buckethead 2015

NCH20SKIER wrote: TRBenj wrote: It'll run into the low 60's any given day, it'll creep into the mid 60's under ideal ambient and loading conditions with the right prop. It ran 66 down at white lake a few years ago but it's never done any better than 64 at home, and even that requires the stars to be in alignment. 62 is about right with the normal prop, but it'll do close to that with a boat load of people. I am about 100rpm off last year since I added the mufflers. That and the shorter 430 I've been running to boost the holeshot with a load, it runs about 59 or so. Hung right with my cousins (stock) Python out of the hole though- at least it would have if the tranny hadn't popped out of gear (and we still ran even to 50). Not sure how fast it'll pull a footer, Scott was the only volunteer and I didn't GPS it, unfortunately. A few slight modifications and it'll run faster, but I'm pretty pleased with the way it ran this weekend. Now just wait until Dave builds that 489/496 for his '88! That'll be a monster. No offense to either the boat or Scott but I am not sure that Scott's size is representative of your average footer..lol

Greg, are you calling me fat? Hey now...

Tim and I briefly raced to 50 or so at zoar the other week. Earlier in the day I hit 54.3,Tim's bfn wasn't much behind me till 30 I'd guess, and passed me as I saw the GPS creep to 50.

Ok I could see that

I'm not entering this pissing contest. GPS'd at 52 with two in the boat, and we pulled 220b Shawn over the finish line at 47 with 5 in the boat.

On a different note; Shawn and I are trying to put together the Lockwood River Roar, scheduled for Sept 26th. This race has had a few names over the years (Google "Lockwood barefoot"), but it has always been a good time. It's a 27 mile race on the Muskegon river, just south of Big Rapids, MI. We base out of a camp ground, Brower Park, where they have cabins with electricity. Anyone interested, let me know.

James' boat clearly presented very well in the race!!

One of their guys skied the entire race on one foot too!

OK are we done with the mines bigger, no his is bigger Zach saw it, no I got video proof his is definitely bigger argument.
Let’s get back to what’s important helping Ben and his family. I am ordering a couple of the hoodies, for those who haven’t seen these they are sweet. They have a built in rubber/neoprene beer holder in the center of the pockets with an opener attached by a lanyard. Perfect for standing around on those chilly evenings at CCF reunions.

My small block will not pull a zero lb footer 43 mph

I am also competing for smallest richard. Who wants some?

Hollywood wrote: My small block will not pull a zero lb footer 43 mph I am also competing for smallest richard. Who wants some?

I'm not touching that one.

I ordered mine up this morning. They will be perfect for around the campfire at the LOCKWOOD RIVER ROAR! (Sorry, shameless plug)

phatsat67 wrote: My small block will pull a 240 lb footer 43 mph ha

Make sure not to cross the wake at 37 thou! Face still hurts and I'm sure ya'lls belly from laughing as you watched...
Did the gofundme and got president shirts. Election year comming, support the campaign...
Paul man up, just cause your boat only pulls fat guys like me on shoeskies LOL

Shirts purchased, Ben for pres! Ha. Hope he heals up quick.

James has always been light on details of that motor build. It may even be carb.

You don't need the baseline PCM tune to modify a python heavily, there is likely a lot more marine 502 data coming from aftermarket tuners (supporting offshore Mercs).

Sounded like a carb to me with the way he would always rev it when it fired it. Or maybe it just sounds real good when you rev it.

Kevin with the famous quote modifications. Go ahead and ask them who has the longest barefooting Richard.

Hope the dude heals up fast.
I want a hopped up 502.
Race looks like a blast. .

That's really all I have to contribute.

Recent Updates on Ben Morgan (as copied from GoFundMe site)

September 10, 2015: Another update...Ben's surgery went well. The doctor was very pleased. Now starts the process of healing. We so appreciate all your prayers and ask that you will continue to pray for complete healing and no infection. Our hope is that Ben will come home tomorrow, Friday, September 11. Again, we thank you for your generosity...every gift is appreciated!!

September 8, 2015: Just a quick update on Ben. He will have his reconstructive surgery Wednesday, September, 9, where docs will use some of his calf muscle to recreate the muscle near the shin that was destroyed in the accident. They will then take a skin graft from his upper leg to cover the wound. After this surgery Ben will remain in the hospital 3-5 days keeping his leg immoble to allow healing of the skin graft. At that point, we hope he will get to come home. We cannot express our deep gratitude for all your prayers and donations. It is truly a blessing to our family, and I know Ben and Audra are overwhelmed with your generosity. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Ben Morgan's Medical Fund

Please give if you can. They still have a long road ahead and any amount will help!

Sebastian- great photos of the event- thanks for sending the files and for the 8x10 print as well- Love it.

Moorfoot- You've got some serious competition in the photography department now ;)

-Brad

Another Update on Ben

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015: It is with great joy that we tell you Ben is coming home from the hospital today. The whole family (Ben, Audra, & Khloe) will be staying with us (Audra's parents) for a time so they can be all on one floor--no steps. Ben needs to keep his leg elevated so that the skin graft can heal. Many of you have been praying, and we thank you. This has been and will be a long haul, but God is faithful in sending us what we need when we need it. We continue to praise Him for keeping Ben from further harm. Whether you prayed, visited, helped with Khloe, donated or offered help in some other way, it is all appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

My Sebastian package never made it the 60 miles down the road in the mail... its starting to hurt a bit. Somebody with the originals bring them to badin with you... I still have a few pics to post on this thread but the photobucket app has been not working so well for me.