November run, last of the season ???

November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86114

MarkS Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	It was gorgeous yesterday, I couldn't pass up the opportunity for one more run this season in the boat; Sorry about the video quality, I really need to get a stand or something. (Taken with a hand held camera.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86118

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Last run is always sad for me. I hate winter anymore. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86119

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Good for you MArk, glad you got out again. I got out yesterday also so I could check the new motor out before winterizing her. She runs fine but performance was not what I expected. I posted in the JEGO forum under the 80 hp tune up thread. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86120

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	As always Mark, THX FOR THE BOAT RIDE! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86127

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Great ride,Mark! Good gosh man,how fast will it go anyway! Motor sounded like it was fast idling at 30mph LOL. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86128

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	Now that what I needed this morning. Great ride. Skip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86131

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	"Now that what I needed this morning. Great ride." Skip Exactly!!! Beautiful water, sweet boat, It really made my morning Mark!!! Thanks, Doc F :-D Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86132

1960RedG-3 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 564 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	Mark: Great video Sir! Thanks for sharing that with us. I am with Jim and wanted to ask you;...."How fast does your Glastron go anyway??" Man, it sounds like you are "flying" in that video! LOL! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86134

MarkS Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	My highest GPS recorded speed was 54 MPH, but it probably won't see that again! She starts chine walking around 52 or 53 MPH, so I keep her under 52 these days. She's no show stopper, but she does put a smile on my face. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86135

charles Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 127 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	that sure sounds sweet would like to take my boat out but 20 degrees out with lite snow on the ground it wont happen for a few months Charles Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86137

Shake Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 983 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	she sure gets up n goes Mark. Looks like a lot of fun, and you had the lake all to yourself. you might be able to get rid of the chine walk with a jack plate but I think fifty mph is pretty fast enough though. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86143

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Glad y'all enjoyed the ride, BTW. That hull was designed with a little hook in it as I understand, for safety reasons. (?) It was designed as a ski boat, not really a "speed" boat. I think I've found the maximum velocity for the design, and really don't need to go any faster. I've been told that raising the motor another notch would help, but she's so much fun to drive like it is I hate to mess with it.

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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86144

50s Flash Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 116 Karma: -6 Thank you received: 0	Mark, you forgot to tell them it was your Birthday too. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86151

gdanderson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 155 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	Every time I thought you had maxed out you were able wind it a little tighter..... Greg Anderson Wisconsin Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86162

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Yep excellent video Mark, just had to say something again,, excellent set up! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86170

MarkS Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Well I appreciate all the kind words guys, really do! Since Jerry let the cat out of the bag, I'll share a piece of birthday "Cake" with ya'. My wife had it waiting when I got home from the lake: Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86171

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Well Happy Birthday all over you Mark!! Is that a red stripe Merc on that cake:) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86176

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	happy birthday mark. sure is a sweet boat you have there. ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86183

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I planned to take the Custom Craft out for one last run.flush out before the end of the season on Sunday. The weather was forecast for reasonably warm and sunny. I headed out for a lake about 25 miles away. The sky in the distance looked a little dark, but I dismissed it. About half way there, it started to rain. Seriously rain. I decided to opt for a smaller lake away from the clouds that is a little closer. Got about 2 miles from there and it started to rain. Option 3 was a lake in town with an hp restriction, but could get away with a 1/2 hour run, but it started to rain before I got there. Went home and got the boat in the garage right as it started to rain at home. Again, no rain predicted. Oh well, next year.

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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86184

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MarkS wrote:

My highest GPS recorded speed was 54 MPH, but it probably won't see that again! She starts chine walking around 52 or 53 MPH, so I keep her under 52 these days. She's no show stopper, but she does put a smile on my face.

Thanks for your reply Mark! I figured you were running close to or over 50MPH!! LOL!

I still think you have one of the nicer Glastrons I have ever seen.
Our neighbor had one like yours and I always liked that boat alot.
Hopefully, you can attend one of our events in N.C. next year so we can all see it!

BTW,....HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Sir!

Thanks again Mark!

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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86212

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Yes Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:November run, last of the season ??? 12 years 6 months ago #86255

thetudor Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1206 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 2	Happy Belated as well. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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