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Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-03-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,429
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
I remember going aboard her & meeting Mr Branson...

I remember going aboard her & meeting Mr Branson when she was doing trials off Lowestoft prior to the transatlantic record. She was built by Brooke Yachts IIRC.

How competitive could she be for...
Forum: Torkin Bollix 19-01-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
I'm for pic 5 as well. However I think some...

I'm for pic 5 as well. However I think some variation on WANKER, WANKR etc would be equally if not more fun. Very few of your countrymen would get it.
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-09-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,735
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Like father, like son?

Like father, like son?
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-07-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,374
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Best of British to Gordon & Chris, two more...

Best of British to Gordon & Chris, two more stalwart ribsters you couldn't wish to meet!

Drifting the thread slightly, Mike, have you got Satellite tracking sorted for Cowes-Monte Carlo yet? I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-01-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,718
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
It's cool and useful for small production runs,...

It's cool and useful for small production runs, but one wonders at the cost for machining out of a solid block vs casting & machining!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-01-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
I note that the Yellowbrick system uses the...

I note that the Yellowbrick system uses the Iridium sat network. I'll be at an Iridium trade event in a couple of weeks time. I'll keep my eyes open for any other suitable hardware for you.
Forum: General Racing Topics 22-10-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,394
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
If anyone knows where this might be found on...

If anyone knows where this might be found on bittorrent that would be great for us expatriates. Thks,
Forum: Torkin Bollix 22-10-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 35,222
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
The irony that the chap from Belgium has better...

The irony that the chap from Belgium has better written english than the mad mullet, is not lost upon me either.:)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-09-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,206
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
And a Laser!

And a Laser!
Forum: General Racing Topics 10-09-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,708
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
So does this mean that you are flying the Outer...

So does this mean that you are flying the Outer Limits back across the Atlantic or did it not make it over to Blighty in the first place??

Good luck anyway!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 11-08-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,269
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
The mother of all splashes?

The Iranians are going to splash the Bladerunner 51 and arm them with missiles and torpedoes apparently:...
Forum: Safety Concerns, Gear and Certifications 26-07-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,022
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Genuine incident - the train setting the bridge...

Genuine incident - the train setting the bridge on fire, but the story on the rules preventing it being moved is a myth. https://www.snopes.com/photos/accident/trainfire.asp
Forum: General Boating Discussion 07-06-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,621
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Another perspective on the incident here: ...

Another perspective on the incident here:

https://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239519
Forum: Torkin Bollix 06-05-2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,618
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Me too. First year of the 'new' Marine Studies...

Me too. First year of the 'new' Marine Studies degree when the place was still a Polytechnic. Ahem years ago. Can't think of a better location to go to Uni.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 04-05-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
20 mins from Oulton Broad to BSP? Not if you're...

20 mins from Oulton Broad to BSP? Not if you're only doing 5mph!:)

Good post. Makes me homesick.:(
Forum: General Boating Discussion 03-05-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Isn't the problem with Brighton the limitations...

Isn't the problem with Brighton the limitations in choice of cruising grounds once you leave? I.e. turn right and its a couple of hours slog to the Solent before things get interesting or turn left...
Forum: Gallery 28-04-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,335
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Very cool but provokes a question: At what point...

Very cool but provokes a question: At what point do the tubes on a RIB become supurflous and it's essentially a hardboat with a fender? It's a serious question although I have no doubt on the calibre...
Forum: Technical Q&A 04-03-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,145
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
If the boat weighs in at 1225kg then presumably...

If the boat weighs in at 1225kg then presumably by the time you add fuel, kit and the weight of the trailer itself, you are going to be well over 1500kg?

I'd say it's possible - back in the dim...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 25-02-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Or run your hairdryer eh? The obvious answer...

Or run your hairdryer eh?

The obvious answer for you lot is:

1) Tubes
2) A bowie knife
3) A chartplotter showing that outside of the solent ain't neccessarily 'Here be dragons' territory...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 06-01-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,059
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
It couldn't be a deliberate action to gain some...

It couldn't be a deliberate action to gain some footage of being crushed by those evil whalers could it?:) Anyway, I wonder what the good Mr Gil thinks of his $1.5m donation being sunk in the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-10-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Labrador is a darn sight colder than St. John's...

Labrador is a darn sight colder than St. John's but you get the idea about March weather. When you make it across I can hook you up with a decent Ski-doo guide.

Alan
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-10-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Thats just nasty..........:hugegrin:

Thats just nasty..........:hugegrin:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 29-10-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
The right window might be a challenge. Bring a...

The right window might be a challenge. Bring a snow shovel with you.......

St. John's, NL. March conditions:
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 27-10-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Crossing the Atlantic to Newfoundland has been...

Crossing the Atlantic to Newfoundland has been done before many times, it's the doing it in March that surprises me. March is the dead of winter here with a lot of snow and usually many storm...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 27-10-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,681
Posted By Atlantic Xpat
Assuming this is genuine and not a wind up (why...

Assuming this is genuine and not a wind up (why March for gawd's sake?:) ) I live in St John's if you need anything at this end.
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