I guess I am just Old S'cool enough that I love the simplicity and gut emotions that only a jet boat can deliver. I guess that's why I race cars and bikes from the musclecar era. But deep down inside I am a Waterskier who happens to like boats, not the other way around. I grew up with nothing but a jet to pull me, nobody ever had an outboard (back in the day) that could get me up. Any v-drive never had a ski towhook.
But there is a lot to be said about the wave boats. The seating, music, reliability, quality of build, everything is just superior to how things were done back then. They don't have any soul, but they are the mini-van of boating, if sales numbers are an indication. Y'all know they have HEATERS nowadays right? That really prolongs the ski time, but I know that Mrs. Crewchief is the only one on sight who is interested in actually strapping on a ski. Skiing does interfere with drinking I realize. But unfortunately, they do create huge wakes, that us freeboard challenged folks really have to look out for. They do tear up perfectly smooth water for everyone else.
So I really like both style of boats but I don't think I will ever actually spend the coin that a waveboat requires. And I'm also Old S'cool enough to know that some of you really need to mind your manners. Dude is a guest, a new member, and you guys bag on him like he just pissed in the punchbowl. Y'all see how much time Tahiti Girl spends here after the welcome you gave her. Or maybe she just doesn't wanna be seen with Dave.
My work here is done. Drinking can resume now with both hands. Peace
