre, 2 to 4 litre etc), so a 200hp 4 stroke would be in the same class as a 200hp 2 stroke. We can't end up...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-09-2009, 12:45 PM
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Posted By larby
I believe the classes will be decided according...

I believe the classes will be decided according to engine size, as is currently the case. The confusion is more with the bigger boats where large engine doesn't necessarily mean higher speed.

James
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-09-2009, 08:20 PM
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Posted By larby
So i'll be doing the same number of laps as the...

So i'll be doing the same number of laps as the 1.3's then yeah?? :up: :hugegrin:
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-09-2009, 07:35 PM
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Posted By larby
Thanks for the insight Jon, I'd been painted a...

Thanks for the insight Jon, I'd been painted a fairly different picture!
Given the lead you were managing on a regular basis, I'd say i'm definately going to have to add a fair wedge of horsepower...
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-09-2009, 06:39 PM
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Posted By larby
Jon - Thanks for the info, she does seem to run...

Jon - Thanks for the info, she does seem to run nice and level in all the photos I've got, he did manage a win against you and Tony one year though didn't he? '99?

Kerry - I think the issue i've...
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-09-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 116
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Posted By larby
Hi Kerry, You're right that i haven't yet...

Hi Kerry,

You're right that i haven't yet had the 502 running quite right. For that reason, I'm pulling it out in a week or so to take it back down and do it properly over the winter. At the same...
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-09-2009, 06:53 AM
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Posted By larby
Thats a damn fine idea! Think i'll have a look...

Thats a damn fine idea! Think i'll have a look into that one. I'm gonna be running MSD ignition with the blower, not keen on the old thunderbolt system, so I'll at least have a soft limiter on there...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 116
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Posted By larby
That's a very fine point, and likely to be my...

That's a very fine point, and likely to be my drive's undoing!
I'm gonna have to be pretty careful with the throttles eh!
I guess that's just a downside i'll have to get used to until i can afford...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 10:30 PM
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Posted By larby
I'll second all of that Richard. I'm aiming for...

I'll second all of that Richard. I'm aiming for 550hp by the way, so should be about the same speed as you. By then I'll also have a fully fitted cabin, no loo though!

Paul E - Currently the class...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 116
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Posted By larby
Not sure, that's what i'm hoping to find out... I...

Not sure, that's what i'm hoping to find out... I know there is a limit on how far offshore we can go, but i'm really not that clued up on the rules and regs.
A round sark race would be cool, God...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
Has anyone wondered how we're gonna handicap the...

Has anyone wondered how we're gonna handicap the round the island race?? Or for that matter, how we're gonna get it past the RYA considering basic rules say we have a max lap length of 3.5nm or...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
Richard - I know what you mean about the safety...

Richard - I know what you mean about the safety aspect. I am indeed aiming for about 80, which may yet prove to be optimistic anyhoo, but i can assure you i always put safety first. Like any...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 116
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Posted By larby
I see what you're saying, and Jon's right, forced...

I see what you're saying, and Jon's right, forced induction petrol engines aren't necessarily the most reliable in the world, but if built properly i can't see it being too bad.
To get similar power...
Forum: Technical Q&A 03-09-2009, 07:57 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
Ha ha, i don't mind building it up, I'm...

Ha ha, i don't mind building it up, I'm confident! :hugegrin:
Yeah I got it all from a guy over here, it's amazing what people have around when you ask about enough!

James
Forum: Technical Q&A 02-09-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
I'll let you off then, would've been good if...

I'll let you off then, would've been good if you'd done you're 'committee bit' on the day though, what's happened to you being on the GPA lately, you seemed so keen at first?

She should be good...
Forum: Technical Q&A 02-09-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
Erm, you mean after i retired with an orange flag...

Erm, you mean after i retired with an orange flag up?? Seriously mate, well done. :rolleyes:



Hah! He can't even manage to help out, let alone race!! He had the opportunity to race and let me...
Forum: Technical Q&A 02-09-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,488
Posted By larby
I'll have you know at least Hugh never overtook...

I'll have you know at least Hugh never overtook me!! Don't forget i layed off the piss taking when you were mullered in the batboat :hugegrin:

Next year mate, just you wait......
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