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Yeah come on Barrie. I thought you had been doing this long enough to know what side of the blade needs an edge on it....:lol: I've had this before, "my mower won't cut", "it's only been like it since you done the blades" etc etc etc.... Have to have a good chuckle about it tho. Would be boring otherwise.

This is there ehem normal clientele. :lol:

Supacat. They mainly build mod contracts that are normally covered in .50 cals and missiles....

For those that are also interested this is also available in drab olive with a cruise missile on the carriage. But you didn't hear that from me.... Can anyone guess what the company that has got the contract for these usually builds yet????:lol:

That's alright Jon, not sure what the sorry is for. I just don't know the cost, if I find out I will let you know. I can tell you that whatever the cost I know for general public it will be a lot more.

Sorry Jon but I'm not privvy to such things. But it can be submerged in up to 9m of water. This is from the supacat website and is there press release, you could email them and ask for the price. Will do a google search in a minute for you. Dunkeswell, Devon, 28 March 2012, The Supacat Launch & Recovery System (L&RS) for the latest class of RNLI lifeboat - the Shannon class - was officially displayed today for the first time by the Supacat and RNLI's joint project teams responsible for its development. The production standard L&RS was demonstrated and inspected by representatives from its 30 key component suppliers as part of a Supply Chain Briefing held at Supacat's Devon facility to prepare for the production of 20-plus L&RS units required by the RNLI. The L&RS Supply Chain is dominated by British engineering firms and reflects the Government's strategy for supporting UK manufacturing. Over half of the suppliers are based in the South West with the rest of the supply chain stretching up to the North East of England. The L&RS is the solution to the RNLI's challenge of launching and recovering its new 18-tonne Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat (ALB). It is a highly mobile vehicle and powered-carriage system, 20.2 metres in length. Designed by Supacat for use at lifeboat stations where no slipway or harbour exists, it will negotiate some of the British Isles' most demanding beaches. The RNLI aims to launch its lifeboats within 10 minutes of being notified of an emergency at sea, therefore the L&RS is crucial to the new Shannon class' ability to achieve that target. Nick Ames, Managing Director, Supacat, says: "The L&RS is a significant engineering achievement for Supacat and the RNLI project teams who found a unique solution to an extreme engineering challenge. With our supply chain partners it also demonstrates the exceptional innovation and breadth of engineering skills within the UK's manufacturing sector". John Deas, RNLI Principal Engineer, says: ‘It is essential that the RNLI's volunteer crews can respond as quickly as possible when the emergency call comes in. We ensure they are equipped with the best lifeboats but they also need the right launch and recovery systems. The Supacat carriage system is a very advanced piece of kit, designed specifically for the latest class of RNLI lifeboat, the Shannon class, and is essential to its effective launch and recovery in particular areas.' Innovative design features include a permanent, software controlled Four-Track-Drive system to provide the mobility to negotiate the steepest gradients and gullies and travel long distances over flat sand or shingle. A 360 degree rotating cradle allows for the safer `Bow First` launch and recovery. The L&RS can be operated in heavy surf conditions, and in water at depths approaching 3m. In case of immobilisation, it can withstand full submersion in water up to 9m deep. Following prototype development and trials completed in 2010, Supacat has rebuilt the prototype L&RS up to the pre-production standard system, incorporating a series of design upgrades to improve performance, reliability and reduce "cost of ownership". These include a new lightweight composite cab with improved all-round vision, a Supacat designed marine proofed track system and a new 13L Scania engine. In September 2011 the pre-production system successfully completed beach trials at different stations with diverse conditions. Initially at Llandudno where an undulating and deep shingle bank cannot be negotiated using existing in-service launch systems, then onto Dungeness for its steep pebble beach, finishing at Hoylake where spring tides mean distances of up 3 miles have to be covered from boathouse to water. The pre-production unit has since been fitted with an updated cradle to match the Shannon class' new enhanced hull. Supacat will deliver the unit next week to the RNLI, who will conduct further beach trials testing its compatibility with the prototype Shannon lifeboat. The first production L&RS is scheduled to be built later this year with first delivery in 2013.

The Severn is not being replaced but a new boat is being brought out for launching stations. Yes the Shannon class. The trailer was designed in 2011, it was built at the end with the Severn class in mind. Then they built the Shannon class that at the time was quicker than the Severn as the Severn had twin catapiller engines. But now the Severn is fitted with Mercedes mtu marine engines it is the same speed as the Shannon. The trailer was built for the Severn but with the Shannon completing her sea trials they are starting to roll her out to stations that are chopping in there trents, as most trents are launched from the beach and ramps this trailer was seen that it was better suited to the Shannon. And most stations that have the Severn are constantly in the water anyway. It WAS a bit of a secret but not anymore. So if anyone has a few hundred grand to spare they can go to Poole and buy a Trent class lifeboat.

Its also for there Shannon lifeboat that is the newest one out. You tube Shannon class lifeboat trials. The trailer rotates so the boat can be recovered forward and then turned for launch.

That's a damn good pic that. And that's a secret weapon the RNLI have been working on for a while. The problem they have had is the Severn class lifeboat is 45t, no current beach launch vehicle and trailer is able to launch it. And a lot of beach stations really need them for there's. the rib and Trent lifeboats are just not good enough anymore. So as the below picture shows its for launching a 45t boat off a beach. Where was the pic taken?

I like that. But not being a climber I can't justify buying it, even for a good cause. Just wouldn't use it do I would rather donate some money instead.

A regular picked up two mower blades that I had in tonight, also dropped off a hs45 hedgecutter. Was using it and heard a ting ting ting then it stopped dead, wouldn't pull over either. Jammed solid. Took plug out no change, took exhaust off and barrel and piston was fine. Removed engine and the clutch assembly fell out. Spring had broken and jammed itself in there, caused some damage to the casing but nothing dramatic. New clutch will be ordered in the morning.

Yeah to sure how the firearms department would take to you and donkey sperm. :lol::lol::lol:

Those are normally found inside ride on mowers. No experience with them to be honest so don't know.

Have you asked gardenkit?

If all the parts are there get it back together. Nothing to lose. If your budget doesn't stretch to a new b and s engine or a genuine Honda go for a copy Honda. (Waiting for the backlash) I have fitted a copy honda to a log splitter about 2 years ago after the b and s went bang, and it is still running strong today. It was a lifan 5.5hp on the splitter. And so far I know of another two splitters with these engines and they are ok. One engine had a funny running issue from new that it would take its time to warm up, took about 1 and half minutes before it would kick into life and rev right up. But it seems fine now. Comes form Germany so I know spud will hate them already. LIFAN Petrol Engine 4Stroke. 4.8kW/6.5 HP. recoil. 20mm Q2. giant tank | eBay This one is a 6.5 so probably not up to the job for the chipper. So would need a bigger one.

Oh for this you hae to understand the magical people... A neighbour was a bit like this where I used to live, she had some stone things, no one was allowed to touch them exept her as they would lose the energy or something or other. Guess its the same as the wand.....

Yes that's right. Fun to watch when the tractor itself turns into a boat :lol: Why on beach launches they use the tract one that I posted. Much heavier and will put up with a bigger swell. Its a good dance to watch them all do it tho.

My vote is the fox.

It's down as craft. So yes I would think so.

I've seen people use a 088 for cutting them. Big bar straight through. And yes I do agree with the fact it makes a mess. I've done a couple and a silky and hedge cutter is the way to go. Nice tidy bits with the silky.

Now that's just disgusting............:puke: How dare you deface this site with that. :001_tt2:

Yeah but why on a 150t... Its not like the gains are going to be huge is it? A 200t ported and modded will easily run a 16 bar. But the 150 won't give that big a power gain. On a bigger saw yes maybe, but the 150?

Guide bar length.

The 038 farm boss is a good saw. They run well and will put up with some abuse. As with all 0 series there will be some limitation on parts as time goes along but they are available just not through stihl unless they are interchangeable from another saw.

:lol::lol: Love it. I used to love the series 2a with dual tanks. Most coppers now don't know they have them so would be very easy to get away with it...... Really missing my old one now.