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jusabum 08-26-2017 06:09 AM

Cheating Death.

https://www.wired.com/2003/03/cheating/

jusabum 08-26-2017 06:10 AM

Craig Arfons attempting his "unsuccessful" run....



thirdchildhood 08-26-2017 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by jusabum (Post 4578477)
Craig Arfons attempting his "unsuccessful" run....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKOwE83Jx40

380 mph? I guess it doesn't count if you die. :(

Interceptor 08-26-2017 08:45 AM

I guess if a person really wants to lessen their life expectancy this is a good approach.

Baja Rooster 08-26-2017 03:08 PM

I remember watching Lee Taylor die on live television when he went for the record in 1980. I promised myself that I'd never try to go over 250mph in a boat and that promise is still intact today. Lol


boostbros 08-27-2017 09:50 AM

So whos going to step up and put 2 Nitro engines in a 36 skater?

thirdchildhood 08-27-2017 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by boostbros (Post 4578666)
So whos going to step up and put 2 Nitro engines in a 36 skater?

It'll never happen with a catamaran or propellers. It will take a lengthened version of a 3 point hydroplane with rocket or jet thrust. Maybe some old guy with one foot in the grave will drive it! :)

madbouyz 08-27-2017 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4578673)
It'll never happen with a catamaran or propellers. It will take a lengthened version of a 3 point hydroplane with rocket or jet thrust. Maybe some old guy with one foot in the grave will drive it! :)

Hmmm ? With self driving cars (which I don't trust a sh*t) coming on line maybe they could engineer the boat to be driverless . That would sure eliminate the inherent risk , but would it still count if there was no-one on board ?

phragle 08-27-2017 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by madbouyz (Post 4578678)
Hmmm ? With self driving cars (which I don't trust a sh*t) coming on line maybe they could engineer the boat to be driverless . That would sure eliminate the inherent risk , but would it still count if there was no-one on board ?


has to be someone behind the wheel, no risk, no record


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