burgundyben
Well-known member
Following on from the tremendous success we had last year, I'm delighted that we are able to announce The Cowes Classic Powerboat Rally 2012.
http://www.powerboatrally.com/
http://www.powerboatrally.com/
The Cowes Classic Powerboat Rally 2012
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z1ppy
Well-known member
Looks good Ben.
Need to find out when the hull design for the Hunton was done. The 37 is based on the original 39 cruiser hull which i believe was around 1988 / 89 and then shortened and lengthened for the 34, 36 and current 37.
Maybe ineed a few more years before the Hunton is recognised as a classic in the eyes of the majority!
Keep in touch if you need any help.
Need to find out when the hull design for the Hunton was done. The 37 is based on the original 39 cruiser hull which i believe was around 1988 / 89 and then shortened and lengthened for the 34, 36 and current 37.
Maybe ineed a few more years before the Hunton is recognised as a classic in the eyes of the majority!
Keep in touch if you need any help.
henryf
Well-known member
Hi there Ben. It was great to meet you and say hello last year whilst we were acting as medical safety boat for the Cowes Torquay. Your gathering looked fantastic both in the Yacht haven and out as sea, you obviously did something because the winner of the race was an old snotter as well 
Seriously, hope it all goes well and if anyone has a boat which would be eligible and didn't go last year I would urge you to keep a space in your diary for this year. We are sadly about 30 or 40 years too new!
Henry
Seriously, hope it all goes well and if anyone has a boat which would be eligible and didn't go last year I would urge you to keep a space in your diary for this year. We are sadly about 30 or 40 years too new!
Henry
Scarron
Active member
Hi Howard, yes afraid the Hunton is probably still a bit new [and posh] but you and anyone else are very welcome to come along and say Hi.
More importantly are you still up for camera boat duties?
Paul.
Don't suppose anyone has a Helo we can borrow?
More importantly are you still up for camera boat duties?
Paul.
Don't suppose anyone has a Helo we can borrow?
z1ppy
Well-known member
Paul,
Assuming everything goes to plan, of course, still up for camera duties.
Cant help with the Helio but i will have a think. i remember seeing somewhere some footage of a rib on the solent taken from a microlight type thing, was well done for sure. given its the Cowes Torquay event i wouldnt mind betting one of the VERY good Powerboat photographers will be up on the cliffs at the Needles. if they have a decent Zoom they should be able to get something reasonable?
Worth trying some of the local flying clubs to see if anyone is interested in helping?
I am sure the CTC boys will have the usual team up in the air but im guessing they pay big money for this and understandably, they have duty to cover their race.
Assuming everything goes to plan, of course, still up for camera duties.
Cant help with the Helio but i will have a think. i remember seeing somewhere some footage of a rib on the solent taken from a microlight type thing, was well done for sure. given its the Cowes Torquay event i wouldnt mind betting one of the VERY good Powerboat photographers will be up on the cliffs at the Needles. if they have a decent Zoom they should be able to get something reasonable?
Worth trying some of the local flying clubs to see if anyone is interested in helping?
I am sure the CTC boys will have the usual team up in the air but im guessing they pay big money for this and understandably, they have duty to cover their race.
burgundyben
Well-known member
I understand that there is a very good camera vantage point on the Church tower near the RYS, perhaps I need to start attending church!
Pennpromo
Member
you obviously did something because the winner of the race was an old snotter as well
Thank you Henry- very kind !!!
henryf
Well-known member
you obviously did something because the winner of the race was an old snotter as well
Thank you Henry- very kind !!!
A good bunch, happy to have a natter and talk over the boat, I suspect the final finishing times didn't truly reflect the difference in race pace from chatting afterwards.
Either way another one for the record books.
Henry
Pennpromo
Member
A good bunch, happy to have a natter and talk over the boat, I suspect the final finishing times didn't truly reflect the difference in race pace from chatting afterwards.
Either way another one for the record books.
Henry
The thing is with Marathon racing is that it really is endurance. The old adage: To finish first, first you have to finish. LAst year we had a 100% finishing record, even though wehad a few issues in some of the races. Many boats drop out.
This years Round Britain in June wil be interesting as it goes around the top of Scotland instead of the Caledonian Canal. After the 10 days I Am sure that we will be well and truly knackered !
burgundyben
Well-known member
You are going to get a right pasting on that race!
tonyoung
New member
Hunton 34
From memory, there was a Hunton 34 racing in Production Class 1 around 1989-1991 run by the Raven brothers out of Hayling Island.
From memory, there was a Hunton 34 racing in Production Class 1 around 1989-1991 run by the Raven brothers out of Hayling Island.
Scarron
Active member
2012 Classic Powerboat Rally
I am pleased to say we have finalised arrangements for this year's rally and have published the entry form at http://www.powerboatrally.com/ so sign up soon to secure your place.
Paul.
This does now mean I have got to finish installing my new engine soon in order to allow plenty of time for testing.
I am pleased to say we have finalised arrangements for this year's rally and have published the entry form at http://www.powerboatrally.com/ so sign up soon to secure your place.
Paul.
This does now mean I have got to finish installing my new engine soon in order to allow plenty of time for testing.
z1ppy
Well-known member
Only just stumbled back on this! yup, Raven Estates was a 34 i believe that raced and changed names several times!
i did have a list of the old Huntons that raced but can't place my hands on it right now.
hope plans for this classic rally are coming along, Ben, hows the refit??
rib
Well-known member
pennpromo,10 days to go round,4.5m ribs do it quicker with 40 hp
burgundyben
Well-known member
Pretty much all the plans for this rally are now in place and the entry invites went out a while ago.
Refit coming along well, one or two minor set backs, I was hoping to be back afloat and running on 24th this month but that is looking doubtful. Should be ready long before the rally.
