BrundallNavy Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hot off the press, ‘Engine problems now seem sorted as they have extensively checked both positions today. Lots of jobs completed and only a few to do, rib tested and all works fine but one small disaster Robin has lost his glasses over the side so is currently working blind Doug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grendel Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 39 minutes ago, brundallNavy said: one small disaster Robin has lost his glasses over the side so is currently working blind a spare pair is worth its weight in gold, I would suggest getting a spare pair to keep somewhere safe on board. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 A small update, The fuel tank layout has been diagnosed and now fully understood with no issues, underwater survey has also come back good. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks for the updates Doug. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 44 minutes ago, grendel said: a spare pair is worth its weight in gold, I would suggest getting a spare pair to keep somewhere safe on board. A neoprene cord (what jet skiers use for sunglasses) would have kept them glued to his head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I wear varilux transissions and varilux polaroids both the new X series at 600 quid a pop my two new pairs just before I went to Oz were over £1200. Before I go anywhere near a boat I fit this type of head band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 You 'see' he doesn't drive so the understanding of the need for a spare pair in the car etc isn't appreciated. Tell him or if reading Robin to get a copy of his/your prescription and head off to Vision Express ASAP in the morning. Hopefully it's a straightforward prescription no prisms or stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 There was no issue whatsoever with any gearbox oil pressure as it turned out, nor any mechanical issues either. It was electrical gremlins in one of the control box issues we ‘think’ bearing in mind these parts of the system have not been used in over a year (hence sea trials). Having trialed the control systems again today from fly bridge and wheelhouse, we are a lot more confident in it’s capabilities Griff 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 22 hours ago, Ricardo said: I'm not taking anything away for them , all I am saying is lots do this all the time and besides how many engines does BA have ? One so it should be second nature really , + the thruster's to help , I'm taking nothing away from anyone but I'm not putting anyone on a pedestal either iv been out plenty of time in 35 knots of wind and yes mooring is difficult especially without trusters to help you . I'm guessing that BA's single prop is on the centre line of the boat though. With a twin that has one engine out you have asymmetric thrust to deal with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, SteveDuk said: I'm guessing that BA's single prop is on the centre line of the boat though. With a twin that has one engine out you have asymmetric thrust to deal with. Yes but with the assistance of thrusters at both ends its not difficult surely, one good thing is it was a twin engined boat had it not been that could have been a call out for the RNLI, as at that point it I'm quite sure it was unknown that the fault was with the electronics and a wise precaution to shut that engine down was taken . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Griff is already known for bringing his boat back safely to her moorings with a piece of string! Not sure I like the sound of "fly by wire" engine controls but with that crew of capable people aboard, I am sure someone could have got into the engine room and controlled the engines manually, to get her back into port. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I've got a mental picture of someone at the helm shouting into a length of hose pipe now :) 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, SteveDuk said: I've got a mental picture of someone at the helm shouting into a length of hose pipe now :) "Left hand down a bit". "Left hand down a bit it is, Sir!" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 If it completely fly by wire it will have a solinoid controlled fuel rack therefore no mechanical input possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, SteveDuk said: I've got a mental picture of someone at the helm shouting into a length of hose pipe now :) Don't forget the whistle; "full steam ahead engine room!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Vaughan said: Griff is already known for bringing his boat back safely to her moorings with a piece of string! Not sure I like the sound of "fly by wire" engine controls but with that crew of capable people aboard, I am sure someone could have got into the engine room and controlled the engines manually, to get her back into port. Most larger outboard motors are "fly by wire now" I am not sure either about a couple of 350 hp on the back of a Rib and no hard conection! I suppose a certain amount has come from the larger boats now offering outboard power. I read last week of a manufacturer offering outboards on a 39ft offshore cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Electronic throttle control (fly by wire)is the favoured option with Yanmar engines. We haven't had any problems with ours since we have had the boat . Makes the drive very smooth although not quite as large engine as Robins beasts. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, brundallNavy said: If it completely fly by wire it will have a solinoid controlled fuel rack therefore no mechanical input possible. Think it was the gears they had trouble with? Not sure what gears are fitted in this case, normally ZF or sometimes Twin Disc but there's usually a way of manually controlling the gear change solenoids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I seem to recall grif saying they have steered BA at one point with shouted orders and a wrench on the tiller bar, and another instance where the throttle was controlled with a length of string, besides they still had the rib to tow them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 21/01/2018 at 18:50, brundallNavy said: I'm glad Robin knows how to spell "Independence" because if he changed that E for a U, the picture would be hilarious! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 or the C for an S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I guess it was before specs went all splash ???? Finny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Now trying to think of amusing anagrams of Independence if Robin had done it after losing his specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, grendel said: or the C for an S I must admit that I doubt our scenarios of "Independence" come close to Robin's intelligence. I've never met him but he strikes me as definitely not being stupid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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