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JasonInAugusta · 03-19-2007, 03:03 PM

This is one of those behind the scenes sneak peeks that you rarely see or hear about.

Greg was doing the review of the Shockwave 55 SS and, at 40MPH, hit some rocks.

The boat went airborne, barely missed Greg at about eye level, and headed off into the nearby woods.

Came to rest with the prop hitting a tree stump...which started to smoke.

It was at this point that the guys found out that, for whatever reason, the kill switch didn't work.

The prop is actually burnt.

Once the piston welded itself to the engine case it finally stopped.

Good bit of damage to this one, but it can be repaired.

Will be a lot of work, but should be fun when done.

Enjoy the pics. I can't look at'm without laughing when I think about the sequence of events that played out to make this happen.

Notice the lack of a driver or throttle man. I think I'd have bailed out as well.

JasonInAugusta · 03-19-2007, 03:04 PM

Couple more...

Both rudders were ripped off the boat.

Must've been a sight to see.

Mad Scientist · 03-19-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

...It was at this point that the guys found out that, for whatever reason, the kill switch didn't work...

Tough way to find that out. :neutral:

Gimbal · 03-19-2007, 03:43 PM

...that looks like it was a really nice boat. 40mph in something that small on water gives me the willys

badger · 03-19-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimbal

...that looks like it was a really nice boat. 40mph in something that small on water gives me the willys

You know their not actually driving in the boat right?

blazed · 03-19-2007, 03:54 PM

wow is the carnage going to in next mounths mag? thats funny though

JasonInAugusta · 03-19-2007, 03:56 PM

I think he's referring to the driver and throttle man that both bailed.

Here's a size reference pic...That's a Clod with XLs.

I asked Greg why he didn't try to catch it.

'83 chevy · 03-19-2007, 04:02 PM

they had one of them at my LHS i wanted it so badly after driving my neighbors enforcer, but funds didn't permit

youngblood · 03-19-2007, 04:09 PM

what mag?

hotrodzach · 03-19-2007, 04:20 PM

i think they're referring to rcdriver...?
-Dalton

xr100 · 03-19-2007, 08:01 PM

nice boat

xr100 · 03-19-2007, 08:02 PM

oh and crawler

Nitro · 03-19-2007, 09:44 PM

That is a really nice boat! A friend of mine that has his own machine shop, built one, did some machine work to the motor, bored it out and some other stuff that I am not too sure about, took it to the lake, it was hitting around 60mph, fast enough that the DNR made him stop running it around the No Wake Zone!

BTW: Nice Hustler Frame!!!!

srfrkyle1234 · 03-20-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by badger

You know their not actually driving in the boat right?

going 40mph in a 1:1 boat is feels faster then you think. i'm sure you've been on a boat before, but going 40 feels like 70 in a car (or faster). not sure why, but whatever!

SnailMail · 03-20-2007, 05:50 AM

hey JIA can i have that "other avatar"

JasonInAugusta · 03-20-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by srfrkyle1234

going 40mph in a 1:1 boat is feels faster then you think. i'm sure you've been on a boat before, but going 40 feels like 70 in a car (or faster). not sure why, but whatever!

Try water skiing at 60.

Instant headache when you make a mistake and slap the water...then proceed to skip about five times.

Mad Scientist · 03-20-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Try water skiing at 60.

Instant headache when you make a mistake and slap the water...then proceed to skip about five times.

That's called a concussion :-P

Harley · 03-20-2007, 10:48 AM

whats the pitch of that prop? j/k

I love carnage!!!!

when they give you those to review, does your mag inherit them? or do you guys have to foot the bill for it now?

Josh

JasonInAugusta · 03-20-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Scientist

That's called a concussion :-P

Only if you're a wuss about it.

I called it a mistake.

slobin3d · 03-20-2007, 09:00 PM

JIA you still got that aclohol converted fuelie engine

03-19-2007, 03:03 PM	#1
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Newest Rock Crawler This is one of those behind the scenes sneak peeks that you rarely see or hear about. Greg was doing the review of the Shockwave 55 SS and, at 40MPH, hit some rocks. The boat went airborne, barely missed Greg at about eye level, and headed off into the nearby woods. Came to rest with the prop hitting a tree stump...which started to smoke. It was at this point that the guys found out that, for whatever reason, the kill switch didn't work. The prop is actually burnt. Once the piston welded itself to the engine case it finally stopped. Good bit of damage to this one, but it can be repaired. Will be a lot of work, but should be fun when done. Enjoy the pics. I can't look at'm without laughing when I think about the sequence of events that played out to make this happen. Notice the lack of a driver or throttle man. I think I'd have bailed out as well. Attached Images Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 03-19-2007 at 03:05 PM.

03-19-2007, 03:04 PM	#2
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Couple more... Both rudders were ripped off the boat. Must've been a sight to see. Attached Images

03-19-2007, 03:56 PM	#7
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I think he's referring to the driver and throttle man that both bailed. Here's a size reference pic...That's a Clod with XLs. I asked Greg why he didn't try to catch it. Attached Images

03-19-2007, 03:43 PM	#4
Gimbal Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where it's wet Posts: 833	...that looks like it was a really nice boat. 40mph in something that small on water gives me the willys

03-19-2007, 03:54 PM	#6
blazed Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fresno Posts: 213	wow is the carnage going to in next mounths mag? thats funny though

03-19-2007, 04:02 PM	#8
'83 chevy Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Easthampton Posts: 747	they had one of them at my LHS i wanted it so badly after driving my neighbors enforcer, but funds didn't permit

03-19-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
youngblood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,255	what mag?

03-19-2007, 04:20 PM	#10
hotrodzach Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 712	i think they're referring to rcdriver...? -Dalton

03-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
xr100 I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: woodstock Posts: 246	nice boat

03-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#12
xr100 I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: woodstock Posts: 246	oh and crawler

03-20-2007, 05:50 AM	#15
SnailMail Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 260	hey JIA can i have that "other avatar"

03-20-2007, 10:48 AM	#18
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	whats the pitch of that prop? j/k I love carnage!!!! when they give you those to review, does your mag inherit them? or do you guys have to foot the bill for it now? Josh

03-20-2007, 09:00 PM	#20
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	JIA you still got that aclohol converted fuelie engine

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