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Forum: General Racing Topics 21-06-2008, 12:32 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Just got back home from watching the boats pass...

Just got back home from watching the boats pass out to the Needles. As usual it was great to see the fleet of racers and get some photo's for the album but something was missing from the event....
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-05-2008, 09:22 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
It is indeed an exciting time and i wish i was...

It is indeed an exciting time and i wish i was taking part as well. Id just like to say well done to those who's perseverence and commitment has made this a reality.

I look forward to following...
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-10-2007, 10:41 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
I know this one. . . . . . . "Mr. Kippling...

I know this one. . . . . . .

"Mr. Kippling bakes exceedingly good cakes".:hugegrin:
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-10-2007, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
A) Its not cricket Boyo! Is it? B) Esnar...

A) Its not cricket Boyo! Is it?

B) Esnar cricket my ole chumb.

C) Yar hootny ootney McCricket yer see's you jimmy.

D) Its just not Cricket Old Boy.

One of the above is the correct English...
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-10-2007, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Thats an English expression, can you imagine a...

Thats an English expression, can you imagine a Welsh man or Scotsman saying that? Try it with the respective accent and you will see what i mean.

"It's just simply not Cricket old boy".
...
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-07-2007, 10:04 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Not up to your old tricks again Mike?:hugegrin:

Not up to your old tricks again Mike?:hugegrin:
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-05-2007, 06:28 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Not quite sure what "old tricks" you are...

Not quite sure what "old tricks" you are referring to Old Man?

Simply stating what i was told this morning here in the Isle of Man. I did not say that it was definate, in his words "There had...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-05-2007, 06:06 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
I was talking to a guy on the Isle of Man this...

I was talking to a guy on the Isle of Man this morning who informed me that the Ministry of Tourism is looking into the possibility of adding a leg to the RB 2008. A trip around the island as done in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-05-2007, 08:36 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Fud????

Fud????
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-05-2007, 08:04 PM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Yeah, maybe, Just my interpretation of Rule...

Yeah, maybe,

Just my interpretation of Rule 3.7.:devil:
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-05-2007, 06:57 PM
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Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
You will indeed find many anomolies in the...

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...
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 11:37 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
So true. . . . . . .

So true. . . . . . .
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 10:53 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
I cant believe it, I just found myself...

I cant believe it,

I just found myself looking at RIB's on Boats and outboards out of sheer desperation.

Someone pinch me, tell me im dreaming and ill wake up in a moment and find that the...
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 10:08 AM
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Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
You know, Its hard to believe that i have...

You know,

Its hard to believe that i have only posted 413 times including this one. It feels like ive been here for years!!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Oh, one more thing, Does entry into the RB...

Oh, one more thing,

Does entry into the RB 2008 automatically qualify you for a VAT Inspection?:aaahhh:
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 10:02 AM
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Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Thanks for the offer Gordon but will have to make...

Thanks for the offer Gordon but will have to make it another time due to my schedule.

Flying from Dubai to Gatwick tomorrow, then gatwick to Houston, Texas on Monday. Will be there for a couple of...
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 08:15 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Perhaps the maximum cc for petrol inboards in...

Perhaps the maximum cc for petrol inboards in Class RB3 should be raised from 13000cc to 15000cc. This would open up the option of boats in the 27 to 32' range with twin Big Block Chevy's to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 28-04-2007, 07:43 AM
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Posted By Jon Holmes
Just had a quick browse through the present entry...

Just had a quick browse through the present entry listings and found the following:

Alan Goodwins 30' velocity is to short for Class RB2
Graham Jelley's 8m Scorpion Rib is to short for Class RB3...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
I reckon thats been up for sale ever since it...

I reckon thats been up for sale ever since it left the factory. I think it used to be in Hythe Marina.

Most of the boats advertised in the UK have been up for sale for ever. Why, cos their owners...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Nah just joshin. Im off to the states on...

Nah just joshin.

Im off to the states on sunday, may see something there.

Just really wanted a British boat.:headbang:
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Ok, I might have to go and talk to the owner...

Ok,

I might have to go and talk to the owner of the P25 in the desert again:headbang:
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Thinking about it, wouldnt a Phantom P25 fall...

Thinking about it, wouldnt a Phantom P25 fall short of the minimum length of 24.5' required for RB4 under the UIM Rules Jon?
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Yeah, The overall length is 30'. I am...

Yeah,

The overall length is 30'. I am guessing that the forwardmost part of the bow to the end of the keel would be somewhere around 28'9".
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Well i was seriously considering a Revenger Monza...

Well i was seriously considering a Revenger Monza but it would appear that under the UIM rules it would only measure around 28' long so falls outside of MC1. Also its engines are to large to fit in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-04-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2,059
Views: 281,542
Posted By Jon Holmes
Sorry burty, Dont know how to link!:hugegrin:

Sorry burty,

Dont know how to link!:hugegrin:
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