How fast could I go?

[jimi]

We're off on our hols later today but there's nae wind .. so if I strapped a 400hp outboard to the sugar scoop, how fast do you think I'd be able to manage?

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[StugeronSteve]

As long as there aren't too many yachts tacking across your bows you should be good for about 7.5kts.

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[StugeronSteve]

Outlook for next week suggests a chance of some sunny, sitting on a beach, type weather. Not sure about the wind though. Have a great time and remember to put petrol in the outboard.

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[jimi]

Plan is to head towards StPP tomorrow on the way to Brittany so think I'll need loads of diesel and an early start!! Might stick around CI if sun is splitting the trees though!

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[dralex]

With some judicious use of marine ply, you should be able to get up and planing.

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[snowleopard]

getting away from it all

and i thought i was getting away from the stinkies this weekend!

turn it off if you come past lezardrieux!

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[jimi]

Re: getting away from it all

I'm all tooled up .. rear view of GR

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[tugboat]

Don't think of it as an outboard - more as a spare rudder?

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[dralex]

Re: getting away from it all

Could also be useful for making fruit smoothies.

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[Neraida]

Am I being paranoid, or are ya 'avin a pop at me?

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[jimi]

Oh Lordie no .. you're a lot stouter than me so I wouldnae dare!

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[Neraida]

ok then, I'll put my jacket back on.

Have you warned the Bailiwicks (sp) of the arrival of Glen Rosa?

I trust that their sea defences are up to it? How do you feel about going back to "The Cap"? Have you invested in the latest bit of essential safety gear, The Cycling Helmet?

questions questions...

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[IanPoole2]

Re: getting away from it all

Great engines - where's the boat - has another bit fallen off?

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[Twister_Ken]

On your boat, mate, I reckon all it would do would be to punch the transom up to the bow, and pluck out all the piles in the approach channel to Hythe Home for Confused Sailors.



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[jimi]

Ohhhh cutting! Awa and rub some teak ile intae yer pasho table!

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[Sybarite]

Re: getting away from it all

Have you thought of just holding one and putting on a pair of skis?

That would be the ultimate PWC...!!

John



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[StugeronSteve]

Re: getting away from it all

Or a minimalist catamaran.

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[mirabriani]

"Avin a pop"
That's always a possibility when you brag about a trip.
Put it down to jealousy!
Briani

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[ParaHandy]

dinnae fash yersel ... ra petrol tank's oan ra way ... hiv youse thocht aboot strapping ra boat tae ra petrol tank .. a bigger keel, ahm thinking, wid that nae be handy?

wi orra bither youse hae hud thush year, ah truly hope youse hae a brill holiday ...

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