Topic: Omra Makara D Class (Read 180374 times)

2772e · « **Reply #225 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:10:07 pm »

Will you bve having ago up at Willen in the winter series?

Bill D203 · « **Reply #226 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:35:51 pm »

No Can't do Willen as 2 out of 3 dates clash with other things. It's a pitty but there you go. Looks like I will be able to do most of the OMRA meets next year.
Off out to dinner in a bit. Have a good weekend. Cheers Bill.

2772e · « **Reply #227 on:** November 24, 2007, 08:45:31 pm »

Alan,

None taken, catch up next year!

BW

Simon

pete_486 · « **Reply #228 on:** November 25, 2007, 01:20:45 am »

hi simon i was caught up in that one too and lifes to short to argue, so my aim is to meet you in a race sometime with Al and have a good time, thats what its all about.
sorry to mess up your thread and i hope that doesnt ruin our trust with each other.

cheers...........Pete

2772e · « **Reply #229 on:** November 25, 2007, 10:25:26 am »

Pete,

No worries, this is supposed to be for pleasure. I know how easy it is to get sucked in.

So you did not end up with the yellow paint job then? As far as two pack is concerned you can still get it and use it.

My new boats are going to be two pack, pearl. Then the decals and then lacquered over the top.

Another Makara we are building is going to be ST Orange with white rally stripes. White base, orange, pearl mist and then lots of lacquer. Runs with a Z drive. I tried to talk him into 2 Zen 23s and 2 Z drives as per the full size.

Looks like there will be a fair few of the Makara's racing next year. I will also see how i get on with an AA

Have you seen the full size Apache videos on UTube?

BW

Simon

pete_486 · « **Reply #230 on:** November 25, 2007, 12:05:22 pm »

hi simon i did paint it but did it myself with spray cans in yellow here's a couple of pics of mine and Al's makara's plus the sign i hit and bent with mine when i could'nt see the boat for the sun

Pete

pete_486 · « **Reply #231 on:** November 25, 2007, 12:47:07 pm »

is this the full size one you mentioned earlier simon?
its absolutely awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHr4LbyL2W0

Pete

2772e · « **Reply #232 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:37:10 pm »

One of them, absolutely awesome.

I want one that sounds like that!

What do you think of twin Z drives on a model one?

Simon

AC RAZOR 45 · « **Reply #233 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:37:27 pm »

yes pete you and those post you just cant stop hitting them

i think you should play footy for england, he he he

...you was very lucky not to open the hull up, and dont forget you ruined my afternoon,

....al

AC RAZOR 45 · « **Reply #234 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:41:54 pm »

Quote from: 2772e on November 25, 2007, 06:37:10 pm

One of them, absolutely awesome.

I want one that sounds like that!

What do you think of twin Z drives on a model one?

Simon

hi simon i love z drives they look the biz and are great on boats for pleasure you do lose through them,but for racing you cant beat direct drive,i would like twins in a cat i am thinking of doing, but will end up putting a single 27 sikk in it due to funds....al

2772e · « **Reply #235 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:46:15 pm »

Not a lover of Z drives on full size boats. Had one with a 350 V8. Searay Sundancer 270. Very unreliable and the engine has to come out if you want to replace the seals or work on the back end of the leg. Direct drive is best, twin is evem better!

AC RAZOR 45 · « **Reply #236 on:** November 25, 2007, 07:15:56 pm »

i didn't realize you where talking real boats I'm on about models,...al

2772e · « **Reply #237 on:** November 25, 2007, 07:41:25 pm »

Sorry for the confusion, dont like them on full size, think they look the part on models as they are an accuate of the original 80's boats.

Thought two Z's with 2 engines in a Makara would be kinda fun?

Simon

pete_486 · « **Reply #238 on:** November 25, 2007, 09:44:07 pm »

anyway Al how did i ruin your afternoon. :(
it was us that ruined the old ladies afternoon or so she said to you

Pete

AC RAZOR 45 · « **Reply #239 on:** November 25, 2007, 10:17:06 pm »

only joking thats what i was hinting at,its you that attracts them look at the last one bricking your last one,the makaras are within the allowed db range you always get one.,do you have any trouble Simon with the locals your way.....AL

pete_486 · « **Reply #240 on:** November 25, 2007, 10:23:21 pm »

yeah yeah yeah you mean the bag lady

that was funny.

Pete

2772e · « **Reply #241 on:** November 26, 2007, 07:30:57 am »

Not really, we run at Brentwood. Its a private lake off the beaten track and next to the A12. A bit Small for C and D boats buts its the only place around that is fresh water

AC RAZOR 45 · « **Reply #242 on:** November 27, 2007, 12:05:23 am »

thats good the one in the small vid and pics we use is in a public park, and the old lady the other day was the first really to complain, we only use it for testing as that is small also, only big enough for one boat at once...al

Blagmeister · « **Reply #243 on:** November 29, 2007, 05:39:36 pm »

Hi All

Hope you don't mind me jumping into the thread but it makes very interesting reading.

My son and I are about to embark on a makara build [stock Zen 26] with the plan to run it in next year's OMRA series for a bit of fun. It's our first build so I dare say I'll be on the cadge for as much help and advice as I can get!

No pix yet as the hull should hopefully arrive tomorrow with a load of parts so we can get the thing built over the Xmas hols.

I've spent the last month or two planning and sourcing parts and stuff and designing the paint scheme which hopefully will give Simon a bit of a run for his money!

Anyway, as soon as I get cracking on it I'll start a thread and post some pix.

Cheers

Phil

2772e · « **Reply #244 on:** November 29, 2007, 07:00:58 pm »

Welcome to our builds Phil.

Good to have you on board. Excuse the pun!

If the hulls coming from Paul, don't hold your breath!

Looks like there will be quite a few of us next year, and a fair few very pretty new Makara's. Paul will be happy!

D definitely seems to be the fastest growing class. At this rate we will need 3 heats or even a break out series of our own. Now theres a suggestion.

I have a rebuild over the winter myself, just ask if you need help. The buoys are very helpfull.

It will be good to see them all racing together!

BW

Simon

bigtee · « **Reply #245 on:** November 29, 2007, 07:52:31 pm »

Simon
3 heats in a day , that will one hell of a wait for a race !!! i think your idea of splitting d off is fantastic and how about running " d " up to 25cc and having " e " class as 25 and over
and how about proper races of 1 hour and even 4 hour endurance and night racing !!!
OK i"ll stop there , just interested in more racing !!!!!!!!!
tony

2772e · « **Reply #246 on:** November 29, 2007, 07:59:20 pm »

Eve big fella

Dont stop there. Tony for chairman.

I agree with all of the above, how do we move it forward

bigtee · « **Reply #247 on:** November 29, 2007, 08:30:23 pm »

could we get a UK team together to go over to France and race in the 12 hour team race !!!!!!!!!!! ( its even on sky TV !!! )

what do you think !!!!!!

tony

2772e · « **Reply #248 on:** November 29, 2007, 08:31:37 pm »

Put me down!

Bill D203 · « **Reply #249 on:** November 30, 2007, 04:27:56 pm »

Having D class racing on ther own is a bril idear. :) Would that mean longer time on the water? I am with the rest it's a long time to wait till the end of the day to race. YES go for D class meeting on our own.

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