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RitcheyRch
05-06-2007, 12:21 PM
They doing an experiment on seeing if a boat will split in 1/2 if it hits a channel marker. Direct TV Channel 278

JetStalker
05-06-2007, 12:22 PM
I love to watch them! I get it on a diff channel, but I'll check what time, I'd love to see if they can do it! :) Thanks!:D :D

RitcheyRch
05-06-2007, 12:25 PM
I'm watching it NOW

Baja Big Dog
05-06-2007, 12:35 PM
Think the Asian guy is gay?:(

photo chick
05-06-2007, 12:57 PM
Think the Asian guy is gay?:(
you think everyone is gay!!!:D
I missed it here cause we're ahead of you.....someone let me know what the outcome is..please!!

fat rat
05-06-2007, 01:01 PM
I liked how they dropped it from the crain!:jawdrop:

Kachina26
05-06-2007, 01:02 PM
I like that show, I got sucked into the marathon about an hour ago. :D

RiverToysJas
05-06-2007, 01:18 PM
That's a repeat. I think it's from this photo:
http://sperone.free.fr/images/extraz/PICS22/BoatCrashInPier.jpg
The story is that boat was going like 25mph when that happened.
Mythbusters determined it could not have happened. :confused: Obviously it did happen.
Here's where I think the Mythbusters screwed the pooch on that one.....they were running the boat at the pole in a parking lot, not in the water. IF the boat in the photo was not going fast, most of the hull would have been in the water. That's a lot of pressure holding the boat on course. Simply pulling the boat into the pole allows it deflect. I think the water pressure might not allow that deflection. But that's just my opinion..... :)
RTJas :D

Boatcop
05-06-2007, 01:20 PM
The experiment they did with the boat was seriously flawed.
They didn't take into consideration the weight of the test boat compared to the "Myth" subject boat. The test boat didn't have engines. They also didn't look into the hull structure, lay-up or strength of the subject boat's hull.
The test had a breakaway power source (the tow-truck), while the subject boat was probably still at power, all the way through the collision.
And probably most important, there was no consideration of the attitude (bow up/bow down) of the subject boat or the test boat.
The facts of less mass and inertia in the test boat, and the unknown of hull attitude to the marker piling makes their test "busted".

RitcheyRch
05-06-2007, 01:48 PM
Yes, thats the picture they were showing. I too think they should have tested it int he water and think the results could have been different. Also, didnt know was a repeat.
http://sperone.free.fr/images/extraz/PICS22/BoatCrashInPier.jpg

mike37
05-06-2007, 01:54 PM
That's a repeat. I think it's from this photo:
http://sperone.free.fr/images/extraz/PICS22/BoatCrashInPier.jpg
The story is that boat was going like 25mph when that happened.
Mythbusters determined it could not have happened. :confused: Obviously it did happen.
Here's where I think the Mythbusters screwed the pooch on that one.....they were running the boat at the pole in a parking lot, not in the water. IF the boat in the photo was not going fast, most of the hull would have been in the water. That's a lot of pressure holding the boat on course. Simply pulling the boat into the pole allows it deflect. I think the water pressure might not allow that deflection. But that's just my opinion..... :)
RTJas :D
my thoughts exactly watched it two weeks ago
test should have ben in the water

rrrr
05-06-2007, 03:27 PM
More pics....:D :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
More than 25 MPH I think....
http://www.apg.army.mil/sibo/graphics/fountain2.jpg
http://www.apg.army.mil/sibo/graphics/fountain3.jpg

Boatcop
05-06-2007, 03:38 PM
Definitely more than 25 MPH.
I'm watching the "Dog" episode right now.
I can tell you, first hand, that they're showing the Bloodhound in it's true form.

brad22
05-06-2007, 03:44 PM
repeat, repeat, repeat. didnt we already have a thread about this??? :confused: Oh wait that was on OSO here (http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156606&highlight=mythbusters) and here (http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156263&highlight=mythbusters)
Dont mind me im just trying to get my post count up :D

Baja Big Dog
05-06-2007, 03:56 PM
you think everyone is gay!!!:D
I missed it here cause we're ahead of you.....someone let me know what the outcome is..please!!
Man...I think I need some help !!!!:D