Project "Blue Venom" (aka "Solent Viper") - Page 11

Hightower · 01 November 2007, 19:04

And some more

Ian M · 01 November 2007, 19:13

Looking good Andy. Glad all went well. Sounds like quite a day

Tim M · 01 November 2007, 21:05

Looks really good Andy.

Louise · 01 November 2007, 21:24

Congratulations Andy, she looks great. All the hard work was worthwhile.

The Jackeens · 01 November 2007, 22:05

Well done Andy and congrats on geting her wet

Pity I couldnt make it as it looked like a lovely day for your first time , Ah well next time

Ive a couple of props - 21 rebel and 23 rebel and 23 raker you can try anytime if you like. What you swinging now ?

Regarding your oil issue, I had that on mine. Not sure if its the same on the DI but it was recommended to me to do the winterization procedure it bleeds the oil and cleared it for me.

Paul

bogib · 01 November 2007, 22:24

Well done and congratulations

good to see all the hard work are now paying off.

May you and your family have many years of enjoyements

Bogi

Hightower · 01 November 2007, 23:51

Thanks all for your kind coments. Just need some seats and it's Christmas Cruise for me.

Hightower · 01 November 2007, 23:55

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Well done Andy and congrats on geting her wet

Pity I couldnt make it as it looked like a lovely day for your first time , Ah well next time

Ive a couple of props - 21 rebel and 23 rebel and 23 raker you can try anytime if you like. What you swinging now ?

Regarding your oil issue, I had that on mine. Not sure if its the same on the DI but it was recommended to me to do the winterization procedure it bleeds the oil and cleared it for me.

Paul

Thanks for you offer Paul, 41 knotts going backwards sound appealing

As for the oil prob, I think that there was plenty of oil getting though. Keith had some problems last week getting all the air out the system, it's probably that or a sensor or something. It's going to be looked at on Monday.

The Jackeens · 02 November 2007, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

Thanks for you offer Paul, 41 knotts going backwards sound appealing

DOH

forgot

Chris · 02 November 2007, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

Thanks for you offer Paul, 41 knotts going backwards sound appealing

As for the oil prob, I think that there was plenty of oil getting though. Keith had some problems last week getting all the air out the system, it's probably that or a sensor or something. It's going to be looked at on Monday.

Andy if the engine went into protect mode that means no oil was getting through.

Chris

Nasher · 03 November 2007, 00:41

Andy

Glad it went well, she is looking good.

Sorry I couldn't be around to shadow you on your first trip out.

Nasher.

Biggles · 03 November 2007, 01:48

Andy,

Looks nice. A few extras such as amber flashing lights and she will be a real boat.

On a serious note I hope they get the oil problem sorted.

Nick

Ian M · 04 November 2007, 09:31

Andy,
If you are struggling for seats I've got some you could have, they will not be the right colour of course, but if you want them as a temporary measure.........................

Hightower · 04 November 2007, 10:23

Thanks for you kind gesture, if they had been old worn out things I would probably take you up on your offer. I would be too worried about damaging them however. If my seat backs turn up tomorrow there is a chance I can get one seat base and a seatback made in time for the Friday cruise.

Ian M · 04 November 2007, 17:12

Andy,
The seats I am offering are surplus to requirements - don't ask

Hightower · 05 November 2007, 23:10

I'm in the process of trying to co-ordinate seat backs and upholstery for this Friday's cruise. I've been working tonight on the seat back chassis to support the cusions so that I can rush then down in the morning to the upholsterers.

I still haven't really decided what colour material the seats will be covered in, but a dark blue grey with blue piping is favorite.

This is what I've been up to:

Biggles · 06 November 2007, 02:26

Are you addicted to the glass yet !

I know I would be with that much glass. I'd be a happy chappy in my garage with that amount of solvent hanging round.

I'll be worried on Friday if you've got a big stupid grin on your face.

LSD or GRP.

At this rate GRP will be getting classed as a Class C drug. Better keep that quiet.

The Jackeens · 07 November 2007, 08:09

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I'm in the process of trying to co-ordinate seat backs and upholstery for this Friday's cruise.

Congratulations Andy.

Can't wait to see the new baby.

Wishing you & yours many happy days out on the Solent & further afield!

Kathleen & Paul

Hightower · 10 November 2007, 15:30

Thanks Paul and Kathleen for your kind comments.

Things have been a little slow the last week, however I have the engine sorted (they said that before) and has had the oil pump replaced, however they did leave a one way valve in the boat and I took it to pieces today and found water droplets inside

, could have been this that caused the alarm to go off.

Seat backrests are at the polishers (should have had these three weeks ago), upholstery is going well and I have 4 seat cushions awaiting fitment to the jockeys, I've seen one of the backrests (they couldn't do my design

) so this is a compromise backrest, still looks good though. The large seat cushion that will span the transverse seat is also being made. I'll have to think of an ingenious way of hinging this so that it opens without obstruction.

Today I have made the openings in the jockeys larger with nice radius in the corners.

I'm really want to get out and sea trial the engine ASAP to check the oil problem is sorted and to check the performance of a 19" Viper prop I have aquired, but with the weather this weekend and no seat backs to support me I'll have to pospone this trial till later

Biggles · 10 November 2007, 15:39

Andy,

Keep us posted on the sea trial. I might be able to get out for a few hours later next week.