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Old 04-08-2009, 09:01 PM   #21
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Sniff of nitrous to get the boost up.
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Old 04-08-2009, 09:08 PM   #22
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I think he had a land and sea torque shift

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Surface drive / super cavitating prop (cleaver) is the answer, but probably not with this application. Hence the suggestion of a vario.

Member 'JW.' on here had a variable pitch prop for sale some time ago, I tried to find the post to link to it, but failed.

Agreed, great to see someone doing something completely different. Hope it pans out well.
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Old 04-08-2009, 09:16 PM   #23
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Errrrr, I think I've seen that one.

Just think how peaceful it's going to be from now on.
Bloody 'ell you had me searching on that one. 'Spose that's the dangers of spending far too much time on the boat or working and not enough on the internet.
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Old 05-08-2009, 12:41 AM   #24
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Cheers for all the advice lads. Were taking it all in. We will now make sure we do the correct procedure to check the alignmentand make sure the spline moves freely in and out of the gimbal.

Any more info welcome, we dont turn it down.

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Old 09-08-2009, 08:47 PM   #25
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Cheers for all the advice lads. Were taking it all in. We will now make sure we do the correct procedure to check the alignmentand make sure the spline moves freely in and out of the gimbal.

Any more info welcome, we dont turn it down.

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Andy,

Hi. Just a quick question, but what made you pick the smaller RS engine above say a larger unit with more cylinders?

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Old 09-08-2009, 11:48 PM   #26
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probably weight or they just had a spare one lying around, i would have chosen a cossie yb but its their choice and i think the build looks awesome, any updates so far by the way?
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:24 PM   #27
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any updates so far by the way?
I think they are on their holiday at the mo'.
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