Sequence Of The Week: Look Mom, No Drive

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05-01-2023 | 05:00 PM

Matt Trulio

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Sequence Of The Week: Look Mom, No Drive

Last weekend's 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix in the Florida Key delivered a wild start to the 2023 offshore powerboat racing season, https://www.speedonthewater.com/sequ...-mom-no-drive/

05-01-2023 | 08:02 PM

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Holy cow! Great pics

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05-01-2023 | 09:26 PM

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How the hell did you get those shots.

05-02-2023 | 05:30 AM

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Incredible!

05-02-2023 | 07:17 AM

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just WOW

05-02-2023 | 07:54 AM

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Always some amazing shots! But, how did that boat not sink?

05-02-2023 | 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmwurst

Always some amazing shots! But, how did that boat not sink?

If you look at the last shot showing the stern, where the driveshaft would pass thru appears well above the waterline.

05-02-2023 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmwurst

Always some amazing shots! But, how did that boat not sink?

Print these instructions out and keep in the boat.

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What to do when you lose a drive

1. Make sure the bilge pumps are set to "on" or "auto".
2. Call your buddy and tell him to go to the ramp and get your trailer in the water
3. Move forward and stay on plane until on the trailer
4. If you have a 250 pound driver/throttleman/navigator/friend/wife around, ask them to sit on the front deck

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