VIDEO 4 Minute Alcohol Burning v-drive ride

[Infomaniac]

The latest video. The ride back to the ramp in the Cougar at sunset.
WARNING 25 megs 4 minutes long. Recorded in the least quality for the smallest file.
Starts off letting the engine warm up, shut it off, put it in gear, drive off, make 2 passes past the hang out beach, drive toward the ramp.
The last blast has violent sponson walk. I knew instantly what it was. Back at the ramp found both turnbuckles broken loose from the center cavatation plate, one missing completely. Easy fix.
If the video does not run - right click on the link, save it to your coumpter, then run it.
Enjoy :D
***VIDEO*** (http://marineassault.net/Ride.mpg)

[Kindsvater Flat]

That was cool. Like the kids grin. Bet that last 30 sec of video was kinda freaky. :D

[Infomaniac]

That last 30 seconds was the norm. Bring it up to the speed that flattens your face and hold it. Does not take much throttle.
Info Jr. really likes that.

[GofastRacer]

That is totally awesome!.. :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Infomaniac]

3 year old engine still hanging in there.
Cav plates in poor shape. Going to replace the center plate this week. Pulled the bolts for the pads right through. One turnbuckle exited the boat. Going to try the 4 bolt billet pads this time.

[GofastRacer]

Yep been there done that, 4 bolt pads are the only way to go!..

[Infomaniac]

It's amazing how important the cav plate is on that tunnel boat. It is just there. Never touch the pedal unless I leave really hard. Then dump it as soon as it sets.
[ June 28, 2003, 09:44 PM: Message edited by: Infomaniac ]

[GofastRacer]

It's important and you wouldn't believe what goes on back there!... eek!
[ June 28, 2003, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: GofastRacer ]

[Big Proppa]

Hey Info - what was the top MPH caught on this tape?. - just curious

[Hud]

Info, that was great, thank you BIG! jawdrop

[Infomaniac]

Big Proppa:
Hey Info - what was the top MPH caught on this tape?. - just curious Not sure man. I just ease into the throttle and let off each time just as it was starting to wind out the last bit. Always do that with Jr. on board. You will have to look at the tach on the video.
Take whatever you see and use 16 pitch prop and 37 gears.
[ June 29, 2003, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: Infomaniac ]

[DaveA]

Thank goodness for a high-speed connection. I wouldn't have missed it if I had to download it off dialup!!
That there's one lucky youngun. Wish't it wuz me. Need 'nother kid?
That was fun... the wife wondered what all the noise was coming from my office- I had it turned up. Way up. REALLY way up. :D :D

[Sangerboy]

Dang, I couldn't get the sound :mad:

[Morg]

You know,
That reminded me of my little excursion with Billy in the K-Boat. My wife does not know it yet but unfortunatly I am starting to realize that a blown injected deal is going to need to happen.
Morg.

[Big Proppa]

That a boy Morg!

[ssmike]

Info -
Cool video...Looks like some good water out in "those parts" Man o Man, I love that sound when you open her up :D

[Flat 70]

Thanks for the ride,reminds me of when I used to take my son for a ride in my hydro, he's still pissed 3 yrs. later that we sold it... me too!!!

[voodooCanoe]

Thanks for the fix!
I need more, I need more...!!! :D :D :D

[Infomaniac]

voodooCanoe:
Thanks for the fix!
I need more, I need more...!!! :D :D :D Here you go: Last years stuff.
Video 1: Ease into the throttle.
Video 1 (http://members.cox.net/infomaniac/run2.mpg)
Video 2: Wide Open Start
Video 2 (http://members.cox.net/shotglass/Blast.mpg)
Video 3: My personal favorite. My 9 year old son likes to cruise at the speed that pushes your face back. He laughs at me because I have more skin than he does.
Video 3 (http://members.cox.net/shotglass/face.mpg)
[ June 30, 2003, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: Infomaniac ]

[Infomaniac]

You might like these. Chasing down jet boats. One very quick one. The first video I am on the far outside. I let them leave usually as long as they do not short me on the race.
Lake racing at it's finest.
5 Boat Wide Drag Race (http://members.cox.net/crazyokie/5wide.mpg)
Snowman vs Infomaniac (http://members.cox.net/infomaniac/Snowman.mpg)

[pgf127rt]

Ron, the video is great but I was lucky to see those runs up close and personal.

[Infomaniac]

pgf127rt:
Ron, the video is great but I was lucky to see those runs up close and personal. Thanks pgf127rt Looking fwd to it this year.
I may not wait to see the roost before I leave this time. Those guys are very quick in Texas.

[77468sleekcraft]

WOW THANKS THAT REALLY GOT MY BLOOD PUMPEN. eek!

[Shane W]

where were you guys on the river? lake? where

[Flat 70]

Man those videos are great!!!!The only thing better is being there and driving that boat. That would be the shit! I can feal the butterflies in my stomach already.

[Infomaniac]

Shane W:
where were you guys on the river? lake? where Keystone Lake Oklahoma.