channel crossing by Landrover

[Searider]

I'm sure you are aware that April will often be windy in the Channel and you'll need to pick your day very carefully.

[landrover]

Originally Posted by Searider

I'm sure you are aware that April will often be windy in the Channel and you'll need to pick your day very carefully.

Yes, we are totaly weather dependant, if it isnt fit we dont go, it's seaworthy but definatly isnt rib, we got it just spot on for the North Channel, hope to do likewise this time.

[landrover]

Originally Posted by Jono

Had a quick look at the site and thought..... "Mad Feckas"... .. just trying to figure what it's about though ? Did I miss a link? Also... whilst you're trying to develop the tracked LR, you might want to call Cuthbertson, who according to some info on the web are still trading...and find out why they didn’t do too well with their tracked conversions.. Good luck to you anyway I'm always jealous of people who "do" it instead of "talking about" it

Had a good look at the Cuthbertson, just trying to avoid the massive subframe and being tracked for life so to speak, have you seen Mattracks? were folowing similar lines but more HD.

[Under the Thumb]

Have rib and willing to try new things, may be able to bring another rubber friend too.

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by landrover

Had a good look at the Cuthbertson, just trying to avoid the massive subframe and being tracked for life so to speak, have you seen Mattracks? were folowing similar lines but more HD.

I saw some mattracks a few years ago - had forgotten about them - looks like a far more finished product now - looked homemade when I saw it!!!

Another solution are what are known as bog cogs - they just bolt to the wheel - great for soft ground!!!

[landrover]

Originally Posted by codprawn

I saw some mattracks a few years ago - had forgotten about them - looks like a far more finished product now - looked homemade when I saw it!!!

Another solution are what are known as bog cogs - they just bolt to the wheel - great for soft ground!!!

ours are the ones that look homemade at the moment!!! were getting there.our challenge is deep snow & serious low temp.

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by landrover

ours are the ones that look homemade at the moment!!! were getting there.our challenge is deep snow & serious low temp.

Did you see the British team that crossed the Bering Straits? Very impressive.

http://www.icechallenger.com/icechallenger/

[Jono]

Originally Posted by codprawn

.....Another solution are what are known as bog cogs - they just bolt to the wheel - great for soft ground!!!

Have you actually tried them? They're shite, they just twist, deform and rip off if you try to use 'em..... the only thing they're good for is impromptu picnic tables.... and that's from personal experience....

[stu1288]

sorry to change the subject but

jono

what's this truck that been road registered youre on bout (oh and yea I'LL BRING MY TRUCK ON)

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Jono

Have you actually tried them? They're shite, they just twist, deform and rip off if you try to use 'em..... the only thing they're good for is impromptu picnic tables.... and that's from personal experience....

No I haven't - I would have thought a lot would depend on how they are constructed - surely a well designed set made from steel or alloy would be ok - would need longer wheel studs though.

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Under the Thumb

Have rib and willing to try new things, may be able to bring another rubber friend too.

Rubber friend??? You wanted that spare bilge pump didn't you???

Yep I'm up for it too. I'm sure I can get a 6m Searider out with us too.

Chris

[benc]

I'm up for it to

[Jon Brooks]

I may have missed it but where you going from and to?

Regards