Coddy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi all, Well managed a quick run out on Lady C on Sunday, my son Jamie and I went out for a quick run to see how she went after cleaning her bum and fitting a new raw water pump. Once out of the harbour speed restrictions I opened her up slowly, and we were soon cruising at 15kts and I continued to open up the throttle and managed just over 20kts. After a few quick runs I noticed that the engine temp was slightly cooler than I have seen before and testing the water out of the exhaust it was noticeably cooler. Jamie had a run at the helm and managed 22kts but I think this was with the tide, anyway I am well pleased with the results. Still not at max revs for the engine but this is plenty fast enough and becomes uncomfortable in any sort of chop. Steering is lighter but as she does not have a keel as such she does tend to wander especially with any cross currents. Also fitted my new anchor, chain and warp, all 100mtrs went in ok to the hold, I hope I can keep this for a while! Had one slight problem in that one of the alternator bolts had come loose and dropped off somewhere in the bilge so I need to replace this and she will be ready for fishing trip if the weather ever improves. Next job is to sort out the electric winch, wire up the DSC part of the radio to the plotter and give the engine an oil & filter change. Always things to do! Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 After looking at the earllier pictures I thought you would be pleased with her speed when relaunched, I expect you will also be happy with her fuel consumption. Lets hope that the weather clears up so we can get fishing again Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well done Dave - when we spoke at PYC a few months ago - you were doubting the engine performance - must be a great relief all round. I know my hull just flys now its clean, and I'm looking forward to the Sept- Nov fishing, which can be excellent in the knowledge that the boat wont have to come out for paint for a long time yet. Hope you get a chance for some Bass - AlunJ's record was in November ( I think) so they'll be there for many months yet. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 ......or even Dec. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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