ONE BAD ASS MTI Powerboat - Phantom
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Here's a cat powerboat that I came across on some docks in north Ft. Myers beach.

Carving up Lake Michigan on a Last Hoorah!
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A Last blast running out on the lake after a season of troubleshooting problems and learning more than I'd ever known about diesel engines, their care, and maintenance. We can finally once again after a two year stretch, run the diesels at full throttle for any length of time without running over 200 degrees. This run was a pedal to the metal run at just over 30 mph!!! Quite fast for a boat of this size!

Running back from the lake to make the lock
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On my way back from the lake doing a last run of the year. We had the full covers up, engine hatch open, to keep an eye on things.

Keeping a close eye on the engines
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Love the sound of the diesels. Just keeping an eye on them...

heading out to the lake
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Heading out to the lake... Just kicking it back up for a sec before a bridge.

The boat, inside and out and underway!
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Wanting to get the boat out to the lake at least one last time this year, my buddy and I set out to go carve up the lake one last time. I thought, why not a video? So starting in the forward cabin, this is the salon, walking up to the cockpit, checking out the engines running great, and checking out the wake in the river.

White Squall on Lake Michigan
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While I was out last weekend on Saturday, I noticed that there was quite a storm brewing to the west. I decided to head back to the marina to seek some shelter. We made it to the fuel dock, and then just barely to the slip with the rain began. We got the front canvas covers up but couldn't get the back up. So we watched it from the entryway... This storm knocked out power to much of the Chicago suburbs that afternoon.

2006 Fountain Twin Staggered 1050Hp
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Looking back at the city
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Just putting along reluctantly heading back to the marina. The camera still just doesn't do this view it's due justice...

Looking around the boat on a dark night
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While heading back to the marina I got the camera out and took in the beauty around me.

I -94 from underneath on the river
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Looking up at the Bishop Ford bridge from on the river. That's one solid bridge!

Firing up the engine for Smokin the Sound
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Scott fired up the engines for the first time in the racers village to test some onboard systems.

A Quick walk around of the boat at the race
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Here's just a quick walk around behind the engines and showing the sponsors on the side of the boat.

View of the OSS Race view from the Isle Casino Parking Garage Roof
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OSS Smokin the sound view from atop the Isle Casino Parking garage.

OSS Smokin the Sound view from end of marina docks
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Here's the view from the end of the docks in the Isle marina in Biloxi MS.

OSS Smokin the Sound from atop an aft cabin
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While walking down the dock to see a smaller version of the same boat I own, I was invited aboard a 46 aft cabin yacht which had some very nice people on board watching the races. they even let me get up on top of the roof of the boat to get a better camera angle on the races. Thank YOU!

OSS Smokin the Sound from the gunnel of an aft cabin
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I was trying to get a better view out on the break wall as you see in front of me but the boats came around so quick this time I had to try to capture what I could from where I was standing on the gunnel of the side of this boat I was on.

OSS Smokin the Sound from the end of the pier is was on
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More views from the end of the pier that I was on.

OSS Smokin the Sound view from end of marina docks 2
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Yet another lap from the end of the pier.

Lucas Oil and Stihl
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I was walking to the end of the break wall to get a better view of the race with my camera. Sorry the view was all over the place. I was taking pictures with my Nikon while shooting the video with my Kodak...

Duce Twisted Rods racing by at OSS Smokin the Sound
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Here was the previous Hulk boat now known as the Duce twisted rods boat making it around turn 1 from the break wall. This was a pretty flat day as far as the water was concerned. but with that barrier Island out there, I'd have guessed as much anyway.

OSS Smokin the Sound Cat & Cat Outboard Canopy boats 2
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Here's a good example of how the cat's sound with the outboards on the back as opposed to the inboards with the massive v-8 engines which are a bit faster.

OSS Smokin the Sound Cat & Cat Outboard Canopy boats 1
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These boats kicked ass! It's a totally different world in these cat boats! However the outboard boats a so much quieter and don't really sound so much like race boats. But they're still quite cool!

OSS Smokin the Sound V-Hul Canopy boats 2
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Another lap of the v-hull boats running their race... I love the sound of these as they pass by us!

OSS Smokin the Sound V-Hul Canopy boats1
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Here are the vhull canopy boats racing. There were one or two fountains, a few phantom racing boats in this class race.

Nautical Reflections boat wax
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Nautical Reflections™, is a one step Boat cleaner, Fortified with Carnauba wax. This product is for In and On your Boat. In Minutes your done with a mirror finish shine that would take you hours to do with other products. See "Self Cleaning" capabilities Product uses *Easy to use, spray on, wipe off, with a clean dry towel. Helps remove water spots One step Cleaner that Shines *Fortified with Carnauba Wax Biodegradable Formula (Going Green) Saves time and leaves you more time on the water Leaves a High Gloss Mirror Finish Can be used in direct sunlight (above 100 degrees temp.) *Self Cleaning capabilities (see below) Several Boat Manufactures 1st Choice Lexan and Plexiglass become crystal clear IJSBA Approved product Long lasting UV protection Leaves a high gloss finish *Cleans outdrives , gauges , seats , S/S, Chrome, trailer, Lexan, Plexiglass, commodes, shower stalls, counter tops, faucets, sinks, rods, reels, engine compartments,* BASS boats TOO! "Self Cleaning" Features You can spray and let dry, areas of the boat that are hit by water while the boat is under way. The high pressure of the water will "Self Clean" those areas. One example of this is the outdrive or outboard motor that tend to collect algae and mineral deposits. When you return to shore after boating for several hours, you will see the difference. Personal Water Craft can be cleaned in this way also. This product has been used by many in over 100 degree temperatures in direct sunlight because it stays wetter Longer when wiping down vessel. In high humidity use less, and be sure to use a DRY towel.

Nautical Reflections boat wax and cleaner
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Nautical Reflections™, is a one step Boat cleaner, Fortified with Carnauba wax. This product is for In and On your Boat. In Minutes your done with a mirror finish shine that would take you hours to do with other products. See "Self Cleaning" capabilities Product uses *Easy to use, spray on, wipe off, with a clean dry towel. Helps remove water spots One step Cleaner that Shines *Fortified with Carnauba Wax Biodegradable Formula (Going Green) Saves time and leaves you more time on the water Leaves a High Gloss Mirror Finish Can be used in direct sunlight (above 100 degrees temp.) *Self Cleaning capabilities (see below) Several Boat Manufactures 1st Choice Lexan and Plexiglass become crystal clear IJSBA Approved product Long lasting UV protection Leaves a high gloss finish *Cleans outdrives , gauges , seats , S/S, Chrome, trailer, Lexan, Plexiglass, commodes, shower stalls, counter tops, faucets, sinks, rods, reels, engine compartments,* BASS boats TOO! "Self Cleaning" Features You can spray and let dry, areas of the boat that are hit by water while the boat is under way. The high pressure of the water will "Self Clean" those areas. One example of this is the outdrive or outboard motor that tend to collect algae and mineral deposits. When you return to shore after boating for several hours, you will see the difference. Personal Water Craft can be cleaned in this way also. This product has been used by many in over 100 degree temperatures in direct sunlight because it stays wetter Longer when wiping down vessel. In high humidity use less, and be sure to use a DRY towel.

What did I do :)
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fast boat going slow...for now.
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My first look at the IRBBA Winter Games Friday Night
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Here's a quick look around the Holidome at the Grand Hotel in Peoria. This is an amazing party of all BOATERS! These people know how to throw a party! Next year I'm going to go and stay the entire weekend!