Forum: Torkin Bollix
12-08-2008, 02:55 PM
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I wish...
More like the removal of 500kg...
I wish...
More like the removal of 500kg will take it closer to the 3 ton mark!
The ice boat did 101 at Windermere with 2x250's
Mr Nick has loaned me a set of 26's to test the boat with on...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
12-08-2008, 01:38 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:42 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:41 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:39 PM
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Trim pump thingy
Before: mounted on the engine mount bolts..
After: mounted on a plate which acts as a giant washer for teh engine mount bolts.
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 51
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Some leaky engine mouning bolts
Water is getting in someplace. Engine mounting bolts appear to be the region most likely...... These are the 'before' pictures....
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:32 PM
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Some 'cupped' washers
The washers were the spec specified by Barrus - as confirmed when replacement washers were ordered by Bananashark ( they plain simply refused to refit the old bolts or the old washers!)
So Kitten...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:28 PM
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A usefull addition: One of many
A failing of the Bladerunner build was an ability to evacuate water from the outriggers. I added metal bung plugs when I bought the boat, but that meant you had to remove it from the water to drain...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 03:24 PM
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Pictures: Part one of many parts....
Just getting an understanding of the actual structural change that has taken place in the tunnels. These provide an alternate view of the 'hole'.
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
09-08-2008, 10:53 AM
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On the way... Thisafternooooon.
To quote...
On the way... Thisafternooooon.
To quote the great man himself....
Apply directly to the original building, electrics and rigging of this boat. It is - by far - a worse thing than I have...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
07-08-2008, 01:34 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
30-07-2008, 10:11 AM
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Electrical CRAP
Spent a day trying to remove as much fire hazard as possible from the boat ( AKA electrical instalation )
Whoever did the electrical work should be shot for crimes against humanity.
It is...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
27-07-2008, 11:08 AM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
27-07-2008, 01:19 AM
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progress
Or so it seems....
The hull modifications are dun, the stepped tunnel is now a reality, and the gluing it all back together is taking place...
Monday/Tuesday is the stick in the fuel tank, fix...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 01:38 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 12:09 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 12:08 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 10:57 AM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 09:47 AM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
18-07-2008, 12:41 AM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
17-07-2008, 10:36 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
17-07-2008, 10:34 PM
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
17-07-2008, 10:28 PM
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Well, as the thing was built with special lead...
Well, as the thing was built with special lead pannels ( it just seems like it..) It needs a little extra 'lift' This is the rear step. It is widened in a funny way so that it does not affect the...
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Forum: Torkin Bollix
22-06-2008, 10:39 PM
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Bladerunner for the Poker run!
Did I mention...
Bladerunner for the Poker run!
Did I mention *WHY* my favourite boat repair shop was my favourite boat repair shop? All hull running surface 'fixes' will be complete before the poker run.
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