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Old 09-21-2016 | 10:48 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlqkaUzKJ50 Can't leave without posting this vid
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Old 09-22-2016 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wobble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlqkaUzKJ50 Can't leave without posting this vid
That right there folks is what it's all about. Second round of morning wood after watching that!
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Old 09-22-2016 | 11:21 AM
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I'm sure not everyone will think this was funny, but a few weeks ago there was a wedding on the shore of our lake. Now granted, my stock 496 isn't that loud but I couldn't resist dropping the hammer and coming a little closer to shore to provide some wedding music for the guests!!
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Old 09-22-2016 | 11:44 AM
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I only worry if I see kids close or old folks. But the way my boat sits it isn't bad.
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Old 09-22-2016 | 03:01 PM
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Always , turn on the key and check for any fuel leaks. ( electric fuel pump motors)
Then startem up and look at em for a while . Lol !!
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Old 09-22-2016 | 11:06 PM
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When I was checking out my current boat, I asked the prev owner, if the silent choice worked.
He replied "Buddy, THIS boat is all about AGGRAVATION and INTIMIDATION,,, yeah I guess it still works"
To keep that spirit alive, I'll crack the throttles 2 clicks open, crank it and BOOM.
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Old 09-23-2016 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zz28zz
When I was checking out my current boat, I asked the prev owner, if the silent choice worked.
He replied "Buddy, THIS boat is all about AGGRAVATION and INTIMIDATION,,, yeah I guess it still works"
To keep that spirit alive, I'll crack the throttles 2 clicks open, crank it and BOOM.
That's wonderful...we now have noise laws in CT, it's coastal waters. Like I said, we're our own worst enemies now.
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Old 09-23-2016 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by thisistank
sweet !!
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Old 09-23-2016 | 10:41 PM
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I took a guy i worked with to the dry docks when i fired it up just to check things out before the next weekend. I asked them to stand behind the boat to make sure i have water coming out. (Dry exhaust) A quick fire and then a good laugh. Keeps them from asking for rides and then i'm called the crazy one.
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Old 09-24-2016 | 09:19 AM
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That thing sounds so damn good, it should be illegal, LOL
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