Outerlimits Offering Don Aronow Limited Edition SV43
10-24-2011 | 03:41 PM
#233
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I think the 399 skater bottom is faster than all of them. just my 2cents. The boat was the first boat with the two big steps and three little steps. The OL has it now. The skater was faster than any boat pound for pound against all competitors. They had to keep adding weight to make it fair. so before we get to carried away lets throw petter in to the mix
"So successful was this hull in racing that the current "Outerlimits 39 raceboat" is almost an exact duplicate out our 399 bottom and does not even remotley resemble any other hull designs."
10-24-2011 | 03:42 PM
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Matt - I have to wonder if this type of cross-branding would really appeal to someone who isn't already a go-fast boat enthusiast or owner. Chances are they they wouldn't even understand the branding connection ( far fetched as it is) and if they truly are a first time enthusiast chances are they wouldn't be purchasing a 43OL.
I understand the mfg's are trying to stimulate sales and I'm all for that but when the branding compatability of the cross- branding is stretched to the limits it can backfire horribly and actually do more harm to the brand than if they just stayed with their own legacy and history.
Seriously... how about a Formula FasTech Fab Four Special Limited Edition #16. DA did give the boys from Liverpool a ride once. And the Bee Gee's lived next door to DA so .... and J.Lo bought DA's old house on Bay Road and .........
I understand the mfg's are trying to stimulate sales and I'm all for that but when the branding compatability of the cross- branding is stretched to the limits it can backfire horribly and actually do more harm to the brand than if they just stayed with their own legacy and history.
Seriously... how about a Formula FasTech Fab Four Special Limited Edition #16. DA did give the boys from Liverpool a ride once. And the Bee Gee's lived next door to DA so .... and J.Lo bought DA's old house on Bay Road and .........
Your response is definitely reasonable ... but the photo is just plain off the hook. Love it.
10-24-2011 | 03:49 PM
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If I recall correctly, JT running the boat...
Wasn't the Skater VEE at the shoot out, the one he was afraid to run any faster because "funny things happened when it slowed down"...
I also remember watching the Skater Vee 399 Spin out several times....I've never run one so I cannot really comment, but I've heard from quite a few they are very very skiddish.....
A no name drag boat with a vee drive will run 140 in calm water, doesn't mean I'd want to be in it or turn one....safety is also a concern...I'd turn a 43/44, a 42...a 47, 51, 52...at speeds over 100 without thinking too hard...as I've done it, you just have to know how to do it...
I'm sure the smack talk is going to come, but .....I've never seriously heard people loving the Skater Vees......just my opinion...
Wasn't the Skater VEE at the shoot out, the one he was afraid to run any faster because "funny things happened when it slowed down"...
I also remember watching the Skater Vee 399 Spin out several times....I've never run one so I cannot really comment, but I've heard from quite a few they are very very skiddish.....
A no name drag boat with a vee drive will run 140 in calm water, doesn't mean I'd want to be in it or turn one....safety is also a concern...I'd turn a 43/44, a 42...a 47, 51, 52...at speeds over 100 without thinking too hard...as I've done it, you just have to know how to do it...
I'm sure the smack talk is going to come, but .....I've never seriously heard people loving the Skater Vees......just my opinion...
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10-24-2011 | 04:00 PM
#236
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All the guys racing sure seem to love em! Hell on that note I spent the day driving a 42 PR Fountain with 950s around a circle track for the 2 heats, we were going into turns at 105 and coming out at 100. That boat turned awesome
10-24-2011 | 04:16 PM
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This thread reminds me of this thread from the cheer leading squad......
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...rlimits-2.html
just read posts 2,8,13,90
OL40 and Madhatter.. different strokes for different folks...+ and - to every design...but I'd rather be on my POS slow azz old school technology NorTech ride as you call it...in 3-4's from Miami to KW.. Its not how fast you get there that matters to some of us..its how comfortable the ride in doing it.. NorTech does not claim nor want to be in racing...not there niche....so don't put them there.....secondly to bash them cause you feel the need, is uncalled for, and unprofessional. Jeff
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...rlimits-2.html
just read posts 2,8,13,90
OL40 and Madhatter.. different strokes for different folks...+ and - to every design...but I'd rather be on my POS slow azz old school technology NorTech ride as you call it...in 3-4's from Miami to KW.. Its not how fast you get there that matters to some of us..its how comfortable the ride in doing it.. NorTech does not claim nor want to be in racing...not there niche....so don't put them there.....secondly to bash them cause you feel the need, is uncalled for, and unprofessional. Jeff
10-24-2011 | 04:18 PM
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10-24-2011 | 04:19 PM
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