2006 Chicago Poker Run - APBTV Episode 7 Preview
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Originally Posted by OSOAdmin
Please allow me to comment. You were not there so you have no idea the sea conditions nor the number of boats that were to my starboard side, not to mention the very low flying helicopter, and the shallow water on the other side of the sailboat. Sorry but if a sailboat has to tack across a main channel then a captain will have to make a decision.
I am not sure how many poker runs you have attended but the cross wakes when mixed with step bottom boats can cause a change in direction with a moments notice. Mix that in with some unpredicatble water. To date I have never been reported to the Coast Guard for unsafe operation.
And pulling back on the throttle would have got me run over by the boat behind me in those conditions.
I am not sure how many poker runs you have attended but the cross wakes when mixed with step bottom boats can cause a change in direction with a moments notice. Mix that in with some unpredicatble water. To date I have never been reported to the Coast Guard for unsafe operation.
And pulling back on the throttle would have got me run over by the boat behind me in those conditions.
As for the sailboat tacking in the channel, guess my thought is that should have been noticed by looking ahead of your current line.
I am not, nor want to, question anyones reason of manuaver, just stating opion that others watching 'may' think what I did. And those that are not boaters will interpret it with a much higher disrespect then anyone on this board will, including me.
Enough said I think, and hope.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
We were running so good, we blew Mike & Mike right out the back of the boat.
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I sure am glad you gave us those life jackets before we took off.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
We were running so good, we blew Mike & Mike right out the back of the boat.
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Originally Posted by MrCIG
Great shots. That run was more of an Air Show then a Poker Run.
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Originally Posted by MnFastBoat
You are absolutly correct, and i hate to be the one to bring it up. I was not there, and do not know the whole sceen. I have been on my share of runs, not as many as you but at least a dozen, so I know how fast things can change. Guess my entire thought was that I feel this segment should not be shown to hte public eye on the TV show. They too might get the wrong impression and think you cut them on purpose.
As for the sailboat tacking in the channel, guess my thought is that should have been noticed by looking ahead of your current line.
I am not, nor want to, question anyones reason of manuaver, just stating opion that others watching 'may' think what I did. And those that are not boaters will interpret it with a much higher disrespect then anyone on this board will, including me.
Enough said I think, and hope.![Drink](/forums/images/smilies/drink.gif)
As for the sailboat tacking in the channel, guess my thought is that should have been noticed by looking ahead of your current line.
I am not, nor want to, question anyones reason of manuaver, just stating opion that others watching 'may' think what I did. And those that are not boaters will interpret it with a much higher disrespect then anyone on this board will, including me.
Enough said I think, and hope.
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All in all, a great video!
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Agreed geat coverage... we will be there with one hopefully two mid 70's rough water magnums,1st one is attached.
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Originally Posted by mr vinyl
... we will be there with one hopefully two mid 70's rough water magnums,.
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Yes 2007 just finished up some work on engines and carbs,two small Donovan's ,kicks in at 5,500 rpm,red lines @ 8,000 running 116 octaine between 600-650 hp each. Will test it on Lake Geneva next week and then take it to the big lake and see how she handles the rough water.Bud
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8ooo ! cool...let me know when you'll be on Michigan I'll be out a few more times. See ya next year at Chicago run. Dave
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Dave if things go well this week at Geneva maybe this week end...we would launch out of Waukegan ,and run it on the big lake...will let you know.Bud