Eddienel

Skater30

Thanks for posting Tank! That's got to be one of the baddest offshore videos ever, having both the cockpit cam and helo cam footage spliced together for 2 minutes of thrilling offshore performance. No other type boat in existence will run those waters at those speeds - big power 46 Skaters rule those conditions. I can't believe how many negative posts there are about this video. The owner/throttleman and his driver obviously know the risks they're taking, and took the precautions they felt necessary (inflatable PFDs, no passengers and big open waterways with no boat traffic). I'm 100% positive they've consumed zero alcohol before this run as well, and they obviously know how to drive/throttle in those conditions (they didn't crash). Adding to their safety, the chase helo could've picked them up out of the water had they gone over - they weren't running at death-sentence speeds, many guys have survived open cockpit accidents at 120. Very likely they had a rescue diver in the helo as well. I'm amazed by all the sh*t-talking from so many keyboard warriors that have never owned, driven or probably even been in a big power, big cat. They remind me of the fans sitting in the stands at Supercross races drinking beer and talking about how bad the riders suck out there at the back of the pack, and how they could do better. I'm glad there's still guys like Yves in this world fighting the pu*syfication of manhood as we used to know it..........

Smarty

Sh*t talking?


I read in post #7 someone died as a passenger when he was driving and he had a second boating accident, and here we are with a “look at me” video.

He can do whatever he wants and I hope he continues to enjoy performance boating, but when a video is posted in the General Discussion forum there will be opinions on OSO, I have been on OSO since the beginning.

I love Skater boats (I do not like the paint job or Kong on the hull), I am just not impressed with the helmsmanship in this video, in conjunction with the history (if accurate) of the driver. The Skater is doing what it is designed to do, no doubt.

It has been an interesting thread to read. I only wish the owner/driver success and enjoyment with his boat, my point is I would never ever be a passenger (nor would I ever be invited) in his boat, based on the alleged history, from post # 7 and post #4. There is no need for name calling and insults for those who enjoy or are critical, that is for all participants in this thread and on OSO, give respect to all.

If you dont like opinions, dont post videos for the world to judge, it is not complicated

badmonkey

getrdunn

iTrader: (7)

RATED XXX - Be careful watching “at your own risk” lol… The halfway mark not for the weak. 😂😂


Bye

Smarty

Apaches running at 85+ mph, Cool.

Indy

One of the best offshore vids ever, it definitely has old school cool that the Skater one doesn't (in my insignificant opinion)

getrdunn

iTrader: (7)

Had some good hang time in a few. 😂

Tropical Buzz

Woww! The Skater seemed more on the ragged edge throughout most of its run, but this run had a few pucker inducing moments and the air coming off some of those rollers is friggin' bonkers!! Sure looked like the Apache was doing more than 85mph to me - especially after they opened her up on the flatter protected water.

Tropical Buzz

Re: the art of throttling on a run like that - surely there must be a combination of load-sensing and rev-limiting electronic wizardry that could do a far better job of chopping and applying throttle than slow, clumsy human hands?
EDIT - I suppose the human throttle man has the advantage of being able to see what's coming and anticipate a liftoff, but I'm sure the speed of an electronic system vs. human reflexes could overcome that.