TT - Another Mad Dash - Page 4 - SV650.org

Luckypants · 13-06-11, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

400hp mate, if that doesn't make you smile then you must be dead!

Can't argue with that Chris

mattSV · 13-06-11, 02:59 PM

Big powerboats are very very cool. Living on the South Coast, I used to hear the big race boats testing up and down Southampton Water, and rush down to the beach to watch them when I was a nipper.

I was also lucky enough to meet Steve Curtis (world offshore powerboat champion many times over) - his company built the first Virgin Atlantic Challenger that he and Richard Branson raced across the Atlantic which I had a trip on in 1985 - 66 knots with a helicopter taking pictures overhead was something I will always remember.

In those days, most boats were running big V8 lumps, however these days the quickest boats are running v12 twin Lamborghini engines rates at around 900hp each with ram air induction - good for 160mph or so!!!

13-06-11, 06:14 PM

feel I need to add this one - taken mere moments after the one YC grinning like a mad man:

we almost didnt make it after he tried to break the boat....The expression on all three of those faces was one of "Oh Shoite!"

yorkie_chris · 13-06-11, 06:15 PM

I'm quite glad nobody could see what was actually going on, since the probably cubic meter of space on the little well deck bit in front of the transom was full of water. I get the feeling it could have seemed unnerving.

Luckily whatever was fouling the motor fell off as soon as they raised out of the water and we were able to carry on without incident.

13-06-11, 07:14 PM

top write up YC.

13-06-11, 08:15 PM

Another fabulous write up, top work. I really want to go to the TT next year now.

yorkie_chris · 15-06-11, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackie_Black

Another fabulous write up, top work. I really want to go to the TT next year now.

Do it do it do it!!! You know it makes sense!

And also, if any of you are coming to the GM then there is opportunity to go for a ride on the boat out from Oban (55 miles from campsite) on Friday afternoon/evening.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167558

Luckypants · 30-12-11, 01:24 PM

Folks, if you have not booked yet for 2012, spaces on Simon's boat trips to the TT are filling up. Book now if you want to avoid disappointment. http://www.fynepioneer.co.uk/TT/

Some pics here... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167324

30-12-11, 02:24 PM

Ooooh , I fancy this , lots

13-06-11, 02:59 PM	#32
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash Big powerboats are very very cool. Living on the South Coast, I used to hear the big race boats testing up and down Southampton Water, and rush down to the beach to watch them when I was a nipper. I was also lucky enough to meet Steve Curtis (world offshore powerboat champion many times over) - his company built the first Virgin Atlantic Challenger that he and Richard Branson raced across the Atlantic which I had a trip on in 1985 - 66 knots with a helicopter taking pictures overhead was something I will always remember. In those days, most boats were running big V8 lumps, however these days the quickest boats are running v12 twin Lamborghini engines rates at around 900hp each with ram air induction - good for 160mph or so!!! __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

13-06-11, 06:14 PM	#33
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash feel I need to add this one - taken mere moments after the one YC grinning like a mad man: we almost didnt make it after he tried to break the boat....The expression on all three of those faces was one of "Oh Shoite!"

13-06-11, 06:15 PM	#34
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash I'm quite glad nobody could see what was actually going on, since the probably cubic meter of space on the little well deck bit in front of the transom was full of water. I get the feeling it could have seemed unnerving. Luckily whatever was fouling the motor fell off as soon as they raised out of the water and we were able to carry on without incident. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

13-06-11, 07:14 PM	#35
aaron020873 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash top write up YC.

13-06-11, 08:15 PM	#36
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash Another fabulous write up, top work. I really want to go to the TT next year now.

30-12-11, 01:24 PM	#38
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash Folks, if you have not booked yet for 2012, spaces on Simon's boat trips to the TT are filling up. Book now if you want to avoid disappointment. http://www.fynepioneer.co.uk/TT/ Some pics here... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167324 __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3 Last edited by Luckypants; 30-12-11 at 01:32 PM.

30-12-11, 02:24 PM	#39
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TT - Another Mad Dash Ooooh , I fancy this , lots

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