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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by 3600cat
You should run for office. :D
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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by 42MTI
YES, I am very familiar with your question. Unfortunately you are mistaken. Randy grew up running the river in St. Louis, not Michigan. He sold a Skater to some guy over seas who couldn't make it run the way he had. So they paid him to go over and help them. They started racing it over seas and decided to start the race team and hired him run the team. Yes, they started with a Skater, But that was just a starting point. Randy and Gary ran the Victory race team and spent Millions and Millions every year Developing and CHANGING every aspect of the original Boat to develop the Victory Race Boat.
A tone down version of that is what became MTI. They are still making changes to improve speed, handling and safety. They are no similarities between the MIT and the Skater today other than they both have a tunnel and 2 sponsons. Peter builds a great boat, But give Randy and Gary their due. They build a great boat as well and it nothing like a skater. |
Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by 42MTI
YES, I am very familiar with your question. Unfortunately you are mistaken. Randy grew up running the river in St. Louis, not Michigan. He sold a Skater to some guy over seas who couldn't make it run the way he had. So they paid him to go over and help them. They started racing it over seas and decided to start the race team and hired him run the team. Yes, they started with a Skater, But that was just a starting point. Randy and Gary ran the Victory race team and spent Millions and Millions every year Developing and CHANGING every aspect of the original Boat to develop the Victory Race Boat.
A tone down version of that is what became MTI. They are still making changes to improve speed, handling and safety. They are no similarities between the MIT and the Skater today other than they both have a tunnel and 2 sponsons. Peter builds a great boat, But give Randy and Gary their due. They build a great boat as well and it nothing like a skater. |
Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by KiloKat
Both boats are definately very very nice!
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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by Donzi38ZR
I'm sure it's probably on here somewhere but I can't find it.... is the Mercedez MTI officially licensed ? I'm mean did they work with the MB factory or just put it together on a custom request ?
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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Wow, TZX IS old.. He's got a black n white digital camera :) :)
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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by Byrdman
Yea...he should...all propaganda and bs. :D
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Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by SLANDREW
Do you play the drums better tha JC :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I used to play professionally for years, made my living at it then moved over into the manufacturing/sales side of things. I do not play like I used to ever since I lost my left leg. I work for DW drums and I change my avitar every so often and I love this kit in my avitar. What's up with the roll eyes? :D |
Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by Shane
It was my understanding that at one point early in his career Mr. Scism worked for Skater. If such is not the case I apologize. Additionally, I take nothing away from the boat they build today. It's success speaks for itself.
You're in the ballpark but not quite on base. Randy never worked for Skater, he was one of a lucky few, with Ed Colyer, who were referred (by Peter!) to the oompah's in Dubai ( A nice favor that included full expenses and salaries to race boats)..... and Randy networked that opportunity into heading up the Dubai owned Victory Team. At that time...Skater was Victory's exclusive hull. Shortly thereafter...... The Victory team stretched the 40'Skater into the 43 foot Victory (instead of commissioning Peter to do it)...... This can also be done to a 36 Skater........ ;) You have to know your history before entering the fray, because as we all know...history repeats itself. T2x |
Re: Mercedes MTI vs. Bad Skater!!!
Originally Posted by T2x
Please........ Sea trials are not as common as you might think. Basically, the engines are started to "see if they run"....Maybe the boat is floated to be sure there are no leaks....... and that's about it in many cases. T2x I agree T2X.. :D When ya see a problem on a boat and redo it better ya wonder why the hell did they do it that way :eek: |
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