Rondak Romp - Incredible!

[Scream And Fly]

What an event - a long needed vacation for me too. It was a pure blast, with awesome people and boats. Aside from that, the location and campgrounds were great.

A huge thank you to David Simon (Liqui-Fly) and the New York crew for making this event as good as they come. We all had tons of laughs and I felt right at home. Rick (Trikki1010) is a total riot and a super nice person, as was everyone there. David's SDS-equipped 2.7 looks like a menacing work of art. Scott has his 2.0-powered Vixen there - very nice work on that boat! Ronnie, I missed you buddy... It felt great to meet up with people I knew from the Connecticut River Run, as well as new people. It was smiles all the way.

Of course, Helmut had to remind me what 120 mph for 15 minutes on end feels like - like I don't already know! 8000 RPM with a 1.75:1 Sportmaster for 15 minutes, without letting up. Oh yeah! The Scream And Fly F STV Euro is running!

Herb introduced people to a new phenomenon - getting "Intimidated"! Many people underestimate what the Intimidator 21 can do with a stock 250. Talk about riding in style - that boat was running 85+ with three aboard through some really nasty slop. I was impressed - what an awesome boat. I can't wait to see what it does with a 300X now. :eek:

Rick's blue/grey Euro was also an impressive boat - and that JSRE dry stacked exhaust kept everyone awake on Saturday night! Haha!

Tom, that new Valero YT is beautiful - I miss mine! Good luck with it!

and I owe MANY thanks to Herb from Intimidator Boats for providing me with my "personal office" aboard his RV. Of course, the rides in his boat were icing on the cake. :) Without Herb's hospitality, I would not have been able to take the 200 photos I'll be posting in the Gallery tomorrow!

My biggest regret is not getting a chance to say a proper good-bye to everyone. I'm really sorry about that - Herb can attest to my falling asleep in his RV. I really appreciate the kindess everyone showed me, and for making this experience what it was. Why didn't I do this sooner?

Thank you everyone - it was great to be "home" again!
Greg



Pic: Herb's
Intimidator 21 (http://www.intimidatorboats.com)

[Scream And Fly]

Pic: Helmut :)

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Liqui-Fly!

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Warren and his awesome Allison SS2000 (LTG-FST)

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Herb "Intimidating" with the Intimidator 21!

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:eek: :eek: :eek:

Oh yeah - that's a 1.75:1 ratio with a 14.5 x 32P Cleaver. Do the math.:D

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Scott (wing nut) and his 2-litre Vixen.:cool:

[Scream And Fly]

The location was awesome.:D

[Travis Fulton]

great lookin boats!

[stvhelm]

Amsoil baby

I just wanted to say I had a great time at the Romp. It was a great turn out. and Ronnie if your reading this I hope you know scott (wing nut) stole your show. youre gonna have to step it up a notch. that little potato chip is sick fast out of the hole. we missed you. let me know if you need anything.

[Trikki1010]

PHEW, I was worried what pics were gonna show up;) GREAT time with some GREAT people.

I'd get Greg a sat-link, but we'd NEVER get him out of the camper:eek: LOVE YA MAN ! ! ! ! !

Greg, Herb, Sean (spelling) and Helmut, and the rest, are a great bunch of guys. It was my pleasure to provide some entertainment and share the weekend.

My son, Dillon, even had fun blowing up the little Delta w/ the 70 on it. We'll get it fixed so Brett and the boys can take it out this summer;) BTW Herb, I think Dillon is still sporting wood from being "Intimidated". He should be signing up NOW

I fell in love w/ my shower last night and had to PEEL my head off the pillow this morning........

Hmmmmm, Schroon Lake next ???????;)

[HotShot]

Schroom lake ? hmmmm , sounds good to me , wakin up to grandmas french toast and the sounds of screamin stv's in the mornin. Enough to fill your cup , lol . Yep it will be a great time up there as soon as we fix the delta wich i blew up :cool: ...

(hole in cylinder + 40mph = ?)


Dill-on

[Sharkey-Images]

I stumbled upon your camps on my way looking for the ramp. Unfortunately for me everyone had already headed for the dam.
Now picture me backing this whole package out from the end of your trail...:eek: :eek: :eek: It wasn't pretty.....:rolleyes:

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We managed and got to the ramp.

We made it out onto the lake just in time to see you guys flying them SOB's down the lake...

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We hooked up with Shane and he showed the way to the dam...

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Thanks Shane!

Was great to see ya again....:cool:

[Sharkey-Images]

It was nice to see everyone at the Sport Island Pub Saturday Night.

Had a great time.

I wish I could have gotten to the lake earlier. But having two kids along, you always forget to bring something and we had to make a pit stop at the store Sunday morning.

But they were very happy they came along.....:)

[Trikki1010]

Sharkey,

We could have always got the boys to swing you around. Again, nice to meet you and your family....

Ya didn't happen to get a pic of them lovely campers across from the ramp who were lovin' me and Helmut;)

[Sharkey-Images]

Originally posted by Trikki1010
Sharkey,

Ya didn't happen to get a pic of them lovely campers across from the ramp who were lovin' me and Helmut;)

As a matter of fact, I did....:D

Great to meet you as well.....

And I am sure they loved you across the lagoon....;)

[1BadAction]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=478655

ok, is this possible? if scott gets out of the boat while its in the water does the transom go under? lmao, you are the man!! hmmm all the sudden a verado isnt looking too big for the vector. HA

[HotShot]

Lol yea im sure they loved you opening it up in the 5mph buoy zone , and the midnight run that woke me of my beuty sleep lol cant wait till schroon lake** :D

[Bulletboy]

It sure was a great time I regret I only made it sat afternoon and sun but we had alot of fun the Bullet wasn't broken in sat but sun we ran it took it to 92mph that was fun today I took it to 96.6mph and still have more to go it ashame I didn't get to met everyone but I'm sure I will soon

Greatjob Fly

[HotShot]

yep it was quite a great thing besides me blowing up my motor ... sounds good thought glad you had fun

[wing nut]

Originally posted by 1BadStream
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=478655

ok, is this possible? if scott gets out of the boat while its in the water does the transom go under? lmao, you are the man!! hmmm all the sudden a verado isnt looking too big for the vector. HA


actually it floats pretty well.. after every1 left on sunday it was me my dad and the FLY,

i put on a 14.25X30 cleaver and at 6000 (i think) i was goin 83.7mph with ALOT of throttle left. i just couldnt see anymore b/c of the wind lol.

IT FLOTS! haha

the romp was a blast, lots of new faces and cool boats:)

scott

[Wildcat731]

when you fellas goin to schroon lake? thats where we run every weekend. kinda small but its nice and fairly quiet.

[Sharkey-Images]

Wing Nut,

We came looking for you on Sunday b4 we left. Sorry to miss you and your dad.

I really wanted a close up of your boat too....:(

We went passed the camp inside the cove and around the whole outside. You were no where to be found...
Either you already headed out, or you were still on the water...

Be safe in that rig. It looks great!:cool:

[Trikki1010]

Schroon Lake - Details to follow. If schroon manor hasn't been taken over by the dec, I've still got 600' of sandy beach for us all;)

At least by then most of them skeeters will be gone:D

[Bulletboy]

whats the date for schroon lake thats not to far from home could be there for sure :D

[Trikki1010]

Just want to make sure we don't step on anyone's feet before I make it solid. New Hampshire in the weekend of the 10th/11th, I will be up there ALL of July.

Dclax, I'll see ya up there,,,,,I'm BACK ;)

[beer30]

Had a great time, Tracy and I talked about all the way home on Monday. Super cool boats plus great people add up to a fantastic time. Already thinking of next year!!!!Chuck.

[Scream And Fly]

- and Chuck has one of the nicest 21 Skaters I've ever seen. Awesome boat!

Greg

[Ted March]

Greg, if the GPS number was 120, it looks like about 13.4% slip.
That's consistant with the euro we tested with two guys in the boat, altho not in that league when it comes to numbers.

[Scream And Fly]

Ted, yes... Helmut likes to run the engine very high, resulting in higher slip numbers. Of course, we went a little over 120 at times with two people in the boat :)

Greg

[DeltaDennin]

Delta Dennin here, damn delta more trouble then we expected. we'll get it fixed in no time, And i will be first in line. Cant wait to show off our almost fixed Delta at the lake.

Don't let that little boat fool you, it's Just as good as your stv's,checkmates and so forth it just hasnt been streched to its full limit yet. LOL......

see ya at the lake.

[wing nut]

sharkey my stator is junk so i couldnt make it back from the dam run.. i was at the marina where the ramp is rite near the dam, i probably watched you pass by lol.

scott

[Sharkey-Images]

Wing nut,

I may have a stator that may work.Let me know if you need one...
We can compare part numbers to see if it works....;)

[SCT]

Sharkey,

Your boat still looks great!!!!

Is your new powerhead broke in yet?

What is your top speed?


SCT

[Sharkey-Images]

Originally posted by SCT
Sharkey,

Your boat still looks great!!!!

Is your new powerhead broke in yet?

What is your top speed?


SCT

Thanks!

Not broke in yet. I have about 4 hours on it so far.

Prior to rebuild, the best I saw was 82mph on speedo.

It hasn't done that lately. maybe with the fresh power it may do it again....;)

[northeastcat]

Sounds like it was a great time , nice pics , wish I was there. Just fixed mine and maiden voyage is this weekend comming. Hope some of you might be able to come to N.H on the weekend of the 10th. Next year hopefully I will Romp too.;) :cool:

[platypus]

We had a great time at the romp and looking forward to next year. Great bunch of people. Thanks for the hospitality!

Art
18 Skater
Fadinfast

[john ring]

this was my second year at the romp,this year's was better than last by far.such a great bunch of people,agian i would like to thank dave,and helmut for helping me get my ignition problem straitened out.the boat ran great after that,i'm looking forward to next year

[stokernick]

Platypus and JohnRing: Glad you made it and hope to see you again.I enjoyed running the dam with you and see where the "platypus" comes from!!! Fadin` runs great and doesn`t seem to mind the rough stuff.. John, T-Rex would have been proud of you and George(white and blue-OMC)holding up the Laser tradition.Jim Thompson was very complementary about your assistance at all the drag races(he drives the Action drag boat)There`s something to be said about guys who drive 300 miles to boat....

[2us70]

I noticed several pictures of a Vixen/Hauptner with a 2 Liter Champ motor but they are all stationary. As I remember Ed Hauptner designed and built the wood originals to be run in G production with an 85 short shaft motor with a stock gear case. I would sure like to see what one looks like at speed with that power.

[at100plus]

I HATED to miss this one, I've been to all the rest.

Sharkey, I was on my way to AC Monday and I saw your rig going through the Asbury toll. Mean truck!

Chuck, your Skater looks excellent, I gotta get a ride this summer on our river! I'm so jealous.

[platypus]

Liqui-Fly, Helmut - thanks to your families for the hospitality at the campsite - We had a good time hanging out with everyone.

Looking forward to you all to come to Connecticut in October.

What a great campfire that was.


Art , Skater 18
Fadinfast

[platypus]

More pics

[platypus]

Pics of the skater.

[wing nut]

Originally posted by 2us70
I noticed several pictures of a Vixen/Hauptner with a 2 Liter Champ motor but they are all stationary. As I remember Ed Hauptner designed and built the wood originals to be run in G production with an 85 short shaft motor with a stock gear case. I would sure like to see what one looks like at speed with that power.


hey, thats my boat, its a hydrostream vixen, its glass and wood, but not origionaly a race boat..

the motor is a 2.0L 150 fishing motor with a 2.4L bridgeport front half (efi) and horn., champ midsection and inline 6 lower unit. im still gettting the hang of the boat but just broke into the 90mph club tonight! (93.1mph) with a 32 lab cleaver at 7000 :)

scott

[Sharkey-Images]

Originally posted by at100plus
Sharkey, I was on my way to AC Monday and I saw your rig going through the Asbury toll. Mean truck!


That was us Mike.
Thanks!;)

[beer30]

Greg and Mike, thanks for the compliments. It was just super great time. Mike said that it would be a real nice time and he was right. I hope we can make the Conn.River Run ( as long as our house is not in the construction stage). Tracy really enjoyed talking to Serena and Trish. I wish we all lived closer so we could get together more often. Chuck.

[skydog]

Some day i must join you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skydog

[blkmtrfan]

platypus, what kind of numbers are you running with your 18 skater?

[Liqui-Fly]

It's the 3rd weeekend in June every year.

[platypus]

Blkmtrfan,

Had a stock 200 Merc last year and was getting about 75-80 with average load. Upgraded to a 2.5 race motor haven't dialed in completely, just broke the motor in and gets to 80mph really quick and hoping for high 90's when completely broken in and all bugs worked out.

Art, skater 18
fadinfast

[blkmtrfan]

Thanks for the info platypus, that is a very interesting boat you have there, would love to see some more pics :cool:

[Liqui-Fly]

Bruce

[Liqui-Fly]

sun for the damn run

[stvhelm]

scratch, scratch, scratch