Wakesetter compliment

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   As I put my new 72 Mustang away for the winter, I was reminded of a summer story that I think some of you classic CC owners would appreciate.  We have a 1/4 mile no wake section between halves of the lake that we cruise at idle.   One day we were crossing and passed by a newer 23' wakesetter going the other way. The boat had four guys drinking a couple beers and they brought their boat to a stop and watched us pass.  They shouted "awesome boat" and gave us thumbs up to our little 16', orange, original CC.  Their boat must have cost 100 times more than what I paid for mine and could certainly run circles around it.  But, they knew a thoroughbred when they saw it. 
Regardless, I can't wait for the spring so I can get back to restoration 101!  I'll be asking lots of questions and will keep the forum posted. 

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onebigdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-10-2019 Location: Brighton, Michi Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote onebigdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Wakesetter compliment Posted: September-22-2019 at 11:22pm
	As I put my new 72 Mustang away for the winter, I was reminded of a summer story that I think some of you classic CC owners would appreciate. We have a 1/4 mile no wake section between halves of the lake that we cruise at idle. One day we were crossing and passed by a newer 23' wakesetter going the other way. The boat had four guys drinking a couple beers and they brought their boat to a stop and watched us pass. They shouted "awesome boat" and gave us thumbs up to our little 16', orange, original CC. Their boat must have cost 100 times more than what I paid for mine and could certainly run circles around it. But, they knew a thoroughbred when they saw it. Regardless, I can't wait for the spring so I can get back to restoration 101! I'll be asking lots of questions and will keep the forum posted.

63 Skier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4291	Post Options Post Reply Quote 63 Skier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-23-2019 at 1:10pm
	That's a nice story, I think people appreciate the look, sound, and age of classic boats. I was wondering if the 2nd half of the story was as you left the no wake zone you were nearly swamped by the 3' high wake they created when surfing! And, truth be told, your Mustang has more acceleration and higher top speed than the Wakesetter!
	'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique

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