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Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-17-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,794
Posted By bidpro

And let's all take a breath and remember why two...

And let's all take a breath and remember why two person operation was implemented in the first place. It was invented so that the SUPER WEALTHY OWNER of the boat could have something to do other than...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-17-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,794
Posted By bidpro

Yes, agreed and if you also have control of the...

Yes, agreed and if you also have control of the steering wheel you have even more control, possibly complete control which should be the goal.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-17-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,794
Posted By bidpro

If they did it on the Pemlico River where their...

If they did it on the Pemlico River where their factory used to be located I would highly doubt the two man setup won every time. Just dosent make sense
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-17-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,794
Posted By bidpro

How do you explain Rick Bowling who raced his...

How do you explain Rick Bowling who raced his Talon for years, driving and throttling. Won many many big water races and was always competitive at the top of Supercat fleet. How about Craig Furgeson,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-16-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,794
Posted By bidpro

I raced offshore on and off for 14 years, All...

I raced offshore on and off for 14 years, All canopied boats, Super V Light, Super V, Super Cat. I always throttled.

Also run a pleasure Skater 3 times a week on average, am a multiple Skater...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-09-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 53,122
Posted By bidpro

"1075 powered 40+ ft cat was costing him over...

"1075 powered 40+ ft cat was costing him over 100K a year"

Only if you don't blow something up, and if you do $100K becomes $200K instantly
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-09-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 53,122
Posted By bidpro

"A Skater with 3,400 hp with a driver and...

"A Skater with 3,400 hp with a driver and throttleman sure sounds like a race boat"

I think this is a common misconception....Not a race boat at all simply because of power and two person...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-09-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 53,122
Posted By bidpro

A lot of really good points here. I raced Super V...

A lot of really good points here. I raced Super V Lite, Super V and Super Cat for many years. Had incidents on the race course, got injured and recovered. I run a high speed CAT 3 to 4 days a week...
Forum: Western US/Lake Havasu
02-20-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 771
Posted By bidpro

I can provide you with a good referral but from...

I can provide you with a good referral but from your description I don't understand the claim. Is it s theft claim?. Is it a fraud claim?. Is the dealer refusing to return your friends property or...
Forum: Western US/Lake Havasu
05-09-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,687
Posted By bidpro

Brian Green Tank-It (928) 505-2030

Brian Green
Tank-It
(928) 505-2030
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

One more thing - you say you ran 109 in break in...

One more thing - you say you ran 109 in break in mode. The 300xs break in mode prohibits operation over 5,400 RPM while in break in mode (first 4 hours). The sticker on the engine from Mercury Racing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

Exactly correct, you would step up from the 32 DW...

Exactly correct, you would step up from the 32 DW to get inot the 30 Skater Flatdeck and you would need a stepladder to get from the 32 DW to the 328 Skater Flatdeck. The DW is very "cut down" and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

MTI's (even their smallest model, the 36) have...

MTI's (even their smallest model, the 36) have way more freeboard and "length" to the rear deck and the MTI's sit up much higher and the water won't get up on the deck. The DW 32 is a very low...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

It was in the 80's - little to no humidity ......

It was in the 80's - little to no humidity ... not a factor
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

No, actually I don't "think" that explains the...

No, actually I don't "think" that explains the 96. The 20 MPH wind would benefit the boat as properly designed Air Entrapment Catamaran hulls love the wind in the proper, skilled hands. It allows the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

What's it weigh? - you forgot FREEBOARD and a few...

What's it weigh? - you forgot FREEBOARD and a few minor details like that....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

KAP. Not speculating at all, not heresay. I was...

KAP. Not speculating at all, not heresay. I was there my friend, sitting on a deck overlooking the event from a buddies waterfront home. Saw the run in person - heard the speed in person - it was 96,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 74,402
Posted By bidpro

So the boat ran 109 in break in mode..... huh.......

So the boat ran 109 in break in mode..... huh.... thats interesting. It ran 96 on radar at Desert Storm in the shootout.. guess the fresh water in Havasu cost 13 MPH... Im sure that is the only...
Forum: platinum
12-12-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 50,599
Posted By bidpro

Vern Gilbert owns the boat. 1(310) 995-1670. ...

Vern Gilbert owns the boat. 1(310) 995-1670.

Good luck

Gregg Reichman
Forum: General Racing Discussion
12-03-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,987
Posted By bidpro

I would highly doubt that as the team is...

I would highly doubt that as the team is relatively new and I doubt Bernstein would have put the entire deal together on a 2 year deal.

GR
Forum: Skater
12-03-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By bidpro

Thanks Guys - some generally good observations I...

Thanks Guys - some generally good observations I think.

Best regards,
GR
Forum: Skater
11-30-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By bidpro

I appreciate the feedback and would love to have...

I appreciate the feedback and would love to have a few more opinions....

GR
Forum: Skater
11-30-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,674
Posted By bidpro

One of my beest friends has what I believe to be...

One of my beest friends has what I believe to be the cleanest 40 flat deck in the country available.

Merc 1075's, #6's and the photos don't do it justice.

The boat is in a warehouse across the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion
11-29-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,185
Posted By bidpro

I agree Gorlitz is very good for support. The...

I agree Gorlitz is very good for support. The $6-7K race estimate in my opinion is way, way low. I raced my Super V for 2 years nationally and the costs were significantly higher than that and that...
Forum: Skater
11-29-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By bidpro

Help with values please

OK Skater Brothers and Sisters:

With values being so subjective these days, I would like opinions about what these two boats are worth. Two prices please, one for a "fast sale" and the second...
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