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Forum: Torkin Bollix 27-10-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,416
Posted By TheOrs
I imagine that 'Top Gear' will argue that it...

I imagine that 'Top Gear' will argue that it wasn't driven by 'The Stig' & so doesn't count.

I guess 'The Stig' is supposed to remove any driver variables but I think they use whoever's available...
Forum: Gallery 20-10-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,495
Posted By TheOrs
Having read the thread title I clicked on your...

Having read the thread title I clicked on your link with great anticipation, but it was just a couple of guys in a speedboat. :down: :rolleyes: :)
Forum: Torkin Bollix 15-10-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,313
Posted By TheOrs
Talking Dolphin football

Dolphins playing 'football' with jellyfish...

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8308796.stm

Brilliant! :lol:lol:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-10-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,041
Posted By TheOrs
Don't forget the hubs will be supporting the...

Don't forget the hubs will be supporting the weight of the trailer as well.

Go for the 750's...
Forum: Torkin Bollix 01-10-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,155
Posted By TheOrs
On my 'New posts' page this thread popped up just...

On my 'New posts' page this thread popped up just under the "Sad Photo's of an Old Classic" thread. :)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 23-09-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By TheOrs
You may laugh but notice how the starboard motor...

You may laugh but notice how the starboard motor is slightly more powerful than the portside one.

This clever solution neatly negates the torque steer effect of the propellor & results in a more...
Forum: Torkin Bollix 22-09-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,183
Posted By TheOrs
Charlie Drake?

Charlie Drake?
Forum: Gallery 14-09-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,415
Posted By TheOrs
Fantastic job. Vortrefflich! Does it go...

Fantastic job. Vortrefflich!

Does it go faster now it's shiny?
Forum: Technical Q&A 27-08-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,619
Posted By TheOrs
This is correct for your boat. Don't bother...

This is correct for your boat. Don't bother moving it up; that's really only for high performance stuff.



Have you tried taking them off? They are there to lift the stern & hence plane off...
Forum: Technical Q&A 26-08-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,619
Posted By TheOrs
My old 15 footer (unknown make) would plane off...

My old 15 footer (unknown make) would plane off with 4 up (just) using a 50HP Merc & that was pre-ICOMIA. I think it had a 13" pitch prop.

Pat; I'm a bit confused about your boat. Is it a 13...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 14-08-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,724
Posted By TheOrs
Local council slipway here - Free launch. ...

Local council slipway here - Free launch.

Local council car park across the road - Free parking.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 10-08-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,526
Posted By TheOrs
I think they are on their holiday at the mo'.

I think they are on their holiday at the mo'.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 04-08-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,370
Posted By TheOrs
Mate has had a couple of SeaDoos. Good fun &...

Mate has had a couple of SeaDoos. Good fun & quite quick (55mph) but that's from 240BHP on an 18' boat. It looked to me like the top half of a 225 Merc outboard sitting on a jet-pump.

What would...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 03-08-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,490
Posted By TheOrs
Can we split this thread please? :up: I'd...

Can we split this thread please? :up:

I'd love to know what kind of 0-60 times you can get in a quick boat; just out of interest, to compare it to the average sporty road car.

I timed my...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 21-07-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By TheOrs
Like others have said; stop as soon as they ask...

Like others have said; stop as soon as they ask you to or if they show any nervousness. Flat water & sensible speeds are the key.

My lad was about 3 & my girl about 5 when they first drove my...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-07-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By TheOrs
Or... Don't call it anything. :up:

Or...


Don't call it anything. :up:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-06-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By TheOrs
Have you tried phoning Fletcher's? 0845 230...

Have you tried phoning Fletcher's?

0845 230 5670
:up:
Forum: Gallery 26-06-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,616
Posted By TheOrs
There is a very fine line between eccentric &...

There is a very fine line between eccentric & barking mad! :)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-06-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,024
Posted By TheOrs
Well, I've been out more than ever this year & I...

Well, I've been out more than ever this year & I live in Plymouth. (for those not in the know; Plymouth is Olde English for 'Rains a lot')

I work shifts as well. Much better 'cause you get to be...
Forum: Model boats 17-06-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,600
Posted By TheOrs
There's a link on the YouTube page you posted to....

There's a link on the YouTube page you posted to. It's a PC game. Windows XP or Vista...

https://www.dreamcatchergames.com/dci/powerboatgt/
Forum: Torkin Bollix 12-06-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By TheOrs
nope

nope
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-05-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 21,871
Posted By TheOrs
Thank-you. PM sent. I guess a previous boat of...

Thank-you. PM sent. I guess a previous boat of yours was named on that T-shirt?
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 27-04-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,052
Posted By TheOrs
Is the lever still available? I sent PM but got...

Is the lever still available? I sent PM but got no reply.
Forum: Torkin Bollix 19-04-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By TheOrs
More religious bigotry, just from the other angle.

More religious bigotry, just from the other angle.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-04-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By TheOrs
Do a search on here for 'Rooster Tail'.

Do a search on here for 'Rooster Tail'.
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