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Old 01-19-2012, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by speicher lane
I though Ron had a new 412 Skater w/ 1075's in the final stages, y/n?
yes, in paint right now, i'll post pics soon. Went with the new Merc 1100 package
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Old 01-19-2012, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by danrad
Anyone know which motors and drives are on this boat. Great looking Skater!
1500 sterlings and #6's
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:03 PM
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Did it look a little flighty in the front/heavy in the back or was I just seeing things?
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by thisistank
I was just texting back and forth with JT about that. I'll just say, I'll leave it up to multi world champion racer, rigger, tester, etc. to decide when and where he wears his jacket.

He also said the owner has some pretty sick video of himself running Razz about 15 years ago in some BIG water. Going to get a copy of the video and post it up.
You have JT's cell # in your phone? Baller!
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:12 PM
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Awesome video. Amazing boat control, guess that is why JT is consdered to be the best in the game.
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chris@uga
Did it look a little flighty in the front/heavy in the back or was I just seeing things?
Looked loose for the camera. Too calm to air it out with level trim I assume.
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BajaFresh
You have JT's cell # in your phone? Baller!
Not quite dude....Used to work together at PBM is all
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Old 01-19-2012, 06:48 PM
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Great looking boat, looking forward to seeing her this summer at the Lake St. Clair Skaterfest.
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Old 01-19-2012, 07:15 PM
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Great vid! I remember falling in love with that boat at LC poker run several years ago.
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would love that vid even more if If it it actual engine sound and not Miami vice theme..
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