Alva Run Today - Yes, it's true... I used my boat! Pics inside!

[Scream And Fly]

Wow,

What a day. I have to say, this is my first "mostly non-working" outing since I moved here, and I had a great time. I got to hang out with many forum regulars, including (by screen name) RRRevinrude, Frostman, Corona Mike, Hot Shot Merc, Airboater, 1BadStream, Playin' Boats, and others. I hope I didn't forget anyone - I just finished detailing the boat and it's in the garage, all waxed (top and bottom) and covered. Not a word Balzy!!!:D

All of the boats that were there were incredble, but that's what was most important. What struck me was the comradery everyone had... The first words from everyone were "Hey, how are you? Do you need help with anything?" That was just incredible. This is what boating is all about - the friendships we make. I really felt welcome, although I wish I could have stayed longer.

Thank you Rob, Greg, and Mike for helping with my boat and the photos. Andy gets a big thank you for helping with the upcoming feature article and taking some awesome passes for my camera.

I really have to get out more - you guys sure make me proud to know I share this great sport with people like you. Thank you so much - it was a memorable day.

And yes, I actually used my boat too! :) It ran alright, considering it was not used in years. I think my injectors are dirty though, since my motor felt more like a 150. I kept my RPM below 5000 though. I just wanted to take it easy on the motor since it's been a while for it since it was run. Tony Brucato's injector cleaning and PCU will wake this motor up for sure. I'm all ready for the PCU - time to get the 32 cleaver ready. Helmut?

And now for some photos. I'll upload many more to the Gallery this week (we have an update to the Gallery coming this week, so should bulk-upload after the update).


pic: Frostman's awesome STV - love that paint, and this boat runs as good as it looks.

[Scream And Fly]

Playin' Boats' STV - I love this boat.

[Scream And Fly]

Rob Lankford shows up in style!

[Scream And Fly]

Proof - I was there!:D

[Scream And Fly]

Awesome Pro Comp! This boat kept my eyes glued to it. Ziemer, is that you?

[Scream And Fly]

Rob at the launch ramp...

[Scream And Fly]

The Frostman taking no prisoners. This boat moves... And I mean moves.

[Scream And Fly]

1BadStream chillin in the Vector... Lookin' good Jim!

[Scream And Fly]

Yours truly... :)

[Scream And Fly]

Mike, Rob, Greg, and Andy. Thanks for everything today guys!

Boats: Rob's Lightning, and Greg's Glastron.

I wish I got a better picture of Greg's Glastron, it's a really nice boat.

[Scream And Fly]

Nice turnout... We have to do this again really soon!

[Scream And Fly]

This looks awesome... And scary!

[Scream And Fly]

This restored Checkmate is incredible. Attention to detail to the max, and it's fast!

[Hot Shot Merc]

It was a pleasure helping you with the boat today.I had a great time,thanx!Hope to see again ya soon.

[RRRevinrude]

we need to do these local runs more often ....it was nice to see greg having fun and YES his boat does run--i saw it with my own eyes:) :) :) ....greg

[Scream And Fly]

It was great. I forgot to get a good picture of your Glastron :( That's a really nice boat.

Thanks for the pics of my boat :)

Greg

[Scream And Fly]

Okay, one more 40 mph shot.. :D

[RRRevinrude]

your camera is way too cool...the zoom is incredible...i'm scared to ask but how much was it????.....................greg

[Scream And Fly]

I paid about $1000 - it's cheaper now I'm sure. It's capable of some incredible pictures - the ones I posed here are just low-res compressed images. That's the camera I used at Eustis. You did good with the pictures - thank you! I actually have running pictures of my boat now!

Greg

[outboards4life]

Who owns the Riot?
Glad to see you got it out Greg. I'm sure it was wondering what the heck is going on.
You know you don't have to clean your injectors as much if you use them from time to time.:D :D

[Airboater]

The Riot is owned buy a local guy here and has owned it for some time ,if I'm not mistaken it was the first or second one built and was featured in hotboat mag about 6 years ago. Greg had a great time ya just need to stay longer next time and maybe get your feet wet:eek: :D

[ZiemerSTV]

Greg,

Thanks for the shot of my red and black STV. Your Stream looks good in the water. I hope you got a couple of shots of me running. We ought to do these get togethers more often. We need to go as group and show other parts of FL how the boats from SW Florida run.

[CUDA]

I don't believe a word.--- I got there late and did not see any of you folks ? You all must have heard I was comming and ran away! :D ---PS I was told you all ran away because of the DARK clouds -well It did not rain at the beach, although we did stop to eat about six miles from Alva and picked up 15 gals of water in 15 minutes:mad:

[Trikki1010]

Congrats Greg,

Fealt good to get the blood boiling didn't it;)

Glad to see ya all have a good time.

Hope ta catch when ya head north :cool:

[MODVP22]

Hmm, it was 75 degress here yesterday, and 35 today..hell must be freezin over..oh wait, no that's Greg with his boat on the water:p Just playing. Looks like you guys had a great time. Lookin' good there Mr. Scream and Fly.

[stokernick]

Congrats,Greg,on finally getting it wet!I`m happy to read you detailed and waxed it and covered it upafter your journey.I hope the shock of it being wet will only encourage you to do it again.Great pics and would like to see the Glastron!!

[blkmtrfan]

Way to Greg, I knew you could do it ;) :cool: , BTW looks like a great time

[1BadAction]

had a great time today, ran the boat, got sunburnt all to hell, its all good. if greg keeps hanging around us, we will get him to use his stuff at least once a month. well, maybe not... but it was nice seeing him out there. Gator was out there, it was good seeing him again, that yellow stream is schweet. gotta admire those johnny-rude boys...

Also, a riddle for you guys. whoever is the first to get the correct answer for this question gets a beer.

who said this?

The Skiff is awesome, i can take it out beach it, if it gets scratched, so what. - but if this thing gets a scratch, I'd have a heart attack.

lol

[Fl Boy in ILL]

That looks like John Dillons boat, not sure though. He used to live up here and moved to FLA.

Bye the way early this morning here in ILL we had a light frost!!! Sure hope you guys had fun.

Rick

[wing nut]

FINALY u diped it in the water. what speed did you get it up to? i know you were taking it easy and all..

i hope you get out at least every other weekend to run it now that you've experienced what its like to use the boat for what its made for (not as a wax test dummy)

pics look great and im glad nothing blew up, i told u so! haha

scott

[Scream And Fly]

Thanks guys - I really had a great day. I wish I could have stayed out longer. I still can't believe how light this boat is. Getting used to it shouldn't be a problem though.

Jim, I have no idea who said that...:confused:

The boat is all waxed, top to bottom and covered. Time to get the new PCU out...

Greg:)

[blkmtrfan]

Just took anoher look, Greg your boat looks really good in the water, better than on the trailer :eek:

[THE HOSER]

holy s*** I have never seen your boat in the water before :D

[stokernick]

I agree,Hoser could almost be a candidate for Boat of the Month----------YEAR!!!!!

[Corona Mike]

Good seeing everyone again.Greg you should have stayed longer,Gator and LasorModVee showed up shortly after you left.Gators boat is still running reeeel good!The trip down south sure didn't hurt it.We'll have to do this again soon.Greg,post a picture of the interior of your boat.For those of you who haven't seen it,It is beautiful!Mike T.

[Tom Foley]

Hey guys , It looks like I missed a great day with a bunch of fine looking boats in attendance ! I was supposed to follow Mike down and at he last minute couldnt go ! Man I hate being responsble ! I look forward to having my Euro grouped in with those awesome rides , I wont miss the next outing ! See Ya !