Posted: 8/6/2007 7:29:44 AM EDT
| Welcome to the new Forum to all of those who walk a little salty, or at least don't get seasick . I don't imagine we will get too many serious arguments here, but if you Bayliner v Searay guys could keep it too a dull roar it would be much appreciated. I have asked that this forum include all manner of boating and watercraft issues so as not to leave anyone out, Sailors will be welcome. Lest we forget that with current fuel costs, it may well come about that their craft will again become a viable alternative for some and besides, its just about having fun and being out on the water. Enjoy the forum and I hope we all enjoy our time on the water. |
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Hmmmmm, Bayliner vs. Searay. Is this the new epic ARFcom debate? I vote Outer Limits 
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What's up with that guy? He's a complete meatspike. It's like every time he gets behind the wheel he turns into a total moron and goes "Durr I'm driving a boat (drool)"
I am, like fucking Yoda on the bra. - AcidGambit
I am, like fucking Yoda on the bra. - AcidGambit
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My inshore flats boat - Hewes Redfisher 19' 6" with Yamaha 175hp VMax  It has taken me to some beautiful places.  Bagged a few nice ones along the way.......  and only let me down once, IIRC............... and that was a trailer hub meltdown   232
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"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it" - Albert Einstein
Lund 1900 Pro V 150 Johnson motor
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Boating???? Someone say boating?? Out here in the great PNW we build our boats out of Aluminum! No tupperware for us! Some of our boats go slow  Some of them go FAST!     Ive played around in all 4 of the boats above I play Navigator in the yellow boat during races sometimes. In 08 I will do the Navigator duties during 2 days of the world championship jet boat marathon. |
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This a good place for me to ask this question: Several years ago there was a company that made an outboard motor that was backwards (the prop was in the front of the motor as opposed to being in the back of the motor). Who made / makes this motor? |
Originally Posted By Deej86:
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
LoL. That's funny. I know I watched on one of the fishing shows a few years ago. I'm guessing the idea didn't fly so it was shit canned. Justcan't seem to find any info about online to show my buddy. |
Originally Posted By Deej86:
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
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Well it appears that Volvo makes a motor like that. VOLVO  Still not what I was looking for. I know there was a company that made an outboard like this. Anyone? |
Originally Posted By Deej86:
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
I have glitches in my matrix but they are few and far between.
| never heard of an outboard with a forward facing prop. drives like this have been around and in use on the industrial marine side for years, they're called azimuth drives, Z drives, azipods, etc. they provide amazing maneuverability, mostly you see them on tugboats and OSV's (off shore supply vessels) which require exact maneuverability. they've also become common place on cruise ships, only recently they've become available to the recreational boating market. |
| I put together a 1974 16'7" Boston Whaler with a 1996 Evinrude 90hp, a few years back. Right now it's kind of like a rat rod for the water, a $6,000 boat that looks like a $2,000 boat. It's a great boat for running the Mississippi and St Croix rivers, and bringing the dogs out camping. I will have to post some pics later. |
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Originally Posted By Bubbatheredneck: Boston Whaler (and a few others) vs boats that sink.  My last boat capsized. It didn't quite sink but it may as well have. My next boat is damn sure going to be a Whaler. |
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