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B38 06-24-2014 09:08 PM

then it rained like hell,then stopped. passengers complained they where cold and wet. wanted to get off boat and take a taxi back, but yet cant buy me a fricken bottle of water. I refused, and made them freeze for 7 more miles at 45 MPH. LOL revenge. I had a dry shirt so I was just fine at 45. That day was a 600.00 day for me to go down the drain. Love my Baby though, just PEOPLE!!!!!!!

B38 06-24-2014 09:11 PM

Those Rolla props I had to return, time was up. bummer I never got to try them wheels out. We shall see next month. maybe run it Solo and get a better safer sea trial. B38

rfgonzo 06-24-2014 11:52 PM


Originally Posted by 3pointstar (Post 4142554)
OH I SHARE YOUR GRIEF
It seems every time I'm out on our lake the pontoon boats ALWAYS get in the way -- these aircraft carriers take up too much real estate and most of the drivers have no concept of their size in relationship to other boats- and don't get me started about how a good portion of the riders (and most likely drivers) are liquored up.

Also, the jet skiers constantly use the boat wake -- or try to race with you -- I'm all for it - but not on a crowded day

Best of luck next time

Safe Boating

3pointstar

Don't take this the wrong way because I understand where you're coming from, but the guys that are in the pontoon are not expecting a go fast boat to come flying by them they have just as much of a right to be on the water as we do. Some of my best memories were on grandpas 10 mph pontoon. Our responsibility as go fast boats is to be able to read water conditions and judge what other people are going to do in front of us.

kevinb230 06-25-2014 12:47 AM


Originally Posted by rfgonzo (Post 4143255)
Don't take this the wrong way because I understand where you're coming from, but the guys that are in the pontoon are not expecting a go fast boat to come flying by them they have just as much of a right to be on the water as we do. Some of my best memories were on grandpas 10 mph pontoon. Our responsibility as go fast boats is to be able to read water conditions and judge what other people are going to do in front of us.

Agreed, but I also look behind me when making a turn, most pontoons and jet ski's don't. Its they don't understand the concept of an expensive boat.

bulletbob 06-25-2014 04:48 AM

People sux! Especially the boating crowd!!!! I generally boat alone for that very reason. I like to go fast in the rough. The rougher the better to make it more of a driving experience. Your Bertram loves you and I love your Bertram as well so just love it back. I have a friend who wants a cat just doesn't have the coin. He helps with fuel. You have to pay to play with me.

Bob

offshore312 06-25-2014 06:49 AM


Originally Posted by 12meter joe (Post 4142927)
I took 3 couples and my girl out on my boat the second weekend I got it. Now, I didn't ask them to come and bring money for anything but, they all watched me put 500 in gas in and even commented on how crazy that is, no offer. Went for a nice long ride to get dinner and a few drinks, no offer. Got off the boat, I cleaned up and covered the boat, no offer. Needless to say that was the last time anyone of them has been on it since.

I'm going boating anyway so whatever but, some common courtesy would be nice. Espeacially as they'll know I'm not wealthy by any means so $500 is a lot of money to me.

My ex-wife's friends/co workers were always the worst. They were all liberals, all had government type jobs, and no concept of responsibility. Effing sponges! never brought drinks or food with them, & one of them asked if I would take them to Chicago (from South Haven Michigan) for the day. My response was sure, as long as you're buying the gas... so the sponge offered $20 towards gas! I told her that was about 10 minutes worth, and Chicago was 65 miles one way, or about a $200.00 round trip. Her response? Why on earth would anybody have a boat that uses so much gas? My response? So people like you can go out for rides with people like me and look cool in the go fast boat at no cost! The ex was pissed at me, but I never had to put up with her sponge friend again.

bulletbob 06-25-2014 07:08 AM

Anything that starts with "my ex-wifes/friends co workers" is bound to go horribly wrong.lol

Biggus 06-25-2014 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by rfgonzo (Post 4143255)
Don't take this the wrong way because I understand where you're coming from, but the guys that are in the pontoon are not expecting a go fast boat to come flying by them they have just as much of a right to be on the water as we do. Some of my best memories were on grandpas 10 mph pontoon. Our responsibility as go fast boats is to be able to read water conditions and judge what other people are going to do in front of us.

Pontoon boats are stupid. In fact, in the world of boating, they are a clear sign of giving up. You get a pontoon boat and the next thing you know is your wife is wearing pajamas in public and you're driving a minivan. HA!

Wobble 06-25-2014 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by Biggus (Post 4143497)
Pontoon boats are stupid. In fact, in the world of boating, they are a clear sign of giving up. You get a pontoon boat and the next thing you know is your wife is wearing pajamas in public and you're driving a minivan. HA!

LOL:drink:

Been on a couple of pontoon parties that could never have happened on a go fast. Wouldn't have missed them if I had a choice.

jbraun2828 06-25-2014 11:47 AM

If you guys boated on real lakes you wouldn't have to worry about pontoons being in your way.


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