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02-19-2007 | 07:02 AM

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yesrej

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that does look like a blast

02-19-2007 | 08:09 AM

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McGary911

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It kind of reminds me of rally racing. Open course, on public "roads", with fans gathering right along the edge of all the GOOD spots. That would be pretty cool to see.

02-19-2007 | 08:39 AM

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Clay Washington

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OMG! That looks like too much fun!

02-19-2007 | 08:48 AM

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UNSANE

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Originally Posted by 88formula223

looking forward to seeing more let us know when you post them

thanks

The vids are already there. when you're watching the one posted on this thread, just click 'more from this user' and that will take you to my page. Got 2 or 3 more there. Also do a search on 'sprint boats' and you should find a lot more as well.

02-19-2007 | 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zudnic

Where in Canada, please. Both British Columbia and Alberta are close enough that I might go. Looks fun to do and even watch live in person.

My dad sets the course for the sprint boats over in the Tri cities and sometimes helps out with some Idaho races. I'll call him this week and see if I can't get plugged into an organization and/or schedule. I think the only Marathon race in the states is over in Idaho. This sport originated in New Zealand.Here is the NZ website. Dig some and you'll probably find more stuff linked to the states.

http://www.nzjetboating.com/jetsite.htm

02-19-2007 | 12:38 PM

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Zudnic

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Originally Posted by UNSANE

My dad sets the course for the sprint boats over in the Tri cities and sometimes helps out with some Idaho races.

http://www.nzjetboating.com/jetsite.htm

The Idaho border and the Tri Cities are only about 4hrs at the most by car for me, sweet I wanna watch this live!!!

02-19-2007 | 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UNSANE

They race them on the Salmon River just out of Lewiston Idaho. http://www.rigginsidaho.com/jet_boat_races.htm
Jet boats are awesome. My Idaho boat is a 19' Glastron Jet with a big block Ford, it's quick. I would like to see somebody develop an offshore boat with jet drives. They lose effenciency at high speed, but they will blow away a prop on acceleration and they handle way better.