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Old 30 April 2005, 22:12   #1
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look what me and bildge rat found

went for a spin from herne bay to day to the forts and wind farm

but the best bit was mikes new boat

bilge rat was on it just like a rat up a drain pipe

also thanks to paul for trying to sort out my idle the p22 looks very good
now we both comment on how clean it looked well done
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Old 30 April 2005, 22:21   #2
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the best bit was mikes new boat

bilge rat was on it just like a rat up a drain pipe
Is that a Tornado?
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Old 30 April 2005, 22:35   #3
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yes its a tornado

its so big it makes mikes disco look like a jimmy and yes two 150 mercs
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Old 01 May 2005, 00:17   #4
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Mike.... Does that fit in your garage ??
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Old 01 May 2005, 03:31   #5
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Awesome looking boat - what size is it exactly apart from "HUGE"???
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Old 01 May 2005, 10:33   #6
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Sweet machine!!

Do post some more pics please?? Has she got a bow tank or some sort of counter weight for running with no passengers?? Most Tornados have the console way further forward.

What kinda speed do you get out of her, Mike??
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Old 01 May 2005, 10:39   #7
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More jockeys than the grand national
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Old 01 May 2005, 16:17   #8
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mike will be out all weekend with fully booked charter runs out to the forts

he may see the thread and comments next week

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Old 02 May 2005, 10:52   #9
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Take a look at Mike's website

http://www.bayblast.co.uk/

Excellent boat Mike. I'll definately make that trip to HB sometime!

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Old 02 May 2005, 18:37   #10
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yep he is out all weekend.

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Old 03 May 2005, 10:12   #11
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Thanks everybody for your interest!
Its not as big as the quincari boats she is 8.5 ish long, yes its a tornado,the bow is now weighted with a flex tank water which is not needed with passengers.
top speed varies we run at mid /upper 30s but alone she runs at apprx 56mph not knots.
fuel economy is excellent 32 litres for both engines per hour approx.
sounds like a plane when we start onto plane.

the boat is fantastic in rough water, it seems impossible to stuff and yesterday every passenger got off and shook my hand! One chap said its a "rolls royce boat".
The public love it and definately feel the jockeys for all were the way to go instead of bench seats.

Gary at tornado in Hull (one of the MDs) knows his boats and the finish was excellent. We had to have a special handrail at the front 2 seats and they did it for free!
I am now planning the next boat (12 metres) with diesel inboards.

will keep you all posted but I won't get the next one til her in doors sees some cash from this ones season.
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Old 03 May 2005, 17:53   #12
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I am now planning the next boat (12 metres) with diesel inboards.

will keep you all posted but I won't get the next one til her in doors sees some cash from this ones season.
Mike,
I'll have this boat. Your last one is still going down a treat over here.

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Old 04 May 2005, 08:51   #13
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She is a fine looking boat.
I have had the pleasure of seeing her first hand and climbing over her.

Very nice indeed.
Nice radio too!!!

The very best of luck with the venture Mike.
I am sure you will not need it.
As I said to you I think you have a winner.

Top boat!

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