Launching your boat this weekend?

Colt · 05-22-2008, 11:03 AM

I was emailed this string of pics today as we prepare to launch this weekend. Omen or coincedence?

WeirsBeachBoater · 05-22-2008, 11:06 AM

I have seen this pic before. I can't help but feel bad for that guy hanging on for dear life on the swim platform. Looks like the front strap broke!

Colt · 05-22-2008, 11:08 AM

It's out in cyberspace in the form of a mastercard priceless commercial.

chipj29 · 05-22-2008, 11:46 AM

This is why I use a trailer rather than any sort of crane!

SteveA · 05-22-2008, 03:08 PM

I don't see a guy on the swim platform...

TomC · 05-22-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

I don't see a guy on the swim platform...

this is a large boat, so the guy appears smaller than you might expect. he's holding on for dear life in the pass-thru to the main deck..

idigtractors · 05-22-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

I don't see a guy on the swim platform...

One reason you can't seem him there now is, he and another guy are in the water in picture 3.

chipj29 · 05-22-2008, 05:18 PM

I wonder if that boat exceed 45 mph when it hit the water?

Airwaves · 05-22-2008, 11:16 PM

Just a practical question.

Why would anyone choose a bottom paint color that does not dramatically offset the water? Blue, White, Black? Why?

Red, Yellow something that can be seen from the air, not blend into the background and be immediately identified as NOT natural seems to me to be the way to go.

Just wondering what those of you who use blue white and black bottom paint are thinking? Not a criticism just a question.
AW

Skipper of the Sea Que · 05-23-2008, 05:12 AM

Airwaves, My boat came with a white bottom. It only looks dark because I don't clean it as often as I should.

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Originally Posted by SteveA

I don't see a guy on the swim platform...

Found him! He needs a bright PFD.

Hey SteveA, I could easily see the guy, after looking several times and then getting out my magnifying glass

and blowing it up in photoshop. Maybe we were web surfing faster than our ability to see

.

05-22-2008, 11:03 AM	#1
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Launching your boat this weekend? I was emailed this string of pics today as we prepare to launch this weekend. Omen or coincedence? Attached Images

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Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	priceless It's out in cyberspace in the form of a mastercard priceless commercial.

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SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Ok.. is this a where's Waldo sorta thing I don't see a guy on the swim platform... __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

05-22-2008, 11:16 PM	#9
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Forgive me Just a practical question. Why would anyone choose a bottom paint color that does not dramatically offset the water? Blue, White, Black? Why? Red, Yellow something that can be seen from the air, not blend into the background and be immediately identified as NOT natural seems to me to be the way to go. Just wondering what those of you who use blue white and black bottom paint are thinking? Not a criticism just a question. AW

05-22-2008, 11:06 AM	#2
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	I have seen this pic before. I can't help but feel bad for that guy hanging on for dear life on the swim platform. Looks like the front strap broke!

05-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	This is why I use a trailer rather than any sort of crane!

05-22-2008, 05:18 PM	#8
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I wonder if that boat exceed 45 mph when it hit the water?