" I don't need to sit down..."

Dave R · 09-08-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

The cameraman thought they were doing over 100mph? It's a 38 lightning, it would need a lot of hp to break 100. I drove a 38, at full speed with twin 500hp blue motors, I ran just over 80. A fellow islander had a 35 with twin 525's that I am told would do 93 but never experienced it myself.

If a 38 Lightning will run 80 with twin 500s, it'll run 100 with with two 781 HP engines. That would be easy to achieve with a little supercharging.

codeman671 · 09-09-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

If a 38 Lightning will run 80 with twin 500s, it'll run 100 with with two 781 HP engines. That would be easy to achieve with a little supercharging.

I never said it was impossible, I said it would take a lot of hp to do it. The normal factory ordered engine packages in that boat would not get it there, but there are plenty of aftermarket engines that would, as well as supercharging the existing ones ($25 to 30k for the pair easily).

I haven't bothered, nor cared to dig into OSO about this topic but I am sure all the pertinent details about the boat are on there.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 09-09-2012, 06:25 PM

Looks similar to the "Donzi poker run" I witnessed this year from the WAM sandbar.. Bow to stern 60 plus miles an hour... Stupid is as stupid does!!

Belmont Resident · 09-10-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

Looks similar to the "Donzi poker run" I witnessed this year from the WAM sandbar.. Bow to stern 60 plus miles an hour... Stupid is as stupid does!!

I've not commented or had any problems with your posts. But that was a pretty ignorant reply.
Having had a 25 outlaw capable of doing 68mph all day long there is nothing wrong with speed when you know how to use it as well as read the water conditions and adjust your speed accordingly.
To arbitrarily say that doing 60+ is stupid is a stupid comment.
Any and all boats can be dangerous when in the hands of someone who is not capable of taking steps to minimize the chance for an accident.

SAMIAM · 09-10-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

Looks similar to the "Donzi poker run" I witnessed this year from the WAM sandbar.. Bow to stern 60 plus miles an hour... Stupid is as stupid does!!

So they are all driving $100,00 to $300,000 boats and you are ice fishing.....guess they don't realize that they are stupid.

Belmont Resident · 09-10-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

So they are all driving $100,00 to $300,000 boats and you are ice fishing.....guess they don't realize that they are stupid.

A lot could be said for someone who spends a cold winter day out on the ice waiting for a fish to bite.

Even if you have a nice warm shack to sit in.
But hey to each their own, my son enjoys the hell out of it, me I'd rather be on my sled.
But I'd never call those who ice fish stupid just because I don't have any interest in it. Honestly a lot has to do with not liking to eat freshwater fish.
If I had the time to I'd fish for salt water fish whenever I could, cause I love eating seafood.

SAMIAM · 09-10-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

A lot could be said for someone who spends a cold winter day out on the ice waiting for a fish to bite.
But I'd never call those who ice fish stupid just because I don't have any interest in it.

Good point,Belmont....

LakeSnake · 09-10-2012, 12:11 PM

I agree with Altonbayicefishingfool - if you are doing 60mph with boats bow to stern that is stupid. Also dangerous, not mention clearly against the law.

Totally slamming someone with out taking the time to read and understand thier post - that is ignorant.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 09-10-2012, 12:13 PM

So your saying 15 feet off the stern of the group of 40 plus boats going 60+ is a safe bet? I don't care how safe or expierianced you are.. That's just plain dumb!

That would be the point I was trying to get across..

Altonbayicefishingfool · 09-10-2012, 09:43 PM

Ahhhhhhhhaaaaa you guys are killing me here.. Rolling on the floor laughing so hard I peed my pants!

This was not my first day on the lake.. I would post some comments from others that were at the sand bar that day and witnessed the same thing I did but it may includes few "F" bombs.... I have no problem with speed.. If I had a 38 foot boat with twin supercharged screws I'd be hammer down too!!!It's ok don't get your panties all twisted in a bunch, life goes on! Just stating clearly what I and everyone saw.if that was 47 mph "on GPS" ( cause we all know that's accurate)!! Then 47 must be the new 70! Whatever!!

NoBozo · 09-10-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

Looks similar to the "Donzi poker run" I witnessed this year from the WAM sandbar.. Bow to stern 60 plus miles an hour... Stupid is as stupid does!!

I'll bet your line of sight, broadside when they went by you giving you a poor perspective on what you "think" you saw. I'll bet the boats were actually Staggered. I'll also bet they were doing Exactly 45 MPH. These events usually have an MP escort don't they..? If the Donzis were doing 60..I wonder if the MP could keep up..

NB

BTW: What's a "FOOL" doing, calling someone else Stupid..?

Woodsy · 09-10-2012, 01:25 PM

I want going to chime in.... BUT there are a few things here that need to be clarified....

I was a participant in the Donzi Poker Run...

We did not exceed the speed limit... there was a Pace Boat that never went over 45-47 MPH GPS during the Poker Run

We did not violate the 150' Rule

We pulled an event permit with the MP... They knew the start time and place, the route, the stops and the estimated end time and place.

Its a Lake... there is NO PLACE to run!

I get that certain folks have a distinct disdain for Hi-Performance boats and thier owners. I say too bad for them... I have met a bunch of great people I can call FRIENDS who own and operate these types of boats!

Woodsy

Happy Gourmand · 09-10-2012, 01:31 PM

We were on the water that day, cruising back, between the Witches headed to Eagle Island alongside Governor's Island. At the same time, a 25' Donzi passed on my left, and a 35 to 38 footer passed on my right. I won't claim that they were both within 50' of me, but I am certain that they were both significantly less that 100' on either side of me. I doubt either captain was aware of the 45MPH speed limit. It scared the bejezus out of me and my passengers. I hope this was an isolated incident, they certainly seemed to be racing each other with little regard for other boaters.

09-10-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
LakeSnake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pine (Alton) Mountain Posts: 138 Thanks: 39 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Another thread taken to a new low I agree with Altonbayicefishingfool - if you are doing 60mph with boats bow to stern that is stupid. Also dangerous, not mention clearly against the law. Totally slamming someone with out taking the time to read and understand thier post - that is ignorant. __________________ I'm in NH 24/7 now.

09-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#12
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I want going to chime in.... BUT there are a few things here that need to be clarified.... I was a participant in the Donzi Poker Run... We did not exceed the speed limit... there was a Pace Boat that never went over 45-47 MPH GPS during the Poker Run We did not violate the 150' Rule We pulled an event permit with the MP... They knew the start time and place, the route, the stops and the estimated end time and place. Its a Lake... there is NO PLACE to run! I get that certain folks have a distinct disdain for Hi-Performance boats and thier owners. I say too bad for them... I have met a bunch of great people I can call FRIENDS who own and operate these types of boats! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

09-10-2012, 01:31 PM	#13
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Not for nothing We were on the water that day, cruising back, between the Witches headed to Eagle Island alongside Governor's Island. At the same time, a 25' Donzi passed on my left, and a 35 to 38 footer passed on my right. I won't claim that they were both within 50' of me, but I am certain that they were both significantly less that 100' on either side of me. I doubt either captain was aware of the 45MPH speed limit. It scared the bejezus out of me and my passengers. I hope this was an isolated incident, they certainly seemed to be racing each other with little regard for other boaters.

09-09-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Looks similar to the "Donzi poker run" I witnessed this year from the WAM sandbar.. Bow to stern 60 plus miles an hour... Stupid is as stupid does!!

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09-10-2012, 12:13 PM	#9
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	So your saying 15 feet off the stern of the group of 40 plus boats going 60+ is a safe bet? I don't care how safe or expierianced you are.. That's just plain dumb! That would be the point I was trying to get across..

09-10-2012, 09:43 PM	#10
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Ahhhhhhhhaaaaa you guys are killing me here.. Rolling on the floor laughing so hard I peed my pants! This was not my first day on the lake.. I would post some comments from others that were at the sand bar that day and witnessed the same thing I did but it may includes few "F" bombs.... I have no problem with speed.. If I had a 38 foot boat with twin supercharged screws I'd be hammer down too!!!It's ok don't get your panties all twisted in a bunch, life goes on! Just stating clearly what I and everyone saw.if that was 47 mph "on GPS" ( cause we all know that's accurate)!! Then 47 must be the new 70! Whatever!!

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