Greenpeace gets owned - Page 2

Tmall · 08-23-2009, 03:16 PM

If its a jet boat, it steers the same as a jetski, or it should. Which explains maneuverability.

Our ferry to Maine is a jetboat, they have to be careful when maneuvering so as not to injure passengers.

goof2 · 08-23-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

If its a jet boat, it steers the same as a jetski, or it should. Which explains maneuverability.

Our ferry to Maine is a jetboat, they have to be careful when maneuvering so as not to injure passengers.

At speed they maneuver extremely well, but like a jetski when the power is cut the jets no longer have steering. I mentioned thrusters from when they power down next to the RIB and rotate around to pen it in. Maneuvers like that are not a jetboat's forte.

BobTheBiker · 08-23-2009, 04:11 PM

god DAMN that fucker pulled off some good maneuvers with that thing.

Dave · 08-23-2009, 05:48 PM

looks about right. good call goof. though to be honest i was expecting a combined power level around 2000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Boat_90

Dave · 08-23-2009, 05:56 PM

fucker is sick

[youtube]FoPmVuXqENM[/youtube]

Tmall · 08-23-2009, 09:32 PM

Ill be honest goof. I haven't watched the vid.

I just assumed from what people were saying that it was a jet boat.

You are 100% correct though, no water flowing through the jets means no control.

goof2 · 08-23-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Ill be honest goof. I haven't watched the vid.

I just assumed from what people were saying that it was a jet boat.

You are 100% correct though, no water flowing through the jets means no control.

No sweat. If you get a chance you should check it out. Whoever was at the wheel was pretty good. They made an 18 ton boat dance and were able to outmaneuver what seems to be about a 20 foot twin engine Zodiac.

On a side note I find it a bit funny that Greenpeace is tooling around in a boat that gets maybe 3mpg when wide open.

Dave · 08-23-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Ill be honest goof. I haven't watched the vid.

I just assumed from what people were saying that it was a jet boat.

You are 100% correct though, no water flowing through the jets means no control.

well according to what ive been reading here it is indeed a jet boat

Gas Man · 08-24-2009, 11:34 PM

Whale wars fuckers need something that fast and moveable.

Trip · 08-24-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Whale wars fuckers need something that fast and moveable.

and the japanese need to start using deadly force. That would make the show much more fun.

08-23-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	looks about right. good call goof. though to be honest i was expecting a combined power level around 2000 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Boat_90 __________________ TWF Post whore #6

08-23-2009, 05:56 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	fucker is sick [youtube]FoPmVuXqENM[/youtube] __________________ TWF Post whore #6

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Whale wars fuckers need something that fast and moveable. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-23-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	If its a jet boat, it steers the same as a jetski, or it should. Which explains maneuverability. Our ferry to Maine is a jetboat, they have to be careful when maneuvering so as not to injure passengers.

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BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	god DAMN that fucker pulled off some good maneuvers with that thing.

08-23-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Ill be honest goof. I haven't watched the vid. I just assumed from what people were saying that it was a jet boat. You are 100% correct though, no water flowing through the jets means no control.