Thunda Babe

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WoodRay
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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 03 Apr 2020, 18:42

Looking good Ken. Pity we cant travel, you could come here if you're bored. I've got a Seacraft with your name on it!

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 03 Apr 2020, 18:44

Started to have a look at the gunwales and deck to see if it can be cleaned up a bit. It's in need of some loving for sure.
Heat exchanger was a fail. Leaked like a sieve. New gaskets needed.

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 18 May 2020, 13:15

Had to do it. Blew off a few covid cobwebs. A nice flat run with a touch of ripple. If only it was warmer than 15 degrees. Good to see the water getting back up 3 months ahead of time. Next summer should be a ripper.
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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby rayza1 » 18 May 2020, 19:51

would have been nice to join you, the water here at the poo farm isn't quite as nice

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 19 May 2020, 13:16

Yeh I only decided the other day, off the cuff as they say. Even Ross was too busy! Anything sounds better than boating at a poo farm :lol:

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 17 Jul 2020, 20:55

Nice delivery yesterday. Another step closer.

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby 4541 Andy » 17 Jul 2020, 21:37

Ben?

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 17 Jul 2020, 21:43

No.

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby rayza1 » 19 Jul 2020, 15:53

Been there done that as well Chivs, have had some magnificent burns from Pagans extended exhaust. i finished up wrapping it in heat proof cloth tape, then wrapping s/s wire to hold it in place. looks kinda old school so it doesn't look out of place!!

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Re: Thunda Babe

Postby WoodRay » 19 Jul 2020, 17:15

I was toying with that Ray but didn't want to cause any trapped corrosion of the pipes so went a heat shield. That didn't last as the mountings were too rigid and the bolts failed so I pulled it off. It seems the deck isn't getting that hot with out the heat protection anyway. It must be the frightening speeds I attain that keeps everything cool enough..........................................................or the lack of power. I'm going with the speed.


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