Florida speed run challenge!!

[Jay R.]

Okay guys we need to see if we can get this off the ground. we want to set this up. but we need some input on where we everyone wants to do this and what kinda format. so far the thinking is top speed takes all cash. two classes, V-hull and tunnel. I could scrap up enough cash to have plauqes made for the top three of each class. we are thinking earlie next year sometime between early feb to early may. here is what H2O nut just posted on the other thread I brought it here to get a clean list started on who wants to help and who wants to run for the dough. so far it's up to $250 we could use more.

<H2O Nut>
SO

Myself and JR have been PM'ing each other on what format, what went wrong at last event, what was right and what will be.

A few open items


Pay for the top dog or pay the top 3 with 60% to 1st 25% 2nd 15% of the kitty to 3rd...OR

Just pay the man with the highest number ???

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What if there is a tie ?????

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What we know


Helmets and life jackets A MUST !!!!!!!!!!! no exceptions...period

It will be in FLORIDA !

Until we see a few people throwing cash and actuel competitors show interest.....no date will be announced.

So far hot shot 200 Me 50 = 250 $$$ commited so far.

I am sure Lamar will throw in an ACTION pic of the victor for Free.

If I was a lil more talented I would make a trophy,we shall see what I come up with.

Would need a few BUDS, friends, compadres' to help with rescue, and keeping track of speeds and logging said speeds.

Markum Park ?
Kissimmee River / boot lip ridge
St Johns in the loc where the SS EOS blowout hotel ???

Pipe up.............

Let the smack begin...

C'mon yankees the water is warm down here even in winter..hehehe

well let the games begin..

NO WHINING !

[Jay R.]

now to clearify and bring some other points made to this thread.

we want this grass roots, redneck racing, bet among buddies sort of thing! means we don't want to sanction it, no venders no, stands for fans. this cuts down on planing and liablity. I really want to do this at markham park in fort lauderdale. it's a perfect place for speed runs. there is camping at the park. and hotels nearby. alot of the guys who went for it last year are in the area. however the lake O rim canals are more in the middle of tha state. but i cant vouch on how good the running there is and how we could all get a hotel or campground that could hold all of us at once.

[Capt.Insane-o]

****, that was enough to get me down right there! If I can get someone to cut my cleaver down a bit I'll give it a whirl, next queston, when? Hopefully sometime after santa comes around? Might be able to bring a "ringer"!;)

[1BadAction]

i got the hookup at anglers motel and the tiki bar spots in clewiston, i could get us a good rate at both motels. bar within 1 block of the 2 motels, and there is a site for campers and for tents- if you are so inclined.

let me know, jim

[Jay R.]

Synshine Sydicate shootout is awesome and i was thinking along those lines but thought i should contact the syndicate Godfather first. we never speak for the family with out consulting the gadfather first!

thats anothere thing camping does make it a little cheaper than a hotle besides, a bunch of the campsite are on the water. and at that time of year it will be in the low 70's

[H2Onut]

Are you and 1bad stream both talikn bout the same place

clwiston...markum park ....????

a mapquest pic is worth a 1000000000 words

The Godfatha will bless us...no worries there:cool:

[1BadAction]

i dare say i could get a 25% discount at the motel- mary ann martin is kinda "funny" about that sometimes. but either way, i can commit to do some helping out keeping score, seeing as how unbiased i am against certain factions of people (cough omc) lol :D

[Jay R.]

no clewiston is about 20-30 min east of Alva. i guess he is talking about the river or a rim canal. im talking markham park in Ft. lauderdale.

[Capt.Insane-o]

Might have to get my d*ck out. It is'nt even started to get cold yet and I'm already stressing out. I'm ready to go the day after Christmas. Fill the motorhome or van and and escape for a month or two. My wrist, arms and back have had enough shrinkwrapping this year, yack! Anyplace need a mechanic for the winter down yonder!?;)

[H2Onut]

It looks like it narrows down to CLewiston or markum park,,, i imagin Ft lauderdale would be more $$$$$ for lodging and leaving a boat on a trailer at a hotel in lauderdale ..hmmmmmm

Out in the booonies O Yeah, We will put warrens pits on PROP GUARD DUTY. ( ( ( ( -:


Heck I will bring Petey, I know he will bite em....


SO RACERS REPLY, this is your play day,.....where ya want it

CLEWISTON


MARKUM PARK


1 Bas Stream,,, that is awesome of you do so some foot work and checking the hotels

I have heard some yanks will come is the PRICE IS RIGHT !!!!
:D

[Jay R.]

as much as it's so far south I'm gonna say we should do this at markham. the boat traffic is so minimal. there are only a few ski boats and jets skis but they stay to the south end. a few basser go into the back canals. but mostly not a whole lot of traffic. especially when the temp drops. there will be a whole lot less traffic out there. and with the berm and trees. wind is minimal.no current. and the highway is the closest place for people. so no complaints about the noise. on top of that it is at an intersection between I-75, the sawgrass, and I-595. and I-95 has a merge lane to I-595 and it's only 10-15 minutes away from the park.
heres a link to a map

http://mapsonus.switchboard.com/bin/maps-maponly/usr=~3f9712b2.f2aff.3902.8/c=1/refsrc=SB.newsb/isredir=1/

[Corona Mike]

If you do it earley in the year,Jan-march,The big "O"will be full of fishermen,they are every year,same with Kissimmee.markam park probably would be a better choice. Muke T.

[Jay R.]

so the winter is a big fishing time for lake O?? didn't think of that.

as for markham, jim you'll like this. the have a designated R/C boat lake, an R/C airfield with 500ft airstrip. a moutain bike trail through the woods thats like a BMX course. and a shooting range that also has a 20 stage sporting clays range.

[Hot Shot Merc]

How are yall going to slide this under the radar if it's at a parck with all those other things goingon?Dont you have to have some kind of permit to gather at such a place?

[Airboater]

Dont need to get it to far south that the northern boys wount want to come.The rim canal in Clewestion is a good central location for the south Fl boys but I'm just coming to watch.:cool:

[1BadAction]

either way, doesnt matter to me. but the reasons i say clew- small town, fun, cheap to stay in, away from a city that is a pain in the ASS to tow a boat in, bar close to ramp and motels, 6 boat ramps- 4 inside 2 outside, bar close to motel, avgas about 3 blocks away, bar, not much boat traffic this time of year (tourneys are generally non existant from nov. to feb.) i will take some pics tomorrow.

[Corona Mike]

Most of the fishermen you see at the big o or Kissimmee that time of year are trophy fishermen,a lot of them use local guides who have a bad habit of complaning about everything but other trophy fishermen and fellow guides.Their season usually ends mid-march.I like the idea about some type of plack. Mike T.

[Airboater]

What about the area on the south side of Kissim west of Broma Island where they race the airboats.:confused:

[Jay R.]

heres an idea i just got.
since the drag racers from alva (RRRevinrude, and they guy that hate OMC, i can't remember his screen name) are talking about a drag in the rim canal. already let that happin there in clewiston, or where ever else on the rim calnal they are talking and the speed run happin in markham.
why is ft. lauderdale a pain to tow in. you would just come straight down I-75 and get off in weston. then drive the 1-2 miles down state rd. 84 to the gate. easy as can be. as for the permit. we arn't an offical club. and the canal is outside of the park grounds. they just have 2 sets of ramps getting onto the water.
a big set with 4 ramps on st.rd. 84 and a small set with 2 ramps on the back canal. for all they know 40 guys rented camp graound on the same weekend with boats.

if this looks like a go for markham I'll go down there this weekend and start talking about it.

[Jay R.]

as for prizes. can we get some of the busness on here to donate some prizes? gift certificates? maybe LPB would like to throw in something as a "no hard feelings" sort of thing! besides this was their idea last time! diamond marine is down south maybe they could contribute something.

[Hot Shot Merc]

just a reminder that some of the guy's who would run for the money are'nt active screamand fly members and probably wont give any input on this.They usualy just show up or will contact you by phone if at all.They need along cool down erea after makeing a fast pass.This place would have to meet those requirments.Does the drag war have to be at the same rally as the top speed shoot out?remember drag set up's are much diferent than an all out speed setup.It's more than just changeing out your prop if your serious about either one.Just some thing's to think about:)

[Jay R.]

well, im gonna make some calls tonight about a few i know who might just show up.
the set up change is part of why i suggested cleweston for the drag races. since they are already talking about it on the alva thread.

and for cool down.....
warren, flyaway, dennis, freddie and many more make blistering passes there almost every weekend. I've seen warren doing 127MPH passes in the very back of the canal. there ar two spots on the canal that would work. one we would really be left alone and one has a beach... the beach is about dead center of the canal. so if we could pull this of there, we would have about 3-4 miles to get up to speed then 3-4 miles to cool down. I'll map it this weekend with my GPS to be sure of that.

[H2Onut]

I would like to take a WAIT AND SEE approach, let s see some pics of both sites and then hope one of us gets ontacted by someone interested in running, warren has my number, parker will talk to his boys...lets see if we get any input for those guys. I I am still leaning towards clewiston, just out of the urban sprawl... either place will be fine. But lets see if one pace will drraw more people than the other.....

[stvhelm]

I was at markhem park and watched some of these guys make some fast runs. the only thing that makes me nervous is that there is no room for error. you could throw a rock across this river. 1 mistake and you'll be eating trees and dirt. other than that its awesome. long straight runs and flat all the time. if you pick a date around a holiday I may come down with the boat. I would have to make a family trip out of it and visit some relatives.

[Pro-Comp 2.5 260]

Well guy's Markham is a great place for some top end passes, Dennis, Blow-over (Bob), Warren, and even Frank's 16' Action have all run there best speed's on this canal, so I'm sure they would love to have it there. I've only been to the Rim canal once to watch some Drag races they had there in the late 80's but I was not in the water so I dont how long it is. I know these guy's will be ready to try and hit some 130's for ya and you won't be disappointed to see the Action run in the V-bottom class.

[Frostman]

markem park is skinny Just ask Bob . Clewiston is a great place ,hotels are great at the fish camp plenty of parking nice grass yard for dockracing, tiki bar .and it doesent cost a ton of money to have fun

[Jay R.]

thank god someone else chimed in for markham i was starting to feel lonely.

the big thing im looking at is that markham is great for speed runs. ya can't run up river like we did at alva, but blistering fast fly bys are easily made there!

but if everyone wants location over conditions, or can find a spot on the rim canal thats straight and safe I'm all for it!

[Corona Mike]

Airboater,the only problems with the back side of Brama Isl.is if the wind blows the wrong direction it gets ROUGH,and there isn't anywhere to get out of it.If we were looking at a placr around the south end of Kissimmee,I would suggest the river south of the HY.60 lock--behind River ranch.I tend to agree with most on Marcum park,I know Freddy,Warren,Franky,Blow over Bob etc put up some killer #'s there.The only advantage to the rim ditch or Kissimmee river is width.All areas long,straight,with no current.Plus,lets be honest,In Florida,with the exception of Frostman,the guys who could get close to 130 live down there and come to ANY get together we have,there was 5 of them last weekend at Alva--including Big Bobby P.Maybe its time we go to their back yard to watch them run.Plus if the weather gets to windy,We arn't but a couple of hrs.from the KEYS!It doesn't matter to me,I'll be there. Mike T.

[Jay R.]

just to check!

so basically everone is cool with the 2 class set up.

GPS only speed mesurment. and the plaque for top three with winners in both taking the prize (unless we get mulitable gift certifacate offers, and can spread them out)

we are down to clewiston and markham, unless more places get offered.

what about when this should take place? I'm thinking sometime in February, H2O Nut was suggestion a little later, Around March April i think... Any suggestions?

How bout Prize offerings..... does anyone know anybody at any of the busnesses that are used and advertised here and can talk to somebody about prizes?? I personally think that the prize bit is a little much. when LPB threw it up as a challenge that was one thing. ya kow comming from a company. but a bunch of buddies getting together to see who's fastest is something different. the $250 offered is from 2 fellow S&F'rs who are trying to get this started not from bussnesses, and the plauqes would be on me, if i can afford them.. this is grass roots type stuff here lets not expect too much!

this has to be more for bragging rights than cash!!

[RRRevinrude]

wider,safer,less boat traffic,less law enforcement,more layed back

[ally2dextreme]

im in why dont u take up collection from spectators to help pot dont forget in clewiston u have the dike (not my sisternlaw) for poeple to watch from

[action17]

clewiston would be great the only problem is if its windy we are **** out of luck!!! we where there twice in feb. and there where 2 footers in the ditch the second time there!!

[Hot Shot Merc]

After the first of the year the winds pick up in florida.I clean pools for a living and that is the worst time of year for debris caused by windy days.Also I think that there should only be prize money for the fastest boat of each class not second and third place.I have a feeling that most people wont dig down deep into ther pockets and that we will be lucky to have $ 1,000.I think john from lightning posted before that he was good for $ 100.not sure though.Passing the hat at the parking lot the night before would be a great idea.Maybe another thread should be started to get the kitty going?A man's post of his donation should be enough and then we will collect at the gathering.Most will honor there word.:rolleyes: If there is a tie then there will be a shoot out for the money?Just an idea:cool: The challenge for 130mph may not be the best idea.I think the highest speed from each ,v- bottum and tunnell should get the money??????

[action17]

good points Rob i agree top dawg out of both classes split the money collected.. and i think we should set up a length rule for some of the merc boys that need two days to get to there top speed!!!!!!!! hehehehehehehehe just kidding guys don't grt your panties all bunched up!!!!;)

[RRRevinrude]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[H2Onut]

Split Classes


WTF ??????????????

iT IS A TOP GUN SHOOT OUT, WHY SPLIT IT UP ?

They all run the same class, what an Allison cant run with an STV ...BS

IT is a Big number winner take all deal, it isn't a race, it is WHO IS THE KING... PERIOD

KISS keep it simple, Run what ya brung, who has the top # TAKES THE CASH ! THAT IS WHY I ? paying 1st 3 positions. then it eliminates the class deal.

next is WHEN, it is almost November,, turkey day, xmas hanauka
new years...

[Skittles]

How about a class for 175 hp fishin motors:D :D :D . Then I can have some fun. Seriously though Clewiston gets my vote, and if its Markham........well then I'll be there.

[Hot Shot Merc]

There's no way in hell that there will be the same number of guy's with v bottums as tunnell's running for the money in one class.There are a lot of people that have v bottums that would like to be called the fastest v bottum around.There is vertualy no compareing the two.I'll bet $ 5,000 that the fastest boat will be a tunnell.The v- bottums generaly arent as fast .This is not to cut on v bottums but its a fact.Whats so wrong with haveing two class's.Who has an Allison in the state of florida that goes even close to 120 mph??? I dont know of any with the exeption of an O.D.B.A DRAG RACER in the unlimited class with close to 650 h.p.and that 's a race boat that doesnt count here.I ve only here'd of one that can do it and that was the guy that posted up north a couple month's back.I'ts your deal but it's wat everyone wants.I say the fastest v- bottum will be Frank Palermo at about 115 or so???

[action17]

when?????????????????????????????????

[G-Train]

I would agree that one class would be best, and keep it simple.

Is this a Lake Boat only thing? Are you letting Racce Boats in? How are you going to decide what's a true Race boat, and what's a Lake Boat?

G

[Hot Shot Merc]

:rolleyes:

[STVRacing]

G, I think there should be two classes. Alot of the boat on here are fast. Its gonna take a deep pocket for some of the Vees to keep up with the tunnels. That way in my opinion is too competitive. If its two classes Ill come down to run. Ill throw in $100 to the kitty.

[G-Train]

Hot Shot...don't get upset and drop out. They were just looking to see what most wanted. I probably won't be able to make it anyway, but was just giving input on my opinion. If most want 2 classes, maybe they'll go that way.

I wasn't looking to add true race boats either, rather keep them out.

G

[H2Onut]

One class for One reason...it keeps it simple.

ANother reason is $$$$$$$$$$

to attract a large amount of participants...welll $$$ talks.


If the kitty is BIG enough thans so be it...what we got so far

350.00 split that it's 175 for each:confused: and that is including your donation unless you are withdrawing that as well ???

Ya want two classes ??? then so be it, BUt.... handing a guy who just broke a buck thirty a check for under 500.00 is embarrising.

Nothing in stone yet and tempers are already flaring...

GEEEEEEZ YA FREAKING WEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

this is a FUN event, not a pissin match!

My email link is valid, my PM's work, if ya want to bitch , send it to me direct and keep it off the thread ...PLEASE.
I just dont want to see and ill feelings from anyone, especially my syndicate and S&F brothers.

Mike

PS I have set up 2 polls, 1 for date, 1 for place, I will add a 3rd for
split classes into 2 yes TWO only two.


We shall let the masses point us in the direction and tweek from there.

[Hot Shot Merc]

My donation still stands and where do you get the notion that I'm bitching?I gave my sugjestions as did other people and all I got was a big WTF??????????????Its a very valid point tha I am trying to make.Also It just getting started so dont count out any more money for the pot.It will go way beyond $ 500. just be patient and maybe start a thread for the donation money or something seperate like that.The slower v bottum guy's have little chance of ever hitting anything close to 130 so i thought it would be cool to give them a chance to have some glory of there own.I thought yall asked for input.I just dont like getting shot down so soon I guess.Continue on my freinds,for I'm allready over my little tiff.:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :

[H2Onut]

I aint throwin daggers at ya man....

...MAKE THIS FUN. I am still hoping you will help out. ..P L E A S E

[Hot Shot Merc]

I 'll bring another two cases of belly busters and the grill again if yall want:cool:

[1BadAction]

sometime in january is going to be the best, i talked to my hookup today, she says we definately have a stocked bar, and a good discount on the motel. if we let her know a month ahead of time we can have some hotties working the tiki bar on our weekend. she also suggested a buffet cookout type deal one night while we are there. make your own plate for $x kinda thing. i have a bunch of stuff we can do, we just need to set a date.

jim

[SHAWNO]

TUNNELS ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT FASTER TOP END THAN V BOTTOMS SO I SUGGEST THERE ARE TWO CLASSED FRANKS 122 DOESNT COMPARE TO DENISES 130 FOR THE LOCAL GUYS WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE WILL SHOW UP NEED TWO CLASSES AND SPLIT THE POT IS THE ONLY CHOICE I BELIVE

[Jay R.]

how bout this, 2 classes, plauqes 1st thur 3rd. biggest number takes mony, unless it gets big enough to split. i personally know of 2 120MPH plus boats that could be there.

[1BadAction]

vote on the poll threads guys! although i follow the KISS principal, I still believe in 2 classes, v bottom, and tunnel. no bitching, no moaning. I have some pics of the area i will post as soon as i get them edited.

jim

[1BadAction]

Originally posted by Jay R.
how bout this, 2 classes, plauqes 1st thur 3rd. biggest number takes mony, unless it gets big enough to split. i personally know of 2 120MPH plus boats that could be there.

without a doubt-

[action17]

i say forget the high number challenge who ever runs the fastest that day out of the two classes splits the $$$$$$$$$ we know of boats that are able to run 125 plus but will that day???? who ever runs the fastest wins!!!! my 2 cents..... on RADAR

[SHAWNO]

BLOW OVER BOB = 128-132 WARREN =125-127 FAST FREDDIE 124-126 FRANK G MAN 119-122 DENNIS 130 - ? DOMINICK 118-120 BOBBY SENIOR 120-122 THATS SEVEN BOATS I KNOW OF OVER 120

[SHAWNO]

WHO HAS A GUN

[SHAWNO]

MERC TAKES ALL:D :D

[Jay R.]

NO RADAR!!!!

thats was another big complant last time. we have plenty of GPS's thats what we are useing. and action17. the 130 challenge was just for a name. there is no set number. fastest of the day gets the money. it's been planed that way from the start!:D

[Jay R.]

oh and rob...

i think what happined is when you said you were out people thought you said that cause you were pissed. they don't know that you said from the get go that you are not gonna run for the dough! thats all i think it was, mis-comunication.

[SHAWNO]

THIS COULD BE A GREAT SPOT ALSO MARKHAM IS GOOD BUT YOU OUT OF TOWN GUYS MIGHT NOT LIKE IT IT IS GOOD FOR RUNNING IT IS ONLY SIX MILES LONG AND THAT IS IT GOOD TO MAKE THE RUN AT BUT NOT TO HANG AT AND I THINK FWC WILL HAVE A **** FIT WITH THIS MANY BOATS

[action17]

winter haven is way to small it would be a mess with this many boats and again the police will go nuts!! by the way Parker has a gun.. i don't remember anyone complaining about a gun it was just not clarified corectly weather it was gps or radar gun that counted!!

[H2Onut]

NO GUN NO RADAR, need to read the ENTIRE thread.


10 minutes with 2 gps units, it is the average of the 2 units tops speed that is your speed of record. No angle of deflection no bs.

the GPS are judge and jury. end of story.

[Jay R.]

well, nut and i have decided this time we we only use GPS. just not sure if we will use multible or just one. let them run and check the max speed at the end. and clear it between runs. super simple and can't argue about angles and such.

[action17]

thats cool :cool: no argument from me i'm just along for the ride anyway!!!!

[Hot Shot Merc]

To be or not to be,that is the question:D

[ApolloImaging]

I vote YES for hotdogs:D Sirloins would be even better:cool:

[Hot Shot Merc]

Can I make an exabition pass?I think it would be cool if I run 120 mph with a 100% stock consumer motor with a one year warranty.:eek: It's my goal and I think I can acheive it with my other computer that has a higher rev limit.What do ya say?

[ally2dextreme]

great idea must have 2 classes would like to see bass boat class we have about 8 bass boats in the 110 range awesome for bassboat but i couldnt run with u guys yet think top 2 in each class should get additianol 10 min lot of fast bassboats in fla

[stvhelm]

you guys should just come up here. there's enough room for everyone to make there pass at the same time.:D

[ApolloImaging]

As far as location, I think that place with the Tiki bar and the hot chicks would be an excellent choice:D

[H2Onut]

Well I see Playin Boats has uped th kitty another 100.00

THANK YOU !!!!!

So far markum /clewiston are in a tie.

I propose 60/40 payout .....top gun gets 60% the other boat 40%.

Is that agreeable ????

Lamar, can you get the two kings pics in a magazine as an added bonus/incentive ???

[Jay R.]

I'm likeing the 60-40 split.

gotta make it chile dogs though, or im not going!! :eek

:D

[Jay R.]

okay lets see what we have going.

hotshot = $200
H2Onut = $50
Mercthunder = $100
Playing boats = $100
possible LPB = $100
total = $550

plus my 6 plauqes, and Apollo imaging Pictures!!

IF i missed any or have a mistake please post, or confirm what i have here.

[Jay R.]

Well i talked to the powers that be earlier and makham is out. the was an accident earlier this year involving a "speed" boat and they are afraid of more accidents. I told them irt was just a gathering and they don't care. becuase they still know people will run fast. they don't mind the occasional weekend run out there but this is out. sorry guys. looks like clewiston is in the lead. I just hope the running there is as good as markham. :(

[ally2dextreme]

im in for 50 lets anny up guys

[H2Onut]

Loaction - CLewiston

Classes - (2) V bottom and ModVp

Date - ?????? Mar is in the lead.....


I have arranges so far for two resuce divers...Workin on 2 more if possible.

Will need a toon boat to run operations from (anyone willing or have access ??)

I will draw up release forms to be signed by each driver....

Numbers will be drawn for running order

Each competitor gets 1 shot at it,10 minutes with the GPS ...no More.

Top Dog gets 60 % of the Kitty

The other class winner will take 40%


ARE WE ALL ON THE SAME PAGE SO FAR ???

kitty is at 600.00 ;)

1badstream...looks like you will have to so some sweet talking to the hotels and TiKI bar :D :D

[Jay R.]

llamar said he's certified. i used to be when i was in the coast gaurd. certs have expired but the training still lingers.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Do you want to post an address for us to send our money to?

[Jay R.]

lets hold off on sending money anywhere just yet. just see who's willing to pitch in.

[1BadAction]

ok first we need to get a date set in stone. now nut you remember the girl i told you about- well she is the one who is taking care of the tiki and the motel for me. I need to take her out to lunch aGain and possibly give her a hot dog ;) he he he i definately can get a discount on the motel, now all we need to do is get the support for this thing.

another thought is, why not charge a $20 entry fee for the v drivers, and a $20 fee for the tunnel guys. then you could split the donated money down the middle and give each class its own purse. if there is 50 boats in a class that is $1000 i know i am kinda thinking big, but when you spend on average $200 bucks a week on a boat, what is another 20 bucks? not much.

jim

[1BadAction]

also- if someone say, blows a l/u and has a spare, or can fix it, let him pay another $20 to run for 10 more minutes, limit it to 2 tries. some **** may happen to someone once. this is how we do drags at the 1/8th when we are racing for money, and the guys love it cause the kitty gets huge.

[H2Onut]

Some good logic as far as entry fees..BUt if we make the drivers pay to enter, then it is an event, then alot of red tape comes with it , rather than being a bootlegged deal.

We will pass the hat around and sweeten the pot at the event. I HOPE... we will put parker in a wig and g-strang and have him dance for all the old ladys in town... should get an extra $5.00 !



Give her a SALAMI, not a hot dog ;) Looks like late Feb early march would be the timeline... Before the spring break **** starts to happen.


I figure about 8-12 in tunnels and 10-12 V botttoms running for the doe.

[ApolloImaging]

Definetely in to offer my services as a photo/rescue boat if needed. Pics to the top in each class. I can even get T shirts if there is a demand. As far as the magazine stuff Ill see what I can do, I dont really have much pull in matters like that, but letters to the editor never really hurt for things like that:rolleyes:

This is of course on the stipulation that there will be hot chicks at a Tiki bar somewhere:D

[ShorePounder]

What kind of certs are we talking about?? I've got a current CPR cert.

[1BadAction]

Originally posted by ApolloImaging

This is of course on the stipulation that there will be hot chicks at a Tiki bar somewhere:D

i promise that, and i also know one with some DDs that'll show um after a few shots of yager and a couple of bucks in her shirt!

[ApolloImaging]

I was a rescue swimmer for airborne ops. When people landed in the water wed come in on the Zodiacs and pull them out. Also EMT, PHTLS, Ranger First Responder instructor. Also SCUBA licensed but I kinda question the need to be tanked up in non capsule boats.

[ApolloImaging]

Originally posted by 1BadStream
i promise that, and i also know one with some DDs that'll show um after a few shots of yager and a couple of bucks in her shirt!

Sweeet:D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Whats up? anything new to post?

[H2Onut]

Nope

Operators standing by for pledge/donations/gifts:D

[1BadAction]

we need a date to make some plans

[Jay R.]

check the polls!!

also i think i found where im gonna get the plaques from!

[H2Onut]

Beinf looking through NOAA data pages,

Jan Feb Mar ---- Highest winds

Jan feb Lowest temp - air and water

March 20 1st day of spring


Apr 4 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME....YIPPEEEEEEEEEEE


So so we gamble against howling winds in j-m ?

Wait for warmer weather and daylight savings time ?

Or just get the show on the road ?


Operators stills tanding by for contributions to the KITTY;)

[1BadAction]

so you are suggestion some sort of summer kick off sort of deal?

[Hot Shot Merc]

Well, wind could ruin the trip and the cold will keep my fat ass in the house.Maybe it should be later?????I dont know.:confused:

[H2Onut]

Spring... late mar early apr

And you will have the BBQ fire to keep YOU warm ....hehehehehe

[Hot Shot Merc]

I voted for Feb, but feel diferently now:eek:

[H2Onut]

It's florida, we will just say it had chad as throw it away :eek:


ROTFLMAO

[Jay R.]

geeze.. come on you little girls. we had what.. one week of weather below 65 last year!!! and when it is cold it warms up10 degrees usually during the day!! I work out side and had to wear a sweatshirt till noon a few times last year! then had to take it off cause it got to 68-70!!!!
suck it up ladies!!!!
this is south florida!!!!!

:cool:
fun in the sun.

not :(
cold in wisconsin!!!

[H2Onut]

NOT TEMP CONCERNED WITH



THE WINDS THAT BLOW IN JAN-MAR

[playin boats]

have a few warm up events before then,

Hell as old as I am, might not be around till then. LOL

Ken

[H2Onut]

I take that as a NAY ??

Need to build a kitty ( a respectable one) You want s babes in winter caoats or T BACKS... Suntan or windburn.. It aint no fun in the water is 60 degress ..BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

The date is STILL open, we need $$$$$$ and contestants.
Have yet to see one post saying " I AM IN AND RUNNING FOR THE MONEY"

Take you geritol, Centrum Silver and BE THERE !!!:D

[1BadAction]

434 sounds cool if we are doing it for just 1 year. but what if we want to do it again? i am scouting some lesser known s. florida lakes to see if they might support a smaller more local "warm up" as ken said. anyone in the pt. charlotte ever been to lettuce lake?

[H2Onut]

LETTUCE LAKE...Hunnnnn ???

Heck every weekend is a warm up:)

If we want to just throw it together heck lets do it

If we want it organized it will take time. The dates up in the
open still. I am open to ALL.

But it seems it is ME, YOU, JayR, and HOT SHOT...

Most people fear beign inolve with an event which is dealing out $$ to go and push your limits.. That is whay is should NOT be an annual of sanctioned or sponsored event... ALl money needs to be donated ....If ya tie a sponsor to it, ther credability could be damaged.

If I get a PM from Merc saying they will donate some stuff..
Well that would be kinda cool..

HEY FOND DU LAC ;)

[Jay R.]

i think this "Big Kitty" crap is BS. i think the title and the plaqe hould be nough to come out and run. paying your buddy to make a few passes is to much. ALL of the money put up, and i mean all, every cent. s by other members wanting to make this fun. and we stll don't have anyone saying they'll run. whats wong.. not enough cash offered for this grassroots, redneck race isn't enough to get you moving!! fine, i will be the first..

My vector will take the cash! my 1976 vector with the wore out 235 will be the one winner! since you can't win if you don't enter. you better come in soon cause if not i will get the cash and give a disappointing show!:cool:

[Pro-Comp 2.5 260]

Hey Jay R. don't worry Dennis, Bob, & Warren will be glad to shoot it out for the top speed, hell they do it almost every weekend just for fun, just try to pick a date when the air is cool, we might see some better #'s from them. Freddy.

[Hot Shot Merc]

As I posted before,the big dogs dont play on scream and fly.They will be there but you probably wont ever here from them.:)

[Jay R.]

i did talk to dennis and he said he was in. i mant to call Frank l. and see what the deal was with warrens motor. i hear he popped it at alva. do you know whats up with him?
Jay

[Pro-Comp 2.5 260]

Yea Warren's had some bad luck with the c-clips breaking on the piston's but it's apart right now and will be going for a sleeve tomorrow so he'll be ready in time for this thing. Frank is also ready for the V-bottom title, just give them a date with cool air.;)

[ally2dextreme]

what rig does frank have randy is running 130 plus with his v he might show

[vrp]

Jay

Put me in for $200.00 toward the kitty.

Vic:D

[Jay R.]

hey the new guys in! :D
now get that action in the mix too!

mid december guys... we better finnallize a place soon!!

[H2Onut]

TTT :D

[Corona Mike]

I was just wondering what happened to this thread.We better start making reservations now if last weekend was any indicator.30+boats with only about 2 weeks notice.Even Greg{Scream And Fly}was there.Speed runs should even be better!See everyone there.Just need dates. Mike T.

[stvhelm]

I should be in florida sometime in the beginning of april. around that time would be awesome. I might even scratch the airline tickets and bring the boat. I have some family there and my wife just has to visit and show off our newest addition. I dont know if she'll agree to driving though. If not then I'll steal Gregs boat:D

[Flash77]

When and where Count me in !!! I live Outside jacksonville on the river ever thought about somewhere in this area? Alot of water and hotels here in the North eastern parts!

[redlight robert]

Can I run my inboard? it' slow, (hee hee), and heavy!

[Jay R.]

well looks like clermont is an accepted spot. early april is good for me.. H2ONut what do you think? what about the rest of ya?

[Frostman]

I thought it was in Clueston

[Airboater]

Cleweston dosent have anyplace to beach a boat ,Ortona is a few miles west of MooreHaven (where they used to race) that has a 4 mile streach for topend and a 1 mile streach in front of the resturant for drags .There is also a campground there with a ramp.:cool:

[H2Onut]

ORTONA MOOREHAVEN..... Ummmmm Where is dat :confused:

Seems there are some scores to settle, the big guns are getting antsy for this....


AHHHHHHHH the pressure......

requirements

1. Clean water as in smooth

2. Place for spectators (out of the way)

3. Lodging and ramp space/parking

4. LACK OF JOHNNY LAW (do NOT want another toys 4 tots ambush) :mad:


So JR HOTSHOT MERC someone just say it !

[Airboater]

Its 30mins east of Alva on the same river or just east of LaBelle on the east side of the locks.

[Jay R.]

that sounds awesome too me!! camp ground, ramp, bar, beach....
I'm voting for it!

we still need a date, not the blow up kind either!

[1BadAction]

its gonna be another day that we are fighting wakes- just like it was in alva, everytime we got our wakes down enough to run, one of those big ass barges was coming thru. it is the main route for boats to cross florida! clewiston is loaded up with tourneys feburary. the EAST COAST ASSHOLES that think their shyte dont stink because they own a ranger/triton/storm with a 250 wouldnt budge on a date- even tho i asked them 2 weeks before they put out their schedule. call me and i'll tell you how i really feel about them... i am going hunting for info now, i'll keep you posted.

i think the north end of the lake, or the camp mac area is going to be the best bet. not much big boat traffic there like there is anywhere else.

[ApolloImaging]

Awhile back at African-American ridge we had some issues with the cops because people were bitching that boats were going too fast and racing through the canals. But in the area there are alot of other good canals and stuff

[Airboater]

Kissimmi River Didnt Skip get a ticket for having to much air under the boat:D The mouth of the canal isnt a good spot too many bassers and airboats cuttin across or turning in without looking for trafic.

[Jay R.]

with so much freaking water in florida you would think this wouldn't be so difficult to setup. screw it wat about sanford. I didn't care much for the town or the drive. but the botel and water there were pretty decent

[H2Onut]

I am open to anywhere. But WTF, Need to make a decision and stick with it.:rolleyes:

[Jay R.]

you know what... no matter where it is someone will bitch about it. eitehr to much traffic not straight enough... something.....I give up.... I still like the sound of ontora moorehaven the best

[1BadAction]

the f with ortona and morehaven, #1 was in morehaven today, there was 15 boats in the 3 mile stretch from the bridge west. #2 there is no place to beach the boats or dock for at leats 5 miles up river. #3 the ramp in morehaven doesnt have enough parking. #4 morehaven will have the real cops out there fast if they see racing- after a guy got killed there about 8 years ago they want no racing of any kind near the city limits. No boat traffic in the river? get a grip, that river is like a big damn shipping channel, as we saw during our alva event. with no docks thats going to be a pain in the ass. also, there isnt **** on the water for food or drink, unless you run 10 miles or so down river.

clewiston, pros: there is no tournaments in clewiston the 13th, 14th or the 15th (friday sat, and sunday) of febuary. i have seen 1 watercop in the last 10 times i have been there. boatwakes, there is some, but BIG BOATS DONT GO TO CLEWISTON WHEN THE ROUTE TO THE GULF IS RIGHT THROUGH MOREHAVEN AND ORTONA. There is plenty of places to put your boat in clewiston, 200 yards of grassy beach in the boat basin, low dock behind the tiki bar and rolands, or do what i do and park it in the lily pads on the side of the rim canal, which hurts the boat the least out of anything. Stores resturants and bars right on the water, motel is right by the boat ramp. everything you need is right there. also if anybody needs a skeg welded up or replaced, or a hole in aluminum fixed, i can get into the shop. mig, tig, heli-arc, hand plasma cutter. about 5 blocks from the motel.

cons: can get windy and rough with a NW or SE wind. Locks may be a pain in the ass. (but they should be open by mid january) they were open today...

[Jay R.]

that sounds just like moore haven was described???

[H2Onut]

FINAL ANSWER


CLEWISTON

February 28

9am till Noon ----------
Single outboard production boat (mirage Stv Hydrostream Allison)
No Capsule boats, must have FL or state of origin registration numbers !
1 class
1 chance
10 minutes with GPS
High score wins
Life jacket and helmet required to run,
60% to 1st
25 % to 2nd
15% to 3rd

this run is not associated or sponsored by this web site, nor the sunshine sydidate. You must be 18 years of age to participate and be of sound mind. No alchohol prior to behind the wheel.

You are an adult and assume full responsabilitues for our own actions.


payout based on collections and prior commits...

amount UNKNOWN !!!!

[Jay R.]

sounds good. ya got a month and half to tweak and tune

[Airboater]

So whats the rules per boat classifications?

[Jay R.]

1 class means run what ya brung.... i think anything professional or canipy would be he only thing limited. hey nut. after the 9-12 speed run howbout the grudge matches and drag races?

[H2Onut]

;)

[Jay R.]

hey nut theres been a few discussions. so let me through out concerns i've heard and see if you agree with what i think we already talked about.....

No pros, amature night type fun, we don't want ringers

No inboards, outboard only event

[ally2dextreme]

need to change to registered boat with #s from that state

[H2Onut]

YES.

My phone has rang a few times with concerns of a LONG enough stretch, remember this aint a drag race, these guys need room to stretch there legs (motors) Does clewiston have a 1 mile striaght shot ? or are we limitied on straight line length ???

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[Jay R.]

well i think it's pretty much open to any one who wants to run that meets the previous quals.. don't want to disclude peopl on this board who are from other states

[Jay R.]

well i have been talking to airboater we are thinking of going this weekend to check it out

[H2Onut]

That would be great..... I will wait till you post the verdict.

THen I would suggest we delete all the previous threads and start a new one.

The South Florida gang has been in touch, Warren, Freddy and Company are pumped and working as we speak.

1badstream is working on hotel deals and meals

Airboater and JayR scouting the real estate out...

So I guess Sunday we will put this in INK ?

SAFTEY FIRST........

[PARKER RABE]

JUST TALKED TO WARREN AND HE SAID CLEWSTON? FEB 15TH ?
IS THAT FOR SURE ??? I WILL BE THERE WATCHIN , NO BOAT !
ALL THE MIAMI BOYZ ARE COMMING DENNIS IS GONNA GO FOR 130 FOR WHAT I HEAR !:eek: :eek:
EVERYBODY BETTER HAVE THERE BEST PROP ON !

[PARKER RABE]

MOORHAVEN SOUNDS BETTER AFTER READING THE THREADS ?
WE NEED A LONG STRAIT AWAY

[H2Onut]

14th Saturday......

Have more scouts going to check it out and give final stamp of approval...That weekend NO BASS TOURNEY, 1badstream is dealing on rooms and food. But need long runs to hit 130..not 1320 feet.

So Stay tuned.......

Will nedd volunteers to keep spectator boats OUT OF THE WAY

PONTOON boat woould be nice to have drivers pick up GPS and record speeds.

Anyone with an FRS radio bring it, will announce sppeds after each run on channel 3

Whatever kitty is accuired will be dived 60 25 15.

waiver form with emergency info REQUIRED

Helmut and suitable life jacket REQUIRED

[PARKER RABE]

DUDE THATS VALINTINES DAY??? ALOT OF PEOPLE ARNT GONNA BE ABLE TO MAKE THAT !...I WONT

[PARKER RABE]

MAKE IT THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND !

[H2Onut]

CONCERNIGN THE DATES


This weekend was chossen based on 2 things


BOAT TRAFFIC

ACCOMADATIONS


there are BASS tourneys scheduled all through the month of Feb and March, that weekend (YES VALENTINES DAY) was tourney free. It sucks, but thats they way it is.

Was asked to run this Sunday instead, My thought s were if people were up to 4am getting "HAPPY" there head would not be clear for runnin 100-130 mph.... ALos figured 9am is aftrer the local fisherman would be already in ther favoirte spots and would probably come back about 1pm of so....

Can't please everyone...

[H2Onut]

This still makes me laugh

[Corona Mike]

Nut,If that spot falls through,you allways have the river behind River Ranch to fall back on.Not much boat traffic,eight miles of srtaight-a-way,and a killer motel with saloon--YE-HA! Like I said before,It doesn't matter to me,I'll show up to watch anywhere 120-130mph will be worth the trip. Mike T.

[1BadAction]

there is a little more than six miles of straight water between clewiston idle zone and uncle joes idle zone. if six miles aint enough to wind er up and shut er down you need to re-think your prop choice- :D

[H2Onut]

Lets see, 74 pitch prop at 6200 rpm, By mile 5.5 I should be wound out...

[redlight robert]

That is too bad, I just ended up with $200.00 profit for the year, and was going to bring my jet boat out of mothballs, but I guess you guys don't want my money.......

[Jay R.]

come on down bring you money for food and beer. make a few passes... but this IS an outboard event... I love watching jet boats run

[action17]

Can't please everyone


that's rite Nut and godforbid a mercury doesn't win you'll never hear the
end of it!!!:rolleyes:

[H2Onut]

W W W W WHITE MOTOR :eek

How bout RED ...:D :D :D Motor on a GREEN STV ;)

[Airboater]

Did I hear Feb 14 Valentines Day, Thats not looking good for us married people:rolleyes: My other half is already B...ing.anyother good dates

[H2Onut]

Yes the Hallmark Holiday,


FOr reasons stated, No tourney that weekend.

I am married as well, I just cost another carat.

[1BadAction]

that is probably the reason why there is no tourneys that weekend- with all the bs at home the lakes are going to be empty!

[VectorPat]

Also the Miami boat Show is that weekend and the Daytona 500..

[Instigator]

We are due for another trip down. It's been almost two months :D
This might be a good excuse to make plans once you figure out a firm schedule.
It would be a hoot to show up and see all the **** talkers in one place with good water and no excuses:eek:
I know of several individulas talking about some very tall numbers but so far I don't see anybody getting around Dennis Vitola's Merc power'd STV.
He told me at the Rumble he has already seen 130 in that boat more than once.
Oh yeah.
He only went 128 (GPS) at the Rumble:eek: :D ;)
On the other hand, I know the Johnny boys are working on some secret weapons for the big end runs right now.
I'm thinkin a lawn chair and a cooler of beer for me:p
Way to go Nut and Jay for taking the ball and runnning with it on this.
These get togathers are a blast but way more work than most can imagine.
If we can make it down, I'll volunteer as a "grunt" if you need me.
Gary

[Jay R.]

you can thank Nut for this. I was gonna take the reighns when i saw people wanted it. but he jumped on it before i did. im just trying to help him out as much as i can.

[H2Onut]

This is a team effort, Don't be bailing on me !:cool:

[Jay R.]

not bailing on ya! just giving credit where its due! I'll continue to help as much as i can.

[1BadAction]

Originally posted by Jay R.
not bailing on ya! just giving credit where its due! I'll continue to help as much as i can.

aight- i see how it is, lets see if you two can get the $85 dollar rooms for $55 a night like i did. and the f--- oops, i almost let the cat out of the bag...

[H2Onut]

1 BAD STREAM, YOU ARE The one puttin in the most hours on this deal. I just type alot....

We need some help to patrol the river, I have a big white board which we can post the current top number (speed) Need a pontoon boat to be the pcik up drop off for gps, Anyone with the lil user friendly FRS radios bring em.:D :D :D :D

[1BadAction]

yeah- i was bs'ing I have some ideas for a toon, i am sure jolly rodger will cut me a deal on a days rent. and i kan probably get a couple of my girl- friends (not that way, but friends who are girls) to look good in a bathing suit (*)(*) on the bow of the toon. (please be hot weather, please be hot weather) it is will be schweet

[Jay R.]

the vector will be done soon. and the Rumble Bee in it's bright yellow is easy to see. it's a great patrol boat. I'll turn over the keys to a buddy to put through it's paces while I drive the soon to be Drag-n-Fly!!

[Jay R.]

and i have a pair of those radios. i recomend all to pick them up they are cheap comunication and mine have the 5 mile range.

[H2Onut]

;)

cool, lets get er done, Hey 1 Bad, are there any noise issues down dare, remember ALVA and open exhaust :rolleyes:

[Jay R.]

need to get some pic's posted of the place. i didn't make it last weekend gonna try this weekend. sunday. any one interested in checking it out with me? !bad, get me a close address or directions to the ramp.

[Airboater]

There isnt really any noise law in Alva its just some old foks called in on me and Brian for running to close to the ramp 2 days before while testing props so they came out to check but they never came down where we were.

[1BadAction]

Originally posted by H2Onut
;)

cool, lets get er done, Hey 1 Bad, are there any noise issues down dare, remember ALVA and open exhaust :rolleyes:

naa f no, run expansion chambers right out the exhaust port, whatever, remember there is a 50 foot tall levee between civilization and the boats. alot of the east coast boys that run the allisons, bullets, and the like bass boats run pro maxes with no cans, and the inboard drag guys run open headers, not to mention the airboaters :D

jay r. i plan on running this weekend, if i dont get the cowling pan in by thursday, i will make my own deal to hold the lower pan on the motor. so i will be there. and i posted a s load of pics of the place. i'll get the links...

[1BadAction]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337515 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337512 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337523 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337524 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337527

[1BadAction]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337535 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337540 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337542 http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=337543

[Jay R.]

now how do you get to that ramp? gimmie directions

[B.Mac]

Where is it? When is it?
Is there one or two classes?
Is it top dog or 1st three in each class?

I would like to see two classes, and 1st three in each class.
By the way, where do I fit in with a Vegas XT? "V" class?

It's more about spreading the bragging rights around a little, very few can run the really big #'s so at least I can fantasize about getting lucky this way with my new BL Super Looper:D
B.MAC:D

[Jay R.]

held in clewiston.
on feb 14th
1 class for simplcity.
all grudge matches a chance to be settled.
tp three runs get paid.

no idea what the cash pot will be because we havn't heard from anyone pledging money in a while.

[B.Mac]

For clearin' it up for me:D
Might not be broke in yet for any racing but I hope to make it......
B.MAC:D

[H2Onut]

Well my 50.00 is still in the kitty ;)

Remeber FRS radios. Have talked to a friend, he is a rescue diver and will be on had, Lamar is certified as well. Still need to rope a few people in to help keep order and make this come off Smooooooooooth.:cool:

[Instigator]

raise it $50.!
Thought I might be able to sneak down for the run but I think I have to be in Virginia for a meeting on that weekend??
Will double check. Especially after finding $69. one way tickets down from here.
Notice the "ONE WAY" part??
14* today and I want the F out!!

[Jay R.]

I'm gonna have both boats there but neither will be up for taking that cash :rolleyes: but it's should be fun to see and be a part off.
should try to make this an annual or even semi annual thing. with classes. just for fun deal and braggin rights. no money though. i think that really cheapins the deal to say that you won't run cause your friends won't pay you too. besides these guys love showin off. look at parkers wheelies and warrens speed runs!!


gator... what are you waiting for???
stick a sign out front that says for sale on you way ut the door! it's not that hard!!

[PARKER RABE]

im gonna blow over this year just to keep my title :eek:

[PARKER RABE]

just talked to raceman , hes gonna let me run the stv ...going for 160, get ready ...:eek:

[PARKER RABE]

just talked to ken warby , he wants me to run his boat too!

[H2Onut]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Instigator]

Parker, Ken lives about 2 hrs South of me and I pass his place on my way to your part of the "hood".
Stopping long enough to hitch up the trailer, grab him and haul ass!!
We're stopping at "Bass Anglers Inc." on the way down and picking up a casting chair.
We figure with a zip gun and a few dry wall screws, we're good for two classes;)
Actually, the boat is in Austraila preparing to up his own record:eek:

Jay, I'm workin baby, I'm workin!! Was 8* here last night! Soon as the Bee go's away, all sytems are go:D

[Jay R.]

parker,
the blow over title is held by Flyaway bob.
just keep getting that bow higher!!
i snagged the pic of you at winterhaven and put it on the main computer at work!

[PARKER RABE]

post it !

[Jay R.]

this is it. from the winter haven thread.

[PARKER RABE]

yah, greg took it i think .

[H2Onut]

TTT

[RRRevinrude]

should be getting real nervous:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[H2Onut]

Warren, Dennis and Freddy and a few "secret mercs" are "Tunin Up"

Great job rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrevinrude.


If ya take the cake, I got a can of Black paint for you:D :D :D


Yi ever run this canal RRRRRRRevindude ?

[RRRevinrude]

i ran the allison down through there about a year ago....its long enough and i'd say its wide enough too....................greg p.s. why not bring a case of white paint..............

[H2Onut]

OK on the white paint....:D Your boat WILL be a DEFINATE contender, you deserve it !!

I see a white..I mean red Merc and I wanted painted black...;) ;)

R U cumin Greg ?

[H2Onut]

BE THERE FEBRUARY 28th 9-12

Clewiston Florida....

[eye love boats]

My merc only eats white meat I hope them rudes are off break in point . stretchem out or takem HOME

[1BadAction]

i think the rude boys will blow up before then... he he he

[jucanoe126]

What are the limitations on the boats? is everyone eligable?

[Airboater]

Yea they may blow up but it won't be from going slow like you:D

[H2Onut]

CLEWISTON

February 28

9am till Noon ----------

Single outboard production boat (mirage Stv, Hydrostream Allison,Sterling,FTP,Lightning,Talon)
No Capsule boats or pure race boats.
Must have FL or state of origin registration numbers and have required coast guard equipment!

1 class

1 chance
10-12 minutes with GPS
High speed wins
Life jacket and helmet required to run,
60% to 1st
25 % to 2nd
15% to 3rd
Signed release also required.

this run is not associated or sponsored by this web site, nor the sunshine syndicate. You must be 18 years of age to participate and be of sound mind. No alchohol prior to behind the wheel.

You are an adult and assume full responsabilitues for our own actions.

[Instigator]

Was just getting ready to look into air fare when I rememberd that is the second weekend (was there last weekend too) I am required to be in Virgina on business!!!:( :( :(
Man I hate when work gets in the way of my boating!!
I'm thinkin now we could be the people you see living the half sunken boats sitting on the bottom near all the major Fla harbors!!
I'm still in for my $50. to the kitty though.
Sorry guys, was really looking forward to coming down and observing/helping out.
Not sure where Clewiston is but you might try and sucker Neveredge into bringing his dads pontoony for an observation platform.
Here's a tip too that we learned at the Rumble for the GPS runs. BRING BATTERIES!!!
Every one thinks they're good and none of them are!! We had to re-run several people just for that reason.
I know my $100. Garmin will only last a few hours on one set of batteries!!
Get a dozen AA's keep your reciept and return them if you don't need them.
It sucks to have a guy go lay it all on the line and come back to shore and see ablank screen oh his GPS!! (needs gas, hurts a motor etc)
Way cool idea guys and I think this should become an annual event!!
I want to get down there and build something to play!!
Here's something else. Unless they have a big enough turn out to where they don't have time to run the slower boats, run everything!!
You guys with the 80/90/100 MPH boats--- run em!!
I would have stood in line all day to be able to GPS my 98 MPH Hydrostream at the Rumble if I'd have had the time to do it!!
It killed me at Rumble II all the **** talkers that sat on the bank and waited for the first fast guy to run and then said "well he's faster than me". SO WHAT!!
Laser Mod Vee ran his 86 MPH (I think) 24' Skater when G-Train had already run 118!! He still had a blast!!
Anyhow, sad to say I caint make it and I am bummed!!
Gary:(