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

[HCP3]

I know that these have been posted but they deserve to be seen again.

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Glass defined. WOW.

 

[cofooter]

scal·a·wag
/ˈskaləˌwaɡ,ˈskalēˌwaɡ/

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noun
informal
noun: scallywag

1. a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal.

 

[rrrr]

This came out of storage today after 15 years or so and heading for Jimmy Louis racing engines to get it running and then onto the chopping block.

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That diamond pattern interior is proof that if you keep your boat long enough, it'll come back in style.

 

[Wheeler]

Right on Wheeler! Scallywag coming in tomorrow!

Marina Manor has more Scallywags than Possum Kingdom has Opossums.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

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When was this? That looks like Matt Bookey, Drives the P42, and i'm guessing that's the river cracker they have?

 

[Outdrive1]

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[coolchange]

What time's the run and gun get movin on Saturday? Time to grab breakfast at RR first. Doin a 609 mile turn and burn with boatpoor.

 

[1homeblown]

What time's the run and gun get movin on Saturday? Time to grab breakfast at RR first. Doin a 609 mile turn and burn with boatpoor.

8:00 AM


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[1homeblown]

8:00 AM


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That is if you’re talking about the Outlaw gig


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[Hava-Schiada]

Taken last Thursday from Fox’s.

 

[Sherpa]

I swear this summer I really want to do that Parker float and meet some of you guys..

--Sherpa

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[HighVoltage329]

Great action & photos!!!

 

[cofooter]

Awesome pics Wheeler!

 

[wzuber]

Nice.....thx wheelie dude.

 

[fmo24]

@Dana757 how does the new motor run? Boat looks great

 

[Outdrive1]

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[coolchange]

@Dana757 how does the new motor run? Boat looks great

Judging from the burnout, better than anticipated.

 

[Dana757]

Judging from the burnout, better than anticipated.

lol that was the first hit ever and yeah, it was a handful! The second time I ran felt a lot more comfortable. Its gonna take bit for me to get a handle on it.

 

[Dana757]

@Dana757 how does the new motor run? Boat looks great

thanks! Engine is pretty ridiculousness.

 

[BigRedBryan]

From Saturday...

 

[Wheeler]

thanks! Engine is pretty ridiculousness.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

A friend decided to make the trek from Havasu to show us Parkabilly's the new toy.

 

[Wheeler]

Just your typical 170mph Parker play boat.

Capt. Steve said it needs a ski tow. I told him to wait and we'll put in on his all wood cruiser when he brings it out for it's maiden voyage next week.

 

[Wheeler]

Where in the hell is Steve?

We have been waiting for his return! It's been months since he was last seen on the river!!

 

[Wheeler]

Banzai!

 

[1homeblown]

Where in the hell is Steve?

We have been waiting for his return! It's been months since he was last seen on the river!! [emoji848]

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Was waiting for this. I was actually there.
Ran the boat on the ramp Thurs to get temp into it after rebuilding the top end. Sounded good after I remembered HOW to start it. LOL
Skipped Friday because Pops came into town and we got sauced up a bit.

Put the boat back in the water to put a timing light on it.
Popped three times while it was idling. Blew a head gasket (again)...among other things.

Pretty bummed right now. But I’ll get it torn down and figured out again. I’ll post what I have in a minute.

Took the boat to Sundance show on Friday about 3:30ish for a couple hours.


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[Wheeler]

Was waiting for this. I was actually there.
Ran the boat on the ramp Thurs to get temp into it after rebuilding the top end. Sounded good after I remembered HOW to start it. LOL
Skipped Friday because Pops came into town and we got sauced up a bit.

Put the boat back in the water to put a timing light on it.
Popped three times while it was idling. Blew a head gasket (again)...among other things.

Pretty bummed right now. But I’ll get it torn down and figured out again. I’ll post what I have in a minute.

Took the boat to Sundance show on Friday about 3:30ish for a couple hours.


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We were playing with the Cheyenne down at Marina Manor on Thurs.. Next time give me a call when you're in town. You could have headed down to help with the Coors Light boat along with Banzai.

The @old rigger should keep in touch as well especially since both of you are within spittin distance.

@Clank123

 

[1homeblown]

We were playing with the Cheyenne down at Marina Manor on Thurs.. Next time give me a call when you're in town. You could have headed down to help with the Coors Light boat along with Banzai.

The @old rigger should keep in touch as well especially since both of you are within spittin distance. [emoji16]

@Clank123

I know I should. I was just excited to get it running. Getting harder and harder to post video clips here. Carl Anderson hung out for a few minutes and watched me fumble through it. LOL

I spoke with Dave over at Sundance about Banzai. It’s definitely a piece of driveable art.


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[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[sintax]

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that a great shot. you get that perfect set and it just feels right.

 

[Backlash]

Awesome pictures as always! Thank you!!!

 

[Wheeler]

that a great shot. you get that perfect set and it just feels right.

That one is not my photo.
Good subject matter is everything though.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Question for you drag boat historian types. There was a Harley shop in Covina...rougher kind of place, not the Gieco commercial types. Behind the shop was a 36-40ft gooseneck race hauler. It was lettered in Coors Light logos, black trailer and I think oxidized aluminum trim. The guy claimed it was the hauler for a drag boat. This looked to be an early to mid 80's trailer...but this is stretching my memory back about 20 years. The guy's shop was still there some time back, but don't know if the trailer is still around.

Did the Coors Light boat have a road shelter like that?

 

[sintax]

Question for you drag boat historian types. There was a Harley shop in Covina...rougher kind of place, not the Gieco commercial types. Behind the shop was a 36-40ft gooseneck race hauler. It was lettered in Coors Light logos, black trailer and I think oxidized aluminum trim. The guy claimed it was the hauler for a drag boat. This looked to be an early to mid 80's trailer...but this is stretching my memory back about 20 years. The guy's shop was still there some time back, but don't know if the trailer is still around.

Did the Coors Light boat have a road shelter like that?

About the only chopper / drag boat cross over I knew of was Denver Mullins, but he would have been out of San Bernardino i'd guess.

 

[monkeyswrench]

About the only chopper / drag boat cross over I knew of was Denver Mullins, but he would have been out of San Bernardino i'd guess.

The guy that had the trailer probably openned his shop around 1992-93. His name was Charlie, and the shop was Charlie's Cycle Works. Nice enough guy, I met him trying to get some beads broken on a pair of old sand rail front rims. I think he was friendly with Vagos...but that's just based on the green bikes around.

 

[RVR_RCN]

Question for you drag boat historian types. There was a Harley shop in Covina...rougher kind of place, not the Gieco commercial types. Behind the shop was a 36-40ft gooseneck race hauler. It was lettered in Coors Light logos, black trailer and I think oxidized aluminum trim. The guy claimed it was the hauler for a drag boat. This looked to be an early to mid 80's trailer...but this is stretching my memory back about 20 years. The guy's shop was still there some time back, but don't know if the trailer is still around.

Did the Coors Light boat have a road shelter like that?

House of Choppers on Arrow Highway? Remember the place as a kid in the 70's.

 

[rivergames]

The Silver Bullet and Banzai were so Bad Ass running Friday and Sunday!

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[Clank123]

Great Day Yesterday...

 

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