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Its all about form
3.57%
Its all about speed
14.29%
Its all about reliability
17.86%
Challenge of the build
25.00%
speed first, looks second
5.36%
looks first ,speed second
19.64%
Manufactured rtr are not worth the $$$
14.29%
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Old 03-30-2007, 08:43 AM
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Just curious as to what motivates us! For myself its the challenge and all about speed .
Old 03-30-2007, 09:11 AM
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I would like to see more scale aftermarket stuff for sport boats,maybe something innovative like a parasailer,waterskier,etc.... to me detail is like speed, can't get enuff of it.....
Old 03-30-2007, 11:33 AM
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none of the above , Individuality motivates me
Old 03-30-2007, 12:54 PM
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Give me reliability anytime. I want a boat that can make it back to shore under it's own power.
I've been beaten more than once by butt-ugly boats.
Old 03-30-2007, 01:22 PM
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I say performance. Handling first, speed second. About looks, I think beauty is when every line and curve is there to perform. Beauty follows performance.
Old 03-30-2007, 02:46 PM
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Hey Ron does that mean you were racing with an unreliable boat [sm=what_smile.gif]or using a trailer queen [sm=wink_smile.gif]!
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yes "Individuality" an thinking out side of the box
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Both Ed.
If it don't go, chrome it. Mine ought to be blinding!
Old 04-01-2007, 10:27 AM
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I am surprized about the poll. I figured it's all about the speed. Personally, a 50 mph boat is alot more fun than a 35 mph boat, but beyond that it's all good.
Old 04-01-2007, 07:23 PM
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I can run my Lazer at 50+mph all day and not have as much fun as a 35mph cracker box with a homelite bouncing all over the place. Of course if I'm racing I want to win! Both have to come back to shore though, I hate the rescue boat and wet engines! [:@]
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its all about the challenge, thats why for my first boat im building it from scratch.. in the process right now
Old 04-02-2007, 02:25 AM
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For me its all about fun ,the fun of building something from scratch then seeing it come to life when it hits the water.Ive built scale boats and sail boats as well as deep vs and they all gave me great pleasure building and sailing or driving them!!.i have to say though id rather have a beutifull looking boat that does mid 30s than a dog that does 50 any day.heres a few of my builds.sorry but i like to show off my toys .
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