How do I get into Racing?

[Lance]

Pash

hope this not a silly question but are you intending to run your puma cat?

[Pash 1]

Originally Posted by Lance

Pash

hope this not a silly question but are you intending to run your puma cat?

Yes thats what im thinking of

[hunton69]

Originally Posted by Lance

Sorry!!

Its just the sport is rapidly decreasing and and there's no need for some of the comments and negative vibes posted on here from persons not on the racing circuit. If it dies wot are you all going to post about! Any way like said earlier plenty of help offered to any one who needs advice on racing and if i dont know there's plenty of others on bm who support the racing and can help!

Sorry i must disagree.

Over 40 boats entered RB8 and the cost was in the region of 10-50 grand depending on size of boat to compete.(Exluding the cost of the boat)

Plus friends and or family had taken time of work following the boats around the country sometimes driving 7 hours a day then hours fixing the boats.

The question is why did they all do this?

I didn't take any of the answers as negative only banter.

Our team entered RB8 to do well but more importantly to enjoy the event and have fun.

[daren]

Originally Posted by Pash 1

Your not the first to say that steve lol

May be one day... but not just yet

Oh go on...what you need is a nice lookin good reliable matched pair of XR2's...

6 grand to you, steve's got 'em along with all the safety gear and advice you need for racing. And if you ask nicely I am sure steve could have 'em bolted on before the poker run.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Pash 1

Yes thats what im thinking of

Sounds good its not as scary as you may think there is not a huge amount your need and one would expect that you probably have most of it already.

1. day licence £70 ish no need for a full one yet and if you upgrade the money you have paid comes off. (depending on the event status)

2. 2 crash helmets mainly orange in colour but need to comply with BS6658B OR UN ECE 22-05 & SNELL M2000, M2005 RECOMENDED OVER 80MPH BS6658A SNELL SA2000, SA2005 . Would advice that you get ones with a small apature like simpson really cos if you stuff bike helmets tend to distroy!

3. life vests Hutch Wilco's or grabners but think some one has offered these to you already. If not Tony Davis would hook you up with a pair of new ones.overalls (dont have to be fancy race ones but not expensive could help with them) boots option and a divers knife.

4 Scrutineering gear: flares,anchor and warp,bucket,diving mask,first aid kit paddles tow line 2x mooring lines fire extinguisher chart.

I might have missed a few bits off but if you email me lance@lsmarine.co.uk can send you a scrutineering check sheet.

hope this gives you a start but anthing else give me a shout.

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by Lance

Sorry!!

Any way like said earlier plenty of help offered to any one who needs advice on racing and if i dont know there's plenty of others on bm who support the racing and can help!

[Lance]

Originally Posted by hunton69

Sorry i must disagree.

Over 40 boats entered RB8 and the cost was in the region of 10-50 grand depending on size of boat to compete.(Exluding the cost of the boat)

Plus friends and or family had taken time of work following the boats around the country sometimes driving 7 hours a day then hours fixing the boats.

The question is why did they all do this?

I didn't take any of the answers as negative only banter.

Our team entered RB8 to do well but more importantly to enjoy the event and have fun.

Yes and extremly well done to all on a very hard and lenghty race. (i was there) But that was one race its over and is not the offshore racing i am refering too. Lets hope that now all of these boats and teams you are refering too come along and start racing regually and get the numbers back up!
I did not aim any of my posts at you sorry if you thought that and BANTER IS GOOD!
As you rightly said i too enter to do well but more importantly want to enjoy and have fun!!!

[Pash 1]

Great Advice thank you Lance

Daren, now if you were saying a lower price then the answer would be yes, there is a ression looming and cash is King, and ive got the cash but not going over the top - fancy a part ex for a 300 promax ????

[daren]

Originally Posted by Pash 1

Daren, now if you were saying a lower price then the answer would be yes, there is a ression looming and cash is King, and ive got the cash but not going over the top - fancy a part ex for a 300 promax ????

Spoken like a true lawyer.

Well I have certainly thought about putting a 300 pmax on the back but the only reason I am willing to part with these engines as a pair is to get Taz's EFi's, another pair of engines that have good and known history and matched pairs of engines like these are not that easy to find.

I could throw in another pair of props, the 28p ET-Lightenings as well as the 25p Laser II's.

PM me your best offer.

[gazza]

Hi Pash
I came all the way from Scotland to check out Reeldeel, to my surprise i see the XR2 option will be very simple to do as you still av the bolt holes from when it had a pair on,
For that extra kick maybe leave the 300 in the middle


gaZ

[gazza]

If your about on Sunday Martin do you fancy going out for a blast there maybe a few of us,
The weather looks like the wind is gonna drop.

gaZ

[BluFin]

how many is a few ?????

[blind dog]

hi,gaz with his phantom,maybe andy ed and myself if you fancy a run

[BluFin]

I'll ask if I can come out to play - martin???

[blind dog]

the more the merryer

[Pash 1]

Pink Pass Obtained

Mrs Pash Might even venture out

[BluFin]

Thunderbirds are go - FAB Scott

Is it going to be really early as I have & Top Pin to fit, TPI to shim, Bypass loop to fit from Drivers postn to the engine & clear the ECU. So anything after 09:30 or I'll meet you out there if you let me know where ya be (VHF 71)

[blind dog]

cool,na not early but ile go with the flow.if the weathers shite then its coffee and dougnuts

[Mrs Smillie]

So does this mean you may be racing again John!

[BluFin]

The odd basic will be about it really. I made a point of making sure the Midas wouldn't fit into any class, just to avoid the temptation, 6ltr really does cause a tingle "want.want" feeling though.