Another boat flipped
07-12-2004, 03:09 PM
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by rainmn
I'd be curious to know how many have been built total, and of those, how many have been over. Not trying to stir anything up, I think they are awesome boats. I just seem to recall hearing about quite a few of them going over.
07-12-2004, 03:19 PM
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by Joe
I'd be curious to know how many dumb @sses don't know how to drive a step boat without flipping it! As everyone says, this topic has been beaten to death.... Bottom line - know what the heck you're doing, or let someone else drive (or buy one of them ol' resin buckets - just kidding Apache clan)!
If what Rick said was true, that only one Gladiator has been over (Aside from race incidents), which I have no reason to doubt, then I was wrong. I already said that.
I was probably thinking of race incidents, which I wouldn't hold against any boat.
07-12-2004, 03:48 PM
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by Joe
I'd be curious to know how many dumb @sses don't know how to drive a step boat without flipping it! As everyone says, this topic has been beaten to death.... Bottom line - know what the heck you're doing, or let someone else drive (or buy one of them ol' resin buckets - just kidding Apache clan)!
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by 32fever
Okay, thanks JM94. Oh, and I was told the person driving (not the owner) owns a Skater with 900's. If that is, in fact true, it's not like we're talking about a "novice" driver.
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by pm203
You cannot count the x-virgin raceboat.Im sure the x-dimension and setup is different than a stock boat and it is always being pushed to the limit.
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07-12-2004, 04:48 PM
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Re: Another boat flipped
Talked to some guys running a twin step &^%$, they hit 112 MPH, but the rear twitching over the 45 degree angle waves really freaked them out.
I am sure those grapes are sour, I'll stick with my ancient non stepped bottom...solid, no twitching at 30 MPH. <gg>
I am sure those grapes are sour, I'll stick with my ancient non stepped bottom...solid, no twitching at 30 MPH. <gg>
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07-12-2004, 04:52 PM
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Re: Another boat flipped
Originally Posted by CBR
Talked to some guys running a twin step &^%$, they hit 112 MPH, but the rear twitching over the 45 degree angle waves really freaked them out.
I assume the 45 degree waves mean quartering seas ... I wouldn't feel comfortable in ANYTHING at 112 in quartering seas
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