The watercraft thread
 

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A few years ago I bought what has become a new source of fun. 17' Gause flats boat. Plan on taking it out this weekend.

Share your boat, jet ski, or whatever you float.

I fixed your post for you.

A great tip of advice I was given a long time ago from a VP. If it fly's, float's, or fuck's. Rent it.

They can be just a tad high maintenance. ;)

Renting a boat sucks. They never have what you need for your recreation habits.

Well, i think by default i have to post post here.

'86 Mastercraft. All original. First year for all fiber boat. One owner. 351c 19', does about 41 on glass with a fresh wax.
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I have also very recently purchased this. Let it be known that it does NOT look like this right now. Engine was dropped off at the builder a few weeks ago. Hopefully i can get my first seat time on at the end of April.

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Stock 305 (5l class). Open cockpit (but safety cockpit). I'm unsure of year, mid 90s maybe. All wooden (it can be competitive in a wood class, but gets smoked by the fiber boats). Should take me over 100mph.

I hear the cornering ability of those race boats is incredible.

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The wife and I are on the water for our anniversary. Good times!

No boats for me thank you. I gladly pay operating expenses for a weekend in a friends moneyhole, boat, and then drive home in a station wagon.

My water ride
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It goes underwater too.

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I've always wanted to try one of those.

Me too.

Standups are a lot of fun but are a hell of a lot more work all the time, too. Tire you cruising in a straight line in a way the sit down units don't. I want to ride a Kawasaki SX650 again. Lots of power and not too much weight.

miata2fast, that looks like it would make fishing down in florida quite enjoyable, nice looking boat!

erat, both boats look awesome!

its not nearly as cool as whats been posted but its my "whatever floats"... its 11.5' feelfree lure kayak. I use it a lot for fishing on the the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers and several of lakes within an hour or so around Pittsburgh.
i'd like to get a boat down the road but i don't have the room to store it and a trailer at my current house so the kayak does just fine for the time being.

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That scenery looks awesome.

We do do some kayaking in the mangroves in coastal west Florida from time to time.

thats the one cool thing about this area in PA, most of the lakes are damned up streams and basically flooded a valley which makes most of them scenic around here, some stretches of the rivers are just as scenic working through the mountains, then around downtown Pittsburgh is cool cause your in the middle of a city with a new perspective from the water.

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Work getting done on the bottom.

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Right side up.

Holy crap that looks like fun.

Kewl.

A few years ago, I drove to a sheet metal shop to get some scrap. Turns out they build and race these.....the whole family including the kids. At the time, they were building a boat for the daughter. I asked if they would mind me walking around and checking out their facility....nope and even answered my stupid questions.

when do we see videos?

May 1st hopefully. Lol.

I lied, I hope April 30th is acceptable.



You guys missed the details. But the 17+ hour days for a few weeks thrashing on this thing finally paid off.

Is that at Ohio? Coworker was planning on going with is 2.5l stocker but didn't due to the weather, which ended up being nice anyway.

I'm currently boatless as of 2 weeks ago. Sold my darling 98 SPX because I just wasn't using it anymore.
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We also had a 97 challenger 1800 which we sold when we had our first kid, looking to get something similar eventually. Perfect boat for this area (lots of shallow coves), fits in a garage, could be towed by a subaru. Did low 50s if all the carbs worked.
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I have just started building an electric powered boat. Called the "Amp Eater", it's stitch and glue construction. I will post pics when I have some progress to show.

​​​​​​​I think you need to put your tank on it.

Yup. Test and tune in Dayton. He certainly missed out, weather turned out to be beautiful.

Yeah he was a little bummed this morning when I asked, since last week was a cram to get it ready. 18 hour drive there and back for questionable weather though, I don't blame him.

I would like to hit thunder in the mountains. That drive is killer though.

well shit...another hobby i NEED to get into. that boat is absolutely awesome! i just nned to make it a super cramped 4 place. because friends have gas money.

It's the ugly duckling for sure right now. I still need to do a little work on the deck, get some paint on it. And i'll probably wrap it.
Stickers are coming off, since nobody is paying me. The only advertisement that will probably be on there is the shop that is wrapping it.

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^ dude thats badass. im sure that has to be a hell of an adrenaline rush in that boat

Holy crap, that looks like fun. Details about the powerplant?

The first home I ever owned.

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They do seem pretty fun. This is a coworker's boat, stock 2.5l class. Smaller boat than the V8s, looks manageable.

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Those 2.5s can seriously move. They looks like a ton of fun too.

It's a 5l boat so im limited by class rules. Im currently running a 305. Limited to a 2 barrel carburetor as well. Pretty much all stock. "pretty much" :party:

It's an interesting setup.
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Prop is dirrect drive from the front using a double chain on those sprockets. Nevermind the alignment we were still working at that.
Absolutely no accessories. Lol

If anyone is in or around New Martinsville West Virginia fathers day weekend, i'll be there running in a vintage race.
We could use people to help crew too. lol

I painted the boat... But it's getting a full wrap, as soon as i decide on a design. I'm having second thoughts on it, which isn't helping.
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Looks like a spaceship.

Neat.

I lied. Im going to Milford New Jersey.

If anyone is around and wants to not only watch but help crew, let me know.

thats only about an hour and a half away from Pittsburgh, ill check to see whats going on that weekend

Im going to New Jersey instead. It's a bit further but it's a better race and has better prizes. Lol

fair enough, good luck!

This thread can't just be about me and my boat.
I know you enjoy the pictures so i'll keep posting them.

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I did not do as well as i should have. But i ended up leaving the event in better shape than some people, which i'm thankful for.

Are you going to the Madison Regatta this year? I can't remember if they run your class or not.

I will be there as a spectator. They do not run my class. They are running the 7l class this year there. I have some friends who will be there for that.

just so its not just about you and your boat, heres a few of mine from a couple different trips ive done recently

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Nice fishing rig!
I took a packraft out on a lake on Isle Royale a few weeks ago.

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VP has a trick 360° camera on his boat.

Not my boat but I make parts for it, sorta a communal effort.

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Why not? While I have started building one, it's a very slow process, and there isn't much to show yet.

Yes, we do. I'd love to take that thing for a spin.

He's 2.5 mod or stock, I can't remember? I can also run with the A class (2.5 mod) boats. Was he not at NJ this weekend? That black boat that was running next to him in the second video is fast, lotta money in it.

You can take the driver's class. 10 laps. It's $400 though, which is pretty steep for just a joy ride.

it's the stock 2.5l pinto motor class. Since we are in NJ I assume he's at the local races. He does have a race this weekend that he needed a gauge mount made for, I thought he said it was in Canada though. :dunno:

thank you, its a pretty awesome kayak. only downside is that its not light haha.


thats pretty sweet!!

Ahh. Yeah greenwood lake was just this last weekend. If he was there I missed him.

We need more videos of your boat Erat. Pictures aren't enough.

Video.


I'm signed up for Cambridge, MD to race on the Chopank River August 19th - 20th.
Then it's off to National finals in Evansville In, on the Ohio river. That's September 2nd - 3rd.

Cambridge is about 45 from me if you need help.

Absolutely. We are a crew of two, so an extra set of hands is appreciated.

Shit im slacking thought this was next weekend. I'm free this afternoon/tomorrow. I'll PM you my number in case you happen to check in here.

Zero HP. 1,000% FUN
 

Here is my watertoy.

Hobie 17 Sport, no engine, no HP, no noise. top speed about 15mph. but at this speed it feels like 100.
Super fun on a windy day.

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Always wanted to try sailing. My buddy just finished a solo sailing from Washington to Alaska on a 17ft tri hull. 15 days.

That is nuts for a 17ft boat, and SOLO!

longest sail i did was sail from Port Canaveral, FL to St Augustine FL. took 36 hours. me and a buddy. i was exhausted afterwards due to lack of sleep, as one has to stand watch, and you cant really sleep well more than 2-3 hours at a time.
I cant imagine 15 days with broken up sleep and possibly bad weather.

and this is 2 people on a comfy 32ft sailboat that can sleep 6, with autopilot, kitchen, fridge, couches, bed, etc...

Good Ol' Chevy small block and it's orange too. Excellent! :)