RMYC June race - Page 6

Jon Holmes · 20-06-2011, 03:48 PM

Anyone remember "fair play"?

Captain Chaos · 20-06-2011, 03:54 PM

Cookee, what is the specific rule that you are supposed not to meet?

The Docta · 20-06-2011, 07:06 PM

What about the us phantom (is it microlink??)? Is that not one of the marathon boats cos that's got a "roof" too hasn't it?

Cookee · 20-06-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Chaos

Cookee, what is the specific rule that you are supposed not to meet?

I don't think it's a rule, but I have been told that officials are calling it dangerous now - but nobody has said that to me or told me any specific reasons. I'm starting to get a bit paranoid now - especially when my boat is discussed behind my back but not to my face .......................

Fury (Microlink) is a full canopy boat not a partial canopy.

S2art · 20-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Its all very strange, it's not as if you've built the boat behind closed doors. Everyone has been able to see its progress from day one, so surely if any of the officials had concerns over the design surely they could have contacted you during to the build.

As everyone has said, it did look good out there, hope you get it sorted soon.

hunton69 · 20-06-2011, 11:56 PM

If i was going to start again rigging a boat for serious long haul offshore racing then the deisgn of Apro and Cookee's new boat is the way i would go. However the screens would have to be bullet proof and the rear deck flat.

Once your 10 miles out to sea and pushing your boat to what ever your limit's are then your on your own and you have make your own decisions.

pookie · 21-06-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by S2art

Its all very strange, it's not as if you've built the boat behind closed doors. Everyone has been able to see its progress from day one, so surely if any of the officials had concerns over the design surely they could have contacted you during to the build.

Here here, It's as if some smug official has been watching Cookee spend all that time and money, knowing he could not race!

Mikko Oikari · 21-06-2011, 10:20 AM

What problems did Markus and Dean have?
The article said "loss of power". Engines? Drives?

hunton69 · 21-06-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikko Oikari

What problems did Markus and Dean have?
The article said "loss of power". Engines? Drives?

Steering. I'm sure Simon will post more detail

Mrs Smillie · 21-06-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hunton69

Steering. I'm sure Simon will post more detail

Yes steering and other Eric is at Poole today to get Cinzano back to Drivers they did 2 laps steering on the tabs post by Claire - Erics wife (yes he does have one lol ) x

OCRDA · 21-06-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

I don't think it's a rule, but I have been told that officials are calling it dangerous now - but nobody has said that to me or told me any specific reasons. I'm starting to get a bit paranoid now - especially when my boat is discussed behind my back but not to my face .......................

Fury (Microlink) is a full canopy boat not a partial canopy.

What did Bob Wartinger Say when you called him last month about it ??

Ian Toll · 21-06-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyToll

Thanks Bruv, if it had not been for you I would have never got into this mad sport and I would have to find another excuse to not volunteer to go shopping on a Saturday

Yes, Thanks Tone, but your late mother has still not forgiven me !
Still Julie`s carpets and curtains looked great going round the Bay and so much more practical don`t you think ???
Now for the fun bit, do I put the pictures up of your early training days ??

Signed you ever loving.

Cookee · 21-06-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OCRDA

What did Bob Wartinger Say when you called him last month about it ??

It would have been an interesting exercise to go through it with him, but it was too late to change the design of the canopy - it turns out the only perceived issue is the rear seats and how the driver and throttleman exit through the back and between the rear seats - clearly adding a hatch in the roof would leave the roof severely weakened.

I have now submitted photos and dimensions to be forwarded ironically to Bob Wartinger for approval ..............................

hunton69 · 21-06-2011, 10:00 PM

Take the rear seats out.

Cookee · 22-06-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hunton69

Take the rear seats out.

hunton69 · 22-06-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

I thought you would like that

hunton69 · 22-06-2011, 10:39 AM

By the way forgot to mention: Nice looking boat but a little quite for me.

Adam · 24-06-2011, 11:54 AM

A belated thansk to Bob and his team for putting on a really good event. Must have been so much work and I'm sure a lot more behind the scenes than is obvious.

Some good racing in proper conditions! All things considered a pretty healthy entry list too and hopefully more boats and teams to come and play in the future.

Thanks
Adam

Martin The Talker · 24-06-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

A belated thansk to Bob and his team for putting on a really good event. Must have been so much work and I'm sure a lot more behind the scenes than is obvious.

Some good racing in proper conditions! All things considered a pretty healthy entry list too and hopefully more boats and teams to come and play in the future.

Thanks
Adam

Are you running that RIB at Cowes Adam ?

RMYC · 24-06-2011, 08:51 PM

Just a quick thank you to everyone for making it an event to remeber.

Adam, yes it is hard work, it's all most a full time job as you get nearer the event.

We are in the process of moving house, so will post again in a few weeks with the the results of the Charity Donations that we collected, it's in the thousands, so well done to you all.