Off Shore power boats

[Craig]

Now that everybody is getting ready for BAJA, I just though I would share what I do for fun by helping out and crewing on boats, my dad was a 3 time world champ and I did this before getting a real job. I love power boat racing and you will notice it's a lot like off road, you are on and off the throttles to keep the engine alive and the water is ever changing just like the dirt. ENJOY! BTW this boat is running about 150 to 175MPH.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4ccn53WzOCE

 

[Kalop]

Holy shit ... that's F-'in insane !!! Thanks for sharing.

Is that the speedo in between RPM gauges x10?

How's the throttle guy determine when to get on / off throttle... is it basically full throttle until it feels like nose is going to high?

I thought for sure big air past 11min mark something bad was about to happen. <wow></wow>

 

[Craig]

Yep speedo in the center X10, did you notice the RPM's Yes they throttle depending on the waves and when the stern drives come out, don't throttle back RPM's over rev and blow up your $36,000 to 40,000 motor. Thanks for checking it out.

 

[JimandMelissa]

 

[rzrrick]

Lots of money for that stuff !!!

 

[chill720]

100% my dream. I would pay $$$ to ride in that!

 

[facteryfmf]

My non race weekend hobby also!

 

[SGM4Life]

I always see that boat here in town due to the fact the Teague is down the street from me. Bob Teague has done very well with his business and career.

 

[Cisco Kid]

Nice very nice ;-)

 

[Craig]

Most of the teams are self or barely sponsored teams, so they do have to be doing quite well for themselves in order to keep on keeping on.

 

[Craig]

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My non race weekend hobby also!

VERY NICE!!! what's it got for power?