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29-04-2005, 02:21 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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Location: Thorpe Bay
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Agreed on "(one of the)....the most awesome sport(s) in the world."
The racing was more "awsome" than sky diving, however I also love surfing and at least thats free and just as dangerous in some locations.
I didnt actually mean what did it cost you in finance terms 9 it would be rude to ask!). I guessed something had gone horribly wrong as you seemed so scarastic in your earlier posts.
However you referance to "30 or guys who have gone bust due to their passion"
is some what worrying.
Fortunatley I dont think I would risk everything for a boat race not financially anyway. But as this thread is entitled a newbie guide I thik its important to pass on the experience to other people who like me may be interested in trying out this fun and exciting sport competetively.
The ideal of a basic race is that it is as inexpensive as possible. The reality is that the words "Race" and "inexpensive" dont really go together. Be it financially or otherwise.
I am glad i did the race what ever it cost me, I am howvere not prepared to let powerboat racing ruin me finacially now or in the future.
So back to work on that bonus!
BTW Can I thank everyone for all the help and advice they have offered me over the past few months.
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29-04-2005, 02:23 PM
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Wuss!!
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Originally posted by Silversurfer
I am not prepared to let powerboat racing ruin me finacially though!
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29-04-2005, 02:37 PM
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#143
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Country: England
Location: Great Horwood
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Could be an interesting new thread though..people who have done their dough Powerboat Racing - seriously I remember one guy hanging himself after a race down at Fowey -although I am unsure they were connected events...........
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29-04-2005, 02:46 PM
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Country: England
Location: Great Horwood
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Originally posted by Johnson
As much as everyone wants to see offshore get up to speed again, I'd do a basic or two first.
You might not like it, or you might do a couple a basics and run out and buy a B23 to take on the world, either way, a taster or two won't hurt.
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John can I have tomorrow nights lottery numbers please?!
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29-04-2005, 07:26 PM
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Registered User
Country: Essex
Location: Great Stambridge Essex
Occupation: Director Paving company
Interests: Boating/Squash
Cruising area: Essex Marina/crouch southeast coast
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Silver surfer whens da boat back on the water?
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29-04-2005, 08:29 PM
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Traveling
Country: UK
Location: Alderholt
Occupation: Aerospace
Boat name: T/T D2S
Boat make: Midas 27' Cat, Argo 16 Cat. Avon Rib Thingy
Engines: Merc 280-ROS -JSRE,65Xs, 75 Stinger, Yam 60
Cruising area: Any Seedy Bar
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Location: Alderholt
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Looks like you can do lots of Damage Skydiving !!
http://www.hedges-uk.com/joke/Parach.mpeg
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29-04-2005, 10:25 PM
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#147
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Thorpe Bay
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Quote:
Originally posted by Taz
Silver surfer whens da boat back on the water?
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@ least a week possibly two tides out this weekend though
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29-04-2005, 10:46 PM
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#148
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Registered User
Country: Essex
Location: Great Stambridge Essex
Occupation: Director Paving company
Interests: Boating/Squash
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Dont bother me dude im going out 2mo eve its gonna be hot hot hot!!!
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02-05-2005, 07:58 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Thorpe Bay
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Got some more pics from Allhallows this time from someone who knows how to use a zoom!
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02-05-2005, 07:59 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
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02-05-2005, 07:59 PM
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Country: UK
Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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02-05-2005, 08:00 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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02-05-2005, 08:00 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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02-05-2005, 08:01 PM
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Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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02-05-2005, 09:46 PM
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On a roll
Country: England
Location: Plymouth
Occupation: Anything in metal
Interests: Bristol Rovers, Cider & Boats
Boat name: Aqua Thunder, Badboy
Boat make: Bernico F2, Phantom 21
Engines: Merc 280efi, Merc 260efi
Cruising area: Worldwide
Join Date: Mar 2004
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05-05-2005, 10:17 AM
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Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
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New Engine
The damage was worst than first thought looks like I am getting a new drop on engine. Thanks to Ocean Racing for sorting me out!
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06-05-2005, 08:25 AM
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Country: uk
Location: Lincolnshire
Occupation: RAF
Interests: Anything Fast and Wet !!
Boat name: Thunderbirds
Boat make: Argo 21, Sourcerer
Engines: Merc 200hp, Merc 25hp
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Location: Lincolnshire
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Fantastiic news Silver, don't give in. last year i had a budget of £8k and it cost me over £16 by the end of the season and i lost the boat too. started afresh this year and hopefully no engine probs at Torquay reckon it will cost more this year and i'm skint already but as most racers we all find something to get by or try to help each other out. Last year was worth it and and a few trophies to show on the mantlepiece and some good piccies. stay with it !
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09-05-2005, 02:47 PM
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#158
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Registered User
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Location: Thorpe Bay
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Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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Location: Thorpe Bay
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Got the boat back yesterday engine looks great new powerhead carbs full new top half engine water system overhauled as well gear box xghecked and oil replaced "Ocean Racing" did a great job (1 week to replace the stuff) and even threw in a new engine tray havnt used it yet but it looks brillent. Running it in on Saturday for 7 hours then opening her up on Sunday. More HP too apparently.
Whilst on the subject of trays does anyone know or have a cowling to fit my flat horizontal tray rather than the ones that slope backwards towards the rear of the engine.
My existing cover appears to be made of plastic rather than fibre glass?
Pics below
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09-05-2005, 02:47 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Thorpe Bay
Occupation: IT Director, www.lighthouseit.co.uk
Interests: Boats, Surfing & Snowboarding
Boat name: Isabella / Cool Runnings II / Bella / Sea Pup / Sea Dog / Speedy II / Bernico F3
Boat make: Colvic 35 Suncruiser / Bernico F3 / Phantom 16 / Zodiac 420 YL / RIB / Apollo 9
Engines: 2 x Perkins Sabre 225ti / Mercury Pro XS /Mercury Pro XS 115/ Tohatsu 2.5 / Mercury 25 / Mercury 50
Cruising area: Thames Estuary / River Crouch / Salcombe
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Or do you know aht compund you use to repair splits in this type of plastic. Tried resin but it cracks out? As the hood has some flex
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09-05-2005, 02:51 PM
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Location: hayling island
Boat name: snow monkey
Boat make: extreme 24
Engines: mercruiser 6.2
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excellent news,now just one last thing,go and get some proper oil.......................and if geoff sold you one of the last 2 boxes of esso,hes a dead man
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