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Lifeboatbod



Member Since: 26 Sep 2023
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Select Colour
London to New York
Morning all, may as well kill two birds with one stone. We (wont mention company because of site rules) have been working over the past two years to make three 110s capable of being amphibious.
After much gnashing of teeth, swearing, over 100 hours of trials and a crap load of money we recently managed to transit the Thames, Cross the channel and head off down the Seine.
The vehicles are back with us now with a list as long as your arm for modifications and upgrades and with a plan for next year once the expedition is finished. Maybe a few records for speed on the water? who knows.
Look forward to documenting our trials and tribulations going forward to the next stage.
Post #1008905 26th Sep 2023 8:03am
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Moo



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This should be interesting. My daughters showed me the Thames trip on Instagram. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1008911 26th Sep 2023 9:17am
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RoadForce



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I hope you're not planning to cross the Atlantic in 'em, right? Mind you, I haven't seen your setup, but even small (<30ft) but purpose-built sailboats struggle with that... Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000
Post #1008921 26th Sep 2023 10:57am
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Lifeboatbod



Member Since: 26 Sep 2023
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Nope, going the long way round.
Post #1008922 26th Sep 2023 11:11am
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RoadForce



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Thank god! Best of luck on your travels Thumbs Up Defender 130 HCPU Td5 MY2000
Post #1008923 26th Sep 2023 11:14am
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Ianh



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I take it that you just followed the water ingress manual and plugged all the leaks to make it watertight Rolling with laughter
Post #1008940 26th Sep 2023 1:14pm
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