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romenfree
PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:43 pm 
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LarryJ wrote:
Jbernier wrote:
That is one sweet ride - love it!


yeah, but the steerling wheel's on the wrong side :lol:

AAHHH Man, I knew something was wrong because everyone stops and looks as we drive past!! :lol:
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romenfree
PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:37 pm 
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As per your requests
Pictures of the "Atic"

Looking out the rear window
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... en2012.jpg

Looking down, hatch open
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... en2016.jpg
Looking down, hatch closed
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... en2014.jpg

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... en2013.jpg

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh5 ... en2015.jpg

I have used caravan poptop mechanisms and added 12 volt dc actuators, flick a switch and the roof raises or lowers. I have incorperated a fire escape, pull 2 pins and actuators are released, push roof up, unzip rear fly screen, climb out onto solar panels. Kitchen is directly beneath entry hatch, most likely place for fire :shock:
Thank you all for your interest
Cheers
Russell
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NOHUHU
PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:41 pm 
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Tell the ladies it's the "Penthouse". :twisted:

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tonystott
PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:21 pm 
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Clever thinking all round! Me mighty jealous LOL
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chrisj
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:05 am 
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romenfree wrote:
As per your requests
Pictures of the "Atic"

Looking out the rear window
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Looking down, hatch open
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Looking down, hatch closed
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I have used caravan poptop mechanisms and added 12 volt dc actuators, flick a switch and the roof raises or lowers. I have incorperated a fire escape, pull 2 pins and actuators are released, push roof up, unzip rear fly screen, climb out onto solar panels. Kitchen is directly beneath entry hatch, most likely place for fire :shock:
Thank you all for your interest
Cheers
Russell

I guess that'd be the kids' bedroom.

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Cowsgomoo
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:28 am 
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Truely awesome! :shock:

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Slaughter
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:54 pm 
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This keeps gett'n better and better. I want to see under the bonnet now.
I think your wheels are the envy of us all Russ.

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romenfree
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:22 pm 
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Don't be envious or jealous, be INSPIRED!!, anyone can travel.
Besides I have only recently discovered the wonderful world of the Hobie AI and TI's, I feel bad for all those whom have not yet found the lifestyle :mrgreen:
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onehandsailor
PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:52 pm 
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Nice rig, it's like a mansion on wheels. agree the TI is a blessing I was sailing a larger glass Tri for a few years and got weary of the grind, to start it took me 4 hours to rig and launch compared to the TI's 10 minutes.
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romenfree
PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:31 pm 
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I see it every Sunday, I launch at the local sailing club, go for an hour so, return and poor buggers are still rigging and fighting with their boats. Most of them do not bother to turn up when winds are light, I am like most others able to sail my TI on a breeze.
Lovin Life 8) 8)
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Slaughter
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romenfree wrote:
Lovin Life 8) 8)


That's what it's all about. And Ballina is a top spot to love life in.

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