And now videos on YouTube from last weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fvikWGmo4k
(Albatrosses at 0:34 and 1:55)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh5jd6-02WQ
(Albatrosses at 1:15 and 3:00)
New site in Sweden.
http://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/
Translation:
Bilder = Pictures
Filmer = Videos
Fri fart = free speed / no speed limit
Last weekend - Sweden
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Re: Last weekend - Sweden
Great post & vids
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: Last weekend - Sweden
Great stuff Swede. It's been said before but you are so lucky with your venues over there & you seem to have a good bit of interest from the public.
Most of the time over here 'speedboats' are seen as the devil incarnate.
Most of the time over here 'speedboats' are seen as the devil incarnate.
Mercs are like women, no 2 are exactly alike. That's what testing is about. In general it is safer to test motors and props than women!
Re: Last weekend - Sweden
I put a Power Point file in the gallery with lot of pictures - I think it works.
(Maybe you have to have Microsoft Power Point )
(Maybe you have to have Microsoft Power Point )
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Hi Swede,
Yes, uploading the PowerPoint file is OK - BUT - many will find that they have to download and save it first in order to view it - and even then it will only be possible if they have PowerPoint™ or the PowerPoint™ Viewer installed.
The Gallery is designed to be just that - so appreciated if you could bear that in mind for the future and maybe just upload ordinary image files. That aside... many thanks for your contributions
Cheers,
Robin
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Yes, uploading the PowerPoint file is OK - BUT - many will find that they have to download and save it first in order to view it - and even then it will only be possible if they have PowerPoint™ or the PowerPoint™ Viewer installed.
The Gallery is designed to be just that - so appreciated if you could bear that in mind for the future and maybe just upload ordinary image files. That aside... many thanks for your contributions
Cheers,
Robin
(Forum/Gallery Admin)
Re: Last weekend - Sweden
Just fixed it - ordinary files now /Swede
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Re: Last weekend - Sweden
Lovely footage and pics. The health and safety laws (rather the over-zealous application thereof, in order to avoid litigation by people who should show some common sense...) in this country would prevent such a scene here...Particularly liked some of the small Scandawegian style runabouts with their high freeboard, but nice to see your Albatross and the 2 seater.
The G3 with 6 cylinder Merc has some serious porpoising issues - engine weight and the natural hook in the hull design can cause this. I'd advise the motor is trimmed in a couple of notches, if not on PT&T. I managed to cure it that way on my 'copy', as it brings the bow down - it might scrub off a bit of speed but that's immaterial with a big Merc and the handling will improve.
The G3 with 6 cylinder Merc has some serious porpoising issues - engine weight and the natural hook in the hull design can cause this. I'd advise the motor is trimmed in a couple of notches, if not on PT&T. I managed to cure it that way on my 'copy', as it brings the bow down - it might scrub off a bit of speed but that's immaterial with a big Merc and the handling will improve.
Fasten bra straps and remove dentures...
Re: Last weekend - Sweden
Have give the owner a link to this.Rapier wrote:The G3 with 6 cylinder Merc has some serious porpoising issues - engine weight and the natural hook in the hull design can cause this. I'd advise the motor is trimmed in a couple of notches, if not on PT&T. I managed to cure it that way on my 'copy', as it brings the bow down - it might scrub off a bit of speed but that's immaterial with a big Merc and the handling will improve.