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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Chad89GT on January 30, 2015, 06:46:29 PM

Title: Hello, My Name is Chad and I'm an Addict...
Post by: Chad89GT on January 30, 2015, 06:46:29 PM: Aloha from Hawaii, SCJB. Came across this board a while back as I was Googling different things for my project '78 Tahiti Super Tiger Bubble Deck. Today I talked to Phil who was selling some parts I needed on eBay and he mentioned the forum... so here I am!

Owning a vintage jet boat has been an interesting experience. It hasn't run since I've owned it but it's always on my mind. It's almost like dating a hot chick you've never seen naked. I've spent thousands on her and she's still not ready to get wet... :banghead: :screwy:

I'll start a build thread with pics later but it's almost beer:30 so gotta run!
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Post by: RushinEliminator17 on January 30, 2015, 06:52:39 PM: Nice talking to you today Chad.

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Post by: HaulsBalls on January 30, 2015, 07:42:53 PM: Welcome, how's the boating in Hawaii? Pics are always required with this group!

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Post by: Flusher on January 30, 2015, 07:50:02 PM: Welcome. X2 on the boating in Hawaii. Awesome hot chick analogy LOL.
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Post by: crewchief22 on January 30, 2015, 08:25:26 PM: Welcome to SCJB ;D
Title: Re: Hello, My Name is Chad and I'm an Addict...
Post by: MorePower on January 30, 2015, 08:56:36 PM: Quote from: Chad89GT on January 30, 2015, 06:46:29 PM
Aloha from Hawaii, SCJB. Came across this board a while back as I was Googling different things for my project '78 Tahiti Super Tiger Bubble Deck. Today I talked to Phil who was selling some parts I needed on eBay and he mentioned the forum... so here I am!

Owning a vintage jet boat has been an interesting experience. It hasn't run since I've owned it but it's always on my mind. It's almost like dating a hot chick you've never seen naked. I've spent thousands on her and she's still not ready to get wet... :banghead: :screwy:

I'll start a build thread with pics later but it's almost beer:30 so gotta run!

Phil has tons of knowledge, very good dude!! You're In good hands!

Welcome man!
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Post by: hallett1974 on January 31, 2015, 04:59:33 PM: Welcome Chad.
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Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on January 31, 2015, 05:56:05 PM: Welcome Chad. There is a lot of good knowledge on this site. Your in good hands.

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Title: Re: Hello, My Name is Chad and I'm an Addict...
Post by: Chad89GT on February 01, 2015, 08:33:15 PM: Thanks for the replies and welcomes. I'll start a project thread in a bit. In the mean time here's a pic of the starting point:

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Post by: angermgmt on February 01, 2015, 08:36:23 PM: Hey Chad

Just a question... Do you have fresh water to run that or will it be salt. Not familiar with the Islands

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Post by: Chad89GT on February 02, 2015, 11:40:45 AM: Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of fresh water lakes here. It's all ocean. There are a few bays protected by reefs that are flat like lakes but they are salt water. I live on one of the bays and have to hear guys tearing it up on the weekends while I am boat-less :(

Here's a view from ~~our deck~~ (oops, this pic is from above the house. About a 20 minute hike at a 45-degree angle... LOL). This is probably less than 1/2 the size of the bay as it extends further to the right a few miles...

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Post by: Chad89GT on February 02, 2015, 01:20:16 PM: Another shot of the bay. It can be smooth as glass some days...

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Post by: hallett1974 on February 02, 2015, 02:45:07 PM: That's bad ass. Love Hawaii.
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Post by: Chad89GT on February 02, 2015, 03:58:17 PM: Thanks, Hallett! I was looking at your project thread earlier today... nice ride man! Looks like our hulls are very similar. Hopefully mine will be as nice some day :)