Return of My Way???
 

I was just reading a article where it says My Way has about 250k worth of damage and will miss this years Loto Shootout, but plans to have fixed for spring 2013,

My question is would you get on that boat again at 200mph?? We've all seen the pics/video I'm sure there even more damage structurally then we even know, I do not think I could get on that boat again to push the limits of water and speed.

YES/NO

do not turn this into "that thread" I was just wondering what the general consensus is

The rumor going around at the Boathouse in the Bay is that the boat is totalled. Engines are probably fine. I would suspect Mr. T is shopping a new hull at this point. Love to see the new incarnation next spring! I've watched them all!

Yes!

Structurally it will be as strong if not stronger after it is repaired. This assumes it is repairable and the repairs are done properly.

Yup, and rumors are like @@$holes. Lol
I,m sure the owner will do what he thinks is right. What does it matter to anyone else ????

I would think it would be returned to the factory and gone over with a fine tooth comb seeing as money doesn't appear to be an object............... but to answer the question......... I don't think I would have gotten in the boat before this happened.

just wondering what people think, I don't think I could

Yes ... if it was the right place and the right time

Can the integrity of the hull ever really be the same (or "stonger") after sustaining that much damage? If it can be repaired to where it would now be stronger than before, why was it not built that way in the first place....? :confused:

Going on just the pictures that I have seen of the boat thus far, I don't think that I would feel comfortable taking that same hull (repaired) over 100 mph again.

Unfortunately, most of us here won't have to make that momentus decision. I don't see Mr T offering rides up to a nobody like me. I figure if he's got the pennies, he can do whatever he wants!

If the boat is going back to Mystic to be repaired-yes.John Cosker certainly is more than capable to design and repair that boat making it stronger than the original before the accident.

wasn't all the damage to the rear around the bustle and the engine hatches? Most of the structural integrity of the boat is still intact so the answer is HECK YEAH! I'm sure they will do a fantastic job and bring her back better than ever!

Sure would appear so but do you think there more damage then meets the eye from impact?? again I don't know, I am just curious as to how people would approach this if in that situation

I think that boat is all carbon fiber , i have heard that makes it much harder to do repair work on. As hard as the boat landed a few times it would make me wonder about the stringer system and how well it took the beating.

I think Bill will do the right thing. If the boat can be repaired and be done in such a way that it is still as safe, or safer, then he will. If not, I can't wait to see My Way V.

Only if you guys get in that bad boy first ...http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...deep/kitty.gif

Traded some texts with Cosker a couple days ago. He said the boat is 100% repairable.

Yes

The boat would look to be fixable. Just needs to be done the rite way.

John jr

Love to see it up & running again! An awesome powerboat!

im sure mr tominson has the coin to get it repaired to as good as new condition,im also sure mr cosker and crew have the knoledge to do the job,like i said on the other thread,4 months from now the damage will only be a memory,id get in that boat in a heartbeat if i was fortunate enough to get the chance.:champs:

Yes............and why would you start a topic like this unless you're trying to stir **** up?

+1 Thank You. Strip the boat an put it back in the mold. Carbon fiber an epoxy an paint. An its like new. But whats the cost of a new hull an rigging. Thats what will decide the out come I would think. Jmo. Artie

People do stringers, transoms and glass repairs everyday. Being their boat cost a lot to build its going to cost a lot to fix but it can be done easy enough even if it has to go back in the mold. Where there is a will (will = money) there is a way.

mr cosker has seen the damage and said he can repair as good as new,will it be cheep to fix,no,but it will be done right,im looking foreward to seing it run again.

Me too.

artie,i like the way you think!

well this is a good response and part of why I asked, like you said people do this all the time, just wondering how the dynamics of a 200 mph change it or if it changes it

for the reason I stated thank you, not trying to stir anything up just curious

He should re-name the boat to: "Get Outta " My Way! :D

Glad a great boat will be back on the water soon.....

Thanks Mike. I like Your thinking to. Artie

Best post I've read yet. Exactly what I was thinking. Well said Mr. tkach.

Fixed it Artie ...:ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004:

ok,you got me,i have been known to slam a beer or ten,lol.

I'm in. :ernaehrung004:

Can it be patched/fixed to be as safe as it was ...YES

Can it be patched/fixed "Good as New"...NO (anything patched/repaired is not ever "As New")

Can the hull (and/or deck) be replaced and move the rigging over to make the hull "Good as New"...Yes (only way hull would very be "As New")

If I were someone who could and would pay for a boat like that, would I want a "patched/fixed" boat...HECK NO! This would be like having a Ferrari with the body patched full of Bondo....still looks good and runs good...but...??? If someone were to GIVE it to me patched/repaired would I take it... HECK YES!!! :-)

Would I want to be in it at 200MPH(new or repaired) ..NOT unless I had control of the controls...nothing personal, it's a "trust thing"! I don't mind putting my own life at risk...not gonna let someone else do that for me....LOL :-)

Dave

The repair that will be done to My Way will in no way, shape, or form will equate to a bondo-filled Ferrari.

Couple things. We (Cougar) used to build plywood boats to 175mph. Something happens, no fixing. Now, with the new materials, and brilliant young technicians like John Cosker, certain damage is fully repairable. You need the designer/builder to make that call. Is he willing to risk his/somebody elses ass to save a buck? don't be ridiculous. There are three guys on the planet that I fully trust to make the call. Eddie Guardado, Peter Hledin and John Cosker.

I don't think the manufacturer would commit to fixing anything that he didn't feel confident was as strong as new or stronger knowing what the owner intends to do with it.

God forbid there's an accident following the repair the insurance companies will have a field day w/ the manufacturer. My assumption is Mystic is smarter than that.

I know w/ planes many are fixable but end up being scrapped for parts as an alternative, simply too much liability.

I wish him luck regardless of whether he chooses to repair or replace as we all have our passion & it appears Mr. T's is going fast on the water.

Anything can be repaired to new specs, however if the cost to repair exceeds new replacement value, it makes sense to trash it.

This boat won't be repaired by the lowest bidder down the street, there is no need to worry.

What concerns me is the set up. I listened to the Aquamania team bar talk at the June A-bay poker run. They claim that have made major changes for stability and are not sharing their secrets. Didn't get it all, but there was def some talk, which I thought at the time was smack.

I am a fan of both boats, and love the fact that they reside an hour from my home and I get to see them perform often. I have never heard a bad thing about Mr T, great guy from what I hear.

One must wonder if Aqua hit the same wake at the same speed what the result might be? My gut tells me nothing, based on seat time, setup, testing, and racing.