Work!!

[Ratickle]

Kevin wanted every one of you to know what you would see flying by, so I kinda worked on a pic from his Key West run this past fall......

[imco offshore]

MIKIE-FIG ,,LOOKS LIKE A GREAT MAKEOVER ,,,This Year is going to be a great comming out year ,,,it would great to see another 10 boat svl start,,,damn I,m getting itchy ,,my wife said this would happen,,,and I think I deserve something brand new ??? hey Lance what are YOU doing ,??

[Ratickle]

I'm thinking a dinner conversation in Biloxi may be a really good idea......


The girls can go to the casino. Tell Angie you and her are meeting us there.....

[imco offshore]

sounds like a great idea ,,I do love Biloxi ,,,and not racing ,,I could get my ONE BEER ON !!!LOLOL

[Ratickle]

Just in case you didn't see it go past the first time....

[Wreckdoctor]

MIKIE-FIG ,,LOOKS LIKE A GREAT MAKEOVER ,,,This Year is going to be a great comming out year ,,,it would great to see another 10 boat svl start,,,damn I,m getting itchy ,,my wife said this would happen,,,and I think I deserve something brand new ??? hey Lance what are YOU doing ,??

so hearing about all these guys getting ready george im gettin the itch awful bad too!

[Ratickle]

so hearing about all these guys getting ready george im gettin the itch awful bad too!

Are you gonna make Biloxi?

[Wil Ros]

Our final piece install before we hit the water today. Ryan will be out with his stock boat, The Gratton boys will be out also and Will Smith is also coming out to try to run us down. If you are by the ramp in Sarasota about 3 stop by and say hello.

This is the plate that Will made us after Larry and Brock destroyed the last one in Orange Beach.

Wil

[Wil Ros]

All clean and ready to go testing!!

Wil

[TUG IT!!]

Man I am jealous!! Boat looks great bro.. That skid plate made outta brick!! Wish we were headin out with u guys too, but hopefully we'll get her in tommmorrow to get a little time on the new motor.. ood luck man, hope all goes well.
Kev

[Wreckdoctor]

Are you gonna make Biloxi?

We are trying to get down, looking like the Svl fleet is going to put on a good showing this year!
How about you Paul?

[Ratickle]

Yep, finalized everything today. So, you two need to make it, as does George and Angie..........


The SVL guys have certainly tried with the rules mods and 2012 competition clauses. Sure would be nice to see a dozen or so there..........


And a dozen outboard cats.......


And a couple dozen others......

[Wil Ros]

Testing went well yesterday.

Brock and Blake brought out their P1 boat for some testing. The looked great. Those kids have "The Gratton" touch. Not only will they be great racers but they are great friends and great guys.

Steve K came by and checked the boat out and went out with Will Smith in Will's boat for a run.

Will was there lending all the support we needed. We had to call the testing session a little short due to a trim pump failure. Where the pump is located is under the engine and Larry has to go to work so Will has the boat and is in charge of getting ready.

I really cant say enough about Will Smith. He has helped us in any way we ask.

I dont have any pics of the boat running so here are some on the dock while Larry and Will try to fix the pump.

Wil

[Ratickle]

What a clean engine compartment, impressive.....


Is that two compasses and two GPS's?

[Wil Ros]

Thanks Rat!

I tell you what, If you clear it with OSS. You can go out with Larry on test day.

Those are two compasses and one GPS and one Smart craft.

Wil

[Ratickle]

Well, you shouldn't get lost.....


Ahhhhhh, Smartcraft.....


Someday the system, (Or a similar data logger), should be the equalizer for all spec class boats to have. But, that's a different discussion to have.


Wow, thanks. I haven't done a dunk test for two years, and I'm not about to chance breaking your boat the day before a big race. But, I'll look into everything and maybe a different time I'll take you up on that.

[Wil Ros]

Rat,

You will not break it, Larry will not let you.

Wil

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I tell you what, If you clear it with OSS. You can go out with Larry on test day.


Wil

Wow, thanks. I haven't done a dunk test for two years, and I'm not about to chance breaking your boat the day before a big race. But, I'll look into everything and maybe a different time I'll take you up on that.

Rat stop with the excuses. Nobody would appreciate that ride more then you... Sounds like and great ride, a great story, and more.. Do the dunk, pay your fee, sign up with OSS and test with Larry!

[purrfection]

Jim it's going to be sad not seeing you and George racing any more. We always enjoyed watching ya'll battle it out with the other SVL's. Best wishes.

[TYPHOON]

Jim you up for any racing this year??? I may need someone!!!! call me 908-966-3173 cell