We Drove "Poker Face"
06-13-2006, 09:13 AM
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We Drove "Poker Face"
Just got back yesterday from five days in Jacksonville for the Firefighters Poker Run.
What an awesome time and an awesome display of hardware.
Other then the 96 to 98 degree temps everyday it was a real blast.
Jeff "Steel Outlawed" and myself along with a 35 Fountain ran on the outside Friday down to St. Augustine and we toured the city an had a good time.
The party Thursday night was awesome, the wings and beer at the docks Friday night after the fun run were great as usual, then off to the Landing for the band and bikini show!
Then the Poker Run Saturday was a rush. Our boat ran flawlessly all weekend and it was a blast.
While at the Outback Crab Shack Blane with Baja told me that he wanted me to drive Poker Face, so I rounded up Jeff and after the run was over we put her through the paces.
WOW, that is one solid built screaming machine!
I drove her first heading up stream against the current and she GPS'd at 86 MPH. Acceleration to 70 MPH was incredible, and from 70 to 80 MPH was shocking. The boat just moved on up to the top speed of 86 MPH fast and was extremely stable. I crossed some wakes and it was as solid as my 36 at 75 MPH.
I stopped and turned the controls over to Jeff and he got 89 GPS out of her running back with the current.
It was 96 degrees out, we had four people on board and 80 gallons of fuel.
That was a real treat that made it a special weekend for us.
Many thanks to Baja for building such a sweet boat and to Blane for giving us the chance to see first hand what see will do.
I heard from many boat owners of Fountains, NorTechs, and other brands that they were VERY impressed at how "Poker Face" ran at this event.
Also Baja won the trophy for the best tow vehicle with the Poker Face International CXT.
Thank you again Baja for helping to sponsor this event and supporting all the Baja owners that showed up with hats, shirts, etc.
What an awesome time and an awesome display of hardware.
Other then the 96 to 98 degree temps everyday it was a real blast.
Jeff "Steel Outlawed" and myself along with a 35 Fountain ran on the outside Friday down to St. Augustine and we toured the city an had a good time.
The party Thursday night was awesome, the wings and beer at the docks Friday night after the fun run were great as usual, then off to the Landing for the band and bikini show!
Then the Poker Run Saturday was a rush. Our boat ran flawlessly all weekend and it was a blast.
While at the Outback Crab Shack Blane with Baja told me that he wanted me to drive Poker Face, so I rounded up Jeff and after the run was over we put her through the paces.
WOW, that is one solid built screaming machine!
I drove her first heading up stream against the current and she GPS'd at 86 MPH. Acceleration to 70 MPH was incredible, and from 70 to 80 MPH was shocking. The boat just moved on up to the top speed of 86 MPH fast and was extremely stable. I crossed some wakes and it was as solid as my 36 at 75 MPH.
I stopped and turned the controls over to Jeff and he got 89 GPS out of her running back with the current.
It was 96 degrees out, we had four people on board and 80 gallons of fuel.
That was a real treat that made it a special weekend for us.
Many thanks to Baja for building such a sweet boat and to Blane for giving us the chance to see first hand what see will do.
I heard from many boat owners of Fountains, NorTechs, and other brands that they were VERY impressed at how "Poker Face" ran at this event.
Also Baja won the trophy for the best tow vehicle with the Poker Face International CXT.
Thank you again Baja for helping to sponsor this event and supporting all the Baja owners that showed up with hats, shirts, etc.
06-13-2006, 09:22 AM
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Re: We Drove "Poker Face"
Friday night we caught a ride back to the hotel in the new CXT tow vehicle.
Jason is the young fellow that has the job of moving Poker Face around the country.
Baja was the trophy for the BEST tow vehicle there this weekend.
Jason is the young fellow that has the job of moving Poker Face around the country.
Baja was the trophy for the BEST tow vehicle there this weekend.
06-13-2006, 09:50 AM
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Nice. That would be a blast to drive that thing.
Glad to hear your boat was running good. Ive got my props out getting worked to see if i can squeeze that last little out of it.
Glad to hear your boat was running good. Ive got my props out getting worked to see if i can squeeze that last little out of it.
06-13-2006, 10:15 AM
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Re: We Drove "Poker Face"
It was a great weekend for "Team Dock Holiday".
We also pulled the second place hand in the run.
Straight Flush, all Hearts, "KING" high.
Winnings:
$500.00 Cash
Garmin 172C
Speakers
Amp
Bags
Spot Light
Florida PowerBoat Club Membership
Florida PowerBoat Club Gift Certificate
Life Vests
Fountain Mug Gift Set
Mens 10K Gold Poker Run Ring
We also pulled the second place hand in the run.
Straight Flush, all Hearts, "KING" high.
Winnings:
$500.00 Cash
Garmin 172C
Speakers
Amp
Bags
Spot Light
Florida PowerBoat Club Membership
Florida PowerBoat Club Gift Certificate
Life Vests
Fountain Mug Gift Set
Mens 10K Gold Poker Run Ring
06-13-2006, 11:35 AM
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Re: We Drove "Poker Face"
Dam Dock you made out like a bandit. I would of just been happy to take a ride in Poker Face. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us
06-13-2006, 11:52 AM
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Re: We Drove "Poker Face"
Originally Posted by boss252
Dam Dock you made out like a bandit. I would of just been happy to take a ride in Poker Face. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us
Team “Dock Holiday” Poker Runs
2001 FPC Key West
2002 Jacksonville FireFighters – “Best Hand”
2002 FPC Daytona Boatober Fest
2003 Low Country Savannah – "Best Looking Crew"
2003 Baja WestPort Marine LKN - Official Pace Boat
2003 Lake Hartwell
2003 Jacksonville – "Best Interior"
2004 Low Country Savannah – “Best Hand”
2004 Smith Mountain Lake
2004 Lake Hartwell
2004 PYC Lake Norman
2004 Jacksonville – “Best Interior”
2004 Destin “The Big One” Emerald Coast
2004 Lake Cumberland
2005 FPC Miami Boat Show Poker Run – Crew Only 35 Fountain
2005 PYC Lake Norman
2005 Lake Hartwell - Won a Womens Gold Braclet
2005 Jacksonville
2005 LEOPA Lake Erie – Crew Only 36 Apache
2005 Thousand Islands – Crew Only 36 Apache
2005 Lake Cumberland
2006 Lake Travis – “Longest Tow”
2006 PYC Lake Norman
2006 Jacksonville – “2nd Best Hand”
Last edited by Dock Holiday; 06-14-2006 at 07:12 AM.
