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GRADS
10-09-2013, 02:50 PM
I guess it really exists. I'd be really impressed if they could grill a burger at the same time. ;)

http://www.manitouboats.com/articles.php?article_id=71

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314joey
10-09-2013, 03:02 PM
I'm sure you guys are sick of hearing about the Shootout but I just have to tell you about a friend of ours, he has a 107mph pontoon that he runs in the Shootout, here's one of his runs a few years ago, I think he ran 110mph this year, it's crazy.

Cool manitu pontoon too, I would love to have one at LOTO for cruising, sorry Grads I didn't mean to hijack your thread.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLRwkrBZzsA
HB Vic
10-09-2013, 03:08 PM
Actually the toon that ran at the last shootout ran 115. Broke the old record. I have pics somewhere.
RogerThat99
10-09-2013, 03:15 PM
Actually the toon that ran at the last shootout ran 115. Broke the old record. I have pics somewhere.

I think there were 3 toons that ran over 100mph last year and this year. The one that ran 115 this year, I believe ran 108 last year.
314joey
10-09-2013, 03:16 PM
Actually the toon that ran at the last shootout ran 115. Broke the old record. I have pics somewhere.

That's Brad, his Lake house is next to my best friend's house at LOTO, he's a good guy, drinks like a fish too.

The funny thing is he has a 38' Scarab and it only runs in the mid 70s.
GRADS
10-09-2013, 03:35 PM
I've seen the ones at LOTO, what I thought was interesting about these guys is that they are barrel racing with turns.

Great video Joey....there's no way in hell you'd catch me dead doing 107 mph on a toon! :yikes:
niceguyeddie
10-09-2013, 03:43 PM
That looks extreme! I'm surprised they aren't wearing helmets.

I always thought a pontoon boat demolition derby would be fun to watch.
GotHalos
10-09-2013, 04:05 PM
Those turns look sketchy at best. :yikes:

That has to be a wild ride.
Havasu Party Bus
10-09-2013, 05:33 PM
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=530323077044342&set=vb.184500534959933&type=3&theater

Next thing you know the'll be Racing Plywood?:schreck::schreck::schreck:
gn7
10-09-2013, 05:47 PM
If you strap enough horsepower to a man hole cover it will fly.
Stainless
10-09-2013, 05:48 PM
if you strap enough horsepower to a man hole cover it will fly.

:D


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314joey
10-09-2013, 06:26 PM
Wait a minute, some guys have drag boats that are 18' and have 1000hp in them that go like rockets and a pontoon boat going 100mph is scary, maybe it's just different, I'd get on it with him, I wish he would ask me.
Stainless
10-09-2013, 06:46 PM
I'd rock one of these, the Playcraft are badass. ;)


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28eliminator
10-09-2013, 07:13 PM
If you strap enough horsepower to a man hole cover it will fly.

Proof that horsepower is an excellent substitute for aerodynamics..


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Stainless
10-09-2013, 07:17 PM
proof that horsepower is an excellent substitute for aerodynamics..


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SummerO
10-09-2013, 07:23 PM
LOTO has an OSS race in June that has a pontoon class! Single engine, 350hp max, 28' or less. Looked like a real hoot this year!
http://www.lakerace.com/
The above is last years site, but they did announce that they were running again this year. Plus it's right in front of my house!
Stainless
10-09-2013, 07:41 PM
LOTO has an OSS race in June that has a pontoon class! Single engine, 350hp max, 28' or less. Looked like a real hoot this year!
http://www.lakerace.com/
The above is last years site, but they did announce that they were running again this year. Plus it's right in front of my house!

Seems to be easier to have sanctioned power boat racing in your state. Wish other states would take note.


CH3NO2
SBS933
10-09-2013, 07:43 PM
That looks extreme! I'm surprised they aren't wearing helmets.

I always thought a pontoon boat demolition derby would be fun to watch. :LMAOsmiley: X2
314joey
10-09-2013, 08:03 PM
Seems to be easier to have sanctioned power boat racing in your state. Wish other states would take note.


CH3NO2

I think the hardest thing after the sponsors is getting the permit from the Missouri Water Patrol, just like out West, there's a lot of dedicated boaters in the Midwest.
Stainless
10-09-2013, 08:06 PM
I think the hardest thing after the sponsors is getting the permit from the Missouri Water Patrol, just like out West, there's a lot of dedicated boaters in the Midwest.

LOTO has a core of strength in MTI and Seebolds, probably others I'm not aware of.


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GRADS
10-09-2013, 09:54 PM
Wait a minute, some guys have drag boats that are 18' and have 1000hp in them that go like rockets and a pontoon boat going 100mph is scary, maybe it's just different, I'd get on it with him, I wish he would ask me.

They are fucking nuts as well. I've been in many boats that are built to do 100 mph and I know that at that speed shit can go wrong in an instant.
Havasu Hangin'
10-10-2013, 06:52 AM
i'm sure you guys are sick of hearing about the shootout but i just have to tell you about a friend of ours, he has a 107mph pontoon that he runs in the shootout, here's one of his runs a few years ago, i think he ran 110mph this year, it's crazy.

Cool manitu pontoon too, i would love to have one at loto for cruising, sorry grads i didn't mean to hijack your thread.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlrwkrbzzsa

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