Interesting mod on P1 powerboat

slimtim · 27 August 2006, 10:51

Went out yesterday and took loads of pics of the racing. Great day, met up with nofear, had a chat with carl in his very very nice new boat, spoke to Ian M, spied adam younger, pressman and I think perhaps a few others.

Anyway, check out the pic below of Kerkoll, one of the fastest P1 boats. She has what seem to look like short tubes attached to the side of the hull. I can't really tell from the pic if thats what they are so I'm hoping to have a snoot around in the pits today and have a closer look. I'll post up some more pics when I have the chance. I've got over 350 to sort out from yesterday and will take more today!

Tim

pressman · 27 August 2006, 20:37

Tim

We have just got back. Good few days

It got quite interesting out there this afternoon as the tide changed. We did here a whisper yesterday evening through the San Miguel haze that the quickest P1 boat yesterday had a lap time averaging 90mph!

Biggles · 27 August 2006, 20:54

They look like short stubby wings. Stabalisers maybe ?

pressman · 27 August 2006, 21:42

Shame we didn't have the camera, there was a good shot to be had of Ribbit on Saturday morning

slimtim · 28 August 2006, 11:17

saw you out marshalling on saturday pressman. I was down in thorness bay, got nice and close to the racing!

Also saw you yesterday towing in a red cat....

benc · 28 August 2006, 23:24

Ahh, Pressman, was that you leaving cowes today (Monday) at about 11:30am ?

I looked at the boat and thought mmmm, I want one of those!

Looked similar to yours, was following a yellow rib with twin 225's I think

pressman · 28 August 2006, 23:42

Yes it was

we had Jan Falowski out with us doing a photo shoot for Sportsboat and Rib Magazine. Should be in November's edition. Bit choppy not as bad as yesterday though, Sunday we were still keeping up 30 knots with the sea that was running, and no sign of stuffing

we were knackered but the boat just kept going, and that was with 1.3 tonnes of fuel and waterjets!!

benc · 28 August 2006, 23:46

Cracking piece of kit you have.

Sunday was rough - we got wet, but just from the splashing and wind... couldnt get the speed up to make it a better ride as I had a fellow ribster in the boat with me - but he has broken ribs - now thats committed!

Today was a bit choppy from on the way over to cowes, but after we'd spent a few hours in cowes and then up to the folly for lunch - it was a lot smoother coming back

pressman · 29 August 2006, 00:02

Next time we are out we will give you a shout if you fancy a quick spin

benc · 29 August 2006, 00:09

That would be great!

Thanks

Cookee · 30 August 2006, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimtim

Anyway, check out the pic below of Kerkoll, one of the fastest P1 boats. She has what seem to look like short tubes attached to the side of the hull.

Tim

They are small tubes and they arn't a mod - they are original equipment. It's a Fabio Buzzi hull and they are sold as military hulls, so the tube is a stabiliser and fender all in one - source of information Giovanni Carpitella - Throttle man!

The owner and driver of the red cat is Mike Spinks navigator is "AJ"

Matt · 30 August 2006, 15:30

They'd popped the valve out on the stbd forward compartment during the race.

Will Lankston · 30 August 2006, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pressman

Sunday we were still keeping up 30 knots with the sea that was running, and no sign of stuffing

we were knackered but the boat just kept going, and that was with 1.3 tonnes of fuel and waterjets!!

Sorry just wondering what stuffing is?

Will

pressman · 30 August 2006, 22:47

Driving the nose of the boat into the water! Simple explanation after too much of some red liquid

Will Lankston · 30 August 2006, 23:23

Ha ha simple is good! And i hope u enjoyed the red liquid in question

pressman · 30 August 2006, 23:36

Yep half price at the moment