Thread:

What does the up pedal do ..be serious.

Originally Posted by Jetboatguru

Originally Posted by rampgirlll

In quarter mile it's used to get the boat on plane quicker and towards the big end to get the extra ump on the competition.

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Ok that is why you belong in a kitchen and not in a flat bottom.

EPIC FAIL!!

Haha I'll make you a samich in Augusta!!!

Originally Posted by Sharp Shooter

Originally Posted by Jetboatguru

Ok that is why you belong in a kitchen and not in a flat bottom.

EPIC FAIL!!

Doesn't she just push the boat off the trailer?

I don't get outta the truck once it goes in reverse.

Originally Posted by Jetboatguru

Originally Posted by Sharp Shooter

Doesn't she just push the boat off the trailer?

I believe she wipes it down as well so lets give her some credit.

That samich- I'm licking the bread

Originally Posted by rampgirlll

That samich- I'm licking the bread

Ya know that wouldn't discourage anyone in this crowd from eating that sammich, right.

Originally Posted by Hi Tech Marine

WOW...some of you missed the phrase "if you know what your talking about"

This thread highlights the point the internet is a fun place to BS, but you can't actually learn to drive a flat here.

To the OP, I agree with Dave Sammons and JBG said, an up pedal has no place in a modern drag flat. Probably true in circle boats but I don't know much about them (but getting ready to learn!!)

Originally Posted by rampgirlll

That samich- I'm licking the bread

I'm gonna record this whole deal. See you next weekend Patty!

In Circle boats, I use the Up Pedal. Since I cannot afford power assisted Down Pedal, I can run the old fashion spring type with not so much tension on it so as to not kill my left leg in 5 miles. On a single pin turn in good water, after the start of the turn, I will step on the Up Pedal to limit the drag around the turn. It does not seem to change the attitude of the boat while turning. When the boat straightens out, it is much free-er and it is back on the Down Pedal. Just my preference.

I got tossed out of a double pedal circle boat and cleared the pedals OK. Of course it was a D'Cucci with the cut-a-way deck. That might be a good thing to have.

I read the OP's question and immediately stepped away. I know not nearly enough to get into this one.
When I put my Barron Sprint together, I was told to cut the "Jesus" peddle off. I was told I'd possibly meet Jesus Christ himself if I used it or got caught up in it.
My new boat has this system in it, air assist down peddle. Without the air, it's like leg pressing 250lbs.

Originally Posted by rat flatty

Originally Posted by Pm/pe122

if your plates are set up correctly , you dont need the up pedal !

its a 71 hondo true flat with solid plates..

Church Mouse is the same boat. It's making a ton of horsepower and takes a beautiful set. Maybe Chris can help you out with an initial starting point?

Originally Posted by Ahsumtoy

The OP says in the title of this thread "Be Serious". There's tons of talented guys on the forum that could really be a big help to guys like the OP, and me, but I'm afraid to believe anyone because of all the joking around. I just lurk and try to separate the bs from the truth. Kind of hard to do when you don't know.

I would have thought by now you would have figured out who has it right and who would have been better off doing like you are. Reading and learning.
Even with all the MISINFORMATION on this thread, it still pretty easy to tell who KNOWS, and who should be in the kitchen making samiches

I guess that would be a serious reply and answer from someone WHO KNOWS. X2 on the Nightmare is bad ass Johnny