Predator GETTIN' IT at DS2010!
 

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!!

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXa-Nub7qMc[/YOUTUBE]

sweet, cant wait to get on a run this year!

Tank-gteat video.That is how it looked at the first card stop.Chip Romers new 388 with Carson Brummit motors is fast.

Gary, boat looked and sounded great all weekend. Glad it went better for you this year.

I gotta give credit to PhattMatt over on Performance boats for the video (I believe it's his). He did a great job filming the start.

Looks like Chip was giving you a run for your money:drink:

Now, what was that speed you were running again?:grinser010::drink:

Was great to see Predator back on top...whole first group was running strong :drink:

Speed?I dont remember.
Chip did give me a good run.I thought i was way out front till i looked back and saw the whites of his eyeballs and the smile on his face.

all legal 30mph starts,

Predator 151mph
Pure Platinum 154mph
Chip 155mph............................that's how I saw it.

Gary was 1st back on the poker run.

Bobbit's boat always looks awesome!

Thats pretty damn funny, those skaters sound bad ass bro!

Great job guys!

!54 in poker run trim

where was gino and the mti's on the run

I thought I heard it was sterlings in that boat the 388

Whats up Bill it was great meetin you, and Jasons a top notch dude. Hope you have better luck in New Orleans, Last I saw you was saturday night, looked like you were still havin fun.

Was this the 388 that TNT had for sale?? It did have sterlings in it at one time didnt it?

yes TNT sold the boat but took the motors out and put the customers motors in the boat.

Skater.

+1!:ernaehrung004:

Ah ha. Thanks Blume! Looks like it was a Skater Nation all weekend long!:D

Brummetts

Any good pics of Predator 40SS, one of my favorites. Soon Soon, I will have a skater next to my Apache

Awesome video! If that doesn't send chills up the back of your neck I don't know what would! :D


...although the background music leaves a bit to be desired...

Don't hijack the guys thread.......... like you do on EVERY SINGLE thread you post on!


And if you do, at least try to a SUPPORTING VENDOR:lolhit:...

Predators lookin' good, great video!

154 way to go Bill & Congratz Bro :drink:

From last year, but you get the point.

This year...


Pics curtousy of "Detailtoyz"...His website has many more pics from the weekend...Check em out.

www.xclusivetoyz.com

Hey those pics look familar. I know you took alot of pics as well Im sorry I never got to meet you down there, what boat were you with??

Vern's
 

Here's one at Vern's (West Coast Drives Service) on Saturday morning getting a last minute check over before the run.

Awesome pics, thank you

Hey bro, yea I "borrowed" those pics from ya:drink:

We ended up leaving the boat at home this trip. Rode on the big ol ocean going blue and white Donzi all weekend. Good times.

Sorry we missed you. However, I have enjoyed all those pics you took;)

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 ****.

Everything has its place. Since this thread is about Gary and the 40' Skater Predator, I can tell you I know he runs in the Pacific ocean (some of the nastiest water in the country) regularly.

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.

Dude.... running 150mph+ takes skill no matter what water your in.................:party-smiley-004:

Sorry guys, I guess it came out wrong. I agree it takes skill to run that fast. It just looked so smooth, I guess those guys make it look easy. Thats not what I was getting at.

I hear ya brother. And like I said, everything has it's place. I love watching boats run hard in the big stuff too! My point was, you need to see 190 boats running hard all together. It's a sight to behold and you'll forget the water condtions while your jaw is on the floor. :drink:

Who was just in front of Bobbit? He looked out of shape in comparision. Looks like they were about a mile behind the two leaders too!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Way to go guys!! Great to see those Skaters 1st and 2nd by a long ways!!! Sounded and looked GREAT!!!!:drink:

Man oh man........Jim, I can appreciate what you do at your place, Knot Right's 46 is VERY impressive and it looks like you do top notch work,

BUT :party-smiley-004:


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.:drink:
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.

Hey jim-we missed you.When are you and the crew coming to do a poker run in havasu?

I noticed that Predator has ext. boxes on it, does it help performance, handling or what. what is the speed difference in the 388,40 and 46 skater with same power