My thundercat

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by tinker

Great photographs, what camera do you use?

Just my iphone, whichever number it is maybe 13? The drone shot isn't mine, that was taken by James Booth

[RickW]

How big is the fleet now I am losing track!

[tinker]

Well there very good, suppose the location helps.

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by RickW

How big is the fleet now I am losing track!

Sold the blue one, so currently 3 cats although selling the Black ceasar. May also sell the yellow one to be honest, it's great fun but once you're used to a regular sized thundercat it doesnt quite scratch the itch

Originally Posted by tinker

Well there very good, suppose the location helps.

Thanks, yes as you say probably hard to get a bad photo when the suns out in Balfours Bay!

[Roflhat]

Despite having the dullest June on record got out a couple times



Can't believe it's 10 years since I started this thread

[Steve509926]

Happy 10th year anniversary

Lovely pics.

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Happy 10th year anniversary

Lovely pics.

Thanks, doesn't feel like that long!

[Roflhat]

Considering moving from the 70hp Yamaha down to a 50hp. Was even thinking of going to a four stroke, Tohatsu 50hp being the lightest.

Did a speed run or two towards the end of last year, only up to around 58 knots but felt real fear for the first time on the thundercat. Wasn't sketchy or anything just concerned about damaging my spine again. It still pops audibly 4/5 times a day when I stand up, not painful but it never used to do that pre Coniston '21.

Shame as I'd still love to hit 70 knots/80mph but I do feel I would need an active front wing in order to keep the boat stable at those speeds. I did continue developing it with help from a few folk but it's complex.

For now just happy using the boat for fun and various adventures, which is why I'm thinking of going to a 50hp. Haven't gone anywhere near full throttle with the 70hp for ages now. Also doesn't have tilt which would be handy, and having to remove the cowling to start the engine each time is a little annoying. I could change that but putting chokes back in the carbs but seems a shame to detune the engine which runs absolutely brilliantly.

[Fenlander]

Stunning images.

I'd reinforce the view... look after your back.

From 40-55yrs I took chances over-lifting farm equipment with several instant punishments for doing so. Added to near on 20yrs shifting thousands of hay and straw bales each year by hand the wear and tear means I have to be very careful what I move now in retirement affecting the size of OB I can manage amongst other things.