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05-05-2007, 10:37 AM
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#461
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i know there is more than enough entries for the race but i was just wondering why no multi hulls are aloud
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05-05-2007, 10:50 AM
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#462
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I asked that a while back, i think it was due to safety and fairness - in flat conditions they would be way ahead of everyone but in the rough they would have real problems and could be unsafe especially when they are out further at sea.
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05-05-2007, 10:51 AM
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#463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl
i know there is more than enough entries for the race but i was just wondering why no multi hulls are aloud
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Difficult point to answer without causing considerable debate which I don't want to get into right now. As with P1 it was a considered decision that we took after talking it through with Steve Curtis.
On another point, good to see four Phantoms entered now. 2 x 28ft and 2 x 25ft's. Should be interesting to see how they fair against the RIB's.
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05-05-2007, 10:54 AM
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#464
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ok cheers for the replies
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05-05-2007, 06:57 PM
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You will indeed find many anomolies in the Participants list on the Round Britain 2008 Web Site, but the list is called "Intended Entrants" and is a list of competitors, their boats and the class's that they wish to participate in. Obviously if their boat does not meet their particular Class Rules they will be replaced by a competitor on the reserve list who's boat does comply.
Further, I wonder how many RIB entrants are aware that they must modify and enclose the Bow section of their boats in order to prevent swamping?
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05-05-2007, 07:44 PM
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#466
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Originally Posted by Turnip1
Further, I wonder how many RIB entrants are aware that they must modify and enclose the Bow section of their boats in order to prevent swamping?
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 There's nothing in the rules that says that!
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05-05-2007, 08:04 PM
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Yeah, maybe,
Just my interpretation of Rule 3.7. 
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05-05-2007, 08:35 PM
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FFS there's enough FUD already without making stuff up! 
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05-05-2007, 08:36 PM
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Fud????
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05-05-2007, 09:37 PM
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Now heres a boat for the RB if you have a spare £400K.
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05-05-2007, 11:33 PM
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i've had that up for sale for 5 months now the wife doesnt like it.....
think i'll just swap it for scottys old phantom!
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06-05-2007, 12:18 AM
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Further, I wonder how many RIB entrants are aware that they must modify and enclose the Bow section of their boats in order to prevent swamping?[/QUOTE]
Having watched the red sea rally WE will be enclosing the bow section Even if it isn't in the rules
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10-05-2007, 05:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the bandit
I can't seem to find what MFFF means
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It means a very very good night.
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10-05-2007, 05:51 PM
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Large member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turnip1
Yeah, maybe,
Just my interpretation of Rule 3.7. |
3.7 specifically adresses ribs, and states that OPEN RIBS must have a solid mounted centre consol, which means they dont have to fit a deck.
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10-05-2007, 11:01 PM
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Noisy in RB2 or RB3
Jon
I am thinking either I buy two nice small blocks, sell the big blocks, or i retro fit a bathing platform similiar the later Velocity's. What do you reckon? I hope that Noisy is not outside rules...would be a shame now that things seem to be sorted dont you think?
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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller
yes, velocity is too short for the power (8.2 litre x 2) that it has
haven't looked at the scorpion
Clive Bakers Wellcraft has a Merc 496HO, which is 8.1 litre....too big for RB4 (6.5 litre limit)
Jonathan Rowe, same as above
I'm not certain what tollerance is being allowed on capacities (ie, a bit for reboring etc, usually in the UIM ruling) so 6.8 may well be withing the limit when that rule is applied. Marc is a shrewd player, and WILL have looked into this I'm sure.
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10-05-2007, 11:14 PM
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Boat name: T/T D2S
Boat make: Midas 27' Cat, Argo 16 Cat. Avon Rib Thingy
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Dont think a bathing platform would do it,looking at the way measurements are done, now a bullose on the front ..................
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10-05-2007, 11:31 PM
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#477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burty
Out of intrest how come Taz is in RB$ but Martin is in RB3 with the same hull???
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Im running in this catogory but you know same as me 2.5efi arent that realible and this is a endurance race not a drag up the river i cant afford new engines so im going to nurse the old 2.5s realibilty is the key on this trip and i dnt think i have this 
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11-05-2007, 02:07 AM
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Taz, that doesnt really answer the question!
is it not more to do with the displacement of Martins engines relative to yours?
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21-05-2007, 09:18 PM
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#479
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anyone still looking for a boat for rb
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F101860/
how bout this monster
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21-05-2007, 09:23 PM
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#480
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Location: Warwickshire
Occupation: Student
Interests: Cruising, Wakeboarding, Skiing
Boat name: Tombuoy
Boat make: 6m RIB
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Quote:
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I'm fairly sure someone has already bought that boat with the intention to run it in the RB
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