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The Godfather ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: August-13-2008 Location: Orlando Fla Status: Offline Points: 1766 |
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OK, you asked for it and now you can show what you got.
A new contest at LAKE GEORGE, but you don't lose your boat!!! We will have some fun finding out, who's got the fastest and badest boat on the water. Cool prizes for those who enter!!!! P.S. a small prize for the slowest as well.. ![]() |
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79nautique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872 |
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So if it is for who gets to the finish line first I know who it won't be. Good out of the hole but no lungs on the top end.
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75 Tique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6112 |
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Sure Dave, Easy for you to issue that challenge when you are still holding the keys to the Orange Crush.
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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The Godfather ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: August-13-2008 Location: Orlando Fla Status: Offline Points: 1766 |
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DON'T BE SCARED, I CALL HEAR IT IN YOUR VOICE.
And I'll be looking in the mirror the whole time. ![]() |
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75 Tique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6112 |
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Reid, what boat are you bringing up? Does this change your plans?
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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The Godfather ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: August-13-2008 Location: Orlando Fla Status: Offline Points: 1766 |
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DON'T FORGET, I WAS THE ONE TO TEACH THIS BABY TO WALK OR SHOULD I SAY RUN!!!!!
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TRBenj ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21141 |
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I guess that all depends on how far away the finish line is, doesnt it? ![]() I dont know about it having no lungs- it gets to 5200 pretty quick... the hull just doesnt have any speed. It sounds fast though! My guess is that theres a stroker 2001 that should run all over any other boat there, which should even include that fancy orange number. |
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Riley ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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Didn't WSM put that boat slightly above 50 with the smaller engine? Shouldn't it hit low 50's? If that's the case Godfather, you may want to disqualify some of the older modified boats.
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The Godfather ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: August-13-2008 Location: Orlando Fla Status: Offline Points: 1766 |
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WOW, that made me think,I might have to use full throttle and not half.
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TRBenj ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21141 |
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If by smaller, you mean the 390hp 6.0L rather than the 409hp 6.0L, then yes- I believe it topped out at 50.9mph. I think it would be a miracle if the 409 tops 52-53, which I think Joe should be able to do without any issue. I refuse to grind all of the hook out of my hull, so Im out of the running on top end for sure. |
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Riley ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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Godfather, If I am able to make the reunion, and I bring my 2 sons, ages 14 and 17, both who drive a ski boat very well, (they've used our 2003 all they want the past 4 years and they haven't put one scratch in it), would they be able to drive it? They prefer an alternative brand, but this orange one could sway them, and there are more new ski boats in their future than most people's.
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81nautique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-03-2005 Location: Big Rock, Il Status: Offline Points: 5776 |
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Tim, If 52-53 is the top then he's fair game for a couple of guys but I think he'll kill most on the holeshot. If the course is long enough he may be caught.
This could be a lot of fun, do we get to negotiate boat lengths? AND with or without the Bottle!!!! |
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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Riley ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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Tim, 52-53 would be smoking for a modern boat. Between all the people that want to drive it and want to race it, it will be well broken in by the end of the week end.
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TRBenj ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21141 |
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Im guessing 51-52 is more likely, but Im not convinced the 6.0L will have much more out of the hole than the older Fords. Ive yet to drive one, but Ive heard that the 2 Chevies (330hp 350 and the 6.0L) are pretty comparable out of the hole, though the 6.0L rules on top. I can say for sure that on comparable hulls, the GT40 has it all over the Excalibur until you get above 40mph. The new boats come out of the water much quicker than the older ones, though. |
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MaddMarxx ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: June-29-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1741 |
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looks like we have a new smack talker out there, the orange boat looks fast out of the hole, but if it dont run 54+ its not going to beat the older boats, Reids classic would take it too school and its over 40 years old!
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79nautique ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872 |
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Ken you have to be carefull these are all GPS numbers these guys are throwing out, But that launch video of the orange Crush is pretty impressive. Reid has a weight advantage and then if Marshell's will stay together long enough you could be looking at exhaust from a sixties model CC, lucky for you I believe Doc is leaving his down south this trip.
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JoeinNY ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: October-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5697 |
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I plan on doing 63... on the trailer on the way there... downhill that is since I am driving the explorer.
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k.o. ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: January-11-2008 Location: Aruba Status: Offline Points: 363 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaXwfOGBBsw&feature=related
maybe this guy will show up put a correct craft decal and good to go |
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jbear ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-21-2005 Location: Lake Wales FL. Status: Offline Points: 8193 |
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You should be setting a better example Bruce for those young guys.....what kind a Dad would let their sons "prefer an alternate brand"? john |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
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The Godfather ![]() Platinum Member ![]() Joined: August-13-2008 Location: Orlando Fla Status: Offline Points: 1766 |
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BUT CAPTAIN, I'M GIVING HER ALL SHE GOT!!!!
Let me tell you a little story, the orange Crush was tested with 2 people in the boat. And we used GPS hand held and don't forget the ZERO OFF in this boat. And then it was tested with the driver (only weighing 168lbs). I was on the dock watching this beast, I am saving the first ride with Keith at LAKE GEORGE. And we will be back when we run out of gas!!! ![]() |
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Riley ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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John, the kind of dad that born and raised them in a 88 Malibu Skier. ![]() I am trying to correct my erred past. This crush boat has potential to convert them. Godfather? |
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M3Fan ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: October-22-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3185 |
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Is somebody gunna be there with a GT-40 to line up with this bad boy? |
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nates78ski ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: January-24-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1041 |
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I hope for the sake of that guy lying on the motor box that you guys didn't run across any rollers/chop during that drive... ehhhh ![]() Nate |
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Hollywood ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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He's in Reid's crew so you can assume he's probably getting in position to hit the double up.
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nates78ski ![]() Platinum Member ![]() ![]() Joined: January-24-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1041 |
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"Double up"... is that anything like "running a train" up here? or are we talking about the wakeboarding 'double up' ? haha
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Tim D ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2637 |
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Reid's classic is a '62, 46 years old.
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Hollywood ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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I'm pretty sure I could build/buy a faster boat (sure won't look pretty) than the Orange Crush, win the title then turn around and sell it and still end up ahead. Someone want to lend me $20k?
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jbear ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-21-2005 Location: Lake Wales FL. Status: Offline Points: 8193 |
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Bruce: At least you're the kinda Dad that has them boating and skiing. For that you'll never be sorry.
BTW: Hope you know I was just kidding. My favorite is the Mustang too....must be old guys=old boat. john |
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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John, I think you may have a point here!!! |
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Riley ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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John I know you're kidding, and old guys does=old boat. That Classic of Reids got to be one of the nicest CC in existance.
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