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GRADS
02-01-2014, 12:18 PM
I can't wait to see this thing run! :yikes:
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Ziggy
02-01-2014, 12:22 PM
Shopping for a new ride already? :)
GRADS
02-01-2014, 12:35 PM
Shopping for a new ride already? :)
:hmm ;)
HB Vic
02-01-2014, 12:52 PM
That's pretty damn sick!!
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Slacker
02-01-2014, 12:53 PM
From what I understand, Teaque is doing some work with Bennington. That could be interesting. Don't know any numbers on the engine.
At what point do they stop being potoons and become DCBs???
I have always sort of chuckled at Playcraft, zillion dollar fiberglass hulls topped with plywood. That's hi tech. :smackhead
Grads, your the expert in this field. You SURE that's a toon, and not a SPORT DECK????
HB Vic
02-01-2014, 02:14 PM
At what point do they stop being potoons and become DCBs???
I have always sort of chuckled at Playcraft, zillion dollar fiberglass hulls topped with plywood. That's hi tech. :smackhead
Grads, your the expert in this field. You SURE that's a toon, and not a SPORT DECK????
My Playcraft is so old it's still aluminum 😞
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Singleton
02-01-2014, 02:21 PM
From what I understand, Teaque is doing some work with Bennington. That could be interesting. Don't know any numbers on the engine.
Yep. They are putting a Teague 825 (all blacked out) in a Bennington.
Slacker
02-01-2014, 02:34 PM
Yep. They are putting a Teague 825 (all blacked out) in a Bennington.
I was kinda figured it would be the 825 but didn't know for sure. Thanks. Looking forward to see it run.
My Playcraft is so old it's still aluminum ��
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They still make aluminum TOONS. The glass ones are "sport decks"
Kind of like a, a, uhhhhh............................................ .................................... a Daytona with the lid ripped off.:shock:
So in a sense Vic, you have 2 "toons" One is a little more techy than the other.
Sharp shooter
02-01-2014, 02:57 PM
If I had "throw away" money... I'd get me a 100 mph toon, call up the Farm truck and azn dudes and take them fishing on Havasu. :)
SnoC653
02-01-2014, 03:02 PM
If I had "throw away" money... I'd get me a 100 mph toon, call up the Farm truck and azn dudes and take them fishing on Havasu. :)
No way I'd want a 100MPH toon around these parts. I've seen a regular toon heading up river at about 30 and one of those stupid carp jump over the rail and nail a passenger. I imagine it was a rude awakening at 30, could you imagine getting hit by one of those things at 100?
Sharp shooter
02-01-2014, 03:13 PM
No way I'd want a 100MPH toon around these parts. I've seen a regular toon heading up river at about 30 and one of those stupid carp jump over the rail and nail a passenger. I imagine it was a rude awakening at 30, could you imagine getting hit by one of those things at 100?
Yeah, you really need to move buddy! :)
Menace Marine
02-01-2014, 03:33 PM
I think you have to pull the motor to change plugs. Seriously though. What is the point of this boat. To expensive to be a fun party boat and will never handle as good as a real tunnel boat.
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HB Vic
02-01-2014, 03:38 PM
They still make aluminum TOONS. The glass ones are "sport decks"
Kind of like a, a, uhhhhh............................................ .................................... a Daytona with the lid ripped off.:shock:
So in a sense Vic, you have 2 "toons" One is a little more techy than the other.
lol :D
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Sharp shooter
02-01-2014, 03:41 PM
I think you have to pull the motor to change plugs. Seriously though. What is the point of this boat. To expensive to be a fun party boat and will never handle as good as a real tunnel boat.
There's much fun to be had in a sleeper. People spend gobs of cash on fun party boats so what's the difference...?
Menace Marine
02-01-2014, 03:46 PM
I agree a sleeper is fun. And I'm all for throwing big power at odd boats. I just don't see it with this boat. But hey if you have the money be my guest.
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Slacker
02-01-2014, 04:43 PM
I think you have to pull the motor to change plugs. Seriously though. What is the point of this boat. To expensive to be a fun party boat and will never handle as good as a real tunnel boat.
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May not handle as well as a real tunnel but the tri-toons do handle pretty good these days. Nothing like blowin by someone in a Toon. It ain't granpa's toon these days,,,lol. Ain't all boats party boats,,,,lol!
Sharp shooter
02-01-2014, 06:09 PM
Ain't all boats party boats,,,,lol!
NO. :no:
GRADS
02-01-2014, 11:30 PM
Seriously though. What is the point of this boat. To expensive to be a fun party boat and will never handle as good as a real tunnel boat.
Who doesn't want to grill burgers as you pass 95% of the other boats on the lake.:D
Tishimself
02-02-2014, 12:49 AM
Who doesn't want to grill burgers as you pass 95% of the other boats on the lake.:D
I agree....if they don't blow off the grill, your golden...LOL...
GotHalos
03-12-2014, 12:49 PM
Progress!
https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31/1782499_643826635652590_903673416_o.jpg
Surface drive?
https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31.0-8/905394_643826605652593_275604823_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t31/1966317_643826672319253_803310528_o.jpg
GotHalos
03-12-2014, 12:51 PM
Iv'e never seen them paint the pontoons like that before. Kind of, different?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31/902262_496270830408172_1872173345_o.jpg
Progress!
https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31/1782499_643826635652590_903673416_o.jpg
Surface drive?
https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31.0-8/905394_643826605652593_275604823_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t31/1966317_643826672319253_803310528_o.jpg
That's a tight fit.... I bet service techs dont enjoy working on them..... Although it looks bad ass.
GRADS
03-12-2014, 03:29 PM
Why mufflers? Oh hell no, I'd be running that thing with dry pipes so when you're cruising along everyone is looking around for a Skater or something. :D
Rock_Bottom
03-12-2014, 04:20 PM
Iv'e never seen them paint the pontoons like that before. Kind of, different?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31/902262_496270830408172_1872173345_o.jpg
Must be WMC's lol
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rschap1
03-13-2014, 08:48 AM
Servicing that motor is going to require pulling it out...?
plugs??
GotHalos
03-13-2014, 08:48 AM
The black and red combo is very nice, I don't know if I'd feel comfortable in a pontoon at high speed.
GRADS
03-13-2014, 09:08 AM
Servicing that motor is going to require pulling it out...?
plugs??
That's what I was wondering.
WESTERNAERO
03-13-2014, 09:16 AM
Doesn't look like the side panels are permanently attached around the engine. Remove them and you'll have more room than any other for servicing.
HotWater
03-13-2014, 09:48 AM
The black and red combo is very nice, I don't know if I'd feel comfortable in a pontoon at high speed.
What's wrong with a pontoon at high speed? Is'nt that the same thing as a cat style boat?:stir:
What's wrong with a pontoon at high speed? Is'nt that the same thing as a cat style boat?:stir:
That's a good question. I'm curious what the difference is.
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screaming pete
03-13-2014, 10:09 AM
I think its like your whole living room going 75mph....vs a 26 ft cat purring along and packing air smoothly..?
HotWater
03-13-2014, 12:07 PM
I think its like your whole living room going 75mph....vs a 26 ft cat purring along and packing air smoothly..?
If you get a toon going fast enough won't it pack air?
If you get a toon going fast enough won't it pack air?
Different kind of air. Cats ride on "magical" air.
screaming pete
03-13-2014, 12:31 PM
Different kind of air. Cats ride on "magical" air.
Word:schreck:
Cats are for people that wouldn't let daddy take off the training wheels until they were 12.
HotWater
03-13-2014, 12:47 PM
Different kind of air. Cats ride on "magical" air.
I saw a toon with rectangle shaped pontoons, flat on the bottom. With enough power why could'nt it get on plane and ride the magical air?
I saw a toon with rectangle shaped pontoons, flat on the bottom. With enough power why could'nt it get on plane and ride the magical air?
A brick with enough power will fly.
The biggest difference between a toon and cat is the gel coat.
HB Vic
03-13-2014, 12:57 PM
A brick with enough power will fly.
The biggest difference between a toon and cat is the gel coat.
Lol ok Grads2
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HotWater
03-13-2014, 01:08 PM
A brick with enough power will fly.
The biggest difference between a toon and cat is the gel coat.
Seriously, how is a cat not just a hopped up and glorified toon.
28eliminator
03-13-2014, 01:24 PM
Seriously, how is a cat not just a hopped up and glorified toon.
A lot of cat owners scrambling for a reply right now... Listen... hear it :realitycheck::wink2:
HB Vic
03-13-2014, 01:29 PM
Seriously, how is a cat not just a hopped up and glorified toon.
I love all boats, even those little cute ones with no freeboard :D
Pontoons too.
Would love a nice center console fishing boat someday. And a bad ass flat trailer queen to sit in the garage next to my Chevelle.
I don't hate any particular type of boat. They all have their purposes.
I'm not a big jet ski fan though, even though we own one. I think :D
HotWater
03-13-2014, 01:40 PM
Cats are for people that wouldn't let daddy take off the training wheels until they were 12.
Shit, if a cat will keep me upright maybe I need one! lol
Some of the fastest offshore boats have been aluminum toons
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HB Vic
03-13-2014, 07:33 PM
Some of the fastest offshore boats have been aluminum toons
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That is a bad ass machine right there.
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HotWater
03-13-2014, 07:59 PM
Some of the fastest offshore boats have been aluminum toons
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The Turbo Toon! Badass!
That is a bad ass machine right there.
Before Tom Gentry was severely injured and (much) later died, they outfitted and rigged those things in his shop a 1/2 block down from ours.
Same place they evolved the Gentry Turbo from the Race Aero Turbo setup. Lot of HP rolled out of that place.
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