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Originally Posted by monstaaa
(Post 3275969)
bad form? not calling him out. calling him bitter.
icon? to my knowledge, no. john cohen, marc shneff, kirk rodgers, mr. progression( his name is sliping my mind) are all builders who have all done for our local market and even industry. never heard anyone of them bash the hell out people. It's not bashing when it's the truth. If you're looking for politically correct, Rich is NOT your guy. He "says what he means, and means what he says" I've known Rich for 30-35 years. Raced against his boats, got my a$$ kicked many times, and returned the favor every chance I got. I was his nemisis and vice-versa. At times I kicked myself for not buying one of his hulls. Can't imagine what my success would have been had I done that. Through thick and thin Rich was ALWAYS a gentleman and helped whenever his advice was requested. Rich has forgotten more about performance boating than 99% of the people on this board have learned. I respect Rich for his knowledge, and his willingness to share that knowledge with anyone that asks. But, most of all, I respect Rich for being a man of his word. In this world today, that is a trait that is sorely lacking. You might not always like what Rich says, but, you can always believe it. |
Originally Posted by Smarty
(Post 3276081)
I agree with this post above in regards to T2x, he has been informative and helpful to me through the years. If you don't like like what he posts, ignore his posts and read other threads. As far as bitter, I think the phrase brutally honest is a better/best representation of how he seems to me.
And Bo, you were helpful to me a few years ago with respect to high water pressure issues with Bravo outdrives with low water pick-ups. I have gained good information from the both of you (Monstaa and T2x). Guys keep the information coming (posts), I take what I like and I will ignore the rest of the posts that I do not like. Happy Holidays! Stephen |
Originally Posted by wideawake
(Post 3276117)
What is your problem?
It's not bashing when it's the truth. If you're looking for politically correct, Rich is NOT your guy. He "says what he means, and means what he says" I've known Rich for 30-35 years. Raced against his boats, got my a$$ kicked many times, and returned the favor every chance I got. I was his nemisis and vice-versa. At times I kicked myself for not buying one of his hulls. Can't imagine what my success would have been had I done that. Through thick and thin Rich was ALWAYS a gentleman and helped whenever his advice was requested. Rich has forgotten more about performance boating than 99% of the people on this board have learned. I respect Rich for his knowledge, and his willingness to share that knowledge with anyone that asks. But, most of all, I respect Rich for being a man of his word. In this world today, that is a trait that is sorely lacking. You might not always like what Rich says, but, you can always believe it. |
Originally Posted by monstaaa
(Post 3276078)
You don't have to read this thread either. Delete the thread, please. That's exactly y I stated it. He has done exactly as I have posted. So what I should know my place and keep my nobody, knownothing, silly mouth shut because I have an opinion that may go against the grain??? Ahhhhh. No. This site is for all and none regardless of position age gender, intellect height or accomplishments should feel as if they can't have an opinion. Just eat some cherries maybe you ll sweeten up. |
Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3276176)
Hahaha, so the guy that had to start a new thread to complain about another guy hurting his feelings becaue of disrespecting his hero, NOW suggests to others that they eat some cherries to sweeten up.... http://smiliesftw.com/x/bowrofl.gif
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WOW, what a thread! Just wasted my lunch break reading this.
T2x is OK in my book. You just need the right sense of humor while reading his posts sometimes. T2x built my Dad's 30' Shadow race boat. To our knowledge, this is the single winningest offshore race boat of ALL TIME. It ran as Black Duck, Boardwalk, E&B Marine and Pennzoil. Can't give all the credit to T2x as Tommy Akoury is one of the best crew chiefs/throttlmen of all time, but he couldn't have done it with a boat that was inferior to the rest of the class. The Shadow and later the 30' Chris Cat that T2x also built shaped the Production/Pro-stock class for many years. Next came the 35 Jesse James Conquest Cat...'nuff said right there. Some of you should do a little research before "calling him out." Carry on! |
There are very few people on this board for which I will open/read a thread based solely on that fact that that person responded to it, and Rich is one of them. If I see the T2x as the “Last Posted” I know to open that thread because it is relevant. Enough said.
Bitter…? I see his posts as well articulated, informative, sometimes sarcastic, but they always have an underlying truth to them, even if you don’t want to hear it/believe it. Having said that, I can see how it might rub some people the wrong way, but I have yet to come across a situation where he isn’t able to defend his post(s) with the facts to back his position. Anyone wanting to learn more about his credentials should buy his DVD….might even learn a thing or two. :drink: http://www.historicraceboats.com/dvds.htm#linder-luhrs |
Originally Posted by Gladhe8er
(Post 3276219)
WOW, what a thread! Just wasted my lunch break reading this.
T2x is OK in my book. You just need the right sense of humor while reading his posts sometimes. T2x built my Dad's 30' Shadow race boat. To our knowledge, this is the single winningest offshore race boat of ALL TIME. It ran as Black Duck, Boardwalk, E&B Marine and Pennzoil. Can't give all the credit to T2x as Tommy Akoury is one of the best crew chiefs/throttlmen of all time, but he couldn't have done it with a boat that was inferior to the rest of the class. The Shadow and later the 30' Chris Cat that T2x also built shaped the Production/Pro-stock class for many years. Next came the 35 Jesse James Conquest Cat...'nuff said right there. Some of you should do a little research before "calling him out." Carry on!
Originally Posted by Big Time
(Post 3276230)
There are very few people on this board for which I will open/read a thread based solely on that fact that that person responded to it, and Rich is one of them. If I see the T2x as the “Last Posted” I know to open that thread because it is relevant. Enough said.
Bitter…? I see his posts as well articulated, informative, sometimes sarcastic, but they always have an underlying truth to them, even maybe if you don’t want to hear it. Having said that, I can see how it might rub some people the wrong way, but I have yet to come across a situation where he isn’t able to defend his post(s) with the facts to back his position. Anyone wanting to learn more about his credentials should buy his DVD….might even learn a thing or two. :drink: http://www.historicraceboats.com/dvds.htm#linder-luhrs Hahaha....we posted at the same time! :drink: |
Blah,.......
Originally Posted by Gladhe8er
(Post 3276219)
WOW, what a thread! Just wasted my lunch break reading this.
Carry on! |
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