Time to blow away the cobwebs!

[mlines]

Well I don't know about you all but the weather and river have put a real damper on activities this year.

Therefore its time to blow away the cobwebs, get the engine up to WOT and take to the water.

I have decided to arrange a get togther at Maidenhead with a couple of other speedboats next Friday (25th). We are going to exercise the engines, the boats and hopefully get into the water and Ringo and Wakeboard. Might even break my 38knots record if the bends are not too tight and the water is quiet.

If any is interested in tagging along then PM me.

 

[No Regrets]

Got a towrope rated at 8 tonnes?

 

[watson1959]

Niiiiiice.........do wave to us slowbos as you go by

 

[mlines]

Well I have a tow rope rated at 12 Tonnes, but its Kinetic (elastic) so No Regrets would have to wave to me as he went past me on the plane (or as I went backwards past his boat at speed!)

 

[apollo]

I have decided to arrange a get togther at Maidenhead with a couple of other speedboats next Friday (25th). We are going to exercise the engines, the boats and hopefully get into the water and Ringo and Wakeboard. Might even break my 38knots record if the bends are not too tight and the water is quiet.

 

[mlines]

Sorry? I dont understand?

 

[apollo]

Bullsh.t

 

[mlines]

I understood that bit, just didn't understand why you thought that?

The rated speed for my boat is over 40knots so hoping to get it over 38knots on the GPS is a target. I know they never do the manufacturers rated speed but we can always try.

 

[watson1959]

I understood that bit, just didn't understand why you thought that?

The rated speed for my boat is over 40knots so hoping to get it over 38knots on the GPS is a target. I know they never do the manufacturers rated speed but we can always try.

Will we be dlighted by one of your videos with proof?

 

[apollo]

Will we be dlighted by one of your videos with proof?

Yeah go on hot stuff, film it!!

 

[Chill]

Think the lack of boating and all the rain has made him "stir crazy" but if you made full use of the fast flowing current going downstream you may break your top speed (got me at it now!)

 

[sarabande]

Crossword clue..

1 Across (5,5). Piled Items (anag.)


buit I'd really like to to see the video...

 

[watson1959]

Crossword clue..

1 Across (5,5). Piled Items (anag.)

Deep Limits?

EDIT: damn that was 4,6

How about Tepid Slime?

 

[mlines]

Yep, video and pictures next week, should be fun

 

[mlines]

Well Apollo was right to be sceptical, we didn't make 38 knots....

...the GPS peaked at 36.7 Knots. Will have to try harder next time. Pictures and video to follow.

 

[watson1959]

...the GPS peaked at 36.7 Knots. Will have to try harder next time. Pictures and video to follow.

That's just not good enough, Martin

Maybe we could try it like this:

View attachment 18594

 

[mlines]

Now let me see, ah yes "A place to discuss boating issues specific to the Thames and OTHER INLAND waterways".

 

[bradtarga34]

Looks like you guys had a great time!

 

[colingr]

Well I think Martin did a great job setting this up, was a great fun day and one that I think we should do again. Thanks again Martin, nice to see James' boat out again