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Forum: General Boating Discussion 23-01-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Nice one Re-Leader, but the race cost £500,000 to...

Nice one Re-Leader, but the race cost £500,000 to put on (equivalent to almost £900,000 today) and eventually a team of 25 people, all unpaid, including ourselves plus 2 yrs of work at 16hrs a day,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 07-11-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By Mike Lloyd
I have also designated a page to thanking Boatmad...

I have also designated a page to thanking Boatmad and Jon Fuller in particular for making the race certain by everyone, well almost everyone, getting behind it. Thanks Boatmad!!!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 07-11-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By Mike Lloyd
2008 Round Britain Book

I have just written the book about the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race. A bit late I know but it’s a bit of history now, needed to be done frankly. It is out on Amazon today.

To all of the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 22-05-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,042
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Ring Ranger 25

Ring Ranger 25 For Sale

This 2011 Ring Ranger 25 is a rare example of one of these very popular boats from the workshops of Mike Ring. It is fitted with a single Merc Verado 300hp outboard. One...
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-11-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Thanks for that Scand, much appreciated, just...

Thanks for that Scand, much appreciated, just wanted to see if it had ever been done before and this guy has obviously done a great job. Looks a very neat set up. 170,000kr, mmmmm!
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-11-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Phantom 25 with inboard

Has anyone ever fitted or had fitted an inboard petrol V8 into a Phantom 25, if so pictures please.
Forum: General Racing Topics 15-10-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Cougar 33 For Sale.

FOR SALE; COUGAR 33 in superb condition, built of Aramat with the famous Cougar “Pad”. Recently completed and rigged by Steve for the British Class 11 or Class 4 fleet. Steve Curtis says that it’s...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-08-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By Mike Lloyd
BRUT for sale:

BRUT IS FOR SALE: A rare 28’ Phantom lovingly restored to as close to as new condition as possible by Paul Hopwood. One of only a few Built completely in Kevlar/Aramid, BRUT was at the time a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 15-07-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,288
Posted By Mike Lloyd
As a new user to Boatmad Pal, you need to...

As a new user to Boatmad Pal, you need to understand that rude and aggressive language to other long term users is not tolerated on this site. One more rude post and you are out!!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 10-07-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,288
Posted By Mike Lloyd
No idea what planet you come from chum but if you...

No idea what planet you come from chum but if you are going to insult the late great Steve Baker and his products on Boatmad then you need to either read up on his history (and the P25's) and...
Forum: Gallery 25-06-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,747
Posted By Mike Lloyd
It's been a bit of a money pit. The current owner...

It's been a bit of a money pit. The current owner upgraded the engines to twin 400's (from twin 310's) but it still tended to porpoise badly and the top speed remained poor. Turned out the engines...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 21-06-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,288
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Life is full of risks and opportunities, very few...

Life is full of risks and opportunities, very few grasp the opportunities and run with them. (Not my words, someone else's but they apply here I think).
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 21-06-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,288
Posted By Mike Lloyd
P25's

Someone should, 40yrs later it would still be a great pleasure/race boat and competitive at that with modern materials and engines. If I was young enough, which I'm not, I would definitely buy one...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 02-06-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,063
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Phantom 23

Hi Ross, I know it was a long time ago now but I have just been following your thread on your old 23 and found it fascinating. You certainly did an amazing job and she looked stunning. I know you...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-05-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,177
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Bellamy Surface Drives

Brian Pelham on Facebook has been racing a Revenger25sc very succesfully for a number of years with Bellamy surface drives. It's now up for sale by the way. Also Nick Wilkinson (from Penzance) on...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 27-04-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 641
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Yamaha 300hp open exhausts

Has anyone experience of fitting open exhausts to a Yamaha 300hp Outboards?
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-02-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Thanks James but I have found him. Very strange...

Thanks James but I have found him. Very strange to find that he only lives 11 miles away from me here in Cornwall. He and his team had a torrid race (RB08) with their main problems being the Merc...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-02-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Ex RB08 Competitor

I'm trying to track down a Kevin Baskott who raced a Mannerfelt/Pascoe 10M RIB called "No Worries" in the RB08 race. His co pilots were Simon Baker, David Young and Matt Smith. I haven't heard of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-11-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,131
Posted By Mike Lloyd
I'm no expert on Diesels Paul but the rule of...

I'm no expert on Diesels Paul but the rule of thumb is to increase the pitch/size of your props until the revs max out at the engine manufacturers recommended limits, or as near as possible .Trial...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 25-09-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,131
Posted By Mike Lloyd
re Red Flipper

What is really interesting is that the new owners are showing their new Flying Flipper with twin 400's on the back. As we found out in 1988 when we fitted twin 300hp V8 Johnsons on the back, that the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 06-08-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Many thanks "The Edge"! I will chase up T Davis...

Many thanks "The Edge"! I will chase up T Davis and see if he can point me in the right direction. Appreciated.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 05-08-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Used Pantera 28

A friend is looking for a certain Pantera 28 powerboat that used to race offshore with Bob Storey. It was Black with twin Mercury outboards both boat and engines were dated back in 1985. Anyone?
Forum: General Boating Discussion 19-07-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,131
Posted By Mike Lloyd
That looks nice. Should have been quick!

That looks nice. Should have been quick!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 21-06-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,131
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Do you know if it came from England, was there a...

Do you know if it came from England, was there a name on the side when you purchased it?
Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-05-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,131
Posted By Mike Lloyd
No, thats the one that went to Norway.

No, thats the one that went to Norway.
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