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Rich Owen
03-03-2004, 08:46 AM
We're going boating , want to come ?

This is an informal gathering and cruise on the CT River .
We'll meet at Haddam Meadows State Park at 8 AM on Oct 16 (rain date Oct 17)

Drivers meeting at 9:45 .
If you're not familiar with the river you NEED to attend this !

There will be people circulating with clip boards . Please give us your name , boat/motor , phone # and email address as you arrive. I get at least a dozen requests for contact info each year and this will help people get in touch with one another . To streamline this maybe you could have a slip of paper (or business card) with this info already on it .

Be prepared to cover 60 to 70 miles . Bring fuel if you need it (89 octane is available on the river) . Please bring
and wear your vests .

We'll head north 15 miles to a beach in Cromwell and have some pizzas delivered . {There will be a bucket for donations for the pizza . Any surplus will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation .}
Then another 15 miles north to Hartford and 30 miles back to Haddam Meadows .

* FYI * There are no facilities at the beach , "Port 'O' Lets" at the ramp and other ramps along the way !!!!!!!!!


IMPORTANT !!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING (and how many) BY OCT 13 SO I CAN ORDER PIZZA . IF YOU DON"T CALL OR EMAIL ME PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SUPPLY YOUR OWN FOOD !!!!
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES .



We'll cook some burgers and dogs at the ramp at the end of the day .
Bring beverages for the day and evening .

You can contact me at northernlights1@sbcglobal.net or 860-223-6754 or cel 860-214-1667

Any rain date info will be posted here by 2 pm 10/15/03
Updates will appear in this post .


MOTELS (All in Cromwell , CT)
Radisson 860-635-2000
Super 8 860-632-8888
Comfort Inn 860-635-4100
Marriott 860-894-5006
These motels are all within a 1/4 mile of one another .
There's a decent restaurant (Baci's) across from the Super 8 and a diner nearby .
Directions From Motels .
To get to Haddam Meadows from the motels go East on RT 372 and take a right on RT 9 South , then follow the directions below (from the north).


DIRECTIONS FROM HARTFORD AND NORTH

Take I-91 South

Take Exit 22 S to RT 9 South (a left lane exit)

Take Exit 10 off of RT 9 (Aircraft Rd)

At the light at the end of the ramp take a right onto RT 154 South

Stay on RT 154 for 4.5 miles

Take a left into Haddam Meadows State Park (small sign)

Bear right and follow the access road to the ramp



DIRECTIONS FROM NEW HAVEN AND SOUTH

Take I-95 North

Take Exit 69 onto RT 9 North

Take Exit 7 off of RT 9 (This exit ramp is a couple of miles long)

At the light take a left onto RT 154 North

Stay on RT 154 for 4.2 miles

Take a right into Haddam Meadows State Park (small sign)

Bear right and follow the access road to the ramp

Be careful on I-95 North between exits 20 and 30 , the 45 mph speed limit is strictly enforced !!

IMPORTANT !!!!!!! Be prepared for 5' cruiser wakes !!!!!!!!!!

at100plus
03-03-2004, 12:37 PM
Nobody say "bottoms up" this time before the run ok.

Liqui-Fly
03-03-2004, 12:43 PM
Decision already? Hey Richy did you see Mike dueling with Mac in the video I sent you? I think Mike had him.

David

81hydrostream
03-03-2004, 01:20 PM
Well I think that since you gave us such an advanced notice I will be able to make.

Ray

at100plus
03-03-2004, 04:23 PM
Ray did you get the Vegas?

Dave - I got the stickers today, thanks. I'm going to go put them on the beater right now.

How come you didn't send me that video?

Liqui-Fly
03-03-2004, 04:41 PM
Maybe I'll copy one tonight for you.

David

81hydrostream
03-03-2004, 05:04 PM
I got it drove out Friday and picked it up saturday and got home sunday morning. The trip was well worth it. I think that the boat looks better in person then in the photos that he had posted.

wing nut
03-03-2004, 05:12 PM
ill be there again this yr.. hopefully with my boat too! :)

scott

at100plus
03-03-2004, 05:31 PM
Maybe I'll come see it this weekend. Will you be around at all Saturday?

Let me know if you need any help with it, you can bring it by, I have lots of tools and now boat to work on right now. Boy that thing would run great with this 300 that's sittin in my garage :-)

81hydrostream
03-03-2004, 09:51 PM
Mike I will be around all day on saturday if you want to swing by give me a call (973)452-3338 and ill give you directions

at100plus
03-03-2004, 10:21 PM
ok, I'll give you a ring. No pictures to post yet?

81hydrostream
03-03-2004, 10:51 PM
I have not taken any photos but here is one that clyde sent me

Tom D.
03-03-2004, 10:51 PM
Count me in Rich!!!

Tom

HERB
03-04-2004, 10:07 PM
Hi Rich remember me, I'll be they had a great time last year.

Hottrucks
03-06-2004, 09:53 AM
:D Ok guys I got the date it the other halfs Bday but she wants to go so tell me where I need to be I have some friends that live in Southington and I will be coming from there. I know I live there once myself so help me out!!

Hottrucks
03-14-2004, 03:03 PM
Where the hell am I going I can hit the river in White river jct Vt thats like 15 miles from my house but it might take a minute to get around the dams!!!:confused:

Rich Owen
03-14-2004, 04:13 PM
Hey Hottrucks , this link from last year should help you out .

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42951&highlight=CT+river

Hottrucks
03-15-2004, 06:07 PM
That looks like a show I cann't miss how was the Gathering last year????

Rich Owen
03-15-2004, 07:26 PM
These links should give you an idea of what to expect


http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45381&highlight=Ct+river

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45998&highlight=Ct+river

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45070&highlight=Ct+river

http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3035&password=

northeastcat
03-15-2004, 09:36 PM
Is this a one day event ? Sounds like a good time.

Rich Owen
03-16-2004, 08:40 AM
Yes , it's a one day thing although some people grab a hotel room the day before .

stvhelm
03-16-2004, 09:00 AM
Im there dude:cool:

stokernick
03-16-2004, 09:17 AM
a definite maybe!Has anyone checked the Farmer`s Almanac to check out the forecast?? I know ~fly always looks for the rainiest week in June and has had considerable success finding it.I would guess this year the law of averages should prevail,and we`ll have a great weekend!!:cool: :D :cool: ;)

Viper GTs
03-19-2004, 08:17 AM
I will be there as well...Why is this cool event so late in the season?? Where does everyone launch from? AL...

MacGyverJB
03-22-2004, 09:21 PM
It's a great event for sure! Everyone launches from Haddam Meadows State Park in Durham, CT.
I'll be there for sure, and Rich feel free to let me know if you guys need a hand with anything from launching to food. Thanks!

eautosales
03-22-2004, 09:48 PM
last year i missed it but i also have friends & family in southington & kensington so count me in maybe i can make a weekend of it

Hottrucks
03-23-2004, 04:47 PM
Hey E ,cool thats where i'm staying lets hook up for the ride over I'm over by the aqua turf

eautosales
03-23-2004, 06:34 PM
aqua turf great food i grew up in southington graduated high school there ill be staying near kennedy jr high pretty close or maybe a hotel on queen st

Hottrucks
03-23-2004, 06:53 PM
Yea I know the kind E , you where one of them people! I've got a couple of years on ya went from NYC (Bronx) to Bristol Central to living in New Hampshire I'm in shock!!:eek: But theres lots of smooth water for me to fluff up and most places I can lead the pack with my old clam boats (lol)

I'm looking forward to the run. It's been 17 years since I ripped one off a barge wake ( quick lesson slow down when passing boats bigger than your house or yard !!They have huge wakes!!) in the river I imagine things have changed :rolleyes: ( the last time I was running a 14' MFG covette hull rate for 75 hp, with a punched out tweeked up tower of power (165 hp) Merc , not much on brains or saftey but went like hell handled like sh*t but now looking back I understand why people where waching me!!!!! and I thought I was Kool :cool: )
Hmmmmmmmmmmm???? Maybe Not????

eautosales
03-23-2004, 08:22 PM
yea as a kid i was a southington punk rich boy that lived in the hills of southington off mt vernon rd . Worked at lake compounce in high school ,after hershey went belly up there. Man it was great free concerts & hot chics every where. Thats when they had the big out door stage & all the big label bands played there
metallica, aerosmith ,motley crue etc etc etc. Those were the days.
As a kid we never really did the river we hung out with our boats in the sound rocky neck giants neck area. Thats where are camp was. But u lived in BRISTOL? I use ta cruise bristol as a kid on friday nights with my dart gt:eek: & sat nites was berlin turnpike cruisin. Those were the days seems like yesterday but im 31 now so its been some time. Will definately have ta hook up & hang out.
Hopefully ill have the vector, if i ever get off my butt & finish it but my kona is turn key one way or another im shooting for it.
Speaking off the aqua turf we had are senior class dinner there ill never forget it we made a packy run (liquor store)the day before we filled the spare tire well of my car with ice & packed it full of beer, it was like 80 that day after the dinner we went out to the car to go party & all the ice melted & we had a giant puddle of water under my car:eek: :cool: ill never forget that lol but i forget if the beer was warm or not:p

SLT X-60
04-18-2004, 08:03 AM
We have a group of APBA X class Super Light Tunnels in the area that are interested in coming. I would expect 5-6 boats. We can run in any conditions and like to go long distances. Ever seen a 13' inflatable do 80mph and average over 70mph for over an hour without a stop.

We'll be there.

George Cochran
Performance Inflatables Inc.
East Greenwich, RI

at100plus
04-18-2004, 12:07 PM
Those ought to make things interesting. I look forward to seeing them!

81hydrostream
06-27-2004, 07:16 PM
What hotels are good to stay at around there?

at100plus
06-27-2004, 08:00 PM
Ray, we always go up early in the morning just for the day.

81hydrostream
06-27-2004, 11:51 PM
That was my plan but im going up with my father and we were just going to stay for the night and find a good bar and leave the next day. and i saw that there are people that stay the night and leave on sunday.

Rich Owen
06-28-2004, 04:11 AM
Ray , I'll post some motels very soon .

PhastBoat
06-28-2004, 03:17 PM
Me, Clean, Fly, Bignick, and Bruce stayed here last year. I'll will this year too.

http://www.radisson.com/cromwellct/

at100plus
06-28-2004, 04:01 PM
Sounds like fun. Maybe I'll stay over this year. It is a long day to do it all in one.

PhastBoat
09-02-2004, 03:27 PM
http://www.hydrostream.org/CT/CRR2K2/2105_5.jpg

Liqui-Fly
09-02-2004, 03:28 PM
Forgot to tell you. No on Plymouth.....I'm going to CT early Friday morning instead.

81hydrostream
09-06-2004, 08:16 PM
How many boats are going to be there this year any estimates?

81hydrostream
09-06-2004, 08:47 PM
did you buy it?

If so I want a ride

at100plus
09-06-2004, 09:26 PM
Yes, picking it up Saturday.:D :D :D :D

at100plus
09-06-2004, 09:29 PM
Don't really want to go to the gas pumps though....

81hydrostream
09-06-2004, 09:31 PM
congratulations you lucky lucky man.

I think that will handle anything that any body of water around here can throw at it.

at100plus
09-06-2004, 09:33 PM
Yea I think it should do the trick a little better than a Virage;)

Doesn't anyone want to buy a nice Virage to help me make my first payment?

IS IT SATURDAY YET?

Dutch
09-07-2004, 04:21 PM
Mike,
no boo-hoo-ing about the gas money. if you
have the means to buy a boat like that, then the
gas is just pocket change for you. it looks real
nice, hope i can make the conn. run and get to
see it.
later,
Matt

at100plus
09-07-2004, 04:25 PM
Have the means to make the payment, hope I can afford to run and maintain it too!

RONNIE
09-08-2004, 01:52 PM
Man you must be rakin it in> new kid, house, truck, hydrostream and now another skater! nj cops must mak a killing!!

at100plus
09-08-2004, 06:04 PM
Not as much as Suffolk county cops by a long shot. Anyone can get a loan.

What rock did you crawl out from under?

at100plus
09-09-2004, 04:08 PM
Looks like I'm going to have to pass on this one. Couldn't come to an agreement with the seller.

81hydrostream
09-09-2004, 08:25 PM
Thats a big let down im sure.:(
sorry man.

at100plus
09-09-2004, 08:56 PM
Yea. I guess it was meant to be. I'm a little concerned that something was wrong with the whole deal. I mean why was he so set on having the deal done right there. Is there any danger in holding the title when you know exactly who you are dealing with?

I'm known well enough in this sport, it's a small community. I have never ever had a bad transaction in this community.

Dutch
09-09-2004, 09:15 PM
sorry, this sucks for you. dont be down though,
you'll come across a good deal if you dont hurry.

at100plus
09-09-2004, 09:46 PM
Yea I guess I was rushing since this summer sucked for me boatwise.

I was hoping to get on the water before winter.

Dutch
09-09-2004, 09:52 PM
make sure you don't rush. i think i rushed
a little too much myself. i bought a super
nice ride but the more i think about it, it
wasn't the best model for me to buy.

TNT
09-10-2004, 01:58 PM
SCOTTY HOWS THE BOAT COMING ALONG

SUPERBASH
09-10-2004, 02:09 PM
Sorry 100Plus(Mike). She looked sweet. You'll get another.
- Does anyone know of this Ct. River Run is definately going to happen. I wanna go. Have'nt seen any new posts on it in months( it's getting close).

transomstand
09-10-2004, 05:28 PM
It will definitly be on. I think about 70 boats attended last year. Rich will start posting a week or two before.

Pete

PhastBoat
09-10-2004, 08:38 PM
A few of us are heading up early Friday and staying at a hotel Friday night. Let me know if your interested.

wing nut
09-11-2004, 01:01 AM
im just workin on the strength of my arm (finally) and im really caught up in college work and other.. stuff. i NEED TO start workin on it soon!

i might be able to make the run but i have no boat, so me and pops would need a ride if anyones got an open seat? its not definite but its a definite maybe:)

scott

TNT
09-11-2004, 09:59 AM
dude i hope u get it done by next rumble lol

beer30
09-11-2004, 10:43 AM
Got the boat running right, will definitely be there coming up Friday afternoon staying till Sunday morning. Really looking forward to it!!! Chuck.:)

Rich Owen
09-11-2004, 12:06 PM
I'll have some motel numbers in a day or so .
Scott , we'll find seats for you and your dad .
Glad you're coming Chuck .
Mike , bring that Virage up here !
Ronnie , you and Lynn are coming , right !!??

81hydrostream
09-11-2004, 12:21 PM
Ill be there saturday what time do we have to get there. Im staying until sunday. There any good places around the hotel.

PhastBoat
09-11-2004, 05:39 PM
Originally posted by beer30
Got the boat running right, will definitely be there coming up Friday afternoon staying till Sunday morning. Really looking forward to it!!! Chuck.:)

Chuck where are you staying??

beer30
09-13-2004, 07:38 AM
Sam, staying at the Radisson. Tracy and I will be leaving Friday about 3 or 4. How long should it take us to get there? I was figuring on 3 to 3 1/2 hrs. Chuck.:D

PhastBoat
09-13-2004, 08:35 AM
I just reserved for Friday night at the Radisson. I'll be there Friday Afternoon.

beer30
09-13-2004, 08:41 AM
We will have no little one, so we will definitely be there for a good time!!! Chuck.:D

MacGyverJB
09-13-2004, 09:09 AM
I'll be there too! For the guys coming up Friday, I'll catch up with you. I live right in Cromwell, and if anyone's uncomfortable with leaving their boat in the hotel lot, we can park them at my shop, just down the road from the Radisson in Cromwell.

Chuck, It takes me 3.5 hours pulling a trailer from Seaside Park, NJ to Cromwell, CT. I drive it just about every weekend. I can give you some tips on what roads to go if you like.

- Jason

beer30
09-13-2004, 09:28 AM
So from my house on the Mullica river, I am looking at 4.5 hrs. That means I will be leaving early then I thought. And directions would be great; Thanks, Jason. Chuck.

transomstand
09-13-2004, 10:38 AM
Just a note for anyone traveling on I-95. Traffic can really suck northbound from New York to New Haven on Friday afternoons.

Pete

Dutch
09-13-2004, 03:54 PM
I'll be there, with my slow tunnel vee.

Hey TNT- if Mirage's are so much faster,
why aren't you putting your two cents in
the killer thread in the general section?

Rich Owen
09-13-2004, 06:02 PM
Hey Dutch , What boat did you get ?

joeboff
09-13-2004, 07:01 PM
hey rich, i was talking to marshall the other day and he told me a story about an outlaw boater on the sunday of memorial day weekend shortly after we left guildersleave. you wouldnt know anything about this would you?:D :D :D :D see you soon justin. ( supposed to meet russ this week on the river to check a few things out)

Dutch
09-13-2004, 07:31 PM
Rich,
I got a Slow Tunnel Vee as TNT would call it.
It's a 2000 Triad STV River Rocket with a 1998
2.5 drag. It's a neat ride, but kinda wish I would
have waited for another Euro. I hate it when
douche bags rag on other peoples stuff just
because it's not what they own, or I mean what
their dad owns.
Does anyone ever camp over at the landing
after the river run? We left pretty quick the
other year because I knew if we stayed the
beer would have started flowing a little too
good. How close is a motel if I don't feel like
driving home? I will drive up early Saturday
morning, it's about 300 miles.
Take care,
Matt

Rich Owen
09-13-2004, 10:14 PM
Justin , The ticket reads "traveling in the excess of slow" in a no wake zone . I never should have stopped to talk to Marshall , the cop said he never would have caught me (didn't know he was chasing me)

Matt , Check out the first post in this thread for motels , they're about 9 miles north of Haddam Meadows . Glad you got another STV , sounds FAST ! If I remember correctly you were the first one in the parking lot 2 years ago .

docbones
09-13-2004, 10:30 PM
Any boats headed there from N.J.? If so get in touch my email is: dr.bones@comcast.net I am thinking about running up with my Liberator? I would be traveling from exit 81 GSP. Thanks, Doc

Dutch
09-14-2004, 04:13 PM
maybe Ill be first again this year!

joeboff
09-15-2004, 06:19 PM
rich, i didn't mention in my last post that danie and i will be at the run . if you need anything for the run give me a call . i'm still trying to make time to meet russ this week .hopefully nothing major.

fruitta55
09-16-2004, 07:09 PM
is there any room for slow boats on this run? My 24' Banana only buns maybe 55 or so. Or is there a place we could meet up as just spectators? My girlfriend is also nervous about running it up on the beach (the boat is both of ours). I'm sure you all run much more expensive boats than I do, any one ever have problems doing this? Also how long of an event is this? We would probably be heading back to MA after the run. I think thats all:confused:

Thanks
Adam

Dutch
09-16-2004, 07:54 PM
Adam,
this is probably the greatest get together
I have ever been at. You would have a fun
time if you came in a jon boat with a 15 hp.
Everyone is here to have a good time, it's
a blast. If you're gf is worried about pulling
the boat on the beach, bring along a little
square of carpet, put that down, and then
pull the boat on it. You will kick yourself
in the ass all winter long if you miss this one.
Hope to see you there.
Matt

SUPERBASH
09-17-2004, 07:04 PM
Hey Dutch
Thanx for the carpet idea. That was on my mind too. I"ll be there as part of the L.I. contingent.

platypus
09-17-2004, 09:27 PM
Rich,

I will be there with Serena and won't be in our Skater but wouldn't miss the fun! We are going with Chuck and Tracey in their Skater, we met them in New York on the Rondak Romp, what a fun time that was! We are looking forward to seeing everyone. If you need anything let us know.

P.S. Interested in a 225 promax?

Liqui-Fly
09-18-2004, 04:35 PM
I'll be there Rich and I believe Nick and one of his boys in coming...Bruce and his Dad are a possibility also. The cat went down and he just got it back so he needs to get some water time on it. I don't think he'll ride with me again after the last damn run. He is a little to dainty for The Fly hehehe.

Anyway I plan on getting down there Friday afternoon for some test laps. Bring your camera :D

David

at100plus
09-18-2004, 04:40 PM
I'm going to need a ride. I don't think I'm getting a boat before then. I haven't missed one yet.

stvhelm
09-18-2004, 05:39 PM
At the rate Im going. I may need a ride too.

at100plus
09-18-2004, 06:54 PM
Well if you loan me the gearcase I just sold you, we could take the Virage.

Delusional
09-18-2004, 09:18 PM
My dad and I will be there - if not Friday then definitely Saturday.

As for Fly's remark - my dainty a$$ likes to go 100 not what the Stratos has to offer

Tom D.
09-18-2004, 10:08 PM
OOOOHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Tom:D

Liquid
09-19-2004, 08:53 AM
Hey Rich, you can count me and Tiger in . also wayne lenny , larry,Niel and glen will be there.

Jim

Dutch
09-20-2004, 05:10 PM
rich,
is there much else to do in that area? the wife might come
along and would like to do something chick like the following
day. any suggestions?
matt

Scream And Fly
09-20-2004, 05:20 PM
I hope I can go - I might fly back to NY to help the guys at Progression for their open house. The CT River Run is tons of fun.

Greg

PhastBoat
09-20-2004, 05:21 PM
http://www.foxwoods.com/

stokernick
09-20-2004, 06:33 PM
oooooooooooooo,Phast,this is getting very interesting.might need a couple dozen donuts to slow you down,you`re getting close!!!!!!!

Liqui-Fly
09-21-2004, 05:54 PM
Zero to 100 in 3.5 miles...what a thrill zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Phastboat will break 85 by Sunday. Eat banana peel Jerry...hahahahahahaha

What are everyone's plans. I'm leaving Friday in the am and am going strait to Haddam.

beer30
09-22-2004, 07:11 AM
Dave, leaving early afternoon will be there about 5. Were are you staying? Chuck.

Rich Owen
09-22-2004, 07:33 AM
Matt , There's also www.mohegansun.com and www.mysticaquarium.org both 45 minutes from the Cromwell motels .
Greg , I really hope you can make it !

stokernick
09-22-2004, 08:11 AM
Rich,did you ever post any pics of June`s Romp??

PhastBoat
09-22-2004, 11:43 AM
Dave, pretty sure Dave is staying at the Radisson as well.
I'll be there Friday AM- Gettin out of Dodge early.

mr.clean
09-22-2004, 11:51 AM
have a few for me;)

Rich Owen
09-22-2004, 12:54 PM
Gonna miss ya Bill

LGT-FST
09-26-2004, 12:50 PM
Ronnie are you gonna ride shotgun with me? The last time you rode in the flyswater we got to the dam first. Three weeks to go and the fly hasn't abused me yet. This year the object is to get to Hartford last. I can't wait to see all you guy's. Dog's and burger's at the ramp at the end of the day. Make sure everyone brings something to drink and a life jacket.

Liqui-Fly
09-26-2004, 08:36 PM
I was trolling over here just to leave a post for my good pal LGT-kind of - Fast. My numbers keep going up and she's still a darling to drive over rollers. Be sure to take your usual head start and I'll be sure to hand you your "Stratocized" plaque when you eventually get up to Hartford.

Are you up for any trial runs on Friday? I will be at Haddam by 11:00.

David

Dutch
09-28-2004, 09:04 PM
Are you guys going to boat on
Friday, or just hang out and
party? I may be up on Friday
as the wife is staying home.
Any good strip clubs locally?

PhastBoat
09-28-2004, 09:16 PM
Friday afternoon - Then party Friday night!!!!!!!!!!
STRIP CLUBS? I'M A MARRIED MAN ;) http://www.rajuabju.com/leykis/images/avatars/gallery/main/myliii.gif

stokernick
09-29-2004, 07:50 PM
hey,LGTFST,will you have a periscope this year or just a snorkle?????? I hear TNT`s making custom cowls that float!!!

Liqui-Fly
10-02-2004, 06:30 PM
He's not going to need a periscope or a snorkle...just a box of tissues. Blaaahahahahahahahahaha

Rich Owen
10-03-2004, 10:14 AM
Remember to check the first post in this thread for any updated info .

joeboff
10-03-2004, 09:10 PM
hey rich,give me a call this week 8602872513 i have a list of names of the gildersleeve clan that are attending. justin

at100plus
10-03-2004, 09:20 PM
Who could I ride with?

beer30
10-04-2004, 08:01 AM
Mike, I thought you were catching a ride with Helmut???Chuck.

Rich Owen
10-04-2004, 08:22 AM
Mike , If we can find you a gearcase will you bring the Virage ?

HERB
10-08-2004, 09:00 AM
Rich I will be there, Had a great time last year.


Herb..............

Viper'78
10-08-2004, 05:04 PM
I'll be coming with my little Viper and two of my buddy's are bringing there jet boats.

Jim

at100plus
10-08-2004, 06:22 PM
Yes, I think I'll bring the Virage. I need a gearcase and a prop. Smaller water pickup tube on the water pump housing.

Helmut has a Lightning ET I think I can use, but I'd love to try a 29 SRX.

Rich Owen
10-10-2004, 10:32 AM
Herb , glad you're coming , I love watching you air that boat out !

beer30
10-10-2004, 10:58 AM
The weather looks good so far for next Saturday. Sunny and about 60. Really starting to get antsy. Chuck.

Dutch
10-10-2004, 04:11 PM
Mike,
if Helmut uses his et I have a 28" tillman
yamaha copy you can use, or maybe a
30" yami copy.
Matt

at100plus
10-10-2004, 05:13 PM
Thank You, bring it along. Brad Snow has a 2:1 gearcase but I don't know how well that will work for me. I know a 1.87 and a 28 ET works ok, so I'd prefer a 1.87. I need the small tube water pump top too.

docbones
10-12-2004, 08:19 AM
Anyone got any good insight into the weather Saturday? I`ve seen showers! Hope I am wrong!
Pray for SUN,
Doc

Rich Owen
10-12-2004, 09:20 AM
If rain is definite for Saturday we will move to Sunday .
We hope to make the call Thursday afternoon .

stokernick
10-12-2004, 09:48 AM
check Intellicast for Hartford Ct. 10 day forecast and it`s looking pretty good.

beer30
10-12-2004, 01:54 PM
I tried??? What's the link??? Chuck.:)

platypus
10-12-2004, 09:21 PM
The Weather is looking like it is calling for scattered showers for Saturday and Sunday, it is New England and the weather can change.

scorpion300x
10-13-2004, 12:03 AM
Rich count me in

transomstand
10-13-2004, 11:21 AM
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/CTZ007.php?warncounty=CTC007&city=Cromwell

Viper'78
10-13-2004, 03:47 PM
I posted in the general discussion about the speed limit on 95:
Whoever is comming up 95 to the CT run this weekend makesure you slow down between exits 20 - 30. It is a 45mph zone and YOU WILL get a big ticket. Ever since that bridge melted they have been enforcing the 45 mph speed limit. How else would CT pay for all these nice roads we have. See you guys on Saturday.

Jim

Rich Owen
10-13-2004, 04:11 PM
Excellent point Jim !

Hey , any inflatables coming ????

Steve , nice boat !!!

PhastBoat
10-13-2004, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by Rich Owen
Hey , any inflatables coming ????

YUP!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.uta.fi/laitokset/tiedotus/ekj/superbaby/kata.jpg

beer30
10-13-2004, 05:42 PM
Sam, where in h do you come up with them!!!!!!:D :D :D :D

Rich Owen
10-13-2004, 05:45 PM
Sam , Have doll will travel ?

at100plus
10-13-2004, 05:52 PM
Rich is that lower unit a sure thing with Brad? I got the boat ready yesterday.

stokernick
10-13-2004, 05:54 PM
great,Sam,now maybe Progression will show since you`re bringing the inflatables!!

beer30
10-13-2004, 05:55 PM
Mike, what day are you going up? Are you staying over Saturday night? Chuck.

stokernick
10-13-2004, 05:57 PM
Intellacast says showers Thur,Fri,&Sat,sunny Sun.Sat.`s forecast says scattered showers.

at100plus
10-13-2004, 06:07 PM
Chuck, I'm leaving early in the morning and heading home after BBQ.

PhastBoat
10-13-2004, 06:13 PM
are you staying Sat also?

PhastBoat
10-13-2004, 06:15 PM
Friday. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Then showers. Locally heavy. Likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday night. Showers. Locally heavy. Likely until well after midnight. Tapering to scattered showers toward daybreak. Breezy with lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning. Then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Rich Owen
10-13-2004, 07:23 PM
These forecasts are driving me crazy . The wind on Sat is a concern also . Sun looks better but presents problems for some . I hope things looks better tomorrow .

beer30
10-13-2004, 07:36 PM
Sam, Tracy and I are leaving early Sunday morning assuming the run goes off as planned. If not we will probably come up Saturday and leave Monday morning. Chuck.

beer30
10-13-2004, 07:37 PM
Rich, why does wind present a problem on the river? Chuck.

Liqui-Fly
10-13-2004, 08:28 PM
I will be there Friday afternoon. I am not the dainty type and will not be effected by rain snow or wind. If there are any other men out there give me a shout on Friday. hehehehe

my cell number is 518-522-9588....it will be the "other" time this year that I'll have left it on.

David

SLT X-60
10-13-2004, 08:30 PM
Rich, we have 2 APBA Superlight Tunnels that will be attending. I will ride solo and the other will have a co-pilot. I hope the clam cops have some ear plugs.

Viper'78
10-13-2004, 09:32 PM
Who's gonna wait up for me?????? :confused:
I only have a 80 on my Viper:(

81hydrostream
10-14-2004, 04:06 PM
IS IT A GO FOR SATURDAY OR DO YOU THINK THAT IT WILL BE PUSHED BACK?

SUPERBASH
10-14-2004, 05:15 PM
Windy or not...lets do it Sat. Looks like it will be dry too.

Viper GTs
10-14-2004, 05:57 PM
Saturday looked a tad better on channel 3 at 6 o clock thursday......partly sunny, windy and 60... there were 1.5 footers last saturday on the river..it was breezy at best...hang on to those tunnel hulls...AL...

Rich Owen
10-14-2004, 07:56 PM
Looks like a go for Saturday !

PhastBoat
10-14-2004, 09:03 PM
SEE YOU ALL THERE
Rich give me a call tomorrow.

Tom D.
10-14-2004, 09:07 PM
Sorry guys I will not be attending this year after all. My mother inlaw went to the emergency room last night. Have a good safe trip.

Tom

Rich Owen
10-14-2004, 09:35 PM
Sorry you can't make Tom , all the best to your mother-in-law .
See you in June .

Viper GTs
10-14-2004, 10:10 PM
Rich, How many boats do you have coming so far? It sounds like its going to be a great time...I cant wait to go and freeze my cubes off with the rest of the nuts...AL...

Rich Owen
10-14-2004, 10:18 PM
Should be aruond 100 if all show up .

ShoreThang
10-14-2004, 10:19 PM
Hey Rich,
I think I already confirmed with you a while back. I sent you an e-mail with some additional info. Looks like it's going to be a huge turnout. I'm wicked psyched.... GO YANKEES!!!

Steve

81hydrostream
10-15-2004, 12:56 AM
were are you guys going to be friday night? See you there

Viper GTs
10-15-2004, 05:45 AM
Saturday forecast as of 6:30 Friday morning Hartford CT ...Heavy rain Friday evening, clearing out overnight, should be dry Saturday morning. Partly sunny, becoming cloudy in the afternoon, highs around 62, windy, gusts to 45 MPH... not the greatest...glad I have a V hull...AL...

docbones
10-15-2004, 07:22 AM
C`mon i got a tunnel. Not scared!! Doc

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 07:42 AM
Ray , Call me around 5 , I should have some idea where people will be .
860-214-1667

beer30
10-15-2004, 10:01 AM
Leaving right now, see you guys in the afternoon. My cell is 609-335-0086 if anybody needs anything. LET'S PARTY UP!!!!!:D :) :D :D ;) Chuck.

at100plus
10-15-2004, 11:54 AM
Leaving about 5:30 AM, going to try to meet Helmut and any LI stragglers along the way.

(973) 902-7988

TeamSunset
10-15-2004, 01:20 PM
Mike- Did you find a Skater yet? Tom.

ranger
10-15-2004, 01:25 PM
Rich, I'm launching in Hartford and will run down to you guys. I will check for crap in the river from the rain as well as the DEP boats. It's supposed to clear up, just might be a little cool and windy, see ya tomorrow.

Viper GTs
10-15-2004, 02:38 PM
The weather is looking even better for Sat...62 and partly sunny..that'll work...I am getting thirsty and would like to meet up with every one before tomorrow... hooters, strip club, bar, etc... this is my first run and i am very excited...need to calm my nerves with alcohol...Al...

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 03:18 PM
Ranger ,
Thanks for looking out for us .
Pizzas will be delivered between 12:30and 1 pm (70 pizzas)

transomstand
10-15-2004, 03:52 PM
Hi Rich,
We'll be coming down from Rocky Hill, what time do you guys usually get to the beach?

Pete

at100plus
10-15-2004, 04:04 PM
Tom,

No, stopped looking for the time being. Waiting to find a deal.

Sharkey-Images
10-15-2004, 04:08 PM
Originally posted by stokernick
Rich,did you ever post any pics of June`s Romp??

Stokernick, here are some pics I have from the Romp: .... Romp Pics 2004 (http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=hcyfgti.hekpp32&x=0&y=-cgumok )

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 04:10 PM
CRAP , Sam blew up his motor already !

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 04:13 PM
Pete , We'll be at the beach around noon .

SUPERBASH
10-15-2004, 04:31 PM
CHRIST!!! Get that thing back together tonite!!!

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 04:41 PM
I guess Sam damn near sawed the block in half .

jerry
10-15-2004, 05:10 PM
jerry guess"s sam is gonna start rubbing helmuts back all weekend .........

Sharkey-Images
10-15-2004, 05:50 PM
Originally posted by Rich Owen
CRAP , Sam blew up his motor already !

Maybe someone has a spare powerhead he could use for the day? :(

I hope he can put something together... He's got 14 hours... ;)

Sharkey-Images
10-15-2004, 06:40 PM
Hey Rich,

How many boats are there now?:confused:

How many are you expecting?

It sure looks like a great time...

Freshwater too I take it?:confused:

Viper GTs
10-15-2004, 07:17 PM
Sharkey, there no salt in that part of the river , but i wouldnt call it fresh, if you know what i mean...are ya gonna be there there sat with that big C mate? saw you a 1000 islands run, this is down the street for you...AL...

stvhelm
10-15-2004, 07:46 PM
75 boats showed last year. 100 expected this year

stokernick
10-15-2004, 08:10 PM
Thanx for the pics,see y`all Sat.

wing nut
10-15-2004, 09:38 PM
what happend man?????

scott

Sharkey-Images
10-15-2004, 10:04 PM
Originally posted by Viper GTs
Sharkey, are ya gonna be there there sat with that big C mate? AL...

I only wish I could be there.... :(

This may be the one chance all those SOB's would show up in one place at the same time!:rolleyes:

Maybe they can finally put some of those claims to rest!;)

Hopefully we'll all know who has the baddest SOB out there after tomorrow!

Good luck guys!

Be safe!!!

Rich Owen
10-15-2004, 10:30 PM
There's a Triad , Liberator , Activator , Stratos , Vegas , Skater , STV , American Offshore , and a Warlock here now .

transomstand
10-16-2004, 05:53 AM
And a Ventura in Rocky Hill.

docbones
10-16-2004, 08:44 PM
Just wanted to thank our hosts Rich Owen and liquid-fly AKA Warren! These guys put on a heck of an outing!! Nice meeting all of you guys from Scream and Fly that I met this weekend. And to all who missed out sorry we missed you. We had a great trip and will be back as well as make other trips next season!
Thanks Again,
Doc Bones AKA Dr. Mike Cirone
P.S. To you upstate NY guys Dan, Dan, Powell, Frank, also nice meeting you guys and we will make a trip next season up by you for a little run!
See ya then!

81hydrostream
10-17-2004, 11:51 AM
great event had a blast. Big thnak you to the people that put it together.

stokernick
10-17-2004, 12:19 PM
Doc,fyi,Warren is LGTFST calling him LiquiFly only adds more fuel to the fire for next year`s RondakRomp,especially since he,Warren,didn`t have the Allison there and Fly was looking to put the smack down with his Stratos!!!!!!! Hey it`s only 8 more months `til the next Romp!!Anyone know the weather forecast?

platypus
10-17-2004, 09:04 PM
Thanks for Chuck and Tracey for taking Serena in their Skater, She had a great time with great people!

Good to see everyone, Thanks to those who work so hard to put this gathering together!

Art
18 Skater

beer30
10-17-2004, 11:05 PM
Tracy and I had a super time. Rich and Warren did a great job. Everything went smooth, amazing how you can launch that many boats that fast.
Rich bring Deb to the Romp next year, Tracy said she will bring enough PUCKER for the whole weekend!!!!
:D
Thanks to Art and Serena for showing us the ropes. It was great having Serena show us the river, we couldn't have did it without her.:)
Glad we did it Saturday and not Sunday, came outside the hotel in Cromwell this morning to 39 degrees and windy (God knows what the wind chill was).
P.S. Sam get that frickin' engine fixed, can wait to get the video from Gene of it up and runnin' again.;) Chuck.

81hydrostream
10-17-2004, 11:38 PM
I have one question what was with all the guys with the high dollar video equipment?

Rich Owen
10-18-2004, 12:25 AM
Ray
The guy with the Sony camera heard about the run and showed up at the ramp . I talked to him a while and ended up getting him a ride in Dan Crisafulli's 28' Warlock (thanks again Dan) .

NOTE** Anybody who shot video ** Could you send me a copy ?
Any format is fine .

Maybe we can get this guy to edit all the footage into a DVD . He seemed amenable to this idea .

Sharkey-Images
10-18-2004, 04:08 AM
Rich & Warren and all else who was responsible for this event, I want to send out a big THANKS for a great time!!!

All the pictures I took can be found here: CT River Run Photos Click Here (http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=hcyfgti.kal1nem&x=0&y=jljrb4)

Great job and nice area....:cool:

jcap
10-18-2004, 09:52 AM
FROM:suberboat owners forum OSO
RE:CT river run
this was one of the best events we have been to, well organized, great people, great hardware, there was a little bit of everything, from a couple of inflatables that were running very fast (yes inflatables!) to lots of hot SOBs from 15ft to 30 ft, to a few offshore cats and a Cig (maybe a 35?) People were great, very nice homeowners allowed this event basically in thier backyard,(thanks again to the family that allowed my wife into thier beautiful home to use the facilities!!)
Superboat was well represented, lots of 21s (joe from east coast marines beautiful 21 with a 300) and lots of 24s (superbashes really is beautiful! and Pats looks and runs great, got some pretty good air on that last wake Pat!) a few ob 30s and a few 30y2ks.
Super30 was great to see you and the misses again, I have some good shots of your 30y2kalso, if my cam can be fixed!
A big thank you to RICH OWEN the organizer of this event, what a great group of people you guys should be proud! We have raced in professional events that were less organized than this informal get together!

JUST AN ADDITIONAL NOTE TO THE SCREAM AND FLY GUYS:
I am usually the smallest boat in the pack with the offshore crowd, being a single engine 30ft that barely does 90mph and I am used to being swamped by bigger faster boats. It is easy for me to forget that my wake while insignificant for an offshore boat, is substantial for a 16 foot pickle fork boat that does 120 mph! We were not in time for the drivers meeting, and really had no idea how the run was planned, I hope I did not break any rules, offend or swamp any of my new SOB friends (my wife did learn how far an outboard can throw a rooster tail !, I told her to wear rain gear!)
If anyone can post in scream and fly,please post a link to this thread!

Thanks again,

Jim and Jessica Capie JESSIE JAMES III

stokernick
10-18-2004, 10:07 AM
Now you tell me! I wish I had talked a little to Warlock,had I known it was Dan Crisafulli,cuz I`m running his "old2.4BP" on my Stoker.Neat boat with the surface drive(Warlock).

Rich Owen
10-18-2004, 10:08 AM
Jim ,
Glad you had a good time . I am going to post a list of participants with their boat/motor combination . Anybody who didn't sign in (or knows of somebody who might not have) please email or call me with this info .
Thanks ,
Rich Owen
northernlights1@sbcglobal.net
860-223-6754
860-214-1667

PhastBoat
10-18-2004, 11:11 AM
http://img74.exs.cx/img74/4193/IMG_127.jpg

jcap
10-18-2004, 11:15 AM
thanks again Rich,
add us to the list, and if you know the gentleman who helped my wife, please thank him again! what a great family!

Jim and Jess Capie
30Y2K superboat 509cid bravo xr
JESSIE JAMES III P4-30 OPA

stokernick
10-18-2004, 11:32 AM
hey,Sam,all the pictures you took and that`s it?????????

Trikki1010
10-18-2004, 11:50 AM
I hope I did not break any rules, offend or swamp any of my new SOB friends (my wife did learn how far an outboard can throw a rooster tail !, I told her to wear rain gear!)

I was with Dutch in the yellow STV River Rocket, I think we followed in your wake for a while on the way back.

Thanks for the smoother ride ;) :D

PhastBoat
10-18-2004, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by stokernick
hey,Sam,all the pictures you took and that`s it?????????

PICTURES CLICK HERE (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70146)

RedRider
10-18-2004, 02:50 PM
To all that put this gathering together, thanks, it was a great time! Well worth the trip from Albany, NY, we look forward to next year!

Terry and Erica

jerry
10-18-2004, 04:50 PM
joey from eastcoast marine wanted jerry to thank everyone from him that put this thing on . he and friends had a great time . rich,,, jerrys sure there will be alot more people next year !!!!!

Sharkey-Images
10-18-2004, 05:19 PM
Originally posted by jerry
jerrys sure there will be alot more people next year !!!!!
You can count on that!!!

I have received a few posts on OSO about people not knowing about it!

I will make it a point to spread the word to them next season.

Afterall, I have to find something else to promote being as I won't be promoting the SOB Class.... :D :D :D :D hahahahaha!!!!

Christian Gott
10-18-2004, 07:45 PM
Rich.

Thanks for letting us non-scream and flyer's participate. It was a ton of fun seeing and running with such a diverse group of boats. I hope to do it again next year. You guys (and gals) are really a class act. That goes for all the participants that I met..great gang! Hope all have a good off-season. See ya in the spring.
Chris

P.S. Special thanks to the 4 Superboat "escort" up from Old Saybrook. You guys have some choice rides!

TED
10-20-2004, 03:50 PM
I WANT TO THANK YOU GUYS FOR A GREAT TIME WE HAD SATURDAY. WELL ORGANIZED EVENT. MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS AND I GOT SOME NEW IDEAS FROM ALL THAT HIGH PERFORMANCE HARDWARE IN ONE PLACE. THIS EVENT GOT MY BOATING JUICES FLOWING AGAIN AND IT FEELS GREAT. GREAT JOB GUYS.


TED TALBOT
24 SKATER W/2.4 EFI'S

yamaha150???
10-20-2004, 03:57 PM
we had a great time on the run . i just wanted to say thanks for putting on the event . next year we hope to bring a few boats.
if any one has videos i would like to see about getting a copy of them or just some of one

thanks again:D