wave runners not that new

jimh
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wave runners not that new May 28, 2008 14:31:29 GMT -5

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Post by jimh on May 28, 2008 14:31:29 GMT -5

ok until i saw this picture of an old sports illustrated cover i just assume that wave runners or the likes there of were fairly new. you know mid 70's sort of design. i just don't recall seeing to many like this back in 1969.

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bounce Royal Member Posts: 5,727	wave runners not that new May 28, 2008 18:27:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bounce on May 28, 2008 18:27:54 GMT -5 Not many then but I did see them.
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jabba Moderator Posts: 1,730	wave runners not that new Jun 3, 2008 14:30:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jabba on Jun 3, 2008 14:30:03 GMT -5 Boy... I sure would hate to fall off, and under THAT one! I'll bet that exposed propeller was a big reason to go to the modern ducted, impeller, jet drive types we see now-a-days. Jabba

jimh Moderator Posts: 4,767	wave runners not that new Jun 4, 2008 13:25:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimh on Jun 4, 2008 13:25:37 GMT -5 jabba my thoughts exactly!i'm sure there are a few lawyers out there that still have nightmares from that design!
	"cheap guns are like cheap women, both are fun until your friends see you with them." -- Jim H "The Rich.... who are content to buy what they have not the skill to get by on their own exertions, these are the real enemies of game" -- Theodore Roosevelt

Purebred Redneck Administrator private message me at "admin" Posts: 8,044	wave runners not that new Jun 4, 2008 16:53:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 4, 2008 16:53:43 GMT -5 Probably a few lawyers having pleasant dreams too
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jimh Moderator Posts: 4,767	wave runners not that new Jun 4, 2008 21:04:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimh on Jun 4, 2008 21:04:45 GMT -5 got me on that Red!
	"cheap guns are like cheap women, both are fun until your friends see you with them." -- Jim H "The Rich.... who are content to buy what they have not the skill to get by on their own exertions, these are the real enemies of game" -- Theodore Roosevelt

twomoons Royal Member Posts: 3,177	wave runners not that new Jun 18, 2008 21:18:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by twomoons on Jun 18, 2008 21:18:42 GMT -5 Yep the prop damage caused them to be pulled off the market almost immediatly. They were somewhat ahead of their time.
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