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Forum: RIBs & ribbing

01 November 2014, 16:17

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

Oh, I thought we had, in great detail. But...

Oh, I thought we had, in great detail.

But if not, then yes, more often that not it will go faster, without any handling problems, unless it's rigged by someone who's clueless.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

01 November 2014, 14:19

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

Lol, well said!

Lol, well said!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

31 October 2014, 11:25

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

Stop it, you'll make me blush! :rofl:

Stop it, you'll make me blush! :rofl:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 October 2014, 11:56

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

Ain't that the truth! 3 x 300 mercs on a 21...

Ain't that the truth!

3 x 300 mercs on a 21 ski race boat

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

25 October 2014, 14:41

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

More or less, yeh. but as the vid shows, a 16ft...

More or less, yeh. but as the vid shows, a 16ft boat with around 260hp, which you'd have to consider as being grossly overpowered (by CE regs) can be driven without chine walking, if it's set up...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

25 October 2014, 14:36

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

You need a ride in a quick boat.. How can it...

You need a ride in a quick boat..

How can it be "bad helming" he was in a race, out front, not backing off, which is how his fellow racers were able to render assistance, as they were behind him!...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

25 October 2014, 09:54

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

Actually, that's what we call a "trip and stuff"!...

Actually, that's what we call a "trip and stuff"! there was no backing off, and there certainly wasn't a "hook" involved. Not really any chine walking either, as the driver had that under control. No...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 October 2014, 15:46

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

Yes, it has the potential, but then so does 101...

Yes, it has the potential, but then so does 101 other things. My original question as to why it would make it chine walk was asked because I read your reply as you stating "fact". (it would...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 October 2014, 15:38

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

I'm not entirely sure why the distance from helm...

I'm not entirely sure why the distance from helm to motor would matter, hydraulic or manual should still be direct, with no delay. If there is, then you have air in the system, a slack cable, or a...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

23 October 2014, 12:52

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

I'm a bit rusty on the current rulings, but I...

I'm a bit rusty on the current rulings, but I think that wouldn't apply to this particular boat.

I assume you mean iso 6185.62?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

23 October 2014, 12:35

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

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Posted By Dirk Diggler

:rofl: That probably goes over the top of the...

:rofl: That probably goes over the top of the majority of heads.

I'm fully aware of the reasons for chine walking, and "overpowering" can certainly be a cause of it, but it's more common for it to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

22 October 2014, 18:33

Replies: 49

Overpowered Rib

Views: 10,829

Posted By Dirk Diggler

Why would "overpowering" cause it to chine...

Why would "overpowering" cause it to chine walk?

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