why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

lesmore49 · 12-20-2020, 03:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Nice one Racer.

Here by us, the run-ups to the Americas Cup races are in full swing. This season's Americas Cup boats are so fast that the officials boats need 3x 350hp outboards to try to keep up!

Now I know this isn't the Americas Cup, but when my son visited NZ he went for an inboard ride. He enjoyed it. Think the speedboat had a big Chevy V8 , that propelled the passengers through a twisting waterway at intemperate speeds.

He likes intemperate speeds.

bertwert · 12-20-2020, 03:57 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Mrs Bob #1 has a double batch of chocolate chip cookies on cooling racks, minus a couple.

Minus several by now probably...

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2020, 04:29 PM - **5 Likes**

Mrs. Racer’s plane landed 4 minutes ago. She should be walking towards me momentarily.

It will be nice to not sleep alone tonight.

MarkJerling · 12-20-2020, 04:38 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Now I know this isn't the Americas Cup, but when my son visited NZ he went for an inboard ride. He enjoyed it. Think the speedboat had a big Chevy V8 , that propelled the passengers through a twisting waterway at intemperate speeds.

He likes intemperate speeds.

Jetboats. Originally used in shallow waterways. (No prop to damage)

See: https://www.hamiltonjet.com/global/sir-william-hamilton

Last edited by MarkJerling; 12-20-2020 at 05:54 PM.

MarkJerling · 12-20-2020, 04:39 PM - **3 Likes**

Watch this from about the 45 minute mark:

You Tube

Parallax · 12-20-2020, 04:44 PM

Not available in the U.S., Mark.

Parallax · 12-20-2020, 04:47 PM - **4 Likes**

I just finished listening to Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Album.
It ALMOST got me in the spirit.

MarkJerling · 12-20-2020, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Not available in the U.S., Mark.

Bummer! And it's the Americas Cup and all!

bertwert · 12-20-2020, 06:00 PM - **1 Like**

Nothing like a dinner of fish with yam and salad, and a glass of wine!

MarkJerling · 12-20-2020, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

I just finished listening to Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Album.
It ALMOST got me in the spirit.

I might get the Christmas spirit by March. And I strongly dislike Christmas music.

Especially this song:

You Tube

I will happily nuke each and everyone who had anything to do with the creation, marketing, promotion, sales, recording, catering for or any other endeavour related in any small way with that abomination.

MarkJerling · 12-20-2020, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Nothing like a dinner of fish with yam and salad, and a glass of wine!

For a moment there, I thought you said "ham".

VoiceOfReason · 12-20-2020, 07:26 PM - **1 Like**

I am heading to GA for Christmas, and it looks as if the snow is following.

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2020, 08:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Watch this from about the 45 minute mark:

Full Race Replay | Day 3 | PRADA America?s Cup World Series Auckland, NZ - YouTube

Those boats have really gotten technology advanced. Great stuff Mark.

Originally posted by Parallax

Not available in the U.S., Mark.

I just watched it.

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2020, 08:26 PM - **6 Likes**

Had a pleasant surprise today. As I was driving to the airport to pick up Mrs. Racer, my phone rang. The caller ID indicated the call was from the land line at my house.

Wait, what?

There is no one at my house.

So I answered, and it was the oldest grandson. Seems the US Army let him have Christmas and New Year's off, and he made his way to Washington from Fort Benning, Georgia.

He surprised us for sure, as he had told us they weren't going to let anyone go home for the holidays.

The Army has made a fine young man of him too.

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2020, 08:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Jetboats. Originally used in shallow waterways. (No prop to damage)

See: Bill Hamilton Founder of HamiltonJet | HamiltonJet

I have a 19 foot Eliminator, 460 Ford, Berkeley water jet. Tops out around 75, 80 or so. The pump needs rebuilt, the boat should be capable of upwards of 100 or so.

12-20-2020, 08:26 PM - 6 Likes	#83339
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Had a pleasant surprise today. As I was driving to the airport to pick up Mrs. Racer, my phone rang. The caller ID indicated the call was from the land line at my house. Wait, what? There is no one at my house. So I answered, and it was the oldest grandson. Seems the US Army let him have Christmas and New Year's off, and he made his way to Washington from Fort Benning, Georgia. He surprised us for sure, as he had told us they weren't going to let anyone go home for the holidays. The Army has made a fine young man of him too. Last edited by Racer X 69; 12-20-2020 at 10:08 PM.

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12-20-2020, 03:57 PM - 2 Likes	#83326
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by MarkJerling Nice one Racer. Here by us, the run-ups to the Americas Cup races are in full swing. This season's Americas Cup boats are so fast that the officials boats need 3x 350hp outboards to try to keep up! Now I know this isn't the Americas Cup, but when my son visited NZ he went for an inboard ride. He enjoyed it. Think the speedboat had a big Chevy V8 , that propelled the passengers through a twisting waterway at intemperate speeds. He likes intemperate speeds.

12-20-2020, 03:57 PM - 3 Likes	#83327
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl Mrs Bob #1 has a double batch of chocolate chip cookies on cooling racks, minus a couple. Minus several by now probably...

12-20-2020, 04:29 PM - 5 Likes	#83328
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Mrs. Racer’s plane landed 4 minutes ago. She should be walking towards me momentarily. It will be nice to not sleep alone tonight.

12-20-2020, 04:38 PM - 3 Likes	#83329
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by lesmore49 Now I know this isn't the Americas Cup, but when my son visited NZ he went for an inboard ride. He enjoyed it. Think the speedboat had a big Chevy V8 , that propelled the passengers through a twisting waterway at intemperate speeds. He likes intemperate speeds. Jetboats. Originally used in shallow waterways. (No prop to damage) See: https://www.hamiltonjet.com/global/sir-william-hamilton Last edited by MarkJerling; 12-20-2020 at 05:54 PM.

12-20-2020, 04:44 PM	#83331
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Not available in the U.S., Mark.

12-20-2020, 04:47 PM - 4 Likes	#83332
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I just finished listening to Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Album. It ALMOST got me in the spirit.

12-20-2020, 05:49 PM	#83333
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Parallax Not available in the U.S., Mark. Bummer! And it's the Americas Cup and all!

12-20-2020, 06:00 PM - 1 Like	#83334
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Nothing like a dinner of fish with yam and salad, and a glass of wine!

12-20-2020, 06:08 PM	#83336
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by bertwert Nothing like a dinner of fish with yam and salad, and a glass of wine! For a moment there, I thought you said "ham".

12-20-2020, 07:26 PM - 1 Like	#83337
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I am heading to GA for Christmas, and it looks as if the snow is following.

12-20-2020, 08:18 PM - 2 Likes	#83338
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by MarkJerling Watch this from about the 45 minute mark: Full Race Replay \| Day 3 \| PRADA America?s Cup World Series Auckland, NZ - YouTube Those boats have really gotten technology advanced. Great stuff Mark. Originally posted by Parallax Not available in the U.S., Mark. I just watched it.

12-20-2020, 08:30 PM - 3 Likes	#83340
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by MarkJerling Jetboats. Originally used in shallow waterways. (No prop to damage) See: Bill Hamilton Founder of HamiltonJet \| HamiltonJet I have a 19 foot Eliminator, 460 Ford, Berkeley water jet. Tops out around 75, 80 or so. The pump needs rebuilt, the boat should be capable of upwards of 100 or so.