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17-07-2008, 10:09 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Bournemouth
Occupation: Occupational Therapy Student
Interests: Boating, Clay Pigeon Shooting
Boat name: B92
Boat make: Bakdraft!
Engines: Yamaha 90!
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 118
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or perhaps even a rather reasonably priced yam 85/90 if Max G gets his wish and sticks a V6 on his P18?
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Seeing as i have no boat to play with ... yet. (still looking for any tandem deck boat) Ive been doing a bit of research as to what engine would be best suited for me to use in Basic/OCR. (unless 3B is ressurected)
I understand i only really have 2 choices, a Yamaha 90 or Tohatsu 90. I've heard that the Tohatsu suffers from engine mount failure.. anyone else heard this ? Also, anyone know of any other problems with either engine that i should look out for, or got any opinions as to which is the better engine to look out for over winter?
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18-07-2008, 11:49 AM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: colnbrook
Occupation: Transport Consultant
Interests: Powerboat racing, Ice hockey and aviation.
Boat name: Vines BMW
Boat make: B23
Engines: Evinrude 115HO
Cruising area: South coast
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: colnbrook
Posts: 221
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Ref OCR B class, if i'm not mistaken a race deck hull is not eligable for this class, but ok for basic racing. If you want to race OCR next year, then I recommend a 16ft phantom or 17ft argo for this class. These hulls are easily available and should be well within your budget. The phantom is a very forgiving hull and will perform well in all conditions, the Argo may take some getting used too, but set up right will be competitive in the rough.
Ref engines, the Tohatsu probably has slightly better performance but the saddle and engine mounts are prone to breaking during rougher conditions. Be prepared to replace the trim solenoids on a regular basis as well!!!!
The Yamaha is a great engine and possibly more reliable than the Tohatsu, but both are readily available at an affordable budget. OCR is a great way to get started in the sport, and has spawned many a great champion. Would be great to see you out there next year!!
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18-07-2008, 02:47 PM
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BananaShark Member
Country: UK
Location: Salcombe South Devon
Occupation: Racer and builder
Interests: Winning races
Boat name: BananaShark
Boat make: BananaShark 34' Race
Engines: Twin Yanmar BY 260's
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Salcombe South Devon
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Yeah what Stumpy said - good advice!
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19-07-2008, 04:41 PM
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Registered User
Country: isle of wight
Location: on a rock
Interests: boats,boats and boats
Boat make: Cougar 21
Engines: Merc 2.5 promax 150
Cruising area: solent
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: on a rock
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[QUOTE=stumpy;136831]Ref OCR B class, if i'm not mistaken a race deck hull is not eligable for this class, but ok for basic racing. If you want to race OCR next year, then I recommend a 16ft phantom or 17ft argo for this class. These hulls are easily available and should be well within your budget. The phantom is a very forgiving hull and will perform well in all conditions, the Argo may take some getting used too, but set up right will be competitive in the rough.
wightstuff has a p16 hull for sale on here, was v fast boat with 90 etec. jus needs sterring and engine
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22-07-2008, 10:47 AM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: colnbrook
Occupation: Transport Consultant
Interests: Powerboat racing, Ice hockey and aviation.
Boat name: Vines BMW
Boat make: B23
Engines: Evinrude 115HO
Cruising area: South coast
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: colnbrook
Posts: 221
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Maltese sale has now fallen through!!!!
Open to sensible offers... Boat must go........
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22-07-2008, 11:07 AM
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The Doc
Join Date: Mar 2004
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there you go wishfull, get santa to advance you your xmas pressie.............. and you'l be all set to race in cowes 
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22-07-2008, 07:29 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: Cornwall
Occupation: Civil Engineer in the water industry
Interests: Powerboat racing, travel, curries, zimmers
Boat name: "N" Class fabrication
Boat make: B23
Engines: 200XS
Cruising area: Torbay & Falmouth
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 478
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Originally Posted by stumpy
Ref engines, the Tohatsu probably has slightly better performance but the saddle and engine mounts are prone to breaking during rougher conditions. Be prepared to replace the trim solenoids on a regular basis as well!!!!
The Yamaha is a great engine and possibly more reliable than the Tohatsu, but both are readily available at an affordable budget. OCR is a great way to get started in the sport, and has spawned many a great champion. Would be great to see you out there next year!!
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I agree with Matt, go for the Yam 90. We raced a Tohatsu 90 in 3B a few years ago and needed to change the mounts after every race. If someone could really beef them up once and for all it would be a good engine. The power output was good and it was reliable, just the mounts let it down.
Also agree with Matt and Cookee that OCR is a great way to get started, you will not get more fun for your money than by joining in with the OCR mob. They will make you very welcome and give you as much advise as you need. Have a chat with BOB McCarthy (OCRDA on here) and he will tell all.The 16 Phantom in my opinion is the way to start. With the courses as short as they are now you need something that is quick, good in all conditions and corners like it is on rails!!!
Hope that helps. 
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12-08-2008, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: colnbrook
Occupation: Transport Consultant
Interests: Powerboat racing, Ice hockey and aviation.
Boat name: Vines BMW
Boat make: B23
Engines: Evinrude 115HO
Cruising area: South coast
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: colnbrook
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Quick sale needed - £1000.00 must sell asap!!!!!
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12-08-2008, 04:17 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: colnbrook
Occupation: Transport Consultant
Interests: Powerboat racing, Ice hockey and aviation.
Boat name: Vines BMW
Boat make: B23
Engines: Evinrude 115HO
Cruising area: South coast
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: colnbrook
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Now sold!!!
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12-08-2008, 04:20 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Bournemouth
Occupation: Occupational Therapy Student
Interests: Boating, Clay Pigeon Shooting
Boat name: B92
Boat make: Bakdraft!
Engines: Yamaha 90!
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 118
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Now the proud owner of a Bakdraft!! 
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12-08-2008, 04:29 PM
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blind dog
Country: uk
Location: fast land
Occupation: going fast
Interests: fast
Boat name: drivers dry berthing
Boat make: buzzi
Cruising area: anywhere fast
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: fast land
Posts: 828
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back drafty
thats good news,i know how much you wanted it,that must make you the youngest powerboater on boatmad
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12-08-2008, 04:32 PM
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Country: Uk- Cambridge/Hertfordshire
Location: Hometown: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Retail Manager
Interests: Motorsport
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hometown: Hertfordshire
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depends when her birthday is cos but saying that i dont own a powerboat
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12-08-2008, 04:36 PM
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Registered User
Location: hayling island
Boat name: snow monkey
Boat make: extreme 24
Engines: mercruiser 6.2
Join Date: May 2004
Location: hayling island
Posts: 2,082
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have fun with it there great boats,but stick to the 90hp with the lighter hull versions,if you need another long range tank i have one sat in my shed and you are more than welcome to it
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12-08-2008, 05:04 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: Credit Crunched
Interests: Rally Driving
Boat name: Double 2 Shirts
Boat make: Planatec 41
Engines: 2x625's+ From Uncle Sam
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2,522
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Now the proud owner of a Bakdraft!! |
Fantastic im so pleased for you WELL DONE
Now you need to get the rigging done, and i think you know just the chap
AND BEFORE ANYBODY MAKES A SARKY COMMENT NO ITS NOT ME !
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12-08-2008, 05:40 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
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Alderholt
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will it be ready for the poker at the weekend 
congrats enjoy
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12-08-2008, 06:46 PM
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Registered User
Occupation: Champion Pie Eater
Boat name: On The Rocks
Boat make: Ring 21 marshan 17 four winns horizon, hydro 3 pointer, f2 cat, backdraft 22
Cruising area: Way up norf and Sarf coast areas
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,619
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Good result, and thanks to Dad,
Hope you have good fun in it
gaZ
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12-08-2008, 07:33 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Quite Near
Occupation: Don't Ask!
Interests: Racing Rubber
Boat name: Comfortably Numb
Boat make: SR9
Engines: Yanmar
Cruising area: Over there
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Quite Near
Posts: 302
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ooohhhh hope you can afford the storage
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12-08-2008, 07:35 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: Credit Crunched
Interests: Rally Driving
Boat name: Double 2 Shirts
Boat make: Planatec 41
Engines: 2x625's+ From Uncle Sam
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2,522
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Nice post
Tight git ever thought of becoming a lawyer
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12-08-2008, 07:48 PM
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#39
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: Quite Near
Occupation: Don't Ask!
Interests: Racing Rubber
Boat name: Comfortably Numb
Boat make: SR9
Engines: Yanmar
Cruising area: Over there
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Quite Near
Posts: 302
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Tight git ever thought of becoming a lawyer [/QUOTE]
YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH 
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12-08-2008, 07:53 PM
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blind dog
Country: uk
Location: fast land
Occupation: going fast
Interests: fast
Boat name: drivers dry berthing
Boat make: buzzi
Cruising area: anywhere fast
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: fast land
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have you got your broad band in the the new air raid shelter
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