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

[707dog]

all these pics and videos i think we need to visit that stretch of the river looks beautiful maybe ill make a day of it when i'm in havasu

 

[copterzach]

Where are the pictures Wheeler??


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[Sharp Shooter]

About 20 years ago, Paul Whittington and I were headed up stream from Red Rock when we spotted a jet boat full of girls floating down river. Anyone look familiar? I don't remember any of their names. Just thought I'd bump the thread and still keep it Parker.

 

[Wheeler]

This the best I could do witb this damn phone. Dave kept talkin bout getting me a video camera ...two weeks ago.

Where are the pictures Wheeler??


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[1homeblown]

Here’s a throwback. It’s Pops in his old Hallet with the Hemi that then went into the Schiada and is now in my possession. So when this picture was taken on the Parker strip, I’m guessing I was 3 years old at the time. Another picture that I’ve never seen until today. Pretty cool.

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[AFTERSHOCK RACING+]

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so where is that eliminator staying at and really like that boat

 

[Rjt01]

Sup guys an girls , Been a while since I was on here . Been a busy time for me , changed job , broke the boat lol an been cranking in the ot , had the first Parker trip a few weeks ago with no boat but got to hang out with my river brothers an me an the kids got some float time . As for the motor , went to start it at the start of the season an found a oil leak from the rear main an was like bugger , pulled the motor out an flipped it , and found that the first an last journals were smoked . Oh well . Pulled the crank an sent it out to get polished an got told when the mag fluxed it that #4 journal had a crack ..... fk . So now full Tare down an new forged internal s are ordered an hopefully have this pig back together in the next few weeks an the back to the Parker alarm clock lol .

 

[Backlash]

Glad to see you're on the boards and staying out of trouble! Sux to hear about the motor but at least you caught it before more damage occurred. Stay safe and keep us updated with your project!

 

[Rjt01]

Glad to see you're on the boards and staying out of trouble! Sux to hear about the motor but at least you caught it before more damage occurred. Stay safe and keep us updated with your project!

Oh I will lol , kinda blessing , been looking at others things in the boat that I didn’t see before , filled some old stringer holes , pulled the rudder out and repacked , going over transom hedders . Trans has been rebuilt , carbs have been rebuilt by John at C&J . New prop . So can’t wait to get her back in the water . Also working on a sleeper boat . This one should be interesting lol .

 

[Wheeler]

so where is that eliminator staying at and really like that boat

The boat or the crew?

Someone shot that photo in the Keys.

 

[Wheeler]

Here’s a throwback. It’s Pops in his old Hallet with the Hemi that then went into the Schiada and is now in my possession. So when this picture was taken on the Parker strip, I’m guessing I was 3 years old at the time. Another picture that I’ve never seen until today. Pretty cool. View attachment 870795


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Great old photo!

 

[1homeblown]

another one of The MVA back in the day...

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The boat or the crew?

Someone shot that photo in the Keys.

the boat and crew

 

[Wheeler]

I wonder who is favorite band is ...Flock of Seagulls?

 

[monkeyswrench]

I sure wouldn't like to keep that clean...but it's a sacrifice I'd be willing to make

I wonder who is favorite band is ...Flock of Seagulls?

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[Backlash]

Is that big enough for Parker?

 

[Wheeler]

Is that big enough for Parker?

With all the roll bar boats on the river it's better to be safe than sorry.

 

[coolchange]

 

[Outdrive1]

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[cofooter]

Hes gonna eat some roll bar boats for lunch!

 

[MK1MOD0]

Seriously,,,,,,, that boat isn’t going to be launched on Parker is it ?

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

Seriously,,,,,,, that boat isn’t going to be launched on Parker is it ?

I've seen bigger.

 

[cofooter]

Seriously,,,,,,, that boat isn’t going to be launched on Parker is it ?

Apparently anything that floats these days............

 

[cofooter]

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Awesome Wheeler, you must have slept in!

 

[Backlash]

Thank you for the updates Wheeler!! I know of a 38' Hustler with Arneson drives and BIG Carson Brummett motors that routinely runs in Parker. Run what you brung is the name of the game!

 

[Pattle]

I wonder who is favorite band is ...Flock of Seagulls?

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I'm pretty sure that thing lives around the corner from my house in Orange. Nice boat. They have several other nice toys too.

 

[Beautiful Noise]

With all the roll bar boats on the river it's better to be safe than sorry.

Here’s a picture of what Sorry looks like

 

[Backlash]

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Man that hurts to look at! Good thing you've moved "Up" to a safer neighborhood!

 

[Wheeler]

Awesome Wheeler, you must have slept in!

Slept in? Not hardly, I was by your house early and you wouldn't answsr the door!

 

[cofooter]

Slept in? Not hardly, I was by your house early and you wouldn't answsr the door! View attachment 872748 View attachment 872749 View attachment 872749

Out skiing at 5AM, by the way, some tweaker stole your engine hoist from my garage, sorry. See you next time, buddy!!!

 

[Wheeler]

Total Ausomenenes!

 

[Lucky Larry]

It’s never too early! Saturday was 6:20 a.m., just after Cofooter went by and today was real old school . . . water skier behind a flat.

And one of the baddest boats I’ve seen in a while comes out to play in the evening ~ V-drive of some kind. I’ll try to get a pic but it’ll probably be blurry.

“Lucky’s Wife”

 

[boatnam2]

Looks like 5:30 am is good, won't be sleeping in this day.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Just another day on the strip....

 

[Wheeler]

A clean boat is a happy boat.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[cofooter]

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Tell Richie to go drive that trailer queen.........

 

[Wheeler]

Tell Richie to go drive that trailer queen.........

Since the hair salon is opening up and his wife has an appointment on Thursday, he'll be taking it out during that time.

 

[BingerFang]

We will be out there Thursday, Friday and Saturday to watch the sunrise!

 

[HCP3]

We need some updates.

 

[Icky]

Only saw 2 skiers and 1 flatbottm at 6am by pirates. Needless to say I was disappointed

 

[Wheeler]

We need some updates.

Marina Manor is now known as "ToonVille "

 

[HBCraig]

A clean noat is a happy boat.

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Hey! I filled up next to you on Sunday. I had the blue and orange Ultra

We were at the Phillips in the north part of Parker

 

[boatnam2]

I think tomorrow maybe be the barometer for the most noise made by 5:30 am.

 

[Wheeler]

Hey! I filled up next to you on Sunday. I had the blue and orange Ultra

We were at the Phillips in the north part of Parker

I've never been to that station, you sure it wasn't just some random Parkabilly?

What color was the back of my neck?

 

[HBCraig]

I've never been to that station, you sure it wasn't just some random Parkabilly?

What color was the back of my neck?

It was you homie. Cheetah with a scoop in the hatch. And a red neck of course

 

[Wheeler]

It was most likely just another Okie escaping the dust bowl or an HTM owner.

 

[Looking Glass]

It was most likely just another Okie escaping the dust bowl or an HTM owner.

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Is this what they call a "FLAT BILL"?

 

[Wheeler]

Is this what they call a "FLAT BILL"?

I'm not sure but I'll ask him when he gets back from Pfeeenix.