mbird Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 A short "boys only" break this weekend saw Col (Happy Jax II) and I leave Brundall at about 5:00pm yesterday afternoon for a trip down to Reedham for an overnighter. A few beers (well, rather a lot actually), some grub, a very late night, and a full english at the Cupcakes cafe saw us heading for Breydon in the sunshine this morning at about 11:00. Once on Breydon we gave Serenity a good thrashing up and down several times trying to get the speed log calibrated about right, and she performed with no problems at all! The horrible list to starboard that happened when we got onto the plane at new years has gone (probably the combination of prop damage and incorrect readings from the trim tab head unit, I suspect), trim tabs are working fine, and the engines run sweeeeeet! I was also very surprised at how much difference trimming the legs correctly made. Moving them from -1 to +2 instantly gave a speed boost that was very noticable. At full throttle (4000 rpm) we topped over 30 kts (SOG) against the tide, but a good cruise speed of 27 kts at 3700 seemed very comfortable. After several runs (about 15 miles in total) I am very happy with the way she performed, and a little less nervous of her now. Col enjoyed taking her up on the plane too, as indicated by a grin the cheshire cat would have been proud of. Hopefully he'll post up a couple of "wake shots" later (unless he's catching up on beauty sleep already The only downer on the trip was my hamfisted maneuver leaving the Brooms filling quay, which saw a sudden gust of wind and my resulting panic, bumping another boat. The other boat was completely unmarked (thankfully) but Serenity suffed a 5 inch scratch in the gelcoat above the rubbing trip . I'm afraid my lack of experience with this boat showed itself rather badly. All in all though, a great weekend in good company, and I can't wait for next weekend now UP THE SALTY BOTTOMS! ps Leroy, I shall not take the p**s out of you running onto the mud ever again. Nuff said, say no more, must concentrate harder. Phew got away with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hi ,glad it went well, it,s normal to scrach your new aquasistion ,once...above the rubbing trip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 UP THE SALTY BOTTOMS! Too much boys only time I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Too much boys only time I think It was meant to be an encouraging war-cry, not a request Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 yo mark...nuff respec!! : It was a shame we couldnt join you today but had to do a wedding show...doh...!!! We had a more working weekend taking the boat from Burgh castle to St Olaves at a more leisurely speed! Was quite windy but a perfect exit from Goodchilds but a naff entry into St Olaves... Wind was naughty and it took three attempts to get into a berth that is twice as wide as Goodchilds. Although we didnt hit anything, I was equally embarrassed... Even my girlie button bow thruster wasnt enough to take on a side on wind!! Well Done you! Looking forward to next weekend!! lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks for a great weekend Mark, but you are a bad influence on me mate, leading me astray on the ale yet again. Good effort though, 3am and passing out listening to Pink Floyd's The Wall. Cheshire cat hey!, lets look at the piccies and rethink that one. Serenity certainly performed well, it's great when a plan comes together. I wont say anything about the posts on Breydon if you don't. Can't wait until next weekend now. Now the piccies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Cheshire cat hey!, lets look at the piccies and rethink that one. Okay, you win on that one. Far too serious in your Musto though mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 that is the type of grin that only a good high speed playtime can produce Mark. Glad it all went well now the North sea beckons. Roll on Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Whats this about the posts Col? sounds a bit iffy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hi Mark Great to hear you had a good run before next weekend. I imagine that will help Sharon's confidence. Serenity is looking very shiny and loved. The magnetic pull of the Breydon posts is amazing . Look forward to hearing all about it over a drinkie at the weekend. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Great pic's. Was a lovely day to be out and about. Looks like a great time was had by both of you !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 HI Mark looks like you both had a weekend the question you should be asking your self Mark was she worth selling tranquil breeze if the answer is yes then its the best outcome you could of asked for when switching to a sea goer i cant wait to see the sealine when about Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 was she worth selling tranquil breeze Ooooo yes Jonny! At my time of life it was either a sports car or fast boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ooooo yes Jonny! At my time of life it was either a sports car or fast boat dont let the misses hear you say that she will wounder whats next on the list Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 No, I'm far too old for THAT Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Now thats a shake down Great PIctures Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Sports car, or fast boat?. Now..........................just exactly how many speed cameras are there on Breydon or in the North sea? . Regards...................Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 You're right Neil .... and I do have my motorbike for land based fun anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 speeeeed Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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