Graham Nash Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 As some may know I have struggled a little with my new boat and engine set up since launching her in April. Anyway, it could take a couple of miles to get on the plane, (if at all)! Without trim tabs the nose pointed to the sky. With trim tabs the nose sunk into the waves. Moving crew around helped a little but any chop or wake from other boats would have us down to 8 knots again and another eternity trying to get any speed. My last trip out saw us use in excess of Quote
lofty Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 I'm chuffed to bits for you mate . Good effort Quote
niggle Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 Pleased for you Graham,especially after all you're hard work Quote
Jim Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 I DO like a story with a happy ending ! ! ! Very pleased for you Graham. You must be like a dog with two tails. Jim Oh yes - - - - your radio works fine ! ! ! Quote
Rob Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 Well done Graham! I re propped a few years ago, didn't have major issues, just couldn't hit expected wot. 3 inches does make all the difference!!!!! Rob Quote
Maverick Martin Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 Excellent news Graham Tom at Prop solutions is brilliant at what he does. He sorted out AWOLS props problems in double quick time and deserves all the pats on the back he gets. Really pleased for you Martin Quote
great white Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 I am chuffed for you Graham, well done all. When you told me how much fuel you were burning I knew that something was amiss and I am well pleased that you have found out what and corrected it. I expect that we will see you about more often now. Charlie Quote
Guest Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks everyone. I was so amazed at the performance yesterday I just wanted to lift the anchor and go for a spin but my mate wanted to see if he could get a cod Quote
great white Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 That sounds like me when we first launched Alfresco [5 years ago] We charged around all over the place [Hey we still do] looking for fish to make up for two years of boat building. Enjoy it Graham Quote
Paul J Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Enjoy it Graham and remember to hold on to your hat PJ Edited November 19, 2012 by Paul J Quote
Brian Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 When Derek collected our spare prop from Propellor Solutions, they told him they're going to stop repairing props. I hope they have second thoughts. Quote
rich185 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Well done Graham, enjoy and it was nice to meet you at baiter yesterday. Quote
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