The Midas Project

[BluFin]

Well one just in case it wipes out on the way or drops of the crane, or sinks as I forgot the bungs

[BluFin]

Had a run out today, couple of issues that I'm not 100% on so will keep loacl to drivers till sorted, mostly oiling up & need to do some DDT work to change a few bits and bob's

http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/run1.mp4


http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/run2.mp4


bit wobbly but one handed on the mobile, got a nice 69.45 while still in breakin mode so that was nice. a shakedown day with a few bits I have to address

[Pash 1]

What prop are you running on her John

Will you be out tomorrow?

[BluFin]

I run the Spernelli 29" 4 blade DR4 very good might just be a little to harsh but difficult to tell when you are limited to 4.5k - 5k, mind you it did bite once on a funny wash but then I was one handed having a puff at the time.
Should be there in the Am suspect around 9-00 / 09:30 water about 10:30
Fresh plugs, DDT, couple of running repairs, & back out for a couple of hours to finish the running in

[bigboy]

I'm glad to see her on the wather.

I folowed this thread for more than a year....

But damn that engine looks so small


Thats a nice speed it already runs. Which speeds is it supposed to run after the break-in?

[BluFin]

not quite sure, but i'm going to stop at the supermarket a pick up a pack of those new tenna pants for men, just in case. should easily be into the high 90's but that will be all down to fine tuning and some practice.

[bigboy]

Originally Posted by BluFin

not quite sure, but i'm going to stop at the supermarket a pick up a pack of those new tenna pants for men, just in case. should easily be into the high 90's but that will be all down to fine tuning and some practice.

Thats fast...

I wonder how much this hull weighs. So bare hull without rigging and engine.

[Foolish]

Glad it went ok for you, a couple of pics at the launch (only from my phone i'm afraid)

[Foolish]

couple more .....

origionals ..if you want them 1.MIDAS 2.MIDAS 3.MIDAS 4.MIDAS 5.MIDAS 6.MIDAS

[Burty]

Wicked dude!
All the 2.5's oil up at idle

[Pash 1]

Looking forward to seeing you then - 2 Cats on the water - Should be fun

[jw.]

Just read over the thread again Blu Fin. That's a lot of work. Congratulations on sticking with it.

And congratulations on the other event too.

[BluFin]

Originally Posted by bigboy

Thats fast...

I wonder how much this hull weighs. So bare hull without rigging and engine.

crane showed 1.197 fully fuelled.


Foolish thanks for the pics sorry we didnt get a chance to chat a bit more yesterday.
Ironing is nearly finished still got some outstanding bits I need to address.
Tried it with a DR3 28" today, bit more torque and livley over the DR4, but will zero out the breakin mode & unlock to see how things run above 6k

[gazza]

Bet you felt on top of the world, all that work and finally your on the water,
Good luck with setting it up.

gaZ

[BluFin]

I felt pretty rotten as she really did cut me some slack for some "Johnny" time. But by heck it felt good 28 years break from fast boats so I dont think that little MP4 was to bad,
would have liked to have done more today, but I'll stop off one night in the week or next saturday for my adjustments.
Foot throttle feels like shite need to change some angles on the pull, cured my 27 trigger faults from yesterday, still getting a TP1 but thats just adjustment for another day, new set of plugs made all the difference, replace a nav light lens which I kicked off on the pontoon coz I wasn't looking, re-bleed of trim & steering, got a bit of an iffy fuel feed which though it dont leak I'm no a 100% happy with it.
In theory the Break in mode should be complete had 25 mins left at the start of sunday logged an hour & half and then it read 35 mins to break in............off to read the little hand book.............. confused of alderholt.
but 70 out the box sub 6k aint bad & well pleased. just need lots more seat time


Next project.......................TBA

[MrRob]

YAY!!

Originally Posted by BluFin

I felt pretty rotten as she really did cut me some slack for some "Johnny" time. But by heck it felt good 28 years break from fast boats so I dont think that little MP4 was to bad,
would have liked to have done more today, but I'll stop off one night in the week or next saturday for my adjustments.
Foot throttle feels like shite need to change some angles on the pull, cured my 27 trigger faults from yesterday, still getting a TP1 but thats just adjustment for another day, new set of plugs made all the difference, replace a nav light lens which I kicked off on the pontoon coz I wasn't looking, re-bleed of trim & steering, got a bit of an iffy fuel feed which though it dont leak I'm no a 100% happy with it.
In theory the Break in mode should be complete had 25 mins left at the start of sunday logged an hour & half and then it read 35 mins to break in............off to read the little hand book.............. confused of alderholt.
but 70 out the box sub 6k aint bad & well pleased. just need lots more seat time


Next project.......................TBA

[Pash 1]

Went out with BluFin yesterday for a blast around Southampton Water - Two Cats thundering along must have been a sight to behold, Midas Sounds and looks fantastic on the water and is a real credit to BluFin - Roll on the Poker Run and Who knows TD might bring his Cat out from hiding for a run (Here's hoping)

Well done John

[FrenchPhil]

Another Cat in the family
Any pics of the 2 felines ?

[Pash 1]

Going too fast to take pickies

Although there are a few "Sailors" who gave us a weird look as we went past them

[motorvator]

Originally Posted by Pash 1

Went out with BluFin yesterday

Works going well then