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25 September 2005, 12:28
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Trim
Anyone fitted and have any experience with Volvo's new QL Boat Trim System? QL
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25 September 2005, 13:18
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Boat name: Too Blue
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I asked the same question a while ago - no reaql answers - am about to fit them myself!!!
Only worry is they say boats up to 50kts - now I suppose I will be lucky if my boat goes that fast but if it ever does will it be a problem???
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25 September 2005, 13:38
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Will you be replacing exsisting tabs Charles?
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25 September 2005, 16:21
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Originally Posted by Daniel
Will you be replacing exsisting tabs Charles?
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I am seriously considering it ... a friend has a set on his 30ft Targa and loves it - just wondering how they would perform on a rib. They have had some excellent write-ups. Codders, have yours been fitted yet, if so when on earth are you getting her as I would really like to know how they perform on the Prosport.
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25 September 2005, 18:07
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Originally Posted by ct01
Codders, have yours been fitted yet, if so when on earth are you getting her as I would really like to know how they perform on the Prosport.
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Would love to find out myself - should find out a bit more on Monday!!!
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26 September 2005, 13:18
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Has anyone had a quote for these  and do they work the other way around from conventional tabs Des
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26 September 2005, 14:41
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Think they are about £250 - £350 - Volvo ONLY sell them through Volvo dealers and leave the prices up to them!!! They don't even advertise the bloody things - stupid way to run a business - much easier to get hold of the Yank ones.
They are supposed to work well and be almost unbreakable - nice bit of design but not a new idea - is anything???
Do have some more info that Volvo emailed to me if anyone interested. Will prob fit to my RIB - should be fun learning engine trim - transom jack settings and trim tab positions all at the same time!!!
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26 September 2005, 16:09
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It'll be fun enough just getting a boat!
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26 September 2005, 18:50
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Originally Posted by jwalker
It'll be fun enough just getting a boat!
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Tell me about it - apparently i will get a definite date next week.....
Think I should have ordered an Ice Breaker!!!
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26 September 2005, 19:20
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Tell me about it - apparently i will get a definite date next week.....
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So what was all the stuff about Monday then?
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should find out a bit more on Monday!!!
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'cos my calendar says it's Monday today!
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26 September 2005, 19:29
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So what was all the stuff about Monday then?
'cos my calendar says it's Monday today!
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Managed to speak to them today - said they would give me definite date next week and some more piccies.....
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26 September 2005, 19:34
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It must have been the "or else" that did it!
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Originally Posted by codprawn 17/08/2005
Realistically speaking I am hoping for mid september at the latest - or else!!!
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26 September 2005, 19:38
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It must have been the "or else" that did it!
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I am rapidly losing patience now - if they are not careful I will be indulging in a commando style raid on my baby RIB!!!! I am sure they would never expect a landing on Guernsey by sea in October from one of those!!! Shame it's white really!!!
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26 September 2005, 19:43
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So Des could be in danger of having to eat his hat? 
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26 September 2005, 21:08
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So Des could be in danger of having to eat his hat? |
He will have convieniently lost it by then - or else he will say it had fallen to bits with age!!!
I am getting as prepared as I can - have bought almost all the kit anyone could ever want - just bought some crash helmets and waterproof suits - think I will need them!!!
About all I have left to buy is a decent radar reflector - the trilens from Viking - it looks better than most for a RIB and is supposed to work better as well.....
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26 September 2005, 21:37
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He will have convieniently lost it by then - or else he will say it had fallen to bits with age!!!
I am getting as prepared as I can - have bought almost all the kit anyone could ever want - just bought some crash helmets and waterproof suits - think I will need them!!!
About all I have left to buy is a decent radar reflector - the trilens from Viking - it looks better than most for a RIB and is supposed to work better as well.....
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and dont forget to leave a little cash for all that fuel the baby will burn by the barrell load.........
might not be as cheap to run than the 3.1 on a 60 mile trip  (i cant believe you did a 60 mile trip in that thing, you must be mad!)
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26 September 2005, 21:58
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might not be as cheap to run than the 3.1 on a 60 mile trip (i cant believe you did a 60 mile trip in that thing, you must be mad!) |
Wonder if he knows its only 58 miles from the Noodles to Alderney 
Pete
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26 September 2005, 22:50
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...Do have some more info that Volvo emailed to me if anyone interested. ..
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OK Cod, explain to us how they work. How do they generate lift?
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27 September 2005, 02:36
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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon
ohhh
and dont forget to leave a little cash for all that fuel the baby will burn by the barrell load.........
might not be as cheap to run than the 3.1 on a 60 mile trip (i cant believe you did a 60 mile trip in that thing, you must be mad!) |
Yes positively barking.....
We did have lifejackets - flares - first aid kit - survival bags - foil blankets - even an anchor and rope!!! Sadly no VHF - it's in Guernsey!!!
I am hoping that I will be able to use the 15hp on my big RIB for low speed pottering etc - will save me a fortune!!!
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27 September 2005, 08:41
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OK Cod, explain to us how they work. How do they generate lift?
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VOlvo's blurb: ' Briefly, the new system consists of a vertical blade - an interceptor - mounted on the transom, that can be moved vertically down into the water stream. Its performance characteristics are at least as good as for conventional trim tabs, and it has the added advantages of faster response, less drag, simpler installation and a minimized service requirement.
Surely the principle is much the same as say an elevator on an aircraft - the 'interceptor' deflects water and thus causes the stern to rise levelling the craft? This is my understanding -
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