Atom Ant 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hey! Wot! No!! I may come down to watch but don't want to actually be an entrant. I'm a happy bystander these days... Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'm a happy bystander these days... Wot? you're not happy, you're concreting. How can concreting make you happy?? Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 It depends on what you're making with the concrete. Besides, I haven't bought a concrete mixer yet... Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Mixer must be for a mooring!! just need a boat to put on it Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I haven't bought a concrete mixer yet...Blimey, I thought you'd have it all just about done by now Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hey! Wot! No!! I may come down to watch but don't want to actually be an entrant. I'm a happy bystander these days... Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Every so often even a blind squirl finds the acorn..... Trawling trademe this morning and there she was..... Zero views! She'd only been listed for 3 minutes. The jewel of the seagull crown, a near mint condition 1995 performance model. 10 known units in the country, and only 4 of those are runners. Things are looking up. They need to, spent all week tweaking my other engines only to drop 300rpm and go half a knot slower! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I hate engines and power boats, but WT has piqued the interest. Maybe next time he has a big race we can do a Crew.org.nz supporters tent? Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 We might have to build the new boat first. Paris has put on a lot of weight over Christmas, mainly due to her insides not being sealed properly. So we won't be so competitive with her any more. Not too sure when or where the next race is. Haven't seen the 2014 seagull events circuit schedule just yet! But usually events are posted here: http://seagulloutboard.boards.net/board/10/competitive-seagull-races Whangamata race video: Link to post Share on other sites
bushman 12 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I hate engines and power boats, but WT has piqued the interest. Maybe next time he has a big race we can do a Crew.org.nz supporters tent? Rum .. Rum ,, Rum Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 I think the old seagull seadogs only drink 'Black Heart'. At least that's what they were stirring into their tea on the morning of the last Waikato race. Either that or meths and brown food colouring..... Orge, when we've got Paris the 2nd up and running, you should come to a race with one of your daughters and run with her on Paris the 1st. I'll sort everything you need if you're keen to give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Timing will be the big issue, but let me know as early as possible when it's on and I'll try. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I happy to be Ogres pit crew... Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sounds good AA! As long as you keep the multihull fetish under wraps, make a good cup of tea, mix a dirty 10:1 2 stroke and cut the crusts evenly off a club sandwich, you should fit right in with the other shore teams Bring gloves and rags. Probably hand cleaner also. These events have a habit of turning filthy. Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Why wouldn't you use a pair of tornado hulls or the like? Or haven't seagull owners seen the light either? Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Most of the racing classes have a 'one bow' rule unfortunately. You can however use a use a multihull in the open and sport classes. Although you need to be able to do at least 20 knots if you want to be competitive with the current monohull guys. Some guys have used cats in the past, but they just weren't competitive. Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index. ... &p=4452582 Is this a flock of seagulls? Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 There's some good parts there! Got all over the jacking plate & tilt system this morning. We're out for another test tomorrow. See if we've made any progress on out cav plate setup. All going well we'll break the magical 20kmh mark ha ha! Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 More testing on Sunday. Got a bit out of sync with the tides at Taikata unfortunately. Long trip home. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Astounding. What a pleasant surprise, and a great read this thread is. Link to post Share on other sites
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