Chewy's SR4 project - Page 3

chewy · 14 August 2009, 20:50

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Originally Posted by JSP

4.5m high tide at 11 in the morning Phil

I know.... I'm in Whitby with Bam Bam and Diverdad lol.

I bought the seat off ribx450 (?) on here for a small sum. Thats the reason its a tad wide, fit for purpose though and stuck down with sikaflex!
It might get wet on Sunday depends if I have to take my better half for a day out anywhere.

Thanks for the comment John, its took me long enough.

chewy · 15 August 2009, 19:35

Handles fitted along with transducer and matting. Just need to put the tie down points in for the fuel tanks then its completely finished.

JSP · 15 August 2009, 19:52

Good stuff mate!
How heavy is that Mat? Could do with some by the transom on mine as there's always some water there.

chewy · 15 August 2009, 20:12

Not real heavy. Was in two minds whether to use it but its real good to walk on, grippy and cushioned.

Jizm · 17 August 2009, 18:48

Nice job!

chewy · 17 August 2009, 21:06

Cheers mate.
Got it launched today and it flies, scary as hell but the most fun I have had in a long time, got it in the air a couple times and also nearly fell out once or twice!

HUMBER P4VWL · 17 August 2009, 21:08

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Originally Posted by chewy

Handles fitted along with transducer and matting. Just need to put the tie down points in for the fuel tanks then its completely finished.

V.Tidy..enjoy!

HUMBER P4VWL · 17 August 2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by JSP

Good stuff mate!
How heavy is that Mat? Could do with some by the transom on mine as there's always some water there.

We used some of that matting for the bottom of the jockey seats and console, so if any water gets in, everything stays dry. I found that the agricultural shops sell it as it is used for Cows to stop them slipping in their own excrement at milking time. Tough stuff!! Used a grinder to shape it.

JSP · 17 August 2009, 21:11

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Originally Posted by chewy

Cheers mate.
Got it launched today and it flies, scary as hell but the most fun I have had in a long time, got it in the air a couple times and also nearly fell out once or twice!

Theres one that looks just like it on the show your searider thread, but it looks better

chewy · 17 August 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Tough stuff!! Used a grinder to shape it.

The stuff I used cut with a knife, its for putting down on grass so you can drive a car on it.

gibbo500 · 17 August 2009, 21:17

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Originally Posted by chewy

Cheers mate.
Got it launched today and it flies, scary as hell but the most fun I have had in a long time, got it in the air a couple times and also nearly fell out once or twice!

Looks good mate,

What is your top speed with the Merc?

gibbo500 · 17 August 2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by gibbo500

Looks good mate,

What is your top speed with the Merc?

Cancel my last, just looked at Show Us Your Searider thread.

chewy · 17 August 2009, 21:24

No worries mate.
I was interested myself in finding out the top speed but I had so much fun today I'm not bothered too much now.
I will find the GPS and find out on a flat day.

gibbo500 · 17 August 2009, 21:31

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Originally Posted by chewy

No worries mate.
I was interested myself in finding out the top speed but I had so much fun today I'm not bothered too much now.
I will find the GPS and find out on a flat day.

They are awesome boats and i agree it's not about the top speed but what you can do with it. They just cry out for choppy conditions.

Enjoy.

chewy · 17 August 2009, 21:36

It was a little choppy today and I had some great fun.

The downside was I jumped into the harbour with my handheld Icom in my pocket, they wern't lying when they said water resistant.
Its drying in the oven as I speak!