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Old 04-03-2012 | 12:45 PM
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That boat sure looked like a good handler. He wasn't working the wheel too much to keep it flying on the pad.
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Old 04-03-2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CoolSpot
What engine?
15" 3.2 Mercury

These runs were made at Markum Park , Sunrise Fl.
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Old 04-03-2012 | 01:28 PM
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Impressive.

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Old 04-03-2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fast fun 2
I dont think half the people here understand the skill it takes to keep that boat on the pad like that. Awesome
I agree. I have always liked, but not have experienced the thrill of driving an Allison, Hydrostream, Stoker or other hot-rod OB boat like that. It is awesome!
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Old 04-03-2012 | 02:06 PM
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WOW!!!!!

120 MPH in a Bass boat, that is one hell of a thrill ride!
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Old 04-03-2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fast fun 2
I dont think half the people here understand the skill it takes to keep that boat on the pad like that. Awesome
You are totally correct....you can see him working the hell out of that wheel.
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Old 04-03-2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by t500hps
You are totally correct....you can see him working the hell out of that wheel.
IMO he's not working the wheel very much. My old Hydrostream at 80 mph was more of a handful that that boat at 120, and mine was set up right for going fast with solid motor mounts, fully hydraulic steering, hot foot, and trim on the wheel.

I've been 90 in a center steer Allison, and the driver was correcting more than this vid.

Respect to the driver, and whoever set up this boat in the vid. The glass smooth water definitely helps too

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Old 04-03-2012 | 03:28 PM
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Speaking of flying wacker boats on the pad...I love the Hydrostream Viper in this vid at 1:27. That is skill.

No training wheels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0sqK...3&feature=plcp

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Old 04-03-2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by fast fun 2
I dont think half the people here understand the skill it takes to keep that boat on the pad like that. Awesome
Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner. No more calls please!

And to tell you the truth, the better you are at it, the more subtle the movements are. Yea, he's good!
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Old 04-03-2012 | 09:38 PM
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Jesus you made that looks like a Sunday drive. Nice driving!
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