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Forum: General Racing Topics 06-04-2016, 10:34 PM
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Posted By Far Star
He's full of chat at home though :-)

He's full of chat at home though :-)
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-07-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,997
Posted By Far Star
We put into Portrush (the Start) later that day...

We put into Portrush (the Start) later that day for lunch - lots of buzz about the RIB even then. Sorry to hear they had to pull out again.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-06-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By Far Star
M'pologies!

M'pologies!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-06-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By Far Star
I have a Yanmar 8-LV 370hp with a Yanmar ZT-370...

I have a Yanmar 8-LV 370hp with a Yanmar ZT-370 outdrive. 53 hours to date. Is this the engine that you mean?
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-06-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,997
Posted By Far Star
Team Dreamer aborted - seems they encountered the...

Team Dreamer aborted - seems they encountered the wrong sort of (tall) water.
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-06-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,997
Posted By Far Star
Do you think that they could have maintained the...

Do you think that they could have maintained the 48kts for the entire course? That suggests they were not planning to refuel so I guess that means they were carrying around 1500 litres of diesel? -...
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-06-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By Far Star
Very freshly gutted Sole. Before, he was just...

Very freshly gutted Sole. Before, he was just jealous. The respect bit? :no:
Forum: Technical Q&A 29-05-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Topping out at 42.5Kts. Cruising at...

Topping out at 42.5Kts. Cruising at 3000rpm-30kts-40L/Hr. Happy out.
Forum: Technical Q&A 19-05-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
You have PM Cookee

You have PM Cookee
Forum: Technical Q&A 16-05-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
So in the event, Scott from Barrus hand delivered...

So in the event, Scott from Barrus hand delivered AND fitted the 28" pitch Bravos. A quick test later and all is good - they are just managing to exceed 3800rpm but as the rig gets heavier as crap...
Forum: Technical Q&A 06-05-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Not intending to "blow smoke up your @$$",...

Not intending to "blow smoke up your @$$", Cookee, but I reckon you know more about props than Barrus. That said, Scott has said he will send us a 28" pitch set of Bravo IIIs so I'll get those on...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-05-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Brutal lag on the 6LP that I tried previously in...

Brutal lag on the 6LP that I tried previously in a fairly similar boat (same hull, a bit lighter). It was all or nothing and a b@st@rd to get out of the hole - she just couldn't get spun up enough...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-05-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
The 8-LV is sweet. It's quiet and pulls like a...

The 8-LV is sweet. It's quiet and pulls like a train. I don't notice any appreciable turbo lag and the useful torque range seems very wide. Compared to the Yanmar 6LP it's a pleasant surprise. ...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-05-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Thanks Cookee - I'll have a play with that...

Thanks Cookee - I'll have a play with that calculator. I might be able to get my hands on a loaner set of 28" for a play. I realise that the increased pitch will slow the time to plane. I was...
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-05-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
The boat is now afloat and I have some...

The boat is now afloat and I have some information and a few questions.

What gauges come in the box? Very little from now on! I was lucky to get fairly much the last batch of analogue gauges...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-03-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,627
Posted By Far Star
“I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY...

“I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.”

― Groucho Marx
Forum: Technical Q&A 30-01-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Any day now...

Any day now...
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-10-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,700
Posted By Far Star
All the biggest jokes are :)

All the biggest jokes are :)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 04-10-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
Posted By Far Star
He'd want to up his posting game.... and his...

He'd want to up his posting game.... and his packaging... :rolleyes:
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-10-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,700
Posted By Far Star
I suppose there is precedent for skipping the bit...

I suppose there is precedent for skipping the bit at the top, but it seems a shame to miss some of the most "interesting" waters in the UK for a Round Britain challenge.

Then again, HMS has a...
Forum: Technical Q&A 17-09-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
That's very impressive. I don't have much faith...

That's very impressive. I don't have much faith in fuel gauges so had specced a "dippable" tank and a basic WEMA gauge to point to when crew ask "Have we enough fuel?" ;)

The data from the...
Forum: Technical Q&A 16-09-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Thanks Cookee - that's what I was looking for. ...

Thanks Cookee - that's what I was looking for. Interesting about the fuel usage - I wasn't expecting that on a diesel. How does the engine monitor/measure fuel usage?
Forum: Technical Q&A 16-09-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
The panel that I'm thinking of is digital. It...

The panel that I'm thinking of is digital. It looks a little like a calculator!? The engine comes with some sort of emergency throttle too. I think the pair of small panels in the pic are the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-09-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,496
Posted By Far Star
I had the pleasure of meeting this man shortly...

I had the pleasure of meeting this man shortly after his incident. He is a very calm, stoical and thoughtful individual who takes everything in his stride. I'd say he's seen a bit of life and not...
Forum: Technical Q&A 12-09-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,560
Posted By Far Star
Hi Thanks for that Cookee. It is a relief...

Hi

Thanks for that Cookee. It is a relief to know that the linkup is painfree, I've heard sooo many stories about simple connections that weren't. I see from your website that you are going to...
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