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i can honestly say i have probably shied away from more races with damn bass boats than anything-------not that my boat is fast or anything like that, its just the embarrasment factor of getting my ass handed to me by something with a trolling motor

They are fast enough to have a good time (scare the girls), but not too fast to really get hurt (unless you go crazy).  As far as props, I have spent the last ten years fishing with the old man in a 21' skeeter bass boat w/ a 200 V-Max and will say this:
I am confident that most jets will beat it out of the hole, but as soon as that old fishing boat gets on plane, I have never seen a jet be able to keep up with it. (and a lot have tried)

true that!!!!!!!!   most cant beat a old bass boat

where do you boat at?i live in wittmann,next to surprise,never seen your boat around.

usually go to parker or apache lake, nobody has seen the boat on the lake in its present state, it has been apart for almost 2yrs now being painted and gone through, (see "its home" thread in projects)  only went to pleasant once and it was a bad experience, to many little rich kids in their big boats that don't know crap and don't give a shit, you are right up the street from me though, we ride a speedworld alot and  a relative lives out at patton/159th ave

Those outboards dont scare me,I'll take any on.

Oooo aluminum guy is offering a challenge, what's that boat run Vami, 105?

Simple to fix ,rig and relatively easy for the average guy to own ,operate and repair.Easy to drive and relatively safe sans some "power off" and low speed issues . In the early 70s while dating, Rhonda took me to the Naciemento lake to hang with her family . Rhondas Dad ,(my FIL) (an adventurous mechanic) had rigged a beast of a boat with a 440 Mopar police interceptor and a Berkely "packajet". One ride I was Hooked and have been ever since. In the 30 past years I've owned and still own lots of different boats (I have a V-drive flat and V drive cruiser) but my fascination & passion is still with Jets .Are they faster than OBs or V-drive ? Certainly not economical but I still get a thrill out of every one I work on, test drive, own or even watch. To me buying and restoring a vintage Jet is alot like a guy that buys and restores a 442 or Chevelle muscle car  Nuff said just my 02 Tom

My first Jet circa 1976 (note no ##s)

usually go to parker or apache lake, nobody has seen the boat on the lake in its present state, it has been apart for almost 2yrs now being painted and gone through, (see "its home" thread in projects)  only went to pleasant once and it was a bad experience, to many little rich kids in their big boats that don't know crap and don't give a shit, you are right up the street from me though, we ride a speedworld alot and  a relative lives out at patton/159th ave

we live at 239th patton.we usaually boat a big river,but sometimes we do friday nights at the back 4 lane at pleasant.

I got mine cuz it was cheaper that most , Had the looks I was goin for . It is very reminisent of the 60's 70's cars . They look cool , and they are in no way economical , very easy to work on , bare bones . Very spartan . There is an inosence (sp?) that goes with gettin in your toy and enjoying it , prop or jet .

-beerjet-

Simple to fix ,rig and relatively easy for the average guy to own ,operate and repair.Easy to drive and relatively safe sans some "power off" and low speed issues . In the early 70s while dating, Rhonda took me to the Naciemento lake to hang with her family . Rhondas Dad ,(my FIL) (an adventurous mechanic) had rigged a beast of a boat with a 440 Mopar police interceptor and a Berkely "packajet". One ride I was Hooked and have been ever since. In the 30 past years I've owned and still own lots of different boats (I have a V-drive flat and V drive cruiser) but my fascination & passion is still with Jets .Are they faster than OBs or V-drive ? Certainly not economical but I still get a thrill out of every one I work on, test drive, own or even watch. To me buying and restoring a vintage Jet is alot like a guy that buys and restores a 442 or Chevelle muscle car  Nuff said just my 02 Tom

My first Jet circa 1976 (note no ##s)

Chec out them side burns!

if that all you got, you better stand home!

I bet i get there quicker

I've had 4 boats (1 jet and 3 V-drives). MY '79 Bahner was by far the funnest boat I've had so far. Ran nearly 83 mph and would seat 4 confortably.
Loud, fast and fun, that's why I had a jet.

A v-drive planes way quicker than any jet drive.

Wrong.

I sit, with my left leg elavated, corrected.   

I guess that makes the 'lake lice' Aquatic crotch rockets

Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki   ........   Yeh, I guess so