What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[sintax]

the gal on the golf cart is the highlight from that set for sure

 

[Wheeler]

the gal on the golf cart is the highlight from that set for sure

Coors light in the hand would have worked for you?

 

[Wheeler]

 

[NorCalRiverRat]

I like how your equal opportunity, let the Jet Boats play with the V-Drives.

 

[rivrrts429]

I like how your equal opportunity, let the Jet Boats play with the V-Drives.

We’re an inclusive bunch...

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

I like how your equal opportunity, let the Jet Boats play with the V-Drives.

Of course jet boats are allowed. Jet Boaters bring in the women and bring 'em young!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[NorCalRiverRat]

the pics are proof, Chicks dig Jet Boats...

is the Red Jet Boat a Bahner Tunnel ?

 

[Wheeler]

the pics are proof, Chicks dig Jet Boats...

is the Red Jet Boat a Bahner Tunnel ?

Friends of yours?

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[mash on it]

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Just a quick question-
This Orange flatty, is it Sbc powered?

How much (Sbc) horsepower would it take to be a fun cruiser/ski boat?

My brother has a 66? Hallett long deck, he's owned for 15+ years, (no motor) And I have enough Sbc parts good for about 375 hp. Maybe more.

Possible realistic speed on something like this?

Thoughts?

Dan'l

 

[DC-88]

Just a quick question-
This Orange flatty, is it Sbc powered?

How much (Sbc) horsepower would it take to be a fun cruiser/ski boat?

My brother has a 66? Hallett long deck, he's owned for 15+ years, (no motor) And I have enough Sbc parts good for about 375 hp. Maybe more.

Possible realistic speed on something like this?

Thoughts?

Dan'l

Dan'l my first boat was a 70' Hallett long deck with an LT1 which I believe is 350/350. No gps in the late 80's, but I can say from experience it was very likely 67-71 mph on the top end with a 2 blade and gears most likely in the mid teens % wise- It was a great , forgiving boat to learn with, and set the hook for the faster ones to come....

 

[Wheeler]

All these years that I've seen the boat one might of thought I'd have taken a close look at it. It's not like I'd have to drive across the county to see it as it's about 500' away.
I went to take a look and it's not here or out on the water. I sent Keith a text and if he responds I'll let you know what I find.

Just a quick question-
This Orange flatty, is it Sbc powered?

How much (Sbc) horsepower would it take to be a fun cruiser/ski boat?

My brother has a 66? Hallett long deck, he's owned for 15+ years, (no motor) And I have enough Sbc parts good for about 375 hp. Maybe more.

Possible realistic speed on something like this?

Thoughts?

Dan'l

 

[mash on it]

Dan'l my first boat was a 70' Hallett long deck with an LT1 which I believe is 350/350. No gps in the late 80's, but I can say from experience it was very likely 67-71 mph on the top end with a 2 blade and gears most likely in the mid teens % wise- It was a great , forgiving boat to learn with, and set the hook for the faster ones to come....

All these years that I've seen the boat one might of thought I'd have taken a close look at it. It's not like I'd have to drive across the county to see it as it's about 500' away.
I went to take a look and it's not here or out on the water. I sent Keith a text and if he responds I'll let you know what I find.

Gentleman,

Thanks a bunch.

Dan'l

 

[Wheeler]

Just a quick question-
This Orange flatty, is it Sbc powered?

How much (Sbc) horsepower would it take to be a fun cruiser/ski boat?

My brother has a 66? Hallett long deck, he's owned for 15+ years, (no motor) And I have enough Sbc parts good for about 375 hp. Maybe more.

Possible realistic speed on something like this?

Thoughts?

Dan'l

390 Ford FE, 60 mph.

 

[mash on it]

390 Ford FE, 60 mph.

Good to know.
Thanks,
Dan'l

 

[Wheeler]

Good to know.
Thanks,
Dan'l

Had I known that it had an FE I would have payed more attention to it.

 

[Jimmyv]

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Looks like Keith out of Marina Village. One of his flatties.

 

[Wheeler]

Looks like Keith out of Marina Village. One of his flatties.

Yep, that's Keith and Parker.

 

[NicPaus]

the gal on the golf cart is the highlight from that set for sure

Friend of mine from B row. Just saved the pic to show her.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[707dog]

Had I known that it had an FE I would have payed more attention to it.

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i may or may not know the owner of that shop in the back ground

 

[lenmann]

Great shots @Wheeler keep em coming.

If I have a vote, keep shooting stills. I like to imagine the sounds.

 

[Wheeler]

Holy shit dude...

I learned to ski behind Firewater! LoL

They should have taught you to drive too. I hear you crashed into Keith's elco in the upper lot at school?

We had a name for people like you ...SQUID!

 

[rivermobster]

They should have taught you to drive too. I hear you crashed into Keith's elco in the upper lot at school?

We had a name for people like you ...SQUID!

I did! Right behind auto shop class, showing off in my Mustang.

That's how Keith and I met.

 

[Wheeler]

Keith said if you want to come out he would call the border patrol and have 'em let you into Parker.

I did! Right behind auto shop class, showing off in my Mustang.

That's how Keith and I met.

 

[rivermobster]

Keith said if you want to come out he would call the border patrol and have 'em let you into Parker.


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I have my own key.

I do have some pics of us, taken down on the dock of him, Todd and (RIP) Brian.

I scanned em all and burned em on CD to give to him someday.

Thank God there were no cell phones back in those days...

 

[Wheeler]

I have my own key.

I do have some pics of us, taken down on the dock of him, Todd and (RIP) Brian.

I scanned em all and burned em on CD to give to him someday.

Thank God there were no cell phones back in those days...

I hear you guys rolled 20 deep. Lucky for RD and his posse they never crossed your path.

Post them photos up and I'll send Keith the link. I'm sure he'd like to see 'em.

 

[Wheeler]

I have my own key.
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We raised the lock on the gate since your last visit.

 

[boatnam2]

Can't believe my dock crusher made it into pics, thanks wheeler!

 

[rivermobster]

I hear you guys rolled 20 deep. Lucky for RD and his posse they never crossed your path.

Post them photos up and I'll send Keith the link. I'm sure he'd like to see 'em.

These pics are not for public consumption...

Pretty sure RD was still wearing diapers back then! lol

We raised the lock on the gate since your last visit.

I'll just stand on your head then! You forget, I know where you live.

 

[Wheeler]

Can't believe my dock crusher made it into pics, thanks wheeler!

Be sure to post a photo so we know who (not) to throw shit at as you pass by.

 

[boatnam2]

Be sure to post a photo so we know who (not) to throw shit at as you pass by.

I stay in the middle of the river just for that reason.

 

[Wheeler]

I stay in the middle of the river just for that reason.

Is that your scow in the background?

 

[boatnam2]

Is that your scow in the background?


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Yea its called the dream crusher.

 

[Backlash]

Boat brand is MB? Does that stand for "Maximum Ballast?"

 

[boatnam2]

Boat brand is MB? Does that stand for "Maximum Ballast?"

Nah! maybe Minimum ballast! I'm a old man she gets bagged up for a hour or so in the morning and then turns into a over priced float the rest of the day.

 

[lenmann]

MB is short for Mike Brendell. His dad Irv Brendell was the founder of Hondo and Brendella boats back in the day.

Lots of boating history in that family.

I had a MB B52, it was a great boat. Exceptional build quality and was really good at what is was designed to do. BTW, I never crushed a dock with it, not even once.

 

[KevinR]

I met Mike back in the late 70s. He was a childhood friend and high school buddy with fraternity brothers of mine. Great guy and we sure had some fun at Parker in those days when he was driving Hot Damn Hondo.

 

[Wheeler]

Ain't much going on out front this morning.

Steven needs to hurry back and make some racket!

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[Wheeler]

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