Show us your Searider

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by matt h

looks great, cant wait to have a go/jump in that. awesome fun!!

Will it be quicker than AJ'S Pete?

Probably faster.......not sure about if we load it up with ribnobbers....

[bingosucks]

the sib is gone long live the searider i was a tad upset seeing her go but 2 sibs 1 rib and a frenzy kayak seem a tad extreme for a chap who lives about as far away from the coast as is practically possible

[benjytaylor]

Originally Posted by C-NUMB

There must be something else different. Highly unlikely the blocked hull will affect handling during planning speed. If something, the transom might be stiffer as blocked and that would only improve handling. It can be the propeller or other things affecting the balance. Pretty sure things will not improve at speed when You have unblocked the hull, the hull compartment should be empty either way at speed. But If You have trapped moving water in the blocked hull, then it would possible act like described?

That sorted the issue out. Ditched the capping. It now handles and runs beautifully

[henryfreston]

Originally Posted by benjytaylor

That sorted the issue out. Ditched the capping. It now handles and runs beautifully

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Curious to know the reasoning behind this. maybe even when you are up on the plane, there is some remaining water that stabilizes the boat- who knows eh?

definitely won't be blocking mine up in a hurry!

[C-NUMB]

Originally Posted by benjytaylor

That sorted the issue out. Ditched the capping. It now handles and runs beautifully

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Good You are happy with the result and got it sorted. Must confess I am still confuseed how water remaining in the hull, if any, would make it stable during way. For sure it would be
located in the stern part making it even more stern heavy? Suprisingly small amounts of water are known to decrease stability, not the oposite.

But main point, issue sorted even if we dont know exctly why !

[benjytaylor]

Yeah strange I know as the boat does release the ballast at speed. It just didn't seem or feel right when it was capped. Not a good boat at all so had to at least try. Instantly transformed the boat so pleased I've got another good SR in the fleet now. Not to shabby at 33.4knts either and whisper quiet

[captain]

Hi All

I was just putting the Searider to bed for the winter and took a few photos.

Hope you like them.

Pete

[captain]

I have no idea where to photos went !!

Trying again.

[Barrowboy]

Originally Posted by DM

Parked up at Beaumaris with some lesser boats.

DM, I note that your Barrrus tanks are black. Is this an original colour or did you spray them?

I have four grey ones which are in various states of UV degradation. I've yet to have a good look inside them to check the state of the pipework/pick-ups etc but hopefully should be able to fettle two good ones from the four.

[matt h]

The black ones are for Diesel ! bet the old girl is looking good now!!

[nugent]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

DM, I note that your Barrrus tanks are black. Is this an original colour or did you spray them?

I have four grey ones which are in various states of UV degradation. I've yet to have a good look inside them to check the state of the pipework/pick-ups etc but hopefully should be able to fettle two good ones from the four.

I have some PVC 94 paint it sticks like the preverbal to plastic polycarbonate polyethelene abs etc

If you wanna go black,,,,most of the midlands females do!

Or can get any colour of the rainbow that you require

http://www.scottpaints.co.uk/index.p...lastic-coating

http://www.rapidpaint.co.uk/pvc-and-plastics.html

[Barrowboy]

Originally Posted by nugent

I have some PVC 94 paint it sticks like the preverbal to plastic polycarbonate polyethelene abs etc

If you wanna go black,,,,most of the midlands females do!

Or can get any colour of the rainbow that you require

PVC 94 Line plastic coating

PVC Coatings | Plastic Coatings

tbh I'm also considering sourcing some larger tanks in order to give me an increased endurance, sufficient to get round Anglesey comfortably, but without adding too much weight to the back end. Something like these that I spied earlier on this thread.



Either way, I've a feeling I'll be dropping off some polycarbonate to you in the New Year....

[nugent]

Pair 43 ltrs are they I use one as. A back up for long distance

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

tbh I'm also considering sourcing some larger tanks in order to give me an increased endurance, sufficient to get round Anglesey comfortably, but without adding too much weight to the back end. Something like these that I spied earlier on this thread. Either way, I've a feeling I'll be dropping off some polycarbonate to you in the New Year....

We have two 70L versions of them in our console. Nice and light.

[benjytaylor]

This is a nice balanced engine for a 5.4m that is set up correctly. Really pleased with its first outing today. The other searider in the picture is for support ( more for fun )

[matt h]

Well done for going for it BT.. hopefully you caught ma few good waves,, one thing, the SR with the 75 Mariner looks really heavy in the water.. go careful with loading the transom up dude!!

[benjytaylor]

I sure got a few good waves today.
Yeah at 174kg she is a heavy lump but by god that boat is well planted.
Not sure I'll be out in weather like we had yesterday or what is to come
















I would to still have a 2 smoke in the fleet. Just so noisy and by god they drink the juice

[bingosucks]

Outside stratford chandlery waiting for a service this one has had the hull blocked off

[Stormanimal]

Hello,

here some Pics of mine.
Bougt last Year in England.
It´s a Model 2001,
Running again still February 2014.

[Barrowboy]

Originally Posted by Stormanimal

Hello,

here some Pics of mine.
Bougt last Year in England.
It´s a Model 2001,
Running again still February 2014.

Very nice indeed