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Nothing like cannon fodder for the silly season....
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta
(Post 4071822)
Without getting into a pissing match here are real world issues. This has to be apples to apples.
1. Just like "inflation" and the 171 speed record - shouldnt this be more like 180 MPH to win due to advancements in materials and technology? 172 MPH might beat the record, but did it really break the RECORD. 2. The Fountain 42 is really a purpose built 39, so if OL can do it in a 43 that is based on a production boat, where are we? 3. I'm just guessing but the 171MPH 1550 Sterlings might have been more than 1550. 4. Reggie should be able to do a pre-record run inspection :) LOL I forget fountain is the only one that can't count a molded swim platform (42 is a 39). How is your 342 (32 ft) Baja running with the 600 HP Raylar (525 HP) engines? The record had nothing to do with HP, or size. Get in a V hull and break it, simple right?? Take a look at this image and let me know where the transom stops on the 43 ft LOA OL? Get some new material, or petition the coast guard to measure boats in a different way. [ATTACH=CONFIG]518335[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 4072353)
Just make sure you are going old-school with your popcorn. I would not want reading OSO to ultimately result in cancer.
No, I'm not joking. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA40070...rn-Threat.html http://www.naturalnews.com/039970_ca...cinogens.html# http://foodbabe.com/2013/11/12/microwave-popcorn/ |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
(Post 4072300)
Interesting insight—to me anyway—on how message boards work. This thread has more than 8,000 views. Roughly 2,000 people have actually read the news story.
Carry on, gentlemen. |
Originally Posted by 4bus
(Post 4072375)
You do realize that sommerfliesby bought his AT base on the fact that he could make popcorn in a true offshore boat......this is devastating news :D
Oh S$IT....does this mean I'm gonna get cancer? Well that's no fun.... :( |
Originally Posted by iamjoe
(Post 4072378)
I read the story and I understand the logistics of such a thing, however I fail to see what it will prove. OL is a great boat which was more than obvious by what they did at LOTO. I just don't see the value of chasing a 10-year old record that no-one has bothered with much (except Cig) and is pretty much a foregone conclusion that you will met you goal. With no competition, I don't think the value of being able to say it is worth the effort. I really think it would be interesting to see some of the more serious V-builders have comparable models with the same power and options compete. If I were in the position to piss away $500K or more on a boat, knowing which one is the best as compared to the other two would carry a lot of weight in my decision. Knowing the same boat went 800 mph with big huge power wouldn't.
Because its a RECORD. |
Originally Posted by machloosy
(Post 4072339)
I read it dammit :angry-smiley-038:
And whoever got the popcorn out, we need more... :food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007: |
Originally Posted by iamjoe
(Post 4072378)
I read the story and I understand the logistics of such a thing, however I fail to see what it will prove. OL is a great boat which was more than obvious by what they did at LOTO. I just don't see the value of chasing a 10-year old record that no-one has bothered with much (except Cig) and is pretty much a foregone conclusion that you will met you goal. With no competition, I don't think the value of being able to say it is worth the effort. I really think it would be interesting to see some of the more serious V-builders have comparable models with the same power and options compete. If I were in the position to piss away $500K or more on a boat, knowing which one is the best as compared to the other two would carry a lot of weight in my decision. Knowing the same boat went 800 mph with big huge power wouldn't.
did you play any competitive sports when you were young? LOL records are meant to be broken. it's called progress |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
(Post 4072300)
Interesting insight—to me anyway—on how message boards work. This thread has more than 8,000 views. Roughly 2,000 people have actually read the news story.
Carry on, gentlemen. Excellent article as always Matt. |
Originally Posted by LAriverratt
(Post 4072387)
did you play any competitive sports when you were young? LOL
records are meant to be broken. it's called progress |
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