ON THE PAD? Show it to me!

[olboatman]

Guys I,m in the process of designing a pad for one of my boats. It would be great help if anyone who has any pics of theirs (or whoevers) could post them for me. I'll keep you posted as the project progresses. Thanks in advance! Gary :)

[vnemous]

Hows this?
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg.html)

[RIVERRUMMER 70]

Guys I,m in the process of designing a pad for one of my boats. It would be great help if anyone who has any pics of theirs (or whoevers) could post them for me. I'll keep you posted as the project progresses. Thanks in advance! Gary :)

THIS INFO IS PROTECTED BY THE HIGHEST OF SECURITY MEASURES :reddevil: YOU WILL NEED TO SEND $$$ FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE TO ME.:thumbsup:AND SAY PRETTY PLEASE WHILE HOLDING ONE FOOT BEHIND YOUR BACK.:D SORRY I DONT HAVE ANY PICS I CAN UPLOAD BUT IF YOU ARE PATIENT SOMEONE WILL RESPOND WITH SOME GOOD STUFF LIKE AN HST NIGHTMARE THAT THINGS GOT MORE STUFF GOIN ON THAN 3HANDED HOOKER IN A GLORYHOLE......... BUT IS FAST WITH ENOUGH MONEY IN YOUR WALLET.:thumbsup:

[olboatman]

vnemous That looks GREAT! I didn't expect that view. Thanks Gary

[olboatman]

Riverrummer 70 LOL Thanks I needed that today! Gary

[RIVERRUMMER 70]

hows this?
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg.html)
someone needs to clean the bottom a little better .....or that boat is so fast the gell is coming off.:dnice photo .

[vnemous]

SLime from the bay and the two spots are were it sits on the bunks. I have to get under there, you are right.

[olboatman]

vnemous How long would you guess the pad is? I see the boat is 21 ft. Gary

[RIVERRUMMER 70]

SLime from the bay and the two spots are were it sits on the bunks. I have to get under there, you are right.
WHEN I WAS THE FIRST MATE FOR MY DAD IT WAS MY JOB TO HAVE IT PERFECT .....YOU GOT ANY GOOD KIDS AROUND NEED A FEW BUCKS OR A PUNCH IN THE EYE !!OR YOU A SINGLE GOTTA DO IT YOURSELF KINDA GUY? JK SORRY TO CALL IT OUT:cheers:

[vnemous]

about 5 feet, 6 inches wide. You looking for a specific hull?

[olboatman]

about 5 feet, 6 inches wide. You looking for a specific hull?
Nope. I have a rather small hull (14 ft) that I made a wood mockup this last wknd. Took pics but left them up at camp where the hull is (300 miles north It sucks to get old !) I just want to be sure I'm going in the rite direction. I have to mod everything I own. Gary

[Greg G]

What kind of pad are you thinking on a 14 footer ol? True Delta? At 14' your headin into the abyss if you make a mistake!

[OMCStratos]

so a boat becomes a plane and is completely dry above 78mph? :D

[Greg G]

11'? Research "Prop Rider" Gunsmoke :rolleyes:

[olboatman]

Greg G Thanks so much for the graph! The boat is only 53" wide at 180lbs . It did about 38 mph with my modified 25 hp with stock cupped 13" pitch prop. The wood mockup pad I made (for patterns) is 5.5" wide and about 5' long. The bottom is a weird tri-hull with the center sponson already 4" lower than the much smaller outer ones. I dropped the pad over the center another 1". I was also thinking of shorting the outer sponsons maybe the 5' to the start of the pad. Just having some fun at my workshop on rainy days at camp. I'm open for any ideas. This forum is a world of info! Thanks again guys. Gary

[Mirage 659]

What great shot! Too cool

[Instigator]

Vector and a 225 JohnRude, calm water. ;)

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/51.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/51.jpg.html)

[Instigator]

Same boat, same day, Alva Fl in some slop.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/46.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/46.jpg.html)


Same boat on the Ohio River also in slop (can see the waves in the rooster tail) w/Rick Racer on a ride along ;) That boat was LARGE fun to drive w/your foot on the floor. Way better lake boat than anyone knew.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/vectoratspeed.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/vectoratspeed.jpg.html)

[afr]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/903100_519773818066187_1492771742_o.jpg

[olboatman]

Great pics guys! Instigator Love the color of that Johnrude with the yellow. Thanks again Gary

[steve@scp]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/stevescustomprops/798c61a3-daf7-4d11-8966-84aa2574294e_zpsc5bb1843.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/stevescustomprops/media/798c61a3-daf7-4d11-8966-84aa2574294e_zpsc5bb1843.jpg.html)

[Speed Sr.]

oldman, I've got a Hydrostream Vandel that is 14.5 feet long. I'll take some measurement of the pad on this boat and get back to you.

[aquanaut]

My old Checkmate and my Allison XB2003... 279089279090279091

[olboatman]

Speed Sr. Thanks in advance that would be great! Gary

[Tom Foley]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/stevescustomprops/798c61a3-daf7-4d11-8966-84aa2574294e_zpsc5bb1843.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/stevescustomprops/media/798c61a3-daf7-4d11-8966-84aa2574294e_zpsc5bb1843.jpg.html)
Sweet photo !

[olboatman]

Sweet photo !

Steve did you beat him! Gary

[flabum1017]

One I copied off here some time ago.....



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[Sonik]

One I copied off here some time ago.....



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Awesome photo of an A-boat doing what it does best......although :D....I see you, and raise you this......

http://i40.tinypic.com/r8wetj.jpg

And a distant second, or third, or fourth to this ^^^^^ ridiculousness... (TY Mrs. Flowmaxx)

http://i50.tinypic.com/bdk3fr.jpg

[Jamescole]

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Race%20hatch/1976Challenger/DSC_0576.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Race%20hatch/1976Challenger/DSC_0576.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/DSC_0002-4.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/DSC_0002-4.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0156.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0156.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0494.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0494.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/IMG_9944.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/IMG_9944.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/IMG_9989.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/IMG_9989.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0203.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/Regulation%20Sized%20Roost%20and%20top%20speed/DSC_0203.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0162.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0162.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0965.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0965.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0168.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/hpbc%20g2g/DSC_0168.jpg.html)

[CDave]

Here's an A-boat with what might be over the rated HP. ;) Not me in this boat, was a member over at ByUBoyz, HO2fo.
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[Instigator]

Was a Merc calender several yrs back that had an A Bote on one month that you could see all the way under the pad. Not much prettier than an A Bote on it's pad and that was one of the best shots of one that I've seen.
Don't remember who it was.

Here's a couple more of my favorites. Both Coon asses.

I think this one is Bobby AKA "DaBull" doing what he does as good as anyone on the planet. I believe thats his full zoom 2.5 w/a blue bottle hooked to it on T-Rex's 250 lb Laser. Only boat I ever declined a chance to drive.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex2.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex2.jpg.html)

Louisiana's own mad scientist, one Mr. T-Rex and his Laser w/Chrysler (Chizzler) power. Has the Mrs w/him ;) "Honey, I promise to take it easy"

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg.html)

[Cp]

The last one of Rex trying to stay above and ahead of the Aluminum Jungle is a classic. Stress points perhaps unthoughtof by the designer, but... wth?

[Instigator]

The last one of Rex trying to stay above and ahead of the Aluminum Jungle is a classic. Stress points perhaps unthoughtof by the designer, but... wth?
Every time you look at that hull you notice something else screwed to it.
I remember meeting him the 1st time and one of his buddies was telling me you could always tell his street cuz there was no stop sign.
He then pointed to Rex's drag plate. You could still make out the "S and T" on the bottom of it :)

[kcl]

Hi, i have a 14 ft. Excalibur. The length of the pad start to take shape about 48 inches ahead of the transom, with the last 12 inches being almost flat. It measures 8 inches wide. Hope this helps. Kcl.

[motorheadbishop]

I got a couple..

http://oi47.tinypic.com/20p7a5h.jpg (http://oi47.tinypic.com/20p7a5h.jpg)
http://oi46.tinypic.com/2rc6ecn.jpg (http://oi46.tinypic.com/2rc6ecn.jpg)
And last but not least, skinin thee ole girl back...
http://oi39.tinypic.com/fu6dtk.jpg (http://oi39.tinypic.com/fu6dtk.jpg)

[olboatman]

Hi, i have a 14 ft. Excalibur. The length of the pad start to take shape about 48 inches ahead of the transom, with the last 12 inches being almost flat. It measures 8 inches wide. Hope this helps. Kcl.
Kcl This will be a lot of help--- I think I mocked up mine too long at 5' on a 180lb boat. Thanks a lot Gary

[steve@scp]

Steve did you beat him! Gary

No sir. I think that round was against Mr Todd. I'm still trying to find some speed. for my first year, I think i'm doing okay. I
sure am having fun. :)

[olboatman]

No sir. I think that round was against Mr Todd. I'm still trying to find some speed. for my first year, I think i'm doing okay. I
sure am having fun. :)

:thumbsup: Well give em hell! You sure got a great lookin rig. Havin FUN is what it is all about. Gary ;)

[baja200merk]

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/hondacr8288/CIMG2317.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/hondacr8288/media/CIMG2317.jpg.html)
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/3130943/18806628/298835920.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/3130943/14859797/292021481.jpg
<a href="http://s408.photobucket.com/user/hondacr8288/media/PART951324156699478.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/hondacr8288/PART951324156699478.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PART951324156699478.jpg"/></a>
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/hondacr8288/beefsig.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/hondacr8288/media/beefsig.jpg.html)

[olboatman]

baha200merc Some good lookin rigs there! thanks Gary

[Mitchie]

Here is an old one of mine when I had a merkry on it.http://i38.tinypic.com/2a0c9vo.jpgAnd a new one with Yamaha.http://i43.tinypic.com/2i22a1z.jpg

[dagodiver]

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[Instigator]

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/hondacr8288/beefsig.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/hondacr8288/media/beefsig.jpg.html)
Love this one of Beef. Perfect angle of attack, perfect motor trim angle. Doesn't get any better than that.
BTW, whats gettin ready to blow out the back ;)

[albypine]

279132 Does this count for being on the pad :D

[afr]

279132 Does this count for being on the pad :D
nope that on the training wheels lol :thumbsup: nice shot

[Corona Mike]

Was a Merc calender several yrs back that had an A Bote on one month that you could see all the way under the pad. Not much prettier than an A Bote on it's pad and that was one of the best shots of one that I've seen.
Don't remember who it was.

Here's a couple more of my favorites. Both Coon asses.

I think this one is Bobby AKA "DaBull" doing what he does as good as anyone on the planet. I believe thats his full zoom 2.5 w/a blue bottle hooked to it on T-Rex's 250 lb Laser. Only boat I ever declined a chance to drive.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex2.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex2.jpg.html)

Louisiana's own mad scientist, one Mr. T-Rex and his Laser w/Chrysler (Chizzler) power. Has the Mrs w/him ;) "Honey, I promise to take it easy"

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg.html)


The Allison Was Stewart DuBose....I Still Have The Picture On My Wall Here At Work...

[Tom Foley]

http://i41.tinypic.com/f1011y.jpg

this ought to cover it

[baja200merk]

Love this one of Beef. Perfect angle of attack, perfect motor trim angle. Doesn't get any better than that.
BTW, whats gettin ready to blow out the back ;)
That boat ran good. He ran low 90s with a 26 and never tried another prop or motor height. We just pulled that motor Down and the wiseco oil lands were worn flat and 5 pins were about to fall out. its so out of round a .040 won't clean up the bores. :eek:

life jacket hooked on the rigging tube, Safety first!!! :D

[2Fast2Pass]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2cqb4g4.jpg

[Instigator]

http://i41.tinypic.com/f1011y.jpg

this ought to cover it
Killer!

[Instigator]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2cqb4g4.jpg
Another killer shot.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Heres one

[olboatman]

:thumbsup: Keepem commin guys. Some of the best pics I've seen on S+F since I joined! I didn't expect this thread to take off so well. Thanks again. Gary :D

[85nova]

velocity

[texasvector]

great pics!!:thumbsup: heres some i had saved



http://i41.tinypic.com/2ljjndt.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/1o7hn7.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2evqp0g.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/6i46zp.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/6rk7pv.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/24o8y1k.jpg

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/scan0009.jpghttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/scan0008.jpg

[outboards4life]

http://i41.tinypic.com/f1011y.jpg

this ought to cover it

Ever since the first time I saw this picture in Hot Boat magazine however many years ago, I have wanted an Allison. Not that it matters because I probably will never get my STV done.

[2Fast2Pass]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2jecyeb.png

[Tom Foley]

Nice Ted ! So many great pics out there !
http://i44.tinypic.com/ab74mw.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2hx4jyt.jpg

[olboatman]

Nice Ted ! So many great pics out there !
http://i44.tinypic.com/ab74mw.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2hx4jyt.jpg:D Wait a second Tom--I never saw a U-Boat with a pad? Nice shot anyway! :p Gary

[motorheadbishop]

Few wild holeshots...
http://oi55.tinypic.com/347e26a.jpg (http://oi55.tinypic.com/347e26a.jpg)
http://oi53.tinypic.com/2s63u52.jpg (http://oi53.tinypic.com/2s63u52.jpg)

[Ziemer]

Guess I'll add mine in too... Lol... :p :p

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/jeff_allison-web.jpg


The old Pantera running in Sweden! This had more of a wedge than a pad... :D

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/JZ-Oldpantera2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/JZ-Oldpantera.jpg

[afr]

Few wild holeshots...
http://oi55.tinypic.com/347e26a.jpg (http://oi55.tinypic.com/347e26a.jpg)
http://oi53.tinypic.com/2s63u52.jpg (http://oi53.tinypic.com/2s63u52.jpg)

damn talk about a launch hu

[mygr8s10]

A couple from Jasper last year.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2qsumft.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/nffe9s.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/s11fdv.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2qc48hs.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/j09uyr.jpg

[Mitchie]

I've put these up before.. But they are my best ones...http://i45.tinypic.com/25takhw.jpghttp://i46.tinypic.com/2cy41oi.jpg

[dagodiver]

awesome.!

[Fasprop]

Guess I'll add mine in too... Lol... :p :p Looks killer I always liked that shot of the GS!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/jeff_allison-web.jpg


The old Pantera running in Sweden! This had more of a wedge than a pad... :D

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/JZ-Oldpantera2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/JZ-Oldpantera.jpg Looks killer I always liked that shot of the GS!

[olboatman]

:thumbsup:Great pics guys! Does anyone have any closeup pics of there pad on the trailer or of the boat inverted. Thanks again Gary:)

[motorheadbishop]

:thumbsup:Great pics guys! Does anyone have any closeup pics of there pad on the trailer or of the boat inverted. Thanks again Gary:)


http://oi44.tinypic.com/2qlcrag.jpg (http://oi44.tinypic.com/2qlcrag.jpg)

http://oi42.tinypic.com/1z2ltgo.jpg (http://oi42.tinypic.com/1z2ltgo.jpg)

[olboatman]

http://oi44.tinypic.com/2qlcrag.jpg (http://oi44.tinypic.com/2qlcrag.jpg)

http://oi42.tinypic.com/1z2ltgo.jpg (http://oi42.tinypic.com/1z2ltgo.jpg):thumbsup: PERFECT.Thanks Gary

[DOUBLE J]

http://www.jcouvphotos.com/large_view.php?pid=88668

[Sonik]

Here's a smaller and different variation of a 'Stream bottom with concave pad and the factory "wedge"......

http://i50.tinypic.com/2njikw9.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/riurra.jpg.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2r3h8r7.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2j5jb5w.jpg

[Da Bull]

Every time you look at that hull you notice something else screwed to it.
I remember meeting him the 1st time and one of his buddies was telling me you could always tell his street cuz there was no stop sign.
He then pointed to Rex's drag plate. You could still make out the "S and T" on the bottom of it :)



Those signs are made from some good stuff. They make a good bottom cowl plate too.

DB

[Instigator]

Those signs are made from some good stuff. They make a good bottom cowl plate too.

DB

:p:D:thumbsup:

[j_martin]

so a boat becomes a plane and is completely dry above 78mph? :D

You could say that.

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[Bayou Native]

I'll grow up one day.... http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/NativePits/20130712_075257_zpsd34b40bf.jpg

[olboatman]

:thumbsup:Hey Bayou Native Thats close to the type of boat im buildin --- the reason I started this thread --- please tell me what your runnin. BTW I may never grow up! Gary :D

[dazigg]

This is an awesome thread, keep them coming!

[Bayou Native]

That was my first time out and it did 43 with the stock prop on a 40

[jcf1]

Does off the pad count too 279279

[olboatman]

:thumbsup: Great shot! It sure does. Gary;)
Does off the pad count too 279279

[t34]

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[Ron V]

Sometimes you don't need a pad at all and the strakes get it done.

[Coupe427]

A couple from Jasper last year.



http://i48.tinypic.com/nffe9s.jpg



I always liked this picture. Its amazing how much he had that thing turned to keep running straight.

[olboatman]

I always liked this picture. Its amazing how much he had that thing turned to keep running straight.
Was that wind drift, current or a problem? Gary

[mygr8s10]

Was that wind drift, current or a problem? Gary

The wind was blowing pretty good that day from the right, the boats were being pushed around. Made it exciting to watch.

[BeefKid]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/koolkid620/Blue%20vector/vectorsebring.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/koolkid620/media/Blue%20vector/vectorsebring.jpg.html)http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/koolkid620/qmasteromc.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/koolkid620/media/qmasteromc.jpg.html)http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/koolkid620/2012-04-01_18-29-47_955.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/koolkid620/media/2012-04-01_18-29-47_955.jpg.html):reddevil::D:thumbsup:

[ssv1761982]

My old Checkmate and my Allison XB2003... 279089279090279091

A couple of nice boats by golly!

[whipper]

Got some high low and just about. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/DSC_0685.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/2007-08-16_0016.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/2007-08-16_0016.jpg.html) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/DSC_0605.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/DSC_0605.jpg.html)

[donmac]

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb404/donmac1/flyingvoodoo.jpg (http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/donmac1/media/flyingvoodoo.jpg.html)

[mariawhitetrash]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Etasse/sig_zpsc66386a7.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/Etasse/Slayer_JPEG16_zps736fafde.jpg

[syclone01]

My old Vking.

[olboatman]

Hey Guys please keep"em comming --- I'm trying to get someone to take some pics of my new ('84) rig. Some GREAT pics on this thread and Its refreshing to see it hasn't died yet! Thanks Again Gary

[JamesGang]

Best I could do with a lot less power to weight than some of you high flyers.
283403

[Frank Molé]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/shaunsfastshot.jpg

[ratman67]

Hows this?
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/dvepg_zpsde084935.jpg.html)


killer pic

[Kcraft]

Photo taken by James Cole http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae108/KENLARUE/DSC_0840.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/KENLARUE/media/DSC_0840.jpg.html)

[Frank Molé]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2004396933255036620_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2004387124875153064_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2004252928354544082_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2004212162461288098_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2003859553650446771_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2003859412849010572_rs.jpghttp://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/frankmole/2001544232408028927_rs.jpg

[vnemous]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/1603dw2_zps1a3f4f7c.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/1603dw2_zps1a3f4f7c.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/inletac_zps72808c81.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/inletac_zps72808c81.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/chall.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/chall.jpg.html)

[dnelson964]

http://i43.tinypic.com/16ixe7b.jpg

[Mr. Demeanor]

I have two pads and feel this thread is discriminatory.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/MrDemeanor/redheaded.jpg

[JohnR]

TWO!!! I got none. We need some redistribution of wealth around here. :D

[vspeedster]

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y425/vspeedster/2013%20Tomahawk/9534388272_de3c7c37d4_b_zpsc4415c1c.jpg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/vspeedster/media/2013%20Tomahawk/9534388272_de3c7c37d4_b_zpsc4415c1c.jpg.html)

[olboatman]

TWO!!! I got none. We need some redistribution of wealth around here. :D

:pOK Guys show us your multi-pads or your no-pads . We don,t want anyone to feel left out! Gary:eek:

[Da Bull]

Was a Merc calender several yrs back that had an A Bote on one month that you could see all the way under the pad. Not much prettier than an A Bote on it's pad and that was one of the best shots of one that I've seen.
Don't remember who it was.

Here's a couple more of my favorites. Both Coon asses.

I think this one is Bobby AKA "DaBull" doing what he does as good as anyone on the planet. I believe thats his full zoom 2.5 w/a blue bottle hooked to it on T-Rex's 250 lb Laser. Only boat I ever declined a chance to drive.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex2.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex2.jpg.html)

Louisiana's own mad scientist, one Mr. T-Rex and his Laser w/Chrysler (Chizzler) power. Has the Mrs w/him ;) "Honey, I promise to take it easy"

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg.html)



Both of these boats are 16ft Lasers. The yellow one is an original comp model and the red one is a ski boat made into a comp model. Both are a blast to drive.

DB

[stroker300x]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f337/Stroker300x/Tweetyonarail.jpg (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/Stroker300x/media/Tweetyonarail.jpg.html)

[TooStroked]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2vkdgdc.jpg

[laster]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2vkdgdc.jpg
Um, tabs are working hard:rolleyes:

[TooStroked]

Don't force me to post up the picture of your Progression 24 - on the launch pad. :reddevil:

[laster]

Technically, I believe it had left the launch pad . . .

[TooStroked]

Technically, I believe it had left the launch pad . . .

Technically, I believe it was about to leave orbit. Of course a little tab would have helped. You going to post that bad boy up?

[stvmike24]

283484

[JohnR]

About as "on the V" as my tank gets:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/1991%20Checkmate%20Starliner/gsl11_zpsbcf3ee58.jpg

[Speed Jr.]

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj550/SpeedJr/DSC_4756a_zpsf7d890f4.jpg

Fun in the Vandal. ...

[v8chargerdl]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/FBCSig1_zps457d3b8e.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/FBCSig1_zps457d3b8e.jpg.html)http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/1989%20Panther/IMG_6223.jpg<a href=http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/IMG_5917.jpg.html target=_blank>[IMG]http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/IMG_5917.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/1989%20Panther/IMG_6223.jpg.html)

[Kcraft]

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae108/KENLARUE/_DSC8982.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/KENLARUE/media/_DSC8982.jpg.html)

[Cp]

THIS is what "On The Pad" means. Discussion over.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/FlatOutAlly/IMG_4616a_zps7e976083.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/FlatOutAlly/media/IMG_4616a_zps7e976083.jpg.html)

[Kcraft]

Discussion is back, On The Pad...
http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae108/KENLARUE/DSC_0840.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/KENLARUE/media/DSC_0840.jpg.html)

[Chummy]

a few that i have

[olboatman]

a few that i have
:thumbsup:GREAT Lookin Rig! Thanks Gary;)

[racerx]

The fun of livin on the pad and the money spent to go faster and killer pictures..

[idvette]

Discussion is back, On The Pad...
http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae108/KENLARUE/DSC_0840.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/KENLARUE/media/DSC_0840.jpg.html)
Lol Ken, I love yours, Doc's and Mark's boats, those SRV's look awesome hung out to dry!!

[Ira Tindale]

http://oi41.tinypic.com/vxi1dh.jpg

[olboatman]

Great pics guys! Keepem commin. Thanks Gary

[mercracer2.5]

284485

[Mr. Demeanor]

284485

Let me guess, your winter ride is an Arctic Cat? :D

[Hank W]

284498Comin' in to the dock

[Hank W]

284499Riding in the back 9 years ago and now it is my motor :D

[mercracer2.5]

Let me guess, your winter ride is an Arctic Cat? :D

Would love one, not enough places to ride by me though.
I just dont like the plain colors that everyone has :thumbsup:

[Superbender]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/rondak%202010/romp172010.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/rondak%202010/romp172010.jpg.html)http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/user8803_pic495_1218760110-1.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/user8803_pic495_1218760110-1.jpg.html)
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/DSC_0081C-1.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/rondak%202010/2010romp.jpg.html)http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/user8803_pic488_1218759766.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/user8803_pic488_1218759766.jpg.html)

[Superbender]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/superbender.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/superbender.jpg.html)http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/DSC_0507.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/DSC_0507.jpg.html)http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af275/superbender/20120916_151404.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/superbender/media/20120916_151404.jpg.html)

[mercracer2.5]

Nice pics Eric

[Mr. Demeanor]

Pretty impressive seeing a bigger boat up and dry.

[Ziemer]

From this weekend...Gorgeous day out on Alligator!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/ziemer99/Gator/09c3a819-e347-4e9e-b823-96026bef2538_zpsc53f4da7.jpg

[XstreamVking]

My sig pic shows my V-King as high on the pad as I wanna go. Been running fast for 36 yrs and never been wet. Gonna try and keep it that way....

[Cp]

This looks like a bounce. Your profile pic is good sh!t though


Discussion is back, On The Pad...http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae108/KENLARUE/DSC_0840.jpg (http://s962.photobucket.com/user/KENLARUE/media/DSC_0840.jpg.html)

[Chummy]

284719

here another

[FMP]

Was a Merc calender several yrs back that had an A Bote on one month that you could see all the way under the pad. Not much prettier than an A Bote on it's pad and that was one of the best shots of one that I've seen.
Don't remember who it was.

Here's a couple more of my favorites. Both Coon asses.

I think this one is Bobby AKA "DaBull" doing what he does as good as anyone on the planet. I believe thats his full zoom 2.5 w/a blue bottle hooked to it on T-Rex's 250 lb Laser. Only boat I ever declined a chance to drive.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex2.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex2.jpg.html)

Louisiana's own mad scientist, one Mr. T-Rex and his Laser w/Chrysler (Chizzler) power. Has the Mrs w/him ;) "Honey, I promise to take it easy"

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/Instigatorspixs/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg (http://s290.photobucket.com/user/Instigatorspixs/media/t-rex_zpsbaf5bf1f.jpg.html)

Now that I 've seen it , I have to ask . Any details on MR T REX and the CHRYSLER powered Laser?

[carlton ruth]

340954

[tres]

340960340961

[patchesII]

Now that I 've seen it , I have to ask . Any details on MR T REX and the CHRYSLER powered Laser?

It was a Mercury under the cowl

[xcf99]

Runs faster with less trim. 340962

[V-bottom]

I'm gonna miss my son's 15 Allison.....can't air out a 15 footer much better than that.

[FMP]

It was a Mercury under the cowl
I talked with a man from la or near the gulf and he did that but it was years back to bother the MERC reps. You sure?

[FMP]

Both of these boats are 16ft Lasers. The yellow one is an original comp model and the red one is a ski boat made into a comp model. Both are a blast to drive.


DB

DB knows the boats , CHrysler under the cowl?

[specboatops]

I'm gonna miss my son's 15 Allison.....can't air out a 15 footer much better than that.

One of the BEST aired out on the pad pics on this thread. I wish I had the $$$ to step up and get that boat, as soon as I saw it I was in love !

[FMP]

That is a great shot. It's the Canadian air and fresh water that put it over the top.:D:thumbsup::cool:

[BeefKid]

https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/11038396_10153183529413928_7099236752402616297_o.jpg

Dont get much better than this... Mark is a driving fool!! :thumsbup:

[pointer]

^ He sure can air them out! :)

pointer

[CUDA]

Air ...

[JWTjr.]

340999

@ Clayton, NY August 2014

[mercdrag2.5]

photo by pyro. :thumbsup:

[AZMIDLYF]

Couple Bullets:

341012

[B kNo023]

My Velocity
341017

[olboatman]

341020341021When I started this thread yrs ago I said that I would give an update as my pad added to my skiff came along. I did make a wood mock-up on the hull then things changed. I bought my CVX that I now have just bought a modded 140 for. I also bought my SLT which is the most fun since I stopped scuba diving!!! I would love to retire and spend more time in the shop BUT I need my businesses to support my habits. I still plan on finishing that skiff down the road! Gary

[Instigator]

I talked with a man from la or near the gulf and he did that but it was years back to bother the MERC reps. You sure?
That was T Rex.
He did it to piss off Merc after they declined to support him and his racing.
It's a Merc that he sectioned a Chrysler cowling for.
Youd have to know him.

Hes a hard core Chrysler car guy. He drag races a mini van he built w/a big block in it.
Used to tow the boat in the picture w/a '67 Valiant wagon w/a 273.

[FMP]

That's right. I talked with him few months back. Mini van with a low compression 440 . Runs very consistent on pump gas, has a blast with it. Okay so here's a couple real ones.:D

[Baja170]

My Velocity
341017


Hell yea that thing is MOVING. No wasted thrust on a big roost. Awesome!!!

[AZMIDLYF]

341081

[DoktorC]

341081

That's my little brother lol

[AZMIDLYF]

Yamaha on it too?

[Hydroid]

711 white/black is my son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaYLot_1XBY
Doc, you've seen back of these 2 a few times:)

Another for kicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHgFPkaWLIg&nohtml5=False#t=174.718724

[Hydroid]

That's my little brother lol

Valero 'Nightmare', with Yumamamma doin the pushin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wmky9SuaJg&nohtml5=False

[PFord]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/paultnichols/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/E9E1CCC4-FEAE-40D1-B781-7B62AA788B0D_zps4774oke1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/paultnichols/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-09/E9E1CCC4-FEAE-40D1-B781-7B62AA788B0D_zps4774oke1.jpg.html)

[vnemous]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/_DSC9124_zpskllpnddd.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/_DSC9124_zpskllpnddd.jpg.html)

[vnemous]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg.html)

[Scream And Fly]

Nice shot - where was this taken?



http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/super300_zps70f041fe.jpg.html)

[Greg G]

Can I play if I'm upside down? The brainchild stage and then the final result, sharpened up and ready for gel or paint, I have not decided yet.

[tux974]

Very cool pictures guys!......:thumbsup:
Above is a Howard Custom boat style pad. Exact pad I had on my 23' Howard.

Ben, (B kNo023), that up close picture coming at the camera is great. Perfect running attitude...:thumbsup:.... you can almost feel the power just looking at the picture, nice job.....:thumbsup:

[mrcrsr]

here's a video from a few years back of my allison xr2002 running 117 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3oLKz-nyU

[vnemous]

Mays Landing behind atlantic city

[W2F a V-King]

340954

Great thread on riding the pads!
Nothing like air under you at speed!

James

[clamponracing]

341124

[RADER]

Does two pads count. Is about 60 mph .341137

[RADER]

Going down the Amityville cut on Halloween.341140

[mercracer2.5]

341141
In a turn on the pad

[Kevin_From_NJ]

Jasper 2015

http://i63.tinypic.com/v432va.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2wr2oon.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2aenrx4.jpg

[vnemous]

Kevin from NJ, thinks he's in a superboat

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii3/vnemous/480298_10151409502010514_1975812627_n_zpsfii331uh.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/vnemous/media/480298_10151409502010514_1975812627_n_zpsfii331uh.jpg.html)

[FMP]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2aenrx4.jpg

Has the hull been stepped at the back? It almost looks like it or running surface work?

[vnemous]

Hmm I dont think so, just a stock vector

[Kevin_From_NJ]

Has the hull been stepped at the back? It almost looks like it or running surface work?

Some kind of Top Secret speed coat.:)

[vnemous]

Some kind of Top Secret speed coat.:)
Shhhhh and it makes very hard left turns and stops on a dime:D

[FMP]

Some kind of Top Secret speed coat.:)

Frying Pam :thumbsup:

[Scream And Fly]

Allisons and Hydrostreams always look the best on the pad, I think :)

[dnelson964]

341162

[RADER]

Allisons and Hydrostreams always look the best on the pad, I think :)
Yes they do

[vnemous]

Allisons and Hydrostreams always look the best on the pad, I think :)

You're just anti superboat

[berzerko]

341203

[Sunburnt]

Flash back to 1960. My buddy Dick "59powercat1400 " running the 15C PowerCat on the pads, if that's what they were.. She's on the top for sure. PowerCat Rondevous 2015. :)341258

[kbirdmon]

http://i64.tinypic.com/25pialw.jpg

[P man]

That's my little brother lol

Such a cool BBQ... boat. ;)
He needs to get that piss cutter back on the water.

[AZMIDLYF]

Love this shot...

341294

[mariawhitetrash]

341319
Running a 55 mile+ race in a Phantom 19 with 150HO that I borrowed from a good friend


341321
Scaring a journalist in my Bernico

My new boat is stepped, I'm going to miss flying on a pad!

[SANTAFE]

Love this shot...

341294

Nice! What kind of boat?

[YELLOWSS]

Here is an old one. 800' race rumble on the river

http://i64.tinypic.com/2inl92.jpg

[Jamescole]

Some Canadian yamaha's

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0002.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0002.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0402.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0402.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0203.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0203.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/DSC_0892-1.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/DSC_0892-1.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/DSC_0576.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/DSC_0576.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/IMG_2286.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/IMG_2286.jpg.html)

[FMP]

Some Canadian yamaha's

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0002.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0002.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0402.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0402.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/FastestYama/DSC_0203.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/FastestYama/DSC_0203.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/DSC_0892-1.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/DSC_0892-1.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/DSC_0576.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/DSC_0576.jpg.html)

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/OneCycle/IMG_2286.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/OneCycle/media/IMG_2286.jpg.html)

Cool great pics!, water's up :thumbsup:

[mikesufka]

Here is an old one. 800' race rumble on the river

http://i64.tinypic.com/2inl92.jpg

Great shot - love those yellow SS2000's - ;)

[AZMIDLYF]

Nice! What kind of boat?

It's an Argo

[SANTAFE]

It's an Argo

I have not seen one of them around these parts. very nice boat, and photo!

[Baja170]

If that is Adam McKeon's Argo it is now on Lake Norman, NC posting some good numbers for sure. Sweet flying boat.

Single 300XS and over 110. I have seen a few GPS pics. Fast and good mileage. Pretty good setup.

[RED ALERT]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/BP1/_MG_39131.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/BP1/media/_MG_39131.jpg.html)

[GaryRoholt]

341463

[olboatman]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/BP1/_MG_39131.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/BP1/media/_MG_39131.jpg.html)
Thats one sweet lookin rig! Gary

[AZMIDLYF]

341536

[AZMIDLYF]

341538

[Superbender]

341613

[carlton ruth]

341639 Running right at 99mph here. 30 pitch et

[whipper]

Just getting on the pad then high on the pad then just on the pad. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/81b01628-5760-43df-a673-373ed4acc74d_zpsfsxfzzkx.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/81b01628-5760-43df-a673-373ed4acc74d_zpsfsxfzzkx.jpg.html) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/2007-08-16_0016-1.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/2007-08-16_0016-1.jpg.html) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/40972_147741075255383_100000584745888_353160_4546650_n-2.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/40972_147741075255383_100000584745888_353160_4546650_n-2.jpg.html)

[olboatman]

Just getting on the pad then high on the pad then just on the pad. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/81b01628-5760-43df-a673-373ed4acc74d_zpsfsxfzzkx.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/81b01628-5760-43df-a673-373ed4acc74d_zpsfsxfzzkx.jpg.html) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/2007-08-16_0016-1.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/2007-08-16_0016-1.jpg.html) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/whipperr/40972_147741075255383_100000584745888_353160_4546650_n-2.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/whipperr/media/40972_147741075255383_100000584745888_353160_4546650_n-2.jpg.html)
I like that "high" on the pad!!!! I guess you ment no pun intended! lol Gary

[Mad Maximillion]

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On on the pad...Long Beach to Catalina Island, CA practice run.

[Ziemer]

From yesterday on Kissimmee River.

[bayratpg]

Bracket speed is 60, so I'm not sure we qualify. These are a couple of my favorites from last year though.

[Mr. Demeanor]

Pad x 2 :D :leaving:

[pyro]

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/hydropyropyropyro/100D87D6-227C-42C6-954C-AA42825DE018.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/hydropyropyropyro/media/100D87D6-227C-42C6-954C-AA42825DE018.jpg.html)

[AZMIDLYF]

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[max200]

Here's my contribution

[max200]

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[Scream And Fly]

Chad's Vegas remains one of my favorite Hydrostreams on S&F - and it was also one of our very first Flying Machine Of the Month boats.

Greg


http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg629/hydropyropyropyro/100D87D6-227C-42C6-954C-AA42825DE018.jpg (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/hydropyropyropyro/media/100D87D6-227C-42C6-954C-AA42825DE018.jpg.html)

[AZMIDLYF]

Who needs a pad..

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[mrcrsr]

here's a pic from 20 years ago of my first allison xr2002 with a bridgeport http://www.screamandfly.com/gallery/data/502/thumbs/9824PICT02041.JPG

[fast fun 2]

Miss it

[ChrisM]

I miss mine too! :nonod:

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[Baja16]

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[foxtrot722]

Hope these aren't repeats, didn't look back through the entire thread.

I was the second owner of the boat, these pictures are from the fourth owner.http://users.lowcountry.com/~yamaha3/Triad 2.jpg

http://users.lowcountry.com/~yamaha3/Triad 3.jpg

http://users.lowcountry.com/~yamaha3/Triad 4.jpg

http://users.lowcountry.com/~yamaha3/Triad 6.jpg

[AZMIDLYF]

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[AZMIDLYF]

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[AZMIDLYF]

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[AZMIDLYF]

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[AZMIDLYF]

Miss it

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[AZMIDLYF]

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[Coupe427]

342013

I always loved that boat. Too bad it was destroyed a couple years ago.

[AZMIDLYF]

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[David]

235 is one of the best Allison pictures

[dnelson964]

http://i65.tinypic.com/15oj7cz.jpg

[AZMIDLYF]

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[Scream And Fly]

This post continues to be absolutely amazing! Keep the photos coming!
Greg

[SANTAFE]

Allisons look the best on the pad. IMHO Although I do like looking at the big, heavier, slower boats being over trimmed, or jumping a wake getting some air.

[whipper]

Thats because Allison invented the pad. haha Most boats dont have a lip aka {pencil roll}. its a key factor on any Allison to get the flat look while on the pad. It forces the bow down while lifting the stern up. The shape of the hull is all built around that pad. Very ingenious. :cheers:

[FMP]

What year did they first build a pad hull? 1966/67 the same year as CHRYSLER patened the Hydro-Vee Delta Pad hull.

[whipper]

Yes 67 is correct. :cheers: Well at least thats when the patent was excepted for a vee hull. The Deep vee hull pad was in 68. 69 was the year a vee hull consumer production pleasure boat first broke 100 mph. It was a 18ft Allison with twin 125,s.

Tomorrow is the big day for the new 2016 XR2002 deliveries. There will be a few more pad shots coming from those bad boys soon i hope!

[texasvector]

running somewhere above 95mph....

http://i67.tinypic.com/2zstkqg.png

[Kevin_From_NJ]

Jasper 2015

http://i61.tinypic.com/vv0ib.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2i6kygj.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/10dtnde.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i58.tinypic.com/6fy1xl.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/2ze0cj8.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/15hkcgk.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i57.tinypic.com/10gebk3.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

Does this count?!:eek:

http://i43.tinypic.com/oivswo.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i60.tinypic.com/ma9kbm.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2m60apj.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/xfpzc5.jpg

[Kevin_From_NJ]

http://i61.tinypic.com/289wgsi.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/2i04yo1.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/nv5zye.jpg