On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:10:45 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:52:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'd like to see a test between the ETEC 150 hp and a 140hp (3.0) GM/
Mercuiser.

Too far away, but I'd put my little chris craft up to the test.

Chicken. :)

This could turn into quie the event - a tow off!!

Tell you guys what, I'll take on all 3 of you at once, winner take
all.

Somewhere, off in the distance, I can hear a pair of DD6-71s spooling
up, with 30 inch props thrashing the water. Size matters.

Oops, some of the water seems to be going over those cute little
transoms on the toy boats...

Houston, we seem to have a problem. Call 1-800-SEATOW, bring
flotation bags.

Might be an interesting experience.

I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:10:45 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:52:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'd like to see a test between the ETEC 150 hp and a 140hp (3.0) GM/
Mercuiser.

Too far away, but I'd put my little chris craft up to the test.
Chicken. :)

This could turn into quie the event - a tow off!!
Tell you guys what, I'll take on all 3 of you at once, winner take
all.

Somewhere, off in the distance, I can hear a pair of DD6-71s spooling
up, with 30 inch props thrashing the water. Size matters.

Oops, some of the water seems to be going over those cute little
transoms on the toy boats...

Houston, we seem to have a problem. Call 1-800-SEATOW, bring
flotation bags.

Might be an interesting experience.

I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?


It's a full doublewide, isn't it? I wonder if he keeps his refrigerator
out on the back porch.

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:53:17 -0400, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:10:45 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:52:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'd like to see a test between the ETEC 150 hp and a 140hp (3.0) GM/
Mercuiser.

Too far away, but I'd put my little chris craft up to the test.
Chicken. :)

This could turn into quie the event - a tow off!!
Tell you guys what, I'll take on all 3 of you at once, winner take
all.

Somewhere, off in the distance, I can hear a pair of DD6-71s spooling
up, with 30 inch props thrashing the water. Size matters.

Oops, some of the water seems to be going over those cute little
transoms on the toy boats...

Houston, we seem to have a problem. Call 1-800-SEATOW, bring
flotation bags.

Might be an interesting experience.

I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?

It's a full doublewide, isn't it? I wonder if he keeps his refrigerator
out on the back porch.

Actually, no it's in the main salon. At least it was when Mrs. Wave
and I were aboard.

It's a beautiful boat, I'll admit that - gorgeous. And space up the
whoo hoo.

I just can't get into the whole slow boat to China thing.

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:53:17 -0400, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:10:45 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:52:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'd like to see a test between the ETEC 150 hp and a 140hp (3.0) GM/
Mercuiser.

Too far away, but I'd put my little chris craft up to the test.
Chicken. :)

This could turn into quie the event - a tow off!!
Tell you guys what, I'll take on all 3 of you at once, winner take
all.

Somewhere, off in the distance, I can hear a pair of DD6-71s spooling
up, with 30 inch props thrashing the water. Size matters.

Oops, some of the water seems to be going over those cute little
transoms on the toy boats...

Houston, we seem to have a problem. Call 1-800-SEATOW, bring
flotation bags.
Might be an interesting experience.

I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?
It's a full doublewide, isn't it? I wonder if he keeps his refrigerator
out on the back porch.

Actually, no it's in the main salon. At least it was when Mrs. Wave
and I were aboard.

It's a beautiful boat, I'll admit that - gorgeous. And space up the
whoo hoo.

I just can't get into the whole slow boat to China thing.


As I said previously, I think the smaller GBs have pretty lines. The big
ones seem ungainly to me.

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:01:17 -0400, HK wrote:

As I said previously, I think the smaller GBs have pretty lines. The big
ones seem ungainly to me.

That's funny, from a distance they all look alike.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:01:17 -0400, HK wrote:

As I said previously, I think the smaller GBs have pretty lines. The big
ones seem ungainly to me.

That's funny, from a distance they all look alike.



He's bustin' your balls.

Your 49 looks like a bigger version of our 36 and I agree, from 50 to 100
yards you couldn't tell the difference.

The previous owner of our GB has his replacement .... a GB 49 sitting at the
dock near where I am now sitting on the Navigator. It's a beautiful boat
with all the classic lines of a traditional Grand Banks, but with more room
and twin engines.

A Grand Banks style boat is something that you learn to appreciate and like
over time. Once you get beyond the standard "too slow, too much teak, too
much upkeep, too old" impressions and start to use it, you begin to
appreciate the tradition, quality and most importantly ... the experience of
seasoned boatbuilders.

There's a major benefit to not making major style changes every year like
mass production boats. All the kinks have been worked out over 40
something years.

Running a slow GB is simply a different type of boating experience and can
be quite enjoyable.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:01:17 -0400, HK wrote:

As I said previously, I think the smaller GBs have pretty lines. The big
ones seem ungainly to me.
That's funny, from a distance they all look alike.



He's bustin' your balls.

Your 49 looks like a bigger version of our 36 and I agree, from 50 to 100
yards you couldn't tell the difference.

The previous owner of our GB has his replacement .... a GB 49 sitting at the
dock near where I am now sitting on the Navigator. It's a beautiful boat
with all the classic lines of a traditional Grand Banks, but with more room
and twin engines.

A Grand Banks style boat is something that you learn to appreciate and like
over time. Once you get beyond the standard "too slow, too much teak, too
much upkeep, too old" impressions and start to use it, you begin to
appreciate the tradition, quality and most importantly ... the experience of
seasoned boatbuilders.

There's a major benefit to not making major style changes every year like
mass production boats. All the kinks have been worked out over 40
something years.

Running a slow GB is simply a different type of boating experience and can
be quite enjoyable.

Eisboch



When I want to enjoy a slow boat, I take the canoe out for a spin on the
river. Not only is it quieter than a GB RV, there's no exhaust smell,
you're down at the water's level, and you get a bit of decent exercise,
too.

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:00:02 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I just can't get into the whole slow boat to China thing.

Hah. 30 kt southerly coming into Narragansett Bay against an ebb tide
and we'll see who's slow (and wet).

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:10:45 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Tell you guys what, I'll take on all 3 of you at once, winner take
all.

Somewhere, off in the distance, I can hear a pair of DD6-71s spooling
up, with 30 inch props thrashing the water. Size matters.

Oops, some of the water seems to be going over those cute little
transoms on the toy boats...

Houston, we seem to have a problem. Call 1-800-SEATOW, bring
flotation bags.



Might be an interesting experience.

I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?

Only if he had the engines off or in neutral.

Think twin 30-inch wheels ..... and the power to turn them.

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I wonder if I could tow your boat backwards?

Only if he had the engines off or in neutral.

Think twin 30-inch wheels ..... and the power to turn them.

Eisboch



Forget what I said. Do the test. I'd love to see the results. snicker

If he can't .... I'll take the challenge. Navigator versus Etec. .....
I'll even spot you some ... I'll only use one engine and only up to 3/4
throttle.

I just hope you don't have a LT.

Eisboch