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[QUOTE=Chris Sunkin]When a mega-millionaire gets into this sport, they usually head toward a hired gun like Gilbreath, Tomlinson, etc. Those guys always seem to be on the throttles. I think there's a reason for that. I've always thought throttling was the tougher job.

Chris,

I take exception to that quote. Not sure about V's but when running a high speed catamaran to WIN against the top boats. Both guys have to have their game together. If you can't get your T-man into his hydrodynamic 'sweet spot' you could never achieve top speed. Not to mention coming into a turn over 100+ mph and keeping exit speed's high while making up "boat leingths" on your competitor. How about the minute adjustments to steering at 150..160 ....170mph not to mention Bacardi's 200mph kilo pass around a BEND. Even better ask the winner's like JT , JG , GB Ryan B, Mike Stancombe, how they got where they are. Mike Majess gave GB the "lines" he needed to win. I'm assuming were talking about Racing here not a poker run. A great driver has to make Strategic decisions on where to place the boat (like chess) to take the lead , keep the lead or hold position.

In my humble opinion both members share equal responsibility in a raceboat if the job is done correctly.

just my thoughts

Marc

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The real key is to keep your propellers out of the sand underneath the race course.............. :D :rolleyes:

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Just for kicks, Here's a great video of JT doing what he does best. Watch their bodies lifting off the seats when airborne and what's being done with the throttles. I love watching this. It's 12 Megs and gets good about halfway.

http://www.nautiboats.com/avi_images...20Sept%209.WMV

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[QUOTE=Maximus]Which one? That JT and JG don't throttle or that a newbie might have it easier steering than throttling? If we're talking world championship level strategy in a multi-million dollar boat, I'm with you. If were talking new guy in a mid-level class with the strong unlikelihood of a championship, I think steering is the place to get practice.

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Too bad JT took a tool like Lauer instead of ...........

Me!

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Ya, he's a tool alright, but the publicity was great. :cool:

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Hey,,,,, :D at least it was floating like that, NOT in the sand. It was way too deep for that. :eek:

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Dave and Johnny did a great job on that Video. They bring great press to offshore racing!

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Especially considering that it was national TV exposure for high-performance boating without several thousand keys of coke or a gangland-style murder.

First Vegas, now offshore? Next thing you know, the strip clubs will all go legit.

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It's low budget here no multi-million rig. Ane he already has a driver. He just wants a brake every now and then from the sticks. And I think and strongly feel BOTH are equal. If the driver fails you lose, if the throttle man fails you lose. It's almost like sex....................it takes both and we all know racing give us wood :drink: