Wrecking Crew has arrived
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Printed Date: April-29-2024 at 2:09am
Topic: Wrecking Crew has arrived
Posted By: backfoot100
Subject: Wrecking Crew has arrived
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 10:03am
The boys made it in OK. HW and Adam did manage to get a couple really short runs in before dark yesterday. Planning on big days today and tomorrow as long as the rain holds out. A little cooler than we hoped for but still nicer then where they came from. You all know that HW's wardrobe is usually somewhat vintage. Well, John decided that he would challenge HW. He went up in the attic and rescued this CC leisure suit from the mothballs complete with Velcro closures. I have no idea how this ever made it to the attic in the first place. C'mon Man!!! Stay tuned. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
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Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 10:15am
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I have to say, Mr. John looks "Classy" and Sharp! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 11:09am
You Floridians always say that when us northerner s come down, oh you should have been down here last week it was really hot  Adam looks thawed out but HW looks like he's been hibernating  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
backfoot100 wrote:Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 12:25pm
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What a Motley Crew that is! Jerry, John doesn't go anywhere without every folicle in place. Hollywood.....well.....it's Hollywood and Adam looks like he lost a few pounds since I saw him last. Maybe it's just the big sweatshirt. Hope the weather holds up for you boys but heck.... a bad day at the lake is ALWAYS better than a good day a work! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 12:25pm
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There they go !! ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 12:28pm
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Freaking awesome, rip it up guys and post some photos. HW, make sure you guys have a drink and chili over my digit photo, LOL ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 12:42pm
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HW's outfit rocks!!!! (And John, shame on you for putting a CC outfit in the attick...  )------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 12:46pm
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Looks like HW has had to keep his face warm with all of this sub zero temperature in the great white north. ------------- |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 2:03pm
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Mc Hammer called......he wants his pants back. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 2:17pm
| Is Hollywood trying out for a part in Duck Dynasty with that beard? If you are you better loose those Pink Paints before Phil sees you. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 2:59pm
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Back at the house after a morning ski and performing some awfully coincidental distributor maintenance... ------------- |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 4:10pm
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Hollywood from Hockey Town, it's got a ring to it! I love the Wings - Adam I've been thinking about taking the Silver Nautique to your Amish guy for the interior and carpet - your boat looks great! ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 6:22pm
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lets see some video fellas.... ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 7:28pm
Adam Deens reign of terror continues! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 9:00pm
Thought that I would post a more detail about John's leisure suit.  This should be the next logo on a tee shirt. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 9:22pm
I can break anything. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 9:36pm
LOL....That's hilarious!!!!! Adam did a set and all of a sudden, the boat started running like crap. Would barely idle and shut down several times back to the launch. Loaded up and headed back to the house and found a very nasty looking dist. cap. Fortunately, I keep a spare cap, rotor and coil in the garage. Changed out the cap and rotor and it runs like a scalded dog again.  You obviously see the concern on Adams face. But at least he has beer. So even though his reign of terror is still in tact, it wasn't a huge deal at all.  Only cost us an hour so back to the water we go. Just after we get the boat launched we got a surprise visit that I'll save for one of the other guys. I didn't think to get pics. Stay tuned. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 9:40pm
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Where are you guys at? ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 9:48pm
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Ok, somebody asked for videos...here goes nothing. First run of the weekend...excellent dismount. I got off to a slow start Then I tried to ski on my face...it didn't work. Eddie's good. Like, for real good. Did I mention that Eddie's good? Ok, this one's cool...Eddie and Hollywood double back deep. Hollywood just showing off HW working on back one foots...then another fun exit. However, this is pretty cool. Then I did have some success And some more More to come. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 10:11pm
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You guys make it look so easy! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 10:40pm
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Looks like a great time!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 11:09pm
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Looks like a great time. The video's are just what we needed for the February blues. - Thanks & keep'em comin' ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 11:30pm
no doubt...we're at a japanese joint sucking sake out of squirt bottles right now...those videos are probably not safe for mass consumption ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-08-2014 at 11:42pm
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SAKE!?? Pace yourselves. Jbear is in charge. Bail money here in Orlando when needed. My Attorney is "on Call". Have fun! ------------- Js |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:17am
When Adam was here and we had distributor problems I was more than happy to conclude it was a faulty cap and that Adam had nothing to do with it. Now I am not too sure. Unlike Eddie, I did not have a spare good one (I did have a spare not so good one, but that wasnt much better than the damaged one) Next summer, a spare in the shed will be a standard fixture, as you can't just run down to NAPA to pick up a flat cap. All that being said, I am happy to see those multiple, very clean, deep water starts by Adam. I knew that crew would get him over his hurdle.  Well done. (Nice double back, too, guys) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:28am
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thanks Larry, I had the handle in the wrong place before...today felt real good. I'm all kinds of sore right now, but today felt real good. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: jackiewdeen
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:37am
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Nice vids. was one put on blank, I thought you had two successful videos. You know I have to have it before SJRR is over ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5597" rel="nofollow - 75 Nautique |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:42am
yeah man...i'm going long line tomorrow, so we need to have a double run at SJRR ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:15am
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Nice video's guys. We enjoyed watching them. ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:19am
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well....a very good time has been being had by all......even tho the weather has left a bit to be desired.. we have a special guest today.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0208141405_0001_zps34ac2591-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  we were trying to keep Adam hydrated.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0208141440_0001_0001_zps4db56e36.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  getting ready for the slick double back deep longline.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0208141439_zpsc89a8fa6.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  forecast is for sunny skies tomorrow..might even get a a picture or 2 of me if the weather is nice enough. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:22am
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You a fair weather footer John? ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:23am
thanx to Adam Deen's cool little camera and his editing and downloading skills...he is good for something other than breaking boats. HW sez..'you gotta be a man to break Eddie's boat'...well Adam qualifies. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:26am
if the shoe fits..wear it.. yes I am Tom. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:57am
Winter Haven... today we had the makings of a 'mini-mini... 6 C/CFaners today..me..Eddie..Adam Deen..HW..seacamper..& the Godfather john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: AirTique98
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 2:49am
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Great pictures and Video...particularly when it is cold and snowing once again here in Adam's home town!! I knew this was the crew to finally get him off and running...good job by all! Only distraction in the videos is the raggedy-a## JetPilot suit on HW with the lower right leg flapping in the breeze! He could use a nice retro full length Filter suit for those "unseasonably cool" Florida days!! ------------- Bill http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5549 - 98Air Nautique Former Owner: 1990 Ski Nautique 1981 Ski Nautique 1976 Ski Nautique 1971 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 4:03am
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I am trying to prolong that Randy Filter suit and only occasionally wear it. My top is fresh jet pilot but the legs are old o'neills that probably won't make the ride home... Skiing tomorrow with the seascamper boys... ------------- |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 8:56am
I'll bet you thought he was exaggerating didn't you. A coworker of my sister-in-law who joined us for dinner but we all had a turn.  Excellent eats!!!!! Even better company. Sorry for the pic quality.   ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 9:19am
In typical CCFan fashion, we just kinda took over. Five guys in two trucks roll onto an unsuspecting new member (seacamper) turf, HW jumps into his boat and drives his son on ATB attempts. Then we all grab his boom that he wanted help with installing and take care of that for him. Needless to say, Tom's wife (Connie) was completely taken aback by this. She couldn't believe a bunch of guys would do that. John and Dave calmed her down but Adam still scared her....LOL. Now Tom and his two boys want to learn to barefoot. Guess what we're doing today!!!! I'm sure that we'll have pics of that. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 10:20am
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Looks like we will finally be having some decent weather today. Keep the pics and video coming guys. You've got me thinking I may want to give barefootin' a try. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 10:24am
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do it. you will need a driver though. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 10:38am
And a boom, and some skills. Got plenty of drivers between wifey and the fellas. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 10:45am
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Adam, Your up already! atta boy  ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 10:50am
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JPass, I think what Adam means is an experienced Barefoot drive. If your learning and the driver is too, your gonna get beat up /hurt. ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: JDD33
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:10am
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Yeah that's our boat for now... I'm learning to barefoot and my wife is learning to drive... Need to meet more folks on the lake that have similar interests! Adam and Kevin, you guys look like your having a blast! Keep the pics coming!  ------------- Old school goin back to school! |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:17am
What exactly is Eddie's boat, can't see from the videos? Thanks for posting all the pics and video, really fun to watch. How about a long line barefoot battle between HW and Eddie, see who's left standing. My money would be on Eddie even though he's almost twice Kevin's age (sorry to point that out Eddie!). ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:39am
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Eddies boat is an American Skier.... Can't remember the year off the top of my head but seeing as how this is his thread he'll pipe up and let you know..... Eddie and Hollywood doing a fly-by at last years SJRR  ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:47am
Gotcha. I've got three drivers who are good at pulling us wakeboarding. Guess I need to learn what the difference is between barefoot driving and wakeboard driving. I know the speeds at which you foot is way faster than the speeds we wakeboard at. I guess I can get some pointers at SJRR. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:02pm
JP....I've got a few friends that say "Oh, yeah I can drive a boat." and my Ex-wife was actually a pretty good driver but when you hang around a bunch of guys for a long weekend that REALLY know how to drive a boat, you get spoiled VERY quickly. That's why I try to hang out with CCFans no matter where I go because a great driver can make you a better skier. Just another reason why I try to go to as many gatherings as possible throughout the year...with literally 100's of years of driving experience at any given moment...just pick a driver! **edit** I talked with Water Ski Hall of Famer Cindy Todd at last years River Run about her husband/Pro Driver Les. She said that the pro's usually come to him to tune up just before a big tournament cause he is one of the best drivers out there and could very well be the driver that pulls them in said tournament.. Jody I'm sure is probaly in the same scenario. He just hasn't hung out with us at the river in a couple years and he's always busy at the Masters so I don't get to talk shop for very long when I see him.  ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 12:31pm
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We've only had our boat since June and haven't met any CCFan members in person yet. Hopefully we will get to meet some people at SJRR this year and find some people to ride with on a regular basis on some of our local lakes. Can't wait for March. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 1:38pm
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Had a great time guys... ------------- Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen.... |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 2:07pm
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correct on all accounts...driving a barefoot run is way different than wakeboard, slalom, etc. we are having a blast, haven't made it to the water yet today but that will be soon. more pics/vids later. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 2:14pm
Connie? Scared? She thought it was great. She was a little concerned when The Godfather pinched her butt. Just kidding. She was impressed with the gentlemanly demeanor of all, but she did wonder why the young man with the beard was already in his PJ's. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 2:54pm
Just tell her HW is ALWAYS ready to jump in the sack with anyone he can find! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jackiewdeen
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 5:57pm
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Great to see the Godfather with you. Look forward to seeing him at SJRR. Hope the long line works for you today. keep up the improving and keep us updated. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5597" rel="nofollow - 75 Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:45pm
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Lets see if I can figure out how to post pics. So here is Jbear driving Bobby's sweet 454 powered (I believe)86' SN. Eddie just finished a full lap backwards longline run. Bobby is up front with his son Tab. %20" rel="nofollow"> http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0098.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/URL]------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-09-2014 at 11:52pm
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Ok guys, more fall out from the Wrecking Crew tour Started with some wakeboarding...Tab (Bobby's stepson) Thomas...or Seascamper JR Then we did some footing...I thought it would be ok to take my feet off the rope...it was not. This time I kept my feet on the rope, just long enough to run out of lake Nailed it. One more just to make sure it counted...although this one was much more frantic during the glide. Then Hollywood threw down a flipturn back run just in case I was feeling cocky about myself. So this wrecking crew tour has really taken on a life of its own...Bobby brought his big block 86 over to hang out and Eddie decided he needed to take a run behind it...yes Tim, he took your advice and he's been pounding sand. Then it was time for the JBear experience. Once more with feeling. Hollywood, not to be outdone by Eddie's back run, decided that he needed to ski around the lake 3 times. Patrick got bored after the first two laps and cut the video cause he got bored! Just an awesome time had by all. A big thank you to our gracious hosts and willing drivers. Somebody made the comment that we squeezed about 2 weeks of fun into 2 days and I believe it. This has been a blast, and I am not looking forward to getting on that airplane tomorrow... ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:00am
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Hey Adam, You beat me to it. Do I have to post through a photobucket or can I post directly from the computer? I have a few good vids. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:02am
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Just for fun, cause me and Hollywood are laughing at it...here's what happens when I try to take my feet of the rope from the start...I am not nearly good enough at this to get cocky. Good instructing, bad execution. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:04am
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I stick the videos on youtube, then click the BBcodes link below and it will show you how to post them...it will look like this, with the {} replaced with [] {TUBE}VQbACbKcx50{/TUBE} ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:11am
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LOL...Nice one Adam! ------------- |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:26am
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Looks like a whole bunch of fun. Nice job Adam ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:43am
Just hit F12 John. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:53am
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more pics from the wrecking crew: seascampers dock when we arrived.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141318_0001_zpse597d169.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  HW & Bobby's beautiful 454 2001.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141557_zps8ea4f269.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  gettin' ready.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141451a_zpse42808c6.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  line-up of 2001's.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141617_0001_zpsc0085c90.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  HW & Eddie & seascamper jr.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141326_0001_zpsb3814185.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  2 2001's.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141557a_zps9f3ce8a8.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  nice water.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141617a_zpse007cab1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  skied till we lost the sun.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141814_zpsaa40db8d.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  end of a great day.. http://s138.photobucket.com/user/jbear16/media/wrecking%20crew%202014/0209141825_zps00659e52.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  many thanks to seascamper & his family for a great day. What awesome hosts. Great to see Bobby & Tab. Thanx Bobby for letting me drive that beautiful boat. Thanks to HW & Adam for coming down to hang and last but not least..thanks to 'bout the best ski partner a guy could ask for..Eddie! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 9:15am
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what fun! Really makes me eager to get this ski season started. Nice job, Adam. Really good progress. ------------- Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 9:48am
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Thanks Steve...I got out of bed this morning and picked my foot up as soon as I set it down...them dogs is tender today! ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 10:38am
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Awesome pics. What lake is that? ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 10:47am
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A few more http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0115.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0114.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0105.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 10:53am
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Hey Jpass, It is Lake Elbert Right next to Polk State College in Winter Haven. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 11:03am
Great pics for sure.. Thanks for trying to warm us Northerners up a bit.. We may actually never thaw out this year...  ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 11:36am
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Hard to even imagine open water as our lake is about 20" of ice right now, lol. Tom, is the water normally up to your piers? |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 11:41am
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Looks like a great time you lucky dawgs. ------------- |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:01pm
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Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:09pm
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That really is an awesome picture, kind of everything that's fun about being on the water. Glad you guys had such a great weekend! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:30pm
Love the lines of Eddie's boat. Classic. That photo reminded my of this one, from about 30 years ago, with our Magicman at the helm. You know, when you know how to have fun, don't mess with it. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 12:37pm
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I agree on the lines. I enjoy the sharper, harder, straighter lines of those boats as compared to a lot of curves and swoops on many of the new boats. It all goes in cycles. What's the power on Eddie's boat? Seems to be plenty of speed, and no problem pulling up the double back deep. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 1:08pm
Ha! The guys were being kind NOT posting the actual picture of the dock. The previous owner (Who is on CCfan and had a sweet 72' and his son had a just as sweet 2001? Air Nautique) had moved to the property after 3 hurricanes passed over the city (Charlie, Jeanne, Francis) in 2004 and left the lakes extremely above their normal levels. I guess the dock builder, who was hurting for work, was able to convince the P.O. that the levels would remain high, so the dock was built. It now is at least 15-20' from the water and looks like an alpine ski ramp. Hollywood and Adam were daring each other to do a dock start, but they did not drink enough. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 1:13pm
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Larry, nice vintage shot. It's so funny how everyone was on the tournament skier band wagon back then. Now all those companies like Supreme only make wake boats since it's the popular trend. ------------- |
Posted By: MI-nick
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 3:05pm
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man, the sound of those boats is really making me miss summer...thanks for posting!! ------------- As far as I can tell, I'm not quite sure... |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 6:43pm
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Lets see if I can do vids: I guess not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssPlmNK4qU&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow - H'wood X 3 ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 7:08pm
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don't feel bad Tom, me and HW were up late computering with JBear last night in the command center to get his pictures posted to...we musta had to hit F12 a dozen times. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 8:33pm
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Great to see the action....thanks for posting the photos and video! ------------- The world is full of youth—what we need is a fountain of smart! |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-10-2014 at 11:14pm
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Wow, what an awesome weekend!!! Thanks again to Tom/Connie for putting up with the Wrecking Crew. I feel like we invoked "squatters rights" but you welcomed us with open arms. Also to Bobby/Tab for joining in. That BB'86 is simply gorgeous. Adam, HW and John are just that, the Wrecking Crew!!! Thanks Tom for that moniker. I think it might stick. I can't add anything to the pics or vids but I think what everyone has posted already pretty much says everything. Pretty cool way to send HW and Adam back to the cold. See you guys again at SJRR and we can do it again. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: 86nautique454
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:06am
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Yes it was great, thanks Tom/Connie for welcoming us as we invaded your beach. Thanks HW, Adam, John, and Eddie for teaching Tab and sharing your vast knowledge of footing with us. I'm looking forward to the SJRR and many other times to get together and have some fun on the water. Thanks HW and John for driving my boat, it was good to hear the compliments. Adam thanks for not driving or touching it (wrecking Crew). I'm glad it wasn't added to you list of broken boats this year. Lol. Bobby |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:30am
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[QUOTE=seacamper] http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0114.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> [/IMG]/QUOTE] "Honey..does this heater shirt make me look fat?" john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:33am
hahahaha...if the northcoastidol (aka..Scott Monahan) would've been there..he would've wanted to try a 'flyer'..... john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:36am
I don't let just anyone in the command center...altho we will have to have the carpet cleaner guy back after Adam spent the evening in there.. still not sure what F12 does.. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:41am
------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 7:08am
Geez Dave, Thanks for the confidence but after I did a lap bacerds, he promptly did three front. If he had to run at the speed I run, I might be able to get close I was certainly impressed, none the less. He's a really good footer too. My boat is an '86 American Skier Barefoot originally with a 350 Chevy but now a 383 Stroker. It pulls pretty hard and that double LL back deep with HW was effortless. There's still plenty left to pull more. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 10:33am
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[QUOTE=backfoot100]Geez Dave, Thanks for the confidence but after I did a lap bacerds, he promptly did three front. If he had to run at the speed I run, I might be able to get close I was certainly impressed, none the less. He's a really good footer too. My boat is an '86 American Skier Barefoot originally with a 350 Chevy but now a 383 Stroker. It pulls pretty hard and that double LL back deep with HW was effortless. There's still plenty left to pull more./QUOTE] That's sweet having the classic '86 look with the stroker in it, has to be fun to drive, probably on plane in about the time it takes to push the throttle forward. As a current non-footer, I'm impressed with all 3 of you! You and HW are very cool to watch, but I also give a lot of credit to Adam putting it out there for all to see his progress. I'm hoping to learn this summer, have to find someone to give me a lesson to get things started in the right direction. I'm hoping my creaky surgical repairs are up to the task! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 10:47am
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I tell you Adam did an amazing job. It's more fun for me personally seeing someone progress like he did over the weekend than it is to ski...well most of the time anyway...LOL. Seeing a little thing that somebody's doing wrong, and then seeing the expression on their face after they correct it is a really satisfying experience for me. Even if they break boats in the process ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 11:21am
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I just enjoy watching you guy's do what you do BEST !!!! See you guy's next month.... ------------- Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen.... |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 11:43am
Yet Bobby...yet.
Yeah, sorry about that, I think those late night beer cans were in those new roundbottom cans...
True dat.
Thanks guys...its certainly a good time when you have patient, capable drivers/instructors like I have been fortunate enough to enjoy over the last year. I don't have enough fingers on one hand to count all the people who have given me pointers or pulled me...Andy, Tim B, Joe, Tim C, HW, Larry, Jbear, Eddie...I'm sure my still waterlogged brain is forgetting somebody...not to mention everyone who's chipped in with words of wisdom or support on the barefoot thread. All I can say for sure is I had a blast this weekend, and if anyone involved didn't, that's your own fault, cause the fun was there to be had! ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 12:26pm
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Good job Adam! Maybe for the next guy we just send him straight down to Eddie and get him right up on his feet, lol Looking forward to being a part of the next FLA Demolition Crew at the end of next month!! |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: February-11-2014 at 2:49pm
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[/QUOTE] Ha! The guys were being kind NOT posting the actual picture of the dock. The previous owner (Who is on CCfan and had a sweet 72' and his son had a just as sweet 2001? Air Nautique) had moved to the property after 3 hurricanes passed over the city (Charlie, Jeanne, Francis) in 2004 and left the lakes extremely above their normal levels. I guess the dock builder, who was hurting for work, was able to convince the P.O. that the levels would remain high, so the dock was built. It now is at least 15-20' from the water and looks like an alpine ski ramp. Hollywood and Adam were daring each other to do a dock start, but they did not drink enough. [/QUOTE] Ok I might believe they did not do a dock start, but I will never believe they did not drink enough!! ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-12-2014 at 6:59am
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I am seriously and absolutely jealous of you guys right now... I'm at the point where winter is getting too long and where I'm longing for spring...  But threads like this one are some help to get me through this sh*tty period on one hand, but also make me long for spring even more on the other hand I really have to get my ass over to your neck of the woods John, if I just get the d*mn money saved...  Keep the video's and pictures coming!! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-12-2014 at 10:05am
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Come on Kristof, just have one of your F16's run you over here, can't be more then a couple hour flight :) |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 11:06am
Nine and a half hour in a small cockpit? No thanks! A run of two hours over here, yes sir! But being cramped in that small space for that long, no sir... Our boys flew over to Yuma and Las Vegas last week for a three week training... They made a stop not far from New York, where they are obligated to take two days rest, before flying to the East coast... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 8:01pm
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it beats making the trip in the Nautique... ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 2:19pm
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That looks like a great trip. I hope we can run it back in a month. Last year I got in the water once during the SJRR. I intend on making this year a little different. Adam, you are inspiring me that maybe I can learn to barefoot too. I know you are little younger than me. |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 2:42pm
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You can do it with no problem John...I make everything way more difficult than it needs to be and I still managed to get on my feet, you'll be fine. In fact, if I remember correctly, there was a guy at White Lake a couple years ago who was on his feet for a while. Kinda looks like you actually... ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |