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Old 05 May 2014, 17:19   #21
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He needs more of a game plan than that dude, go down to the local riding stables and chat up a chick with a defender
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Old 05 May 2014, 17:36   #22
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He needs more of a game plan than that dude, go down to the local riding stables and chat up a chick with a defender
they should have enough experience towing those great horse boxes clogging up the roads
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Old 05 May 2014, 17:37   #23
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It's original at least, worth a shot. Plus it leads to the question "why do you ask?" With a reply saying "because I have a boat" can only help in terms of pulling. the incidental benefits of having a bird, other than towing your boat aren't bad either!


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Old 05 May 2014, 17:48   #24
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He needs more of a game plan than that dude, go down to the local riding stables and chat up a chick with a defender

Ha Ha only cos you want too..


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on a serious note, im getting 5650 WOT on my own with 11.1x13 ally prop- what stainless steel prop is recommended as my ally one is damaged.
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Great little set up:-).

I tend to find most small ribs (really most ribs) I've ever driven will fall to port whencoming out of water something. I reckon all to do the bits of metal whizzing away at back.

Vital on a little boat is getting the v to land as a v and not a _ .

As you get used to it maybe a tiny hint of right on the wheel as you are about to leave the water helps keep things level. Does for me :-)

Look to secure a weekend/day away next bank holiday....Calshot calls ..:-)
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Great little set up:-).

I tend to find most small ribs (really most ribs) I've ever driven will fall to port whencoming out of water something. I reckon all to do the bits of metal whizzing away at back.

Vital on a little boat is getting the v to land as a v and not a _ .

As you get used to it maybe a tiny hint of right on the wheel as you are about to leave the water helps keep things level. Does for me :-)

Look to secure a weekend/day away next bank holiday....Calshot calls ..:-)
will try using the steering the level out before take off next time
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After taking it out for the trail a couple of weeks back, I have decided I will be replacing the console with a smaller one.

I have got a plan to modify a searider 4m console to suit my needs- normal one won't fit up against front console. I made some pretty bodge modifications my searider 4.7 console and I am not happy with them.

My plan is to convert an sr4 console to a single seater by moving the dash off the front and placing it on top. ( see what I mean in the drawings). This way it cuts out the extending dash, and also makes for a more comfortable seat for the driver (driver can make use of backrest)

You may have seen my thread about addition seating. With the extra room at the back, I will be putting in some sort of removable seating so if I have passengers they can be seated safely and comfortably.

I presume that I will be able to glass the dash on top of the seat, unless anyone has any other suggestions? Haven't seen this done before so will have to see how it plans out.Click image for larger version

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