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Old    akman            10-23-2008, 3:53 PM Reply   
Rumor has it that some lurkers....(you know who you are) picked up a brand NEW pickle fork and isn't sharing pictures???

Oh Maryland....calling Maryland......FB and JESS, we want pics, we want pics, word flies around mighty fast and you had better share or lose your visiting rights in San Diego.
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-23-2008, 3:58 PM Reply   
Interesting...I think I know who they are.
Old     (dansmith)      Join Date: Aug 2006       10-23-2008, 4:07 PM Reply   
Damn! You hit a measly little log, and BAM! You're boat is no good anymore.

Well, if its true, consider these 2 items as my personal boat-warming presents:

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Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       10-23-2008, 4:09 PM Reply   
Congrats to whoever it is. Xstars rule.
Old     (dansmith)      Join Date: Aug 2006       10-23-2008, 4:42 PM Reply   
I guess that would explain the recent Sequoia purchase. It is a bit overkill for an X-1.
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-23-2008, 6:32 PM Reply   
You sure toyota isn't much of a tow vehicle.
Old     (kraig)      Join Date: Dec 2002       10-23-2008, 7:32 PM Reply   
The new Toyota Sequoia isn't much of a tow vehicle? Have you driven one yet? Have you experienced the new i-force V8? The thing rocks! And will pull an X-1 with authority!

Just an FYI.
Old     (hehateme)      Join Date: Sep 2008       10-23-2008, 7:33 PM Reply   
"You sure toyota isn't much of a tow vehicle."

You must be crazy. 381 HP and over 400 lbs of torque will pull a boat with no problem at all.

(Message edited by HeHateMe on October 23, 2008)
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-23-2008, 7:35 PM Reply   
Just pokin fun Kraig...

At least they didn't buy a Land Rover
Old     (liquidmx)      Join Date: Jun 2005       10-23-2008, 10:01 PM Reply   
Horsepower and torque is only part of the equation...at least to anyone trying to pull out or drop in a boat with 1k in lead on a slippery ramp. It takes some weight to get traction.
Old     (dansmith)      Join Date: Aug 2006       10-24-2008, 3:29 AM Reply   
The beauty of the LR3 is that when we venture into the Hispanic parts of town, I can raise & lower the suspension so we fit in...
Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       10-24-2008, 7:39 AM Reply   
I have a Honda Ridgeline. It pulls our X-Star out of the water with 2000 pounds of stationary ballast in it, no problem. All about traction.

Those new Toyotas are beasts!!
Old     (to_blind)      Join Date: Mar 2007       10-24-2008, 7:45 AM Reply   
j-rod, thats impressive! so, right around 6000 lbs. then? i tried towing an empty Tige with a Honda Pilot and it was a struggle to maintain 100 km/h.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       10-24-2008, 8:07 AM Reply   
More like 7500. 4200# boat, 2000# ballast, 1200-1500# trailer plus gas and gear. I would bet even more than 7500#.
Old     (to_blind)      Join Date: Mar 2007       10-24-2008, 8:09 AM Reply   
ya, forgot about the trailer...even more impressive
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-24-2008, 9:04 AM Reply   
I think my mom drives a ridgeline.

Dan the LR3 is the perfect soccer mom suv.
Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       10-24-2008, 11:13 AM Reply   
I can confirm, Ewing...yes she does!

It does good on the ramp. Before I tow the boat home, or to the dealership, I'm sure to empty every bit of weight I can. It does fine on the freeway, but struggles a little on the Vasco hills. Luckly I don't need to haul the boat around very often. It's rated as a half ton, but definitely not quite as heavy duty as an american 1/2 on.
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-24-2008, 11:51 AM Reply   
Well played J-Rod.
Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       10-24-2008, 12:12 PM Reply   
hahah...glad you didn't loose your since of humor, e.
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-24-2008, 12:29 PM Reply   
I am only letting this one slide because my brother lives sactown.

(Message edited by johnsvt on October 24, 2008)
Old     (jess)      Join Date: Apr 2002       10-26-2008, 5:30 PM Reply   
Haha GRAMPS, don't want to lose our visiting rights and all.

Rode behind it for the first time today and finally got some pics for you.

Shout out to Brad and the team at Bay Watersports for great customer service. He wasn't kidding when he told us he would make us an offer we couldn't refuse.

Super stoked for the new ride:

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Old     (mofreestyle)      Join Date: Jan 2006       10-26-2008, 5:52 PM Reply   
Good looking boat. Love the way x-stars look in the water. So what engine is in that beautiful boat?
Old     (jess)      Join Date: Apr 2002       10-26-2008, 5:58 PM Reply   
Thanks man. Yeah I love it. MCX engine.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       10-26-2008, 6:04 PM Reply   
Very nice. Is it a SS or does it just have the galvy trailer.

Damn I love Xstars.

Not to be telling you what to do with your boat but you should get some custom numbers put on that boat. A boat that beautiful deserves upgraded numbers.

(Message edited by polarbill on October 26, 2008)
Old     (mofreestyle)      Join Date: Jan 2006       10-26-2008, 6:53 PM Reply   
Domed Numbers are a must. This is the only picture I could find of our domed numbers on our last x-star.

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Old     (dansmith)      Join Date: Aug 2006       10-27-2008, 4:59 AM Reply   
Hey Jess, that swim platform looks a little dry. You should do something about that...
Old     (driving)      Join Date: Jan 2003       10-27-2008, 5:16 AM Reply   
Congrats on the new boat. And, I'm glad to see a dog is in it day one!
Old     (jess)      Join Date: Apr 2002       10-27-2008, 6:09 AM Reply   
Why wouldn't the dog come with? She's part of the family, and the extra bow space is purely for her enjoyment. She is diggin' the bigger seats for sure.

Hopefully, we'll have the additional ballast installed by next weekend. Anyone know what stock is? I have read anywhere from 800#-1200#.

(Message edited by jess on October 27, 2008)
Old     (fbroen)      Join Date: Apr 2002       10-27-2008, 6:51 AM Reply   
Haha, yeah dog was on the boat in the shop even. Here she is in her spotter spot:

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Old     (mc_x15)      Join Date: Jul 2008       10-27-2008, 7:39 AM Reply   
Where do you get the domed numbers, i have some crappy crap that my dealer put on, looking for some nice looking numbers
Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       10-27-2008, 7:43 AM Reply   
Congrats!!
Old     (alans)      Join Date: Aug 2005       10-27-2008, 7:44 AM Reply   
www.domednumbers.com
Old     (mofreestyle)      Join Date: Jan 2006       10-27-2008, 9:47 AM Reply   
Stock ballast total is 900lbs, 400lbs in the kgb and 250 in each rear tank.
Old     (gti2lo)      Join Date: Nov 2005       10-27-2008, 9:55 AM Reply   
Domed numbers are a must must must!

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Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-27-2008, 10:58 AM Reply   
How can you buy a boat and now know what stock ballast is? Geesh...I bet you grab tindy.
Old     (dansmith)      Join Date: Aug 2006       10-27-2008, 11:02 AM Reply   
In your case John, does it really matter what stock ballast is?
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-27-2008, 11:09 AM Reply   
Dan I am going to hurt you soon or at least hire someone to do so. I forgot you are related to Bruce Lee.
Old     (ridininmd)      Join Date: Jun 2006       10-27-2008, 5:05 PM Reply   
Ewing, I'm available... for a price
Old     (gti2lo)      Join Date: Nov 2005       10-27-2008, 6:04 PM Reply   
Mastercraft doesn't need to brag about ballast like some with claims of 1000+ lbs plus widgets hanging off the back...

They just make a solid boat that will take the wieght you feed it with a great wake. Adding wieght is more of a personal touch with riders.
Old     (themxercr85)      Join Date: Jul 2007       10-27-2008, 6:19 PM Reply   
"At least they didn't buy a Land Rover"


Whoa take it easy...


Nice lookin x-star, we managed to find matching graffiti numbers for ours it looks really good but It would probably only look good if you had an 07.
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-27-2008, 6:30 PM Reply   
Sorry twitch that was an inside joke that only 3 people know about.

Limo...Dan could take you.
Old     (ridininmd)      Join Date: Jun 2006       10-27-2008, 9:42 PM Reply   
If you say so Ewing...
Old     (johnsvt)      Join Date: Dec 2006       10-28-2008, 4:08 AM Reply   
haha
Old     (themxercr85)      Join Date: Jul 2007       10-28-2008, 7:38 AM Reply   
I figured haha, just givin you a hard time dude.

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