Spank'n the Big Block

[Cobra1racer]

What time of year is the BBSP? I would like to get out to some of these cool events.

[WestCoastBoat]

Weekend of April 18,19,20

[Cobra1racer]

I'll be there.

[TD]

I'll be there.


What are you bringing?

[Cobra1racer]

What are you bringing?


Secret weapon. Get you drunk I will, then show you. But you too drunk to remember, new project. Should pull the mold next month.

[DCBDaytona]

If I still own the boat i should be there...

[baja1000]

Is that date set or a possible date.Im trying to have the Silverwing together by then.

[WestCoastBoat]

Date is set.

4/20

:)

[STV_Keith]

Now we just need to come up with a GOOD spot to have it! :)

[baja1000]

From the looks off last year you guys were at Topac/sand bar/London Bridge.I have house in WillowValley so any of those places are great

[STV_Keith]

Last year was the first year they shut down Speed Alley - now idle zone. The location changed to a bit down river, and some people had problems getting there (distance, etc). We ended up heading back up river to the sandbar. It was still a good time, but hopefully we can find a place more conducive for the masses. :)

[Cobra1racer]

(Conducive for the masses?) How many show up for this??

[STV_Keith]

In years past, the turnout has definitely been better....

http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/510/55Speedalley3-med.jpg

http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/510/55Speedalley2-med.jpg

http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/bbsp/hdd/images/BBSP4.29.050006.jpg

http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/bbsp/hdd/images/BBSP4.29.050075.jpg

http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/bbsp/hdd/images/BBSP4.29.050105.jpg

[Cobra1racer]

It's all black!! No OMC's?? I'm going to feel out of place.

[STV_Keith]

There's a few OMC's that show up. :)

http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/bbsp/hdd/images/BBSP4.29.050054.jpg

http://www.speedcraving.com/stv/havasu_10-23-04/images/DSCN2748.jpg

http://www.speedcraving.com/stv/havasu_10-23-04/images/DSCN2766.jpg

[RitcheyRch]

I was there last year with my Erude Stoker. Might come out again for this one.

[RIVERRUMMER 70]

Date is set.

4/20

:)

YA MON WHO BRINGIN THE BLUNTS:D

[USEDPARTS]

"Spankin the big block"LOL...................................................... Egg beaters....LOL:rolleyes: :D

[billet racing]

I'll be there. Enough said.

Jerry

[Maureen M]

I had a good time out there last year. :)
Except for that ticket.:rolleyes: :(
I'll see if I can make it out there again. :D

http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3188

[DCBDaytona]

Should be a nice turnout this year...will have some magazine coverage with quite a few spectators. I anticipate the event will be moved "on the river" this year closer to the Windsor ramps.

[msethsmile]

I gave up spankin BB's when a local guy ran mid 150's in a single bb/io. That's 20-40 mph faster than any ob (single/dual/trip) that I've seen. Imagine going a buck and a quarter and some dude runs by you by over 30 mph. Humility is a wonderful thing.

[USEDPARTS]

I gave up spankin BB's when a local guy ran mid 150's in a single bb/io. That's 20-40 mph faster than any ob (single/dual/trip) that I've seen. Imagine going a buck and a quarter and some dude runs by you by over 30 mph. Humility is a wonderful thing.
NICE!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Propster]

No trolls, S&F did not name the event. It is a good time event for outboard and car motor boat guys to get together, hang out and have some fun (along with some good natured ribbing). The racing is casual at best and a good time is had by all.

[USEDPARTS]

No trolls, S&F did not name the event. It is a good time event for outboard and car motor boat guys to get together, hang out and have some fun (along with some good natured ribbing). The racing is casual at best and a good time is had by all.
Just some good natured fun;)

[STV_Keith]

I gave up spankin BB's when a local guy ran mid 150's in a single bb/io. That's 20-40 mph faster than any ob (single/dual/trip) that I've seen. Imagine going a buck and a quarter and some dude runs by you by over 30 mph. Humility is a wonderful thing.

There is always someone faster out there...comes down to the pocketbook...but this event is an excuse for the OB guys to get together at a West Coast venue. We're definitely in the minority out here, not like back East. :)

[baja1000]

Have we picked a spot.I think Ill have my boat ready

[STV_Keith]

The spot will probably NOT be announced. I believe we are planning to meet at Nautical Cove and go "somewhere" from there. Don't need johnny law shutting down anymore of the lake. Just watch the boards for when/where we are going to meet up.

[Da Bull]

Why did they shut down speed ally?

DB

[STV_Keith]

I'm sure the fact that the performance boaters went in there was a part of it...which is why the LE's used to sit at the end of the alley and lie in wait.

They marked it off as a "sanctuary", but we know the real reason.

[Propster]

Actually, the cops liked the idea of the fast boats playing in speed alley, because it got them off the main part of the lake. Boat Cop said it got shut down because of problems with the jet skiers.

[stoker2001]

I gave up spankin BB's when a local guy ran mid 150's in a single bb/io. That's 20-40 mph faster than any ob (single/dual/trip) that I've seen. Imagine going a buck and a quarter and some dude runs by you by over 30 mph. Humility is a wonderful thing.
Mid 150s in a single I/O?
Would love to see some pics/video
suppose it did it in less then 1000 feet too:rolleyes:
Just FYI,Mike Dixon ran 150+ in a single outboard lakeable ModVp tunnel and i would bet he did it alot cheaper (and shorter distance) then that I/O

[msethsmile]

Hey, I'm a ob guy and you can't beat the bang for the buck. That being said, the boat in question is a 26 (26'11') Eliminator Daytona w/ #6 drive. I don't know the guy that well but I assume large displacement (572?, bigger?) and the grapevine says alchohol too w/ mega blower. Anyway, the mid 150's is legit. The rig won the Shooters Shootout in the Ozarks (which I know nothing about) several years in a row in its class. Racers come from all over the U.S. for that event. I doubt these type of guys care about 1000' or the quarter. Only one number counts and that's topend. I would advise any ob to not race an all white 26 daytona w/ large hood scoop. Very cool, but I'll take my Allison or an STV, Stream, etc.

[RC51]

I'm in. Had a great time last year. Hoping to change color on boat Int/Ext by then. Finally got boat dialed in towards the end of last season and now I'm ready for a new look. Love the boat!

[Propster]

Hey, I'm a ob guy and you can't beat the bang for the buck. That being said, the boat in question is a 26 (26'11') Eliminator Daytona w/ #6 drive. I don't know the guy that well but I assume large displacement (572?, bigger?) and the grapevine says alchohol too w/ mega blower. Anyway, the mid 150's is legit. The rig won the Shooters Shootout in the Ozarks (which I know nothing about) several years in a row in its class. Racers come from all over the U.S. for that event. I doubt these type of guys care about 1000' or the quarter. Only one number counts and that's topend. I would advise any ob to not race an all white 26 daytona w/ large hood scoop. Very cool, but I'll take my Allison or an STV, Stream, etc.

Wasn't that the guy that posted on hot boat a lot? I think his post name on Hot Boat was Rock Hard or something. If it is the same guy, he did not just put it together and make a pass. Oh no, he blew that thing up a lot. He went through lots of drives (Bravos, B-Max's, IMCO's, then #6 drive) and motors, and set up time before he finally made his goal. Even then, I don't think it would have stayed together long running that much horsepower. If he was running alcohol, that would be a pain to get fuel on the lake.

I think he said he had over $150,000 in that boat and could not wait to dump it after he met his goal (for a lot less). Speed costs money (and time, and heartbreak) how much do you got?

Outboards still rule for speed and reliability.

[STV_Keith]

Wasn't that the guy that posted on hot boat a lot? I think his post name on Hot Boat was Rock Hard or something.

RockitMan I believe.

[RitcheyRch]

I will be there again with my slow Stoker. :D :D

[TUNNEL T]

keep some of those old pics coming !!!! those were good times

[MODVP22]

Tunnel T,
What boat is that in your avitar?

[msethsmile]

Rc--very nice looking stv.

Propster & STV Keith--
I don't know about posts or set-ups. That rig had a 6 drive from the git-go, I think. He's from Grimes, IA (greater Des Moines). Any speed like that with a single requires lots-o-set-up. He builds his own motors. I would not doubt the $150,000. What's that to the Hot Boat crowd?

I agree, for mph/$ and reliability, outboards rule. I remember my full weight STV Pro Comp and 2.4 BP carb. A reliable century+ mark every time out. Less than $12,500 in the day, new rig, $1.50 fuel.--Pleasant memories. I blew that BP up after 14 months. Merc stood behind it. Is that cool or what? The replacement ran forever.

[Propster]

I don't know about posts or set-ups. That rig had a 6 drive from the git-go, I think. He's from Grimes, IA (greater Des Moines). Any speed like that with a single requires lots-o-set-up. He builds his own motors. I would not doubt the $150,000. What's that to the Hot Boat crowd?

Guess it wasn't the same boat, the guy I was thinking of with the #6 drive and big hp Daytona was a West Coast guy. He was running right at 150. There was another guy that had a big hp 24 HTM that was running a little over 144, but he was killed in the first 31 HTM during testing (along with the owner of HTM and the engine mechanic).

What I was getting at is that most high HP car motors lifetimes can be measured in minutes at max hp. Most OB's can run wide open for hundreds of hours if kept within the factory rpm range and are fed enough fuel.

[cbr rob]

My wife says I am good to go to this little shin-dig! Now, I've never met any of you guys (or gals!) but would love the opportunity to get to meet the folks from the board out on the water. I don't have anything fancy to play with (1993 open bow 19' Eliminator with a 175 Merc on the back) but would like to come out and play!

I'm not all that familiar with Havasu (grew up going to Mohave) and I know that the location has yet to be determined, but if I could be put on the "Invite List" that would be great. I'm looking to make a boy's weekend out of it with my bro-in-law, while we leave the ladies at home with the kids.

I know it's early but wanted to throw my hat in the ring as I am looking forward to getting back out on the water after way to many years without a boat! So how do I find out where you guys and gals are going to be that weekend? Like I said, I'm not all that familiar with the lake, but would like to be on the list when the announcement goes out. Thanks in advance!

[STV_Keith]

I'd imagine you plan to launch either at Site 6 (if you are experienced with launching & retrieving your boat) or Windsor. Either way, it's only a few miles to the Bridgewater Channel from there.

I believe the current plan is to meet in the channel on Friday and Saturday. Times/exact places haven't been determined yet. Here's a simple map of the area with some GPS points. KOKOMO's is also the location of the channel if you're not familiar.

http://www.speedcraving.com/keith/havasu-gps-points.jpg

[cbr rob]

Thanks for the info STV Keith. I have been thinking about picking up an inexpensive GPS unit for use out on the lake. This gives me the excuse I needed to pick one up. What seems to be the most popular unit out on the water? I was thinking something along the lines of Garmins eTrex Venture HC. For just over $125 it looks like it would do the trick. Suggestions?

[STV_Keith]

I'm not really up on the current cheaper models. Personally, I run a Garmin GPS V in my STV. It's an older unit that was $600 back in the day. You can probably find them for around $200 or less now.

[billet racing]

Coming soon. Anyone going to make it this year? Board seems awful quiet. Smatter, BBC got your tongue?

Jerry

[STV_Keith]

Yeah, any other S&F'ers coming out this year? Only 4 weekends away!

[DCBDaytona]

Yeah, any other S&F'ers coming out this year? Only 4 weekends away!

It'll be my luck if the boat sells this weekend...Wait, with my luck, the buyer will back out.:mad:

[tunnelmann]

Yeah, any other S&F'ers coming out this year? Only 4 weekends away!
I'm planing on going if I get my boat together in time It's hard while I'm doing a job in NY & only home 2 days every 2 weeks:mad: But job finishes in 2 more weeks so it's doable:D

[Spudman]

I plan on being there but might not be able to bring my O/B, It may need to be with my 77 Sleekcraft BBF Jet since it's stored in Havasu now... :cool:

[RC51]

It's my goal to be there. Just need to finish my boat. I'm in the process of painting it. Way more work than I thought. I have the Front seats painted, the back seat/sun deck painted (Met Orion Silver), side console painted Met (Orion Silver), GPS antenna painted(Met Orion Silver), exhaust adaptor plate painted (Met Galaxy Grey), Off shore Mid painted (Met Galaxy Grey), all the freshly painted seats are at the upholster's getting redone right now(silver and grey w/orange piping), my injectors at at Tony's right now getting checked, all of my props are in getting tuned up now, I should have all my gauges back from Livorsi tomorrow from being changed from white/white to Platinum/Platinum with all new red indicators, I'll be ordering my Hydraulic steering as soon as I make my mind up on which way to go (hopefully in the next day or two, can't decide between Sea Star Pro or Imco, I'm thinking Sea Star Pro and enlargening the lillar arm bolt to 1/2 inch with a good bolt)

I welded together a dolly which my boat is on now. I've already flipped it and it's ready to be sanded. Have not started yet because I want to get my engine cover done first. I should have it done in a few days then I can get the bottom of my boat painted (Met Orion Silver) and flip the sucker back on it's right side so I can start on the top. Once I get the silver base done I'm going to do Pearl Purple, and Pearl fire orange graphics before the clear goes on. Not sure how I'm going to do the graphics yet. I'm just going to start rolling tape on it and see what looks good.

It will be close, but I think I can pull it off.

Hope to see you all out there!

Anyone know if Maureen is going to make it back out this year?

[STV_Keith]

Sounds like a lot of work!

Haven't heard anything about Maureen coming back this year.

[RC51]

Keith,

That's a bummer. It would be good to see her again so I can get some tips on taking some pix.

Anyway, yes, you are correct, lots of work. I wish i would have started a month sooner. Oh, well. It's been a great learning experience, that's for sure. The bottom of the boat will go real fast. However, the top will take way longer. I'm planning on getting rid of both the holes in the back where the fuel fill/steering cable openings are. That problem is that they both are raised above the top of the boat and radiused. So, I am going to have some glass work to do. I've been getting good at it though.

After I completely de-rigged the boat I took it down to the guy in town who happens to do all the work for DCB, Kevin @ KM Graphics. He's a great guy. I had him go double duty in strength on the back of my boat including the transom. Last year after I installed the support brackets inside on the knees (just like yours) it moved the stress point up towards the top which caused some stress cracks. Thankfully they were only cosmetic. But, I certainly didn't want them showing up after a new paint job. So, he added about 3/8" of glass on the entire back deck and transome while adding some more to where he thought the stress points could be. So, hopefully I won't see any wear and tear on the new paint back there. It would be a bummer. Have you had any sign of anything since you re-did yours?

E

[Maureen M]

Sounds like a lot of work!

Haven't heard anything about Maureen coming back this year.


My schedule's a mess this year, I don't want to post anything unless I have definite plans. :rolleyes:
I had a great time last year, I'd totally do it again. :D
(except for that speeding ticket ;) )

[STV_Keith]

Edwin, nothing has cropped up since I did the glasswork and aluminum in the transom.

Looks like a lot more boats are committing to coming this year. Should be a MUCH better turn out. Not to mention, it's already in the high-80s and low 90s in Havasu - much nicer than the 50-60 degree temps last year.

[RC51]

Keith,

That bitchen about the weather. Believe me I want to go. I'm doing everything in my power to get my boat done for that event. Been working on it day and night.

I'll keep you posted. Hope I'm as lucky as you with the transom thing.

E

[lokinutz]

Keith,
What weekend is it?
I need a trip to Parker after this Captain's test is over, and wouldn't mind putting in at Black Meadows for the day.
Be a good reason to take the Stoker and not the 'tooner.

[tunnelmann]

Keith,
What weekend is it?
I need a trip to Parker after this Captain's test is over, and wouldn't mind putting in at Black Meadows for the day.
Be a good reason to take the Stoker and not the 'tooner.
18th 19th 20th last I heard

[STV_Keith]

Fri-Sat, April 18-19 will be the main days. We're gonna meet at the Nautical cove at 9:30am both days.

[lokinutz]

Cool,
Will it still be at the south end of the lake, near the Springs?

[STV_Keith]

If I had to guess, I'd say North of the island...but I haven't heard a definite location yet. I HAVE heard that they are keeping it hush-hush, and will spread the word at the 9:30 meet at Nautical so the coppers don't get the 411 on where we'll be. ;)

[lokinutz]

Keeping what hush-hush? I don't even remember what we were talking about.

[SDMIKEY]

3 more weeks! :D

[cbr rob]

Soooo....

I was out there at Havasu this weekend. I showed up at the "location" at 9:30 but didn't see a single boat on the beach. I did, however, unfortunately see the helicopter rescue divers pull a body out of the water at the proposed meeting place. Very sad to have to see those kinds of resources in action.

On a lighter note... I hope that everyone that made it out had a great time. This being my first time out on Havasu, I was able to find the very large sandbar just north of the island. Good times! :thumbsup:

Friday was great weather, while Saturday was just a "little" windy, LOL... If you guys and gals are putting together another get together this year, I would love to hear about it! Hope everyone had a good time, hope to meet up with you soon!

-Rob

[STV_Keith]

Can't believe we missed you Rob. We were at the Nautical cove from 9:30 to 11:30 waiting on Barney, UT, Wicky, etc. Didn't you see the 36' Lucky Strike Concept?

We then went up to the sandbar, about 12 miles North, up the river...can't have missed that. Check out the pics on the other post I made.

Also, the helo and divers were a rescue demonstration for the FBI conference that was being held at the Nautical...nothing bad actually happened. :)

[SDMIKEY]

I showed up at 9:45 and they were all beached in the cove like they said they would be. We were all at the sandbar, CBR ROB what does your boat look like?

[cbr rob]

It's a 19' Eliminator. Blue and white open bow with an all black cowl Mercury outboard. There were two of us in the boat. We were there when the helo was overhead. In fact, in one of the pictures Keith posted with the Helo, our boat is just out of view to the left, LOL.

We were there, I just didn't see any boats on the beach and figured everyone was a pretty timely bunch and had already taken off. O well, maybe next time!

-Rob

[luv2gofast]

Was there an 09? will there be a 10?