Seattle Sailing Club will allow you to rent their 27' C&C's.
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Some fantastic big boat shots above! And a 1947 Thistle...?! Wow.
I try to race one of these....
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One time a bunch of us were invited to sail one of these boats below, the Nor’Easter, in a big breeze at sunset on Flathead Lake in NW Montana. This boat, and her sister the Questa, are the only two "Q-boats" designed by Herreshoff. They are both based at a big lodge / dude ranch sort of place on the east shore of Flathead. Guests get to ride on them.
We had a contact there, and after pulling her out of the slip, the guy just let us have at it. Jibed it at 10 knots hull speed or so, stern wave came right up into the cockpit. We had the best time. To feel a boat that big take off and accelerate is really something.
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No pictures of the boat, but its a 1997 Bayliner Capri with a Force (*yeah yeah*) 120 OB. Its the Kia of boats, but it lives at the lake, starts when I need it to start, pulls me on the wakeboard and is very low maintenance. I'll run it until she explodes.
On the PWC side of things I spend a LOT of time on the Puget Sound, riding 10 - 80 miles in a weekend. We also ride year round without concern for weather/temp
Have two at the moment (although I have two Kawasaki 750SS's that need engines)
My main rider is a 2015 Seadoo Spark 2UP ACE, still stock, no trim, nothing fancy, does 40+ MPH all day (its tough on the sea as its so damn small, 3 - 6 foot swells really take some effort to get through, dealt with those yesterday)
Its super turn key, closed loop cooling, 4 stroke, drysump, great little ski
I may chip it to 105HP and 50+ MPH, but its not needed at the moment.
Also have a 2000 Seadoo GTI Rotax 3 Seater 2 Stroke that lives at the lake, but occasionally finds its way on the Puget Sound
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostSome fantastic big boat shots above! And a 1947 Thistle...?! Wow.
I try to race one of these....
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One time a bunch of us were invited to sail one of these boats below, the Nor’Easter, in a big breeze at sunset on Flathead Lake in NW Montana. This boat, and her sister the Questa, are the only two "Q-boats" designed by Herreshoff. They are both based at a big lodge / dude ranch sort of place on the east shore of Flathead. Guests get to ride on them.
We had a contact there, and after pulling her out of the slip, the guy just let us have at it. Jibed it at 10 knots hull speed or so, stern wave came right up into the cockpit. We had the best time. To feel a boat that big take off and accelerate is really something.
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Will'59 Alfa Romeo 101.02 Giulietta Sprint
'69 Alfa Romeo 105.51 1750 GTV (R.I.P)
'69 Datsun 2000 roadster Vintage race car
'88 BMW M3
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostPutting a big boat in a lake...this is the Nor'Easter. I think it's 61', beam of only 8'.
I was told they found the biggest crane in western MT.
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[ATTACH]105138[/ATTACH]Originally posted by FusionIf a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
William Pitt-
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Originally posted by BlackbirdM3 View PostI love Herreshoff boats. The lines on them are almost always perfect. The race boats they designed and built are stunning. Nathaniel Herreshoff was a master.
Will
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostSome fantastic big boat shots above! And a 1947 Thistle...?! Wow.
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2014 GTI | 2002 Land Cruiser | 1991 Volvo 745t
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Originally posted by Gerta View PostSeattle Sailing Club will allow you to rent their 27' C&C's.
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Some of the sailboats are pretty awesome!
Here's my Malibu:
1996 Sunsetter LX.
Nice all-round ski/wakeboard direct drive. Has the monsoon 320, more horsepower than my e30 and my wife's car combined. We live by the lake and spend several evenings a week in the spring/summer/fall on the water.
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