Predator GETTIN' IT at DS2010!
04-27-2010 | 03:22 PM
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That is cool and everything and I wish I could own one, but I dont see the thrill of just just buying horsepower and running in flat water like that. For me, its much more thrilling to watch boats running in bigger water, not necessarily as fast where there is skill needed and not just $$$. Just my own opinion, not trying to start up ****.
04-27-2010 | 03:36 PM
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That is cool and everything and I wish I could own one, but I dont see the thrill of just just buying horsepower and running in flat water like that. For me, its much more thrilling to watch boats running in bigger water, not necessarily as fast where there is skill needed and not just $$$. Just my own opinion, not trying to start up ****.
If you don't think it takes skill to run over 150 mph on a tight course with spectators, other poker runners and other variables then I'm just afraid, you are mistaken.
Go out and sit on the poker run course sometime in Havasu and watch from about 100 yards off over 190 boats fly by you. It's impressive no matter what the water conditions.
04-27-2010 | 03:38 PM
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That is cool and everything and I wish I could own one, but I dont see the thrill of just just buying horsepower and running in flat water like that. For me, its much more thrilling to watch boats running in bigger water, not necessarily as fast where there is skill needed and not just $$$. Just my own opinion, not trying to start up ****.
04-27-2010 | 03:45 PM
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04-27-2010 | 04:12 PM
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On the way to the first card stop....
This video deserved its own thread.
And let me give the disclaimer:
No, it's not a race. Yes, there is calculated risk and danger with running these speeds in an open cockpit, no helmet, etc. etc. etc. blah, blah, blah...
Now, enjoy the video!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXa-Nub7qMc
This video deserved its own thread.
And let me give the disclaimer:
No, it's not a race. Yes, there is calculated risk and danger with running these speeds in an open cockpit, no helmet, etc. etc. etc. blah, blah, blah...
Now, enjoy the video!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXa-Nub7qMc
04-27-2010 | 04:42 PM
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04-27-2010 | 05:51 PM
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Wouldn't PREDATOR be awsome with some turbines like the ones in JBS. We do www.principlepropulsionsystems.com Jim Grasham 520-245-2849
BUT
this thread is about Gary Smith's 40ss Skater, "Predator", with his piston powered Larry Peto motors. Can you root for the home team here Jim?
Anyway, I would like to see our last run in the Shootout. We had that big boy moving in such a short distance.
Skaters were in the house this year. No doubt, if Pure Platinum didn't have a few issues, Bill would also be in that vid. Also, great to see Chip's boat run so well! He is such a good guy, I was glad to see it.
