Newbie Here

[Ferris Bueller]

First time on the boards. A friend told me I should check out the info on the boards if I was seriuos about getting another boat. I've been lurking for about 2 months and finally decided to jump on board(s) :D I've always had outboards in the past and will likely look for the same. What do you think is the minimum size tunnel for Havasu?

[1stepcloser]

Hello Newbie.
Minimum size tunnel for Havasu?
25 feet. wink

[XLGPP]

Bueller.....
Bueller.....
Bueller.....

[Kim Hanson]

Welcome to this board and I was at Lake Havasu this last weekend and RapidCraft Riots, STVs, Mirages and Liberators all looked to be from 18' to 20' and kicked ass on the water......( . )( . )......... wink

[Reaper1]

In Havasu it's go big or stay in the channel! Welcome to the boards. "Life moves pretty fast" wink

[Ziggy]

Welcome---Ferris (don't plan on taking any days off) Bueller.

[Ferris Bueller]

1stepcloser:
Hello Newbie.
Minimum size tunnel for Havasu?
25 feet. wink Wow....25ft. My last boat was 20. I've been in my friend 26 and his boat seemed BIG! 20-22 is too small? Does it get that churned up or do you just need a bigger boat to fit in?

[hoolign]

Ferris bueller....your my hereo :p
welcome

[hot_diggity_dog]

Hey welcome wink
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/504/724newbieschildren-med.jpg
HDD :cool:

[Aqua Boogie1]

Welcome.......Dammit Welcome :D

[XFactor]

Hey bud, welcome to the boards. It took you long enough to jump on. Let me know if your going to Havasu with me next weekend. I want to leave on the 9th at about 9:00am. Give me a call.
:D :D WELCOME :D :D

[MJ19]

Welcome to the boards!!! :)

[Ms. AquaBoogie1]

Welcome, sit back and enjoy the ride! wink :p :D

[Blown 472]

Ms. AquaBoogie1:
Welcome, sit back and enjoy the ride! wink :p :D she said "ride"
Welcome.

[Ferris Bueller]

Thanks for all the welcomes. X...I'm in for next weekend :cool:

[DogHouse]

Welcome! Don't get too spoiled riding around in your buddies F26... very nice boat! wink
Min size depends on what you want to do with it. If you want something that you can put the hammer down pretty much any time, then yeah 25 or bigger is the way to go. If you don't mind being more careful about water conditions, then a 21-22 will get you around just fine as well and give that awesome small boat acceleration.
-brian

[Ferris Bueller]

Thanks DogHouse,
I was thinking of a DCB 22 w/300X. I may try a ride in one at Havasu on a weekend before I make the final decision. I like xfactors boat, but I have a budget. Damm cost of living is killing me :mad: or maybe it's the cost of drinking eek!

[Ferris Bueller]

By the way DogHouse, your boat looks awesome!! Hows it ride compared to a DCB 26?

[superV]

Welocme to the Jungle! Grab a monkey and have a seat :D Jazzyjess will be by to check your sausage wink
[ May 02, 2003, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: superV ]

[DogHouse]

Ferris Bueller:
By the way DogHouse, your boat looks awesome!! Hows it ride compared to a DCB 26? Thanks, right now it's out in the parking lot, waiting for me to get outta this @^$#%&! place and on the road to Mojave!
I've never ridden in the DCB so can't say for sure. Without driving or riding in the two side by side on the same day and conditions it's hard to make useful comparisons. Even the driver can have a huge affect on how well the boat gets through the rough. Some will argue that point but that's the way I see it. I can say that I've been plenty satisfied with the ride and handling so far. It's like any tunnel, when in doubt, gas it! They definitely ride better at high speed. The trick is knowing when the water is too much to handle and when to back down!

[clownpuncher]

Welcome. I'm new too, but so far it's been fun and, um, educational