TucsontoTexas
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I stumbled across 2 YouTube channels that essentially stream Boat Porn. Boats vs Haulover Inlet and Boat Zone. Here is just one example of dozens. Five 500s isn't even the most ridiculous.
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Dorado
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
5, 500’s without a lick’ of sense or boating skills, getting stuffed. Lots of that on those channels. Then there’s always the guy with an 18’ whaler and a 90 horse makes it look easy
210 FSH
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I think I’ve watched most of the vids from those two channels and wavy boats which I think does the Boats vs. Haulover. Like Dorado eludes to, there some hapless pilots, but there are also the ones in a 17’ Boston Whaler with a 90hp that go through there like a boss. But! I’ve also seen some very skilled pilots in big Midnight Express, Hydra’s, BW’s, SeaVee etc.. take on Haulover when it’s really firing and cruise right on through.
Take this vid from zip zap, at 34 seconds there is a boat like mine, and how not to do it, that’s a still of the fail on the intro page. Then at 3:14, is the same boat with more and heavier people and a pilot that knows how to get through Haulover correctly-as much weight as possible aft, keep the bow up and crack on.
Todd
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That’s crazy!I just dropped my Lund off for some work. The mechanic pulled out his order sheet. The Merc 500R MSRP is $85,000. Just the motor not rigging or anything. I thinks it’s awesome folks can buy boats and stack 5 or 6 motors on them.
Only in America.
210 FSH
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I think that’s more than the V12 600I just dropped my Lund off for some work. The mechanic pulled out his order sheet. The Merc 500R MSRP is $85,000. Just the motor not rigging or anything. I thinks it’s awesome folks can buy boats and stack 5 or 6 motors on them.
Only in America.
210 FSH
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What a cool ride! From a time when things were a lot simpler!
Bill Sampson
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The audio of this boat starting is incredible
Gem Morris
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I don’t see any ear protection being used??!!
Marina Bum
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I think those are aircraft engines, maybe Allison's or Rolls Royce. Not to worry about ear protection, without it he'll be deaf very soon!
On another safety note he must be right over the prop shafts and props, like right between his legs. His hearing is probably the least of his concerns if things go wrong
Dorado
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
I had the same thought! Plus having 2 giant engines and exhaust pipes right in your face seems a bit concerningI think those are aircraft engines, maybe Allison's or Rolls Royce. Not to worry about ear protection, without it he'll be deaf very soon!
On another safety note he must be right over the prop shafts and props, like right between his legs. His hearing is probably the least of his concerns if things go wrong
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Great old outboards.....there used to be an amazing old outboard display at the Casino in Avalon....amazing outboards from the 20s-40s...all shiny and looking brand new 
There is an Antique place in Desert Shores, little town north of Salton City, off of Hwy 86 the west side of Salton Sea. A guy named Rick owns it. It is amazing what he has there. It's called Desert Timbers. He has a lot of old wood timbers and boards he sells. Good old solid stuff. That is another solid copper prop in the picture. Such a neat place.Great old outboards.....there used to be an amazing old outboard display at the Casino in Avalon....amazing outboards from the 20s-40s...all shiny and looking brand new
Rainbowbridge
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
sorry to be naive......what's the WJ817 mean?
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