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rehmbo, Thanks for the reply, helps out tremendously! I'll have to keep my eye open for some H18's. What are some things to look for in purchasing a used boat? I'm mostly seeing pre '85's for sale. anything in particular these boats are notorious
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Thanks for responding Jack. I have fond memories of skippering your 20 flying your spinny 3 up off Sandy Hook the day after a SHBCC Statue Race. I wanted to confirm that I was on the right track before I invested in parts that would not work toget
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Originally Posted By: Bob_FraserI bought a wave without any rudders for a great price. My dealer told me that a new pair of rudders and crossbar would cost about $1,000.00. I wanted to know what my options might be and/or help in getting a used set
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Encountered? No, no, no. Well past encountered... Back on topic... I had an outstanding, long weekend at Madcatter. But, I don't care what the docs say, or what titles people have. If you think for one half of one second that Larry isn't in charge,
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We've encountered thread drift. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VU-ULRps4Y&feature=endscreen&NR=1
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I understand the concept. But there's still going to be way more mass there than a flat four beemer, and those cylinders aren't going anywhere either.
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Originally Posted By: Karl_Brogger The centrifugal forces would make that extremely hairy to actually ride. Even the BMW flat engines were weird to ride and there is nowhere near the amount of weight being slung around like there would be on that. I
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I bought a wave without any rudders for a great price. My dealer told me that a new pair of rudders and crossbar would cost about $1,000.00. I wanted to know what my options might be and/or help in getting a used set of rudders. I understand that
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Originally Posted By: northsea junkie Even if you miss some centimeters or having it not exactly balanced on the same level, the theoretical fault you make, is neglectable and falls problably within the inaccuracy of the scales If you question the a
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Originally Posted By: Mugrace72Originally Posted By: northsea junkieHuh ??? Why so difficult with 2 or 4 scales? Just place the cat on the trailer and lift one hull up somewhere in the middle. then you shift a box or something else with the weightin
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The centrifugal forces would make that extremely hairy to actually ride. Even the BMW flat engines were weird to ride and there is nowhere near the amount of weight being slung around like there would be on that. I'll parrot the overheating issue,
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Originally Posted By: northsea junkieHuh ??? Why so difficult with 2 or 4 scales? Just place the cat on the trailer and lift one hull up somewhere in the middle. then you shift a box or something else with the weighting scale on it under the hull. D
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I've got plenty of belly, no problem. If you need some let me know.
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Yes, I've done this numerous times. Only problem with being single-handed, you have to shift the scale+box with your belly under the cat. (for me, having no belly at all, only muscles, tht's difficult)
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Originally Posted By: northsea junkieHuh ??? Why so difficult with 2 or 4 scales? Just place the cat on the trailer and lift one hull up somewhere in the middle. then you shift a box or something else with the weighting scale on it under the hull. D
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Huh ??? Why so difficult with 2 or 4 scales? Just place the cat on the trailer and lift one hull up somewhere in the middle. then you shift a box or something else with the weighting scale on it under the hull. Do the same on the other side (on the
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Thanks folks. 2 scales was my goal as I'm just looking for a rough weight, nothing official. Don't want to go out and buy a bunch of scales just for one go. Jdub, I'm not sure what to say to the "rub it" thing. Kinda makes me glad I didn
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Originally Posted By: MN3Originally Posted By: John WilliamsRub it down, flip it and reverse it thought he said "how to weigh it" ... not "how to make love to it" Have you seen him sail?
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Originally Posted By: John WilliamsRub it down, flip it and reverse it thought he said "how to weigh it" ... not "how to make love to it"
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Ours at school would overheat idling on the ground if you were not careful. That was also turning a prop pushing a tremendous amount of air over it. Those are also prone to hydro locking from oil draining into the lower cylinders, I don't see anyway
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Hmmm... maybe - maybe not. Duty cycle would be a lot lower on the bike. What I'd be afraid of is the belt under the left knee.
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More accurate (but more difficult) is to use two scales. Balance the boat on two scales set on a hard surface. Mast down. The scales' error is additive. If each scale's accuracy is +/- 1 lb, that means 4 scales = +/- 4 lbs; 2 scales = +/- 2 lbs. Ju
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Originally Posted By: JakeOriginally Posted By: Timbo If flying 72 foot catamarans are becoming are now a reality, can flying motorcycles be far behind? This guy already has put a 9 cylinder radial airplane engine on his bike! http://www.youtu
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Yep... I always try to find the best answer. Or the answer in between what will work out the best for me. Indeed around the pop rivets the mast has some wear, now we have fixed it again, and made the system usable again. @Jeff Thanks, we'll keep it
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Yep - the front two can go just forward of the front beam, and the back two go just forward of the rear beam. That'll keep your hulls off the ground. Easiest way, track it into position, lift the bows to pull the trax, and set it on the front scales.
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