Sunday night powerslide

[WakeSlayer]

A sunset shot my son took from the dock last night as we were wrapping it up fro the day. was 100* F out.

[Hollywood]

RE: Sunday night powerslide

Is this a daily thing? I ask because I'm wondering what kind of strain it puts on the boat if you do this regularly. Definitely a cool photo!

My buddy does these in his (dad's) MC and it's rather annoying when he doesn't tell anyone it's coming.

[MNSuperAir]

RE: Sunday night powerslide

Dealer told me as long as you back off on the throttle before you turn there is no or little stress through the drivetrain. 83 deg in my cube right now so I might take the rest of the day off.

[WakeSlayer]

I am under the same impression. I just do it for fun once in a while. My 92 Barefoot could not do it as it only had one skeg, and not nearly as much power...... so it is pretty cool once in a while..... not a frequent habit. I think it is a little hard on them, but they are Nautiques after all.... and can take it.

it was 104* F on the freeway 20 minutes ago.

[99ProAir]

Great shot of your boat!!

[M3Fan]

I'm sure the turns we do to spin the boat around on each end of the course are as bad/worse than a powerturn like that, since they are under power and the PP is gunning it through the turn. Awesome pic. Hollywood- next time you get out to our lake, we're taking one of these pictures from the other boat!!!

That's the second Super Air I've ever seen with those graphics- was it an optional package or something?

[Hollywood]

Hollywood- next time you get out to our lake, we're taking one of these pictures from the other boat!!!

That's the second Super Air I've ever seen with those graphics- was it an optional package or something?

Ok, I'll take the pic, you do the turn. Powerturns remind me of doing burnouts in my car. They're fun as **** but I'm always thinking about what's gonna break in the back of my mind.

I believe those were the original graphics for the first year.

[Aarons01]

in the course i've always killed the throttle as i'm spinning the boat

[DynaMike]

I have a 98' 196. Can I power slide? How do you do it ?

[Laptom]

That's a cool pic!
Does graphics were indeed the original ones for 1999. The first year for the SuperAir Nautique.

[pj]

If you really want to slide, figure out which way the boat turns easiest. For RH Nautiques, I believe it's to the left. (Correct me if I'm wrong here, I'm having a senior moment) That way the prop kind of "slides" in the water. I usually turn a little bit the other way then floor it as you turn the wheel all the way. About half way into the turn you can ease the throttle back. I can get my 1991 to kick the back end out and spin in place.

[sperbet]

sick photo. I personally love ripping turns like that in my boat. C'mon their Nautiques, built like a rock. Have some fun driving em'!!!

[surroundsound64]

REALLY cool shot!!!