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Old 30 April 2005, 21:12   #1
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look what me and bildge rat found
went for a spin from herne bay to day to the forts and wind farm

but the best bit was mikes new boat

bilge rat was on it just like a rat up a drain pipe

also thanks to paul for trying to sort out my idle the p22 looks very good
now we both comment on how clean it looked well done
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Old 30 April 2005, 21:21   #2
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the best bit was mikes new boat

bilge rat was on it just like a rat up a drain pipe
Is that a Tornado?
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Old 30 April 2005, 21:35   #3
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yes its a tornado

its so big it makes mikes disco look like a jimmy and yes two 150 mercs
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Old 30 April 2005, 23:17   #4
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Mike.... Does that fit in your garage ??
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Old 01 May 2005, 02:31   #5
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Awesome looking boat - what size is it exactly apart from "HUGE"???
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Old 01 May 2005, 09:33   #6
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Sweet machine!!

Do post some more pics please?? Has she got a bow tank or some sort of counter weight for running with no passengers?? Most Tornados have the console way further forward.

What kinda speed do you get out of her, Mike??
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Old 01 May 2005, 09:39   #7
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More jockeys than the grand national
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mike will be out all weekend with fully booked charter runs out to the forts

he may see the thread and comments next week

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Take a look at Mike's website

http://www.bayblast.co.uk/

Excellent boat Mike. I'll definately make that trip to HB sometime!

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Old 02 May 2005, 17:37   #10
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yep he is out all weekend.

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