Sorry, Wallace, the gear ratio is all wrong. The size of an engine where you could get the sudden acceleration you’d need would likely rip the engine from the boat in response, which would defeat the purpose.
This strip is such a joy to read. The humor, the characters, the art, the coloring. It first on my list to read every day and always starts me off with a smile and laugh.
Sorry, Wallace, even if that little boat could go faster, it wouldn’t be possible to do that little trick…at least not without it catastrophically going wrong, as I’d doubt any boat could stick the landing.
Besides, most boats want to avoid precisely that happening, and it’s my understanding that they’re typically designed to try and prevent it.
Ida No almost 4 years ago
Dad needs an engine upgrade. I understand Boeing has discounts on their 737s.
stellanova87 almost 4 years ago
Wallace, that’s a trawler, not a speed boat.
Laurie Sefton Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Sorry, Wallace, the gear ratio is all wrong. The size of an engine where you could get the sudden acceleration you’d need would likely rip the engine from the boat in response, which would defeat the purpose.
crookedwolf Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Apparently it’s not a following sea..
artheaded1 almost 4 years ago
This strip is such a joy to read. The humor, the characters, the art, the coloring. It first on my list to read every day and always starts me off with a smile and laugh.
scyphi26 almost 4 years ago
Sorry, Wallace, even if that little boat could go faster, it wouldn’t be possible to do that little trick…at least not without it catastrophically going wrong, as I’d doubt any boat could stick the landing.
Besides, most boats want to avoid precisely that happening, and it’s my understanding that they’re typically designed to try and prevent it.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ummmm, Dad…we just got passed by a school of Jelly-fish!
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Grandpa used to “open ‘er up” when I asked, but that was a speed boat. Fast.
angryparsnip Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Starts my day off with a smile and a giggle.
Gracella almost 4 years ago
Childhood…memories…ha!
jschumaker almost 4 years ago
Twenty years ago, this could have been a conversation between Calvin and his dad, minus the boat.
PoodleGroomer almost 4 years ago
We only get to eat if they pay more for the fish than we paid for the fuel.
ThePersonOnGoComics almost 4 years ago
Guys,I think the seagull wants a hot dog