Joe Ward's Crash Video [Archive] - Scream And Fly Powerboat and High Performance Powerboating Discussion Forums

Capt.Doug Metko

12-24-2007, 10:46 AM

Hey to all, the FWC has released the videos of Joe's crash to us and Joe asked me to post them. The first 3 are from the surveilance cameras at the house on the river. the last one is from the sherrff's helicopter that arrived on scene. I will also be posting still pictures of the crash shortly.
Joe wanted me to tell everyone THANK YOU! for all the help and support.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOUgpQQpzJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHET4nZ91hw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tQBQJtYZ6A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0TCLlXfkns

oldschoolltv

12-24-2007, 11:38 AM

Glad Joe is here to watch it, it was good to see him at river ranch, Matt

joed

12-24-2007, 11:51 AM

For those of us that missed this whole event could you refresh the details
cause I can`t make out a lot from the vids. Very big of him to want us to have a take away in the interest of safety.

The Big Al

12-24-2007, 12:17 PM

Amazing just how fast it happened!

baja200merk

12-24-2007, 12:22 PM

what r the chances of those cameras being there! glad to hear joes okay

david laser86

12-24-2007, 12:30 PM

That was pretty bad! He's VERY lucky!

Tom Foley

12-24-2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks to Doug for finding time in between batches of cookie baking to get this video up ! I had Joe out yesterday at Lake Tarpon with Andy , Brad and Stan . Did some throttle charges with the Euro and made him smile .

Capt.Doug Metko

12-24-2007, 01:21 PM

Give me a couple of days and we'll have these videos edited and in a full size format plus slow motion, youtube sucks...

RNM018

12-24-2007, 01:44 PM

Doug ,Thanks for posting this . I've tried to catch the home owners outside to thank them for there help and let them know how Joe is doing. I haven't caught them out ,but I have sent word through others to let them know.Rich Martin 018:cool:

flabum1017

12-24-2007, 01:47 PM

Looks like he didn't spend much time in the water after the crash....you guys did a superb job getting to him fast.

RNM018

12-24-2007, 02:00 PM

Looks like he didn't spend much time in the water after the crash....you guys did a superb job getting to him fast.

Scott and Sarge where on Joe almost before the water had settled .If nothing else can be said about these situations , everbody is there to do anything they can to help . Also ,here in this area ,there are some Scream And Fliers that have prepaired there boats with emergancy gear.Rich Martin 018:D

flabum1017

12-24-2007, 02:10 PM

Just read the whole story on the other thread....wow! That was before I signed up here....I would have been there for the roofing party for sure!

STV_Keith

12-24-2007, 02:39 PM

Good job guys. Glad to hear Joe is OK.

I just got done with a PADI rescue diver class and watching this footage, I see it may some day carry over to high performance pleasure boating.

Good job to the first guy on scene there...didn't leave his boat to help. That's the best choice if possible.

euro scott

12-24-2007, 02:44 PM

For those of us that missed this whole event could you refresh the details
cause I can`t make out a lot from the vids. Very big of him to want us to have a take away in the interest of safety.

NEVER EVER run top speed 3 wide and be in the middle, unless your outfront!

Tom Foley

12-24-2007, 05:12 PM

Doug .......wheres the cookies from yesterday ???????????????????????

Let me tell you this about Joe Ward ...he is one tough mother fuuuuer ! His will to live along with the actions of Scott, Sarge ,Charlotte and Tony's wife , got him through this ....Merry Christmas Joe Ward !!!!!!

Capt.Doug Metko

12-24-2007, 05:33 PM

We're eating them now

[quote=Tom Foley;1260078]Doug .......wheres the cookies from yesterday ???????????????????????/quote]

GINGER&GARY

12-25-2007, 03:20 PM

Thanks Doug for posting the video. Joe let us know how to find it. Youtube does suck.

Pro300x24LD

12-25-2007, 07:42 PM

We got 16 or 17 boats on the shore of the river, must be some sort of racing situation or something....

I hope joe is making a full recovery. I also hope the authorities in the end were happy with the safety precautions taken by those attending and the quick actions to report the accident as well as work with the authorities.

flabum1017

12-25-2007, 08:18 PM

I hope joe is making a full recovery. I also hope the authorities in the end were happy with the safety precautions taken by those attending and the quick actions to report the accident as well as work with the authorities.

Unfortunately, history shows the "authorities" don't look at it that way....they see it as there needing to be more restrictive laws.

The response time to this accident by the fellow boaters was extremely fast and no doubt saved Joe's life. The safety equipment definately played a huge role as did the incredible amount of common sense did. Hopefully the "authorities" will see this and not push for more restrictive laws.

THE HOGG

12-25-2007, 08:42 PM

Its Real Hard For Me To Post About This Without Getting Alittle Teary Eye'd!! But God Bless Folks Like Sarge,euro Scott And All Of The Others Who Helped Out And Came To The Help Of A Fellow Boater Without Any Thoughts Of Anything But To Help A Friend In Need!!! On This Day Of Thanks I Feel Truly Blessed To Consider Them My Friends!! Thank You All For Turning A Potentially Horrific Situation Into A Not So Bad Situation Considering The Circumstances..... Congrats Joe On A Great Recovery And Sarge Asked Me To Say Thank You So Much For Calling Him On Thanksgiving!!!! Merry Christmas To All From The Blossey Palace:d

THE HOGG

12-25-2007, 09:50 PM

I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEOS,,, I SURE WISH MY SHIZNIT WOULD HAVE BEEN RUNNIN THAT WEEKEND SO THAT WE COULD HAVE HAD ONE OF THOSE "RACE TYPE BOATS":p INSTEAD OF LISTENING TO FATRALLYSPORT TELLIN US ABOUT HIS RACE BOAT THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO GET HIM OUT OF BECUZ HIS PADS WERE NORMAL AND NOT EQUIPPED WITH WINGS:p:eek: :rolleyes: :D THE OL' IF YOU CANT RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS THEN STAY IN THE YARD TOOK ON A WHOLE NEW MEENING HERE!! HE STAYED IN DA BOAT:p BUT,,, DROVE MY THANKFUL DRUNK ASS AS WELL AS MY THANKFUL DRUNK FRIENDS BEHIND(SG) BACK TO PARKER CENTRAL, WHOOPS, I MEANT PARTY CENTRAL:D AND WE DROWNED OUR TEARS AND PRAYED FOR JOE THE REST OF THE NIGHT. THANKS TO ALL!!!! (IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY WE PUT LIL MISS SHANNA TO BED THIS A.M.:D :D )

brotherxb03

12-25-2007, 10:53 PM

Too much boat traffic for me. Also to narrow a canal to run wide open in.

Fish

12-26-2007, 08:18 AM

Good job to the first guy on scene there...didn't leave his boat to help. That's the best choice if possible.

Actually Keith, there were two people in the first boat to the scene; euro scott who was making a pass the other direction at the time, and he had Sarge, Hogg's friend with him. as Scott slowed, Sarge dove over and pulled Joe up. Split second action in an event where seconds really mattered.

BTW, I spoke with Joe yesterday and he is doing well. He is close too getting off the steroids, and otherwise feeling pretty good... just looking forward to getting back on the water more often. He wanted me to pass along his thanks to everyone and best wishes during the holidays.

GINGER&GARY

12-26-2007, 10:06 AM

Seasons Greetings To Everyone. My Name Is Gary,i Live On Tarpon Lake, I Have Known Joe For Quite Some Time.joe Called Me To Tell Me About The Video. My Wife And I Went To See Joe Easter Sunday When He Was In The Trauma Ward.when We Left We Had Tears In Our Eyes, We Didnt Think We Would See Him Again. Well Thank God ,everyone That Helped Him And Joes Will To Live.its Go0d To Have Him Back.!!! Hope To Meet Some Of You This Upcoming Year ,trying To Get My Boat Done But Temp.sidelined W/ Rotor Cup Surgery. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR. GARY

Wile E. Coyote

12-26-2007, 12:39 PM

Too much boat traffic for me. Also to narrow a canal to run wide open in.

I'm not real sure what you mean by this.All the boats that where not running ,where sitting on the beach . The river there is at least 100 yrd. wide,with a natural bank .All the boat traffic you see from the helicotor is after the fact ,not while we are running . Rich Martin 018:confused:

PARKER RABE

12-26-2007, 06:51 PM

I Heard People Say He Cant Wait To Get Back On The Water??? If I Was Him I Would Never Get In A Boat Again ! I Would Be "shocked" If He Got Back In That Allison !!!!!!

baja200merk

12-26-2007, 08:48 PM

I Heard People Say He Cant Wait To Get Back On The Water??? If I Was Him I Would Never Get In A Boat Again ! I Would Be "shocked" If He Got Back In That Allison !!!!!!
allison is almost ready to go and form what i hear he cannot wait :cool: :D

i cant wait till hes on the lake i need some one to ride around with!

Kevin

GINGER&GARY

12-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Hey Parker Babe!! Be Prepared To Be Schocked Because Joe Will Be Back! I Know For A Fact The Allison Is Almost Ready.the Lake Is Not The Same Without Him.when I Get My Flatty Done I"ll Have Company On The Lake Again Gary

DCI

12-26-2007, 09:56 PM

Talked to him several times lately and he's coming out as soon as that alison is ready

baja200merk

12-26-2007, 11:00 PM

gary slagle

12-26-2007, 11:21 PM

baja200merk

12-27-2007, 01:30 AM

kevin,,, you cant sell the action until you hit 100 , would be a great ride for gary & ginger ! i got a good feeling that 2008 will be a good time for hipo boats around here ,joe agrees .. hees the man!

yea but i can line up a buyer :p what are you doin tomorrow any way :confused: ;) . i need vincent's gps it reads 2mph faster then mine ;) :D some one talk Joe into drivin my action thatll get it over 100! :D

ill be on lake tarpon tomorrow around 1pm come out! 917-578-5251

Kevin:D

gary slagle

12-27-2007, 07:58 AM

Some Of Us Gotta Work! Wont Be Home Till After Dark. Got 4 Day Weekend Coming Up ,sat Will Be Warm ,sunday ?? Be Carefull & Keep The Wet Side Down On The Action

GINGER&GARY

12-27-2007, 09:15 AM

Hey Gary,kevin, Call Me If You Are Going On The Lake This Weekend.i Cant Run My Boat Due To My Shoulder Surgery But I Can Handle The Pontoon Boat!can Take Pics.videoes Handle Cocktails With The Right Arm!! I'm Out Of Work Untill 1-14 So If Anyone Is Going Out To Play Call Me 727-938-6276 389-3275

Capt.Doug Metko

12-27-2007, 09:41 AM

Here are the 3 house camera angles in a downloadable format that you can view with media player in a full size format, we also slowed them down from the originals.

http://saveoursandbar.com/m1.wmv (http://saveoursandbar.com/m1.wmv)

http://saveoursandbar.com/m2.wmv (http://saveoursandbar.com/m2.wmv)

http://saveoursandbar.com/m3.wmv (http://saveoursandbar.com/m3.wmv)

baja200merk

12-27-2007, 11:21 AM

Some Of Us Gotta Work! Wont Be Home Till After Dark. Got 4 Day Weekend Coming Up ,sat Will Be Warm ,sunday ?? Be Carefull & Keep The Wet Side Down On The Action
i will definatly be out this weekend, i have a friend coming out with me around 1 today to make a few passes ;)

Hey Gary,kevin, Call Me If You Are Going On The Lake This Weekend.i Cant Run My Boat Due To My Shoulder Surgery But I Can Handle The Pontoon Boat!can Take Pics.videoes Handle Cocktails With The Right Arm!! I'm Out Of Work Untill 1-14 So If Anyone Is Going Out To Play Call Me 727-938-6276 389-3275
will do! see uz out there

RNM018

12-27-2007, 05:30 PM

Wow , I always thought that Joe had run up on the wake from the other two Allisons . Looking at these videos ,I see that's not what happened . Look at the second Allison get caught by a gust of wind at the same time Joe is going over . We never felt the wind blowing from the beach on the other side of the river ,along the tree line. Rich Martin 018:eek:

Fish

12-27-2007, 06:37 PM

dunno rich, two air entrapment boats did ok, and an old heavier, non-air entrapment hull that was going not as fast goes over by a gust of wind while near the beginning of the run, not at the end where there could be some speed (I think he was running a 30 or 32 et)? Guess wind is a good a guess as anything, and it looked like they were heading into it, just hard to imagine just wind did that without something else contributing.

Just glad he is getting back to his old self and the good lord was watching over him that day.

GINGER&GARY

12-27-2007, 07:27 PM

Just Watched The New Video,damm!!that Was A Nasty Crash.don't Believe He Was In Anybodys Wake.something Either Broke Or He May Have Had It Aired Out A Little To Much.personaly Knowing Joe's A Good Driver I'm Leaning Towards Somthing Broke.but Were Problbaly Never Going To Know.thinking About It He May Have Hit Somthing In The Water

gary slagle

12-27-2007, 07:32 PM

large vids are much easier to see,, i just cant stop thinking that some mechanical or structural problem was a major part of what caused joe to go over.i cant count how many times i have seen & radared joe ..in the baja running 100 + .. as far back as 1996!! i have some 8 mm videos ,boat always ran FLAT ON THE KEEL at 85 & up , as far as joes ability ,,well goes without saying ,but just goes to show all of us that anything can happen ,to any one , at any time

euro scott

12-27-2007, 07:41 PM

after reviewing several angles it appears at about 15 seconds into video number one, you can clearly see the 2 outer wakes that he went thru,also it was a slight right bend in the river there and i think the driver of the closest boat knowing he was over his shoulder turned kinda sharp giving the appearance of a gust of wind which may have been part of the equation as it might have generated a bigger wake from the manuever,also wind speed can be seen in the palms and doesnt look any more than negligable

brotherxb03

12-27-2007, 09:57 PM

I watched part of the 1st vidio and just saw a bunch of boats playing around. I saw the crash on the second posting. The canal must be wider than it looks on vidio. I guess I am just parinoid about runing in canals after during a bat turn in my 03 over 80 when I 1st got it and almost puting it on the bank and that was in the intercoastal in crownpoint.

baja200merk

12-27-2007, 10:12 PM

looking at video one, that ally gets real outta shape right before joe goes over. makes ur think.

kevin

Tom Foley

12-28-2007, 06:25 AM

guys crazy , wait till he crashes that allison hell be dead for sure !

Parker .....it's only a miracle you are not dead so I wouldn't go calling the Kettle Black !!! i'm sure joe will have a newfound respect for life . The Allison is a real performance boat not a sled like the Baja . Wish the guy well ....geez !

pyro

12-28-2007, 06:32 AM

the second Allison was looking pretty out of control when it went by...

Tom Foley

12-28-2007, 06:59 AM

the second Allison was looking pretty out of control when it went by...

Thats not hard to do with an Allison !!!!!!:D

Wile E. Coyote

12-28-2007, 01:00 PM

the second Allison was looking pretty out of control when it went by...

That's what I'm looking at . That and the flags are streched out pretty well . If you notice the bushes and the hammic start moving around also .As far as tunnels vs V bottoms with a cross wind or head wind,I'll take the tunnel . Keep in mind that Joe's boat is 5 ft. shorter then the Allison . Anyway I'd much rather beleive it was Mother Nature that caused this ,then Driver Error (miss judged a boat wake) as Joe is one of the most experianced drivers I know . Rich Martin 018:cool:

Capt.Insane-o

12-28-2007, 01:08 PM

Side winds upset a v bottom much more than a tunnel. especially a gust quartering from the front. I winged a Viper over in such a manner a few years ago from a cross gust, there was pretty much no warning, I felt the puff in the cockpit and then I was sitting in the water staring at at the boat 50 yards away. It may appear he was a bit happy on the trim too just before it picked up but hard to tell. That was a short Baja with a V-6?.

Fish

12-28-2007, 01:38 PM

I am with ya, Joe is VERY experienced. Add to it that he has had that boat since new (over 30 years), he knew that boat like that back of his hand. That is another reason I keep wondering if his trim stuck. guess we will never know, but it will be good to see him back on the water doing what he truly loves.

ProComp

12-28-2007, 01:41 PM

Fish, wouldn't the motor angle be in the same position when it was recovered?

Fish

12-28-2007, 01:46 PM

Fish, wouldn't the motor angle be in the same position when it was recovered?

the motor was immediately torn down and pickled by Andy and I think brad. It was also dragged by FWC since they would not allow us to pull it off the bottom.

Capt.Doug Metko

12-29-2007, 10:03 AM

Joe's memory of the accident is sketchy but he is questioning a trim failure. He has a Bob's machine trim pump in the boat which reacts quicker than a stocker so any glitch could cause bad things to happen faster. He is looking at the trim now to see if he can find a problem and I'll pass that along for him. He wants this info out there so it can help prevent another accident. He also wanted to tell everyone that the life vest saved his life and that it should serve as a lesson to all. He told me that if his accident will help prevent others that it will make his recovery seem alot easier...

Capt.Doug Metko

12-29-2007, 10:25 AM

When Andy looked at the trim angle he did not see anything unusual, but it had been drug around durring the recovery and investigation.

The investigation result from FWC was a blowover.

The wind had to be a factor plus possible wave/wake action that we don't see on the video. The boat was striped inside and fairly light in the bow. Now add the fast trim and possible failure......

GINGER&GARY

12-29-2007, 10:14 PM

guys crazy , wait till he crashes that allison hell be dead for sure !
Parker!
I don't know if we met, but you need a slap for say Joe will be dead for sure!!!
The Allison is one Hot Boat.
Ditto on the Geez!!
Ginger

DCI

12-30-2007, 12:50 AM

When we went to the salvage yard to get the boat, it had been dragged up the bank and onto a flat bed truck then dumped into a dirt lot....skeg was broken and the boat looked like they rolled it all the way there. It was hard to tell the motor angle was from the crash or from the recovery. The transom was broken to boot. As far as Joe wanting to go fast in a boat again, well that's just Joe. Its his passion and if hes well enough to do it hes going to do it. I missed him this year at thanksgiving we always went out early to Lake Tarpon for a couple of hours to get a fix before we ate. Thanksgiving day was kinda boring this year. Hopefully we can continue the tradition next year.:D

PARKER RABE

12-30-2007, 11:49 AM

Parker!
I don't know if we met, but you need a slap for say Joe will be dead for sure!!!
The Allison is one Hot Boat.
Ditto on the Geez!!
Ginger

SLAP YOUR ASS !!!! DONT U THINK ITS A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT RAISED MONEY FOR JOE ,WHILE HE WAS RECOVERING , HOW BOUT ALL THE PEOPLE THAT PUT A ROOF ON HIS HOUSE IN THE 100 DEGREE HEAT WHILE HE WAS UNCONCIOUS , HOW BOUT THAT ! AND NOW HES GONNA GET BACK IN A BOAT ,THAT ALLISON'S JUST A DANGEROUS ASS THAT PIECE OF CHIT HE WAS RUNNING IN ! , NOW THATS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT HELPED!!!!! I THINK I WOULD HANG IT UP , HONEY ! BUY THE WAY I THINK HE WAS ON LIKE HIS 25TH SQURELY OUT OF CONTROL PASS WHEN IT HAPPEND ! 1 IS ENOUGH ,FOR CHRIST SAKE THE GUYS SEAT IS MADE OUT OF 2X4'S... IM GLAD JOE IS OK , DONT GET ME WRONG ! BUT HE HAS HAD MANY MANY CLOSE CALLS , AND PUT OTHER PEOPLE IN DANGER , COME SEE HIM RUN DOWN THE SUWANNE IN THAT ALLISON 5 FEET OFF THE BEACH AT100MPH AND WE'LL TALK ....

U KNOW "YOUR RITE "THAT ALLISON IS ONE "HOT BOAT" !

Tom Foley

12-30-2007, 02:18 PM

Parks , I was on the roof along with a bunch of others , and I'd do it again if it was your roof . Joe is being realistic about his return to boating as it has always been his passion . He really does appreciate all the help he recieved from the bottom of his heart , I don't think he is going to rush into anything .

As far as the Suwannee , we all bettere be careful there , it's real low and I ran agound lightly while up on the pad !! It's lower than I have ever seen it since I've been going there . Lighten up tough guy !!

RNM018

12-30-2007, 03:55 PM

Holy **** , I can't beleive what I'm reading here . Talk about Pot Meet Kettle ! Besides , I don't recall seeing Parker on the river that day or on the roof. Brother Parker ,your stepping on yourself pretty hard here . Your forgeting this could be anyone of us on any given day . I for one helped as I could in hopes of Joe returning to play on the water again , and do welcome him back. Rich Martin 018:confused:

gary slagle

12-30-2007, 06:16 PM

when you fall off ,you get back on,,espically when it is your only passion,knowing joe for over 30 years of performance boating ,i would be disapointed if he quit, if you want something bad enough ,you never give up .thats what drives us to continue . i have lost several friends from boat crashes over the years but i dont stop doing what i love. THINK ABOUT IT!

rmh77

12-30-2007, 06:54 PM

SLAP YOUR ASS !!!! DONT U THINK ITS A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT RAISED MONEY FOR JOE ,WHILE HE WAS RECOVERING , HOW BOUT ALL THE PEOPLE THAT PUT A ROOF ON HIS HOUSE IN THE 100 DEGREE HEAT WHILE HE WAS UNCONCIOUS , HOW BOUT THAT ! AND NOW HES GONNA GET BACK IN A BOAT ,THAT ALLISON'S JUST A DANGEROUS ASS THAT PIECE OF CHIT HE WAS RUNNING IN ! , NOW THATS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT HELPED!!!!! I THINK I WOULD HANG IT UP , HONEY ! BUY THE WAY I THINK HE WAS ON LIKE HIS 25TH SQURELY OUT OF CONTROL PASS WHEN IT HAPPEND ! 1 IS ENOUGH ,FOR CHRIST SAKE THE GUYS SEAT IS MADE OUT OF 2X4'S... IM GLAD JOE IS OK , DONT GET ME WRONG ! BUT HE HAS HAD MANY MANY CLOSE CALLS , AND PUT OTHER PEOPLE IN DANGER , COME SEE HIM RUN DOWN THE SUWANNE IN THAT ALLISON 5 FEET OFF THE BEACH AT100MPH AND WE'LL TALK ....

U KNOW "YOUR RITE "THAT ALLISON IS ONE "HOT BOAT" !

I dont agree with some of the equipment or the way sets his boat up sometimes but come on parker "wheelie king" how many times have you been operating your boat fuked up? Ive seen you do plenty of dumb ass ***** in your boat and put people in danger on a regular basis!

Skittles

12-30-2007, 07:03 PM

:mad: :mad: What FUC!ED UP thing to say considering how your DRUNK A$$ runs a boat!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: . I can't even believe what I am reading especially coming from you.

And remember Joe never asked for a f'ing thing while he was in the hospital so to try throwing that in his face is as low as it gets man.

baja200merk

12-30-2007, 07:48 PM

:mad: :mad: WHat FUC!ED UP thing to say considering how your DRUNK A$$ runs a boat!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: . I can't even believe what I am reading especially coming from you.

And remember Joe never asked for a f'ing thing while he was in the hospital so to try throwing that in his face is as low as it gets man.

ill second that... wtf man?

i only met joe once and he was nothin but nice to me. i got 6mph out of my vking just by listening to one sentace he said.

my boy's brother died on a bike last week, his father died 2 years before that on a bike. Hes still not selling his bike ;)

im looking forward to boatin with joe, kinda makes me wanna keep my v-bottom :o

Kevin

gary slagle

12-30-2007, 08:09 PM

kevin ,sorry i didnt get out saturday, & windy today! we will get it together SOON ! happy newyear

Forkin' Crazy

12-30-2007, 08:26 PM

Open mouth, insert foot. :rolleyes:

baja200merk

12-30-2007, 08:58 PM

kevin ,sorry i didnt get out saturday, & windy today! we will get it together SOON ! happy newyear

no problem, i was out yesterday but it was to rough to make passes so we ended up at gary&ginger's :D the marine patrol was actually out :eek: first time i ever saw them so i couldnt go to the overflow canal and run like i ussually do when the lakes rough :rolleyes:

happy new year!
kevin

DCI

12-31-2007, 05:15 PM

Sure would have been nice if Joe's boat was up and running, then I wouldn't have been alone on Tarpon today.......Hurry up Joe :D

gary slagle

12-31-2007, 05:25 PM

andy ,good to se you at anderson, sorry i didnt get out before you came in . water was flat ... rare on tarpon ! happy new year to all ,2008 ahead

Fish

12-31-2007, 05:39 PM

no problem, i was out yesterday but it was to rough to make passes so we ended up at gary&ginger's :D the marine patrol was actually out :eek: first time i ever saw them so i couldnt go to the overflow canal and run like i ussually do when the lakes rough :rolleyes:

happy new year!
kevin

I was out saturday late afternoon/evening, made some 100mph passes testing a new prop. South end was not too bad once the wake boarders left. Didn't see anyone tho other than a red hydrostream earlier on as I was putting in. cruised the whole lake and a couple times past the turtle.

Tom Foley

12-31-2007, 06:02 PM

One of theses days we'll all get out there at the same time and trash the Turtle .....it needs trashing !!!!!!!

gary slagle

12-31-2007, 06:16 PM

its good to see you local guys finally coming back to lake tarpon!ever since i got stv have been fewer hotrods coming out,i miss the saturdays & sunday afternoons when 10 or more of you would come out to hang out, no longer have dragboat & wind & small chop dont really mater,, lets get it going again ,soon!. tom ,crank up the ktm for this saturday ,croom ??,it should be cool enough for old crippled guys ( like me ) to ride for couple hours. let me know. 727- 644 8548