2018 River Ruckus
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Printed Date: April-19-2024 at 6:21pm
Topic: 2018 River Ruckus
Posted By: Morfoot
Subject: 2018 River Ruckus
Date Posted: November-08-2017 at 2:41pm
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Okay CCFans..... 2017 is drawing to a close and the gatherings/minis are done for most of us and Old Man Winter is fast approaching. Is there an interest in having a Ruckus next year and if so then do the participants want to keep the same format as the previous years? Do y'all wanna change it up? Same weekend as the Sunnyland boat show or move it to a different weekend? Time to start kicking the ideas around while Fans are still writhing in pain from winterizing boats. What say the masses? ------------- "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" |
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: November-08-2017 at 6:57pm
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We are going - Val and I. It would be nice to be at the SJRR for the Sunnyland show weekend. For us, it's more about the people, but we don't get a show like that around here.......... We vote show weekend. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: November-09-2017 at 12:27am
I would like to make it again. I loved the canal / locks trip to the boat show. I would not be able to take enough time to do the Jacksonville to Astor deal. A Thursday night to Monday AM at Astor always seems to work for me. I also need to keep my windshield in my boat.  ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: November-09-2017 at 7:16am
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Smith family will as always look forward to seeing everyone. Not sure if, and how many kids will come? Two high school boys, I would think, College girls probably not. Sunnyland show is always enjoyable, what dates are set for that? ------------- Js |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-09-2017 at 7:29am
March 22nd to the 25th. 2018 ------------- /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 < |
Smithfamily wrote:Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: November-10-2017 at 10:49am
| The Farmer's will be there on any week decided but did enjoy the river cruise to the boat show. The Correct Craft factory tour was also great for those interested. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: November-10-2017 at 1:36pm
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Mike ....I'd say the river cruise on Friday to Tavares has become a favorite staple to this event even if we did this on a different weekend. I know it's one thing I really enjoy doing....It probably makes sense to do it the 4th weekend in March as Daylight savings happens the week before so we'll have longer days to maximize boat usage and Easter is the following weekend. ------------- "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: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: November-10-2017 at 11:30pm
| Sounds good to me! We are in for whenever and whatever! |
Posted By: juniorwoody
Date Posted: November-11-2017 at 8:28am
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Any date you pick works for me. Looking forward to it and seeing friends. ------------- The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-11-2017 at 3:45pm
I asked My financial advisor (also known as my Sue) and our vote for this adventure we have yet to attend is boat show weekend. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: November-11-2017 at 8:05pm
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I now own a bonafied trailer. One step closer. ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: November-12-2017 at 10:05am
That would be great! ------------- Js |
Posted By: sport1999
Date Posted: November-15-2017 at 9:21pm
| Water is just starting to turn cold here in Florida. Cold enough to need a wetsuit. Funny enough, I was thinking about the Ruckus earlier this week and this thread appears! Looking forward to attending. Last year, at the Ruckus, I had an unexpected electrical issue that sent me home early. This year I am planning on attending. Hopefully, I will be able to actually participate in a few 'on the water' events. |
Posted By: rhubbard88
Date Posted: November-16-2017 at 12:08pm
| Hi Tim - Rodney here - been awhile since I have been on here and my last SJRR was 2015 - glad the river/lock run to the boat show has been a success and still a desire by many - I am going to make all efforts to make it this year so count me in- look forward to seeing and relearning everyone's name (still have crs) |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: November-18-2017 at 1:46pm
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Hang on !!!!! Rodney is up to 6 post now over a 12 year span. Now we are cooking with gas. Rodney, it would be great to see you again. Donald ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: jackiewdeen
Date Posted: November-21-2017 at 11:40am
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hopefully the Deens will be able to fit it into our schedule. The trip to the show will be a very good idea. My have to bum a ride as Dad and Son may not bring both boats. Have not discussed with Adam so we will have to see how that works out. My windshield may not want to make the extended Jax to Astor run. Hopefully, Uncle Todd will show up with a can of Gator repellent. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5597" rel="nofollow - 75 Nautique |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-15-2017 at 1:15pm
| I'll be there if I can get the boat finished by then. |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: December-16-2017 at 9:25am
Be great to see it finished BUT you can still come without it! Always plenty of room to hitch a ride and/or the Saturday night dinner is always GREAT! ------------- Js |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-16-2017 at 10:50am
| If the Separator is not done we'll bring a couple of outboard drag boats to play with. Sounds like a super-fun time so we'll figure something out. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-16-2017 at 11:46am
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Chris, you've got roughly 3 months to "Git er Done" plus you live in FL so Old Man Winter doesn't really doesn't have much to say about it. Like Jerry said, just plan on going anyway, boat or no boat as there at always plenty of boats to hitch a ride from. Been trying to contact Parramores about the event as the last couple of years they've knocked a little off the rate per night since we fill up the campground for several days but haven't been able to talk to a human about it yet. As soon as I do, I'll let y'all know. ------------- "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: separator71
Date Posted: December-16-2017 at 2:42pm
| Is there a place in the forums that describes the whole trip? Where the stops are etc.... |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-17-2017 at 3:42pm
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In previous SJRR's; we've pretty much winged it on a GAME plan other than the run down the Ocklawaha River to the boat show. Thursday- what ever folks wanna do. Some wanna head north to "the Glenn" and some south past the bridge and ski/raft up. Boats back on trailers if you're running down the Ocklawaha River in the morning. Dinner usually at the Essex to get your Fried food overdose. Friday- Depart Parramores at 9:00am for the 32 mile ride to Moss Bluff Ramp. Stop for Gas, Ice etc. Launch and head to the boat show ASAP probably round 10:30..... Bout a 2 hr trip to the show itself. Leave the show round 4:30-5 (depending on what time the Lock closes.) Boats back on trailers and head back to Parramores. Mingle with CCFans and usually head to the Blackwater Inn for dinner and brews. Sat- What ever folks wanna do. Head to the Spring or ski or whatever. Bring what ya brought cookout at the Rec Hall Sat night round 7-9ish???? Always a issue to set a time as if the conditions are fantastic, CCFans DON"T wanna leave the water. Sun- Most folks hit the road but a few hang around as Sun is usually the best day as the sun is Hot, water is calm and the St.Johns River is begging to be abused. Pretty much it.....always subject to change but tis always a fun time. Not too many places that you can run 28+mph for miles and rarely see another boat. Only wakes being made are usually the ones being made by the flotella of CC's. ------------- "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: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-23-2017 at 10:09am
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Hey Y'all...I finally was able to get a hold of Parramores Campground. They're happy that we are again using their campground as River Ruckus HQ and will give us a 10% of the bill on Cabin/RV slot/ tent spot rental. Just let them know you're with he Correct Craft group and they'll give you the discount. At the time of this posting there were 15 cabins available. Parramores # is 386-749-2721. The Rec Hall has also been reserved for the Sat night dinner. ------------- "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: ArtCozier
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 12:27pm
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Phyllis and I are planning to be there. Daylight time is nice, but I think I would favor dovetailing it with the Tavares show and doing the Oklawaha run on Friday or Saturday. She normally works all day on Fridays, but if need be I could probably talk her into taking the day off. I'm going to work on CC Administration to allow me to bring the '61. It's seriously broken right now; engine filled up with water at the Masters and none of the department heads want to fix it on their budgets. Let's try to get the date settled soon! ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 12:37pm
They’re selling $180k boats and they can’t part ~2500$ to fix an icon? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 1:19pm
 ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 1:55pm
Ha, It's not an icon to them... it's an old boat that slows up the work of getting their quotas on new boats out the door. Easy to see..... and tough to argue. If they are not evaluated on how many old iconic SN's they get out the door, why do it? .......other than they love Art, us and CCFan.............  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 2:00pm
Can't mess with big corporation bottom lines and the CEO's paycheck.. No tax write off fixing up what they consider just an old boat!  ------------- /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: Mojo
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 2:11pm
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They were probably hoping it would die soon so they wouldn't have to see it anymore... Art, I'll take that old heep, ahh I mean Icon, off your hands...  ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 2:20pm
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You guys are all stuck in the past. Lets get that old dust collecting eyesore out of the lobby and replace it with something more in tune with things to come.  ------------- _____________ “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: separator71
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 6:12pm
| If that thing is what's coming we're in trouble. Even us crazy race boat guys know that the bow of a boat should be higher than the transom. Wonder how many lawsuits it will take for them to figure that out. All black gel coat too.....whew... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 7:52pm
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I wondered what that General Motors guy who designed the Pontiac Aztek was up to these days. Seemed just like yesterday they were playing with their new Star Wars toys,now they are Chief Designers. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 8:08pm
| Yeah lots of guys out there now designing boats with no clue. You wouldn't believe some of the things that have crossed my desk.....or the money spent to try something that ends up buried on the back lot. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 9:03pm
When Larry posted the picture of the Heyday, it took me a few to figure out which end was the stern and which was the bow. Thankfully I spotted the helm wheel!  ------------- /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: ArtCozier
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 10:17pm
I don't think the problem is the $$. It's more that no department wants to claim it and therefore no dept wants to take responsibility for it and spend from their budget on it. Worse yet, the factory is so busy that they don't want to give me a 10 X 20 foot space to work on it. ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-26-2017 at 10:58pm
| What all does it need done.....other than the waterlogged engine? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 7:35am
My first thought is the aluminum exhaust manifolds. VERY difficult to find so if it is a manifold, restoring them would be needed. ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 7:37am
Marketing doesn't see the value in having the first SN? ------------- /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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 8:48am
Tow it up there to Paramores! A couple of cases of beer and a few donated parts, we can have the old girl running by supper time!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 10:45am
I don't think it's the first, but it is a very early Correct Craft production one. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 11:08am
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Wow.....Guessing maybe all they want is it sitting outside of HQ wasting away? Why take up space in the museum area for a boat that started it all. That's sad. Art...tell Bill or Greg that we'll be glad to take that old Ski Nautique off their hands for free and I'll even drive down to pick it up. Write off for them, frees up floor space, for a 200SN and I'll let them borrow it for the masters tournament if they wanna use it seeing as how I'm less than 2 hours away. It's a win win situation for everyone! Hey, it'll look good sitting next to the very first and only Red & White Andy Mapple autographed masters edition SN. ------------- "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: separator71
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 11:30am
| Which exhaust does it use? |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 11:41am
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What makes you think that they'ed waste the space on a 200 Tim 😉 ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 11:43am
| You guys are tough... |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 12:56pm
yeah, really. The only reason they still make the 200 is some sense of obligation. Big wake barges are where its at, man. 200 will probably fade out here soon to make production room for the G32. I guess the good news is, when surfing is banned everywhere, they can use them to haul coal up and down the mississippi. ------------- _____________ “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: Gary S
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 1:00pm
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Larry The manifolds in question are aluminum Interceptor ones for the Ford Y block ------------- 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 |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 1:16pm
Dang Art, we must have hit the time limit on the Interceptor marinization package - same exact thing happened to Dad's 63 this summer. We should compare block numbers - I bet they are pretty close. Interestingly enough, I also have the same issue, no one to take budget responsibility or give me space to work on it - HA! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 1:20pm
| There's a pair for sale on ebay with a make offer listing. |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 2:55pm
| Getting ready to pull the Separator in the shop soon. Might be able to squeeze it in here for work if you'r willing to drive to palmetto to work on it. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 2:58pm
That's funny must have come to the end of their life expentency . My neighbor with the Dunphy went down this summer too. Without asking he pulled the whole engine down. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 5:06pm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Y-Block-Marine-Interceptor-Exhaust-Manifolds/322957257360?hash=item4b31c0aa90:g:ticAAOSw1t9Zx-Z8&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow - Ouch!! $795 and the condition is unknown. Then there's a set of heavy cast iron Osco's for $1000 ------------- /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: separator71
Date Posted: December-27-2017 at 5:09pm
| I have a set of osco's except for a sbc. Not sure that will work but figured I'd try. |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-28-2017 at 10:17am
| The manifolds on ebay look pretty worn out....does glenwood make anything that fits the engine?? |
Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: December-28-2017 at 12:23pm
Here's the story in brief: I had run it at home prior to leaving for the Masters. It ran "just OK". A bit rough, but I figured as usual, run a piece of sandpaper through the points and it will be fine. The day of the opening ceremony, I decided to test it before anyone else was there. It ran worse and worse over the span of maybe 10 minutes, so I decided to park it and hope it would make it through the show. I was able to nurse it through the show, but had to idle it at about 1800 to keep it running. Those in the audience that are boat smart knew that something was big-time wrong. After the show I started pulling spark plugs and all 4 cylinders on the 1 thru 4 side had a lot of water in them. The first thing on my list is to pull the exhaust manifold on that side and test it. After that, it could be anything from a head gasket to a hole rusted through a cylinder wall or the head, which would prompt a leakdown test. It could end up that I will be in the market for a RH rotation 292 or 312. Pete is correct that those manifolds are nearly impossible to find, and there are no alternatives in current production. ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: December-28-2017 at 12:27pm
Chris, it's a Y-Block and nothing else fits it. It would spoil its entire personality to put a current engine in it. ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: separator71
Date Posted: December-28-2017 at 12:58pm
| Sounds like you've got some digging to do. Hopefully it's a gasket or something simple to fix. Let me know if I can do anything to help. |
Posted By: halfnelly
Date Posted: December-28-2017 at 1:06pm
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Here's some Stokes Marine manifolds that would be at least period correct: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-FORD-Y-Block-Stokes-Marine-V8-Exhaust-Manifolds-Pair-272-292-312-/192404348729?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-FORD-Y-Block-Stokes-Marine-V8-Exhaust-Manifolds-Pair-272-292-312-/192404348729?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: December-31-2017 at 5:39pm
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Atleast now they have opened all the no wake zones in the southern end of the river It is still on the high side through out but hopefully the folks in astor are getting some relief it was flooded around SR40 area for a month or more after Irma http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/hurricane-irma-recovery/os-flooding-astor-seminole-county-20170925-story.html ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: woodyelc
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 3:09pm
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Can somebody please call me about the boat show as I have some info that the promoter shared with me this morning. Thanks 4076797400 please leave message if I do not answer ------------- woodyelc |
Posted By: shierh
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 3:34pm
| River has dropped about 4-5 feet thus far. Should be in great shape for this event. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 3:53pm
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https://acbs-sunnyland.org/schedule-of-events/" rel="nofollow - Sunnyland show schedule of events. ------------- /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: Orlando76
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 5:01pm
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Does City of Tavares plan on putting docks in for the ACBS event because theres been no docks for several months now? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 6:03pm
From what I hear they will not be ready in time but they have an alternate plan for the show which they have not revealed just yet. Maybe that just means they're trying to figure out what to do! |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 6:57pm
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Hey Guys.....I talked to Woody for a bit who me gave some inside scoop and said that I needed to give Terry Fiest a call (who is the head honcho for the show). Touched base with Terry about the CCFan guys were planning on coming down to the show by water on Friday. He was tickled that we were coming and that he would have a place roped off for us to moor boats. The Hurricane took care of all the docks and that the show must go on but was gonna be a land based this year. Plenty of boats, but just on their trailers this year. He also said that he'd cut a deal with us since we were coming . Let him know how many boats were coming and how many people we had and he would provide us all with an arm band at $5 instead of the $10 gate price. I just need to give him a head/boat count about a week before the show. He said we love having all you guys come down because we we such a fun group of people. Told him that we appreciated it, we enjoy the trip and the show and we'll be there! So........ that being said. Y'all start making you plans to be at Parramores by Thursday night so the Correct Craft Armada can make its way down River to a Woody Boat show on Friday. Safe to say I'm not the only one who is tired of Old Man Winters grip on this cold weather. Enough already! ------------- "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: whitelakerider
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 8:22pm
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Amanda and I are in this year. I don't know yet if I'll be tugging the San Juan down yet or not. Depends on my work progress on it by then. ------------- 1973 San Juan Flybridge www.nautiqueparts.com |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-04-2018 at 9:06pm
Woo hoo! We'll have music!!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: January-05-2018 at 7:54am
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What would be anticipated departure time from Paramores Friday AM? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-05-2018 at 8:04am
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Jerry, I'm gonna say 9:00 am departure time as most will need to fuel up and ice up the boats. It's about a 45 min ride to the ramp and then we still gotta launch a dozen or so boats. Once every is on the water it's about a hour ride down river, through a lake down river to the lock, down river more through another lake to the Dora Canal. There are two marinas along the river to fuel up, ice up, and potty break for those who need too. Return trip will be based on what time the Lock closes and when everyone is ready to head back. ------------- "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: ArtCozier
Date Posted: January-05-2018 at 11:12am
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Does anyone remember the name of the lock where we launch and the name/number of the road where we turn off of HIghway 40? Phyllis lives west of there, so no sense her driving to Astor to go with us; she can meet us at the launch site. ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-05-2018 at 11:50am
| Moss Bluff Lock and Dam |
Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: January-05-2018 at 12:12pm
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Thanks! ------------- "Art" |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: January-13-2018 at 12:56pm
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Hey all, just a heads up, Castaways (across from Blackwater Inn) moved off the river and opened up a new restaurant just a couple miles west of the bridge on 40. I ate there a few weeks ago for dinner on the way to Daytona and the food was amazing. The new place is really big and could accommodate a large group. I almost stopped in to Buck & Kat's but glad I didn't as the bartender at Castaways said it had closed, so not sure if you'll have a restaurant on site this year. Hope you all have a great time and are safe. Miss my Nautiques! My BFN popped up on my memory wall on FB this morning and I almost shed a tear. ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: jackiewdeen
Date Posted: January-26-2018 at 1:07pm
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The Deens (4 total) are booked into the Deer cabin over by the a Parramores. Looking for a large time. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5597" rel="nofollow - 75 Nautique |
Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-31-2018 at 7:45pm
| Finally got through to Parramore's after numerous attempts. Farmer's (76 Ski Nautique) are booked in the Bream Beds and the Franklin's (Bay Craft "Correct Craft for the weerkend") in Osprey. Very little cabins still available. Possibly another fishing club there a the same time per Parramore's staff?? Book now to secure your cabin or rv space. |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-01-2018 at 9:55am
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History is going to repeat this year - we are unable to make this event. Everyone knows the rules........ ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-01-2018 at 12:00pm
Yeah, okay we get it...... You wanna hang with the guys ONLY if we come to YOUR place. Just come out and say it. Man up! Only 3 cabins left...Aliigator, Fox and Bear( which is tiny and no full kitchen) I'm in Otter Den. Yes, there is a Fishing Club there snatching up our cabins so get of the Row Boat and book a cabin. Alligator is the big one on the water and has three bedrooms and a forth with bunks in it for a short person. The Ruckus will be here before you know it so ya better start waxing the boat now and getting it prepped for a long weekend of fun. Looking forward to it Y'all! ------------- "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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-01-2018 at 3:55pm
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Smith family light just took the Fox Den. Alligator (Big) and Bear (Small no kitchen) left open. Also camp sites. Confirmed that the restaurant CLOSED 8 months ago, and yes, there is a fishing group in. (An "older age group" I was told?) ALSO, slips are first come first served ($5) BUT, she said those that arrive early can grab more than one and get reimbursed by the taker? Someone want to secure one for the SmithFamily? Tim? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-01-2018 at 5:41pm
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I'll be there Thursday so I can grab a slip for you Jerry......what days? ------------- "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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 7:15am
Friday and Saturday. After speaking with the boys we may spend one extra night, Thursday, so I will be there possibly also. I will communicate with you before then, THANKS! We look forward to seeing everyone. ------------- Js |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: February-02-2018 at 12:09pm
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The only one left now is the big cabin. I'm in for friday-sunday. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-05-2018 at 10:40am
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For those looking for a place to stay for The Ruckus (other than a tent or RV) as Parramores is full here is a place on the River that might fit your needs. On the River and looks as if you may be able to rent a slip to keep the boat in the water so as to run up to Parramores via water instead of the Car. https://castawaysontheriver.com/" rel="nofollow - Castaways This one is also a stones throw from Parramores and a few Fans have stayed there... http://www.astorbridgemarina.com/" rel="nofollow - Astor Marina ------------- "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: rosconole
Date Posted: February-05-2018 at 5:57pm
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http://www.anglersriversideretreat.com/cabins.html This place isn't bad either right adjacent to 2 boat ramps, in case you need bait too! Hopefully someone can revive Blair's Jungle Den, although it maybe a lost cause. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: February-11-2018 at 3:11pm
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http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/20180130/tavares-aiming-high-with-new-seaplane-base Status on Sea Plane base rebuild... ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-11-2018 at 6:53pm
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I was just there today. Beautiful day on the MC. All docks but for the ramp approach, still gone. There is also ongoing road construction along the lakefront. I would like to think that will be complete by Sunnyland show, but it has been dragging. I am confident that regardless of progress of floating docks or road, we will have a great time. ------------- Js |
Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: February-13-2018 at 3:44pm
| Ok River Ruckus gang, let's get this food thread started. Farmer's and Franklin's are bringing baby back and spare ribs! Do we have the grill reserved for Saturday night? Looking forward to a great weekend! |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-13-2018 at 7:56pm
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Well I was gonna wait until the first of March to bring this up but since you have then lets getting rolling. Need a head count anyway so if your planning on doing the River Cruise to the show speak up, if you're bringing a a boat and how many are going. Need to let the Tavarres Boat Show folks know how many arm bands ($5 a person) are needed as well as boats. Will have River Ruckus Coozies available for purchase if you need/want more. We have the Rec Hall and Grill reserved for our traditional Sat night "Whatcha Brought" cookout. Morfoot & Heather Thurs-Sun Desert mmfarmer1 Thurs-Sun? Ribs ------------- "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: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: February-13-2018 at 8:30pm
| Sorry Tim, just a little excited for a great weekend! Farmer's will have a total of 4 and Franklin's with 3. All going to the boat show. 4 adults, 3 kids. Thanks |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-13-2018 at 9:03pm
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No worries Mike.... Getting pretty excited about the weekend myself. My youngest daughter Tamara who is a college student at Valdosta may come down for the weekend with her Beastie... Started getting the boat ready a couple days ago. ------------- "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: whitelakerider
Date Posted: February-14-2018 at 1:41pm
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Change of plans for me... unfortunately I will not be in attendance this year.... shooting for next year now... ------------- 1973 San Juan Flybridge www.nautiqueparts.com |
Posted By: shierh
Date Posted: February-28-2018 at 5:17pm
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I may be able to attend. I live near Mt Dora and will likely do the Tavares boat show and or possibly meet up on St Johns, Last leg of my resto is underway so should be ready. Can someone post a more up date schedule? |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-01-2018 at 8:10am
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Good to hear Steve hope to see you and the hard work you've done to restore the boat. Thurs- Welcome to the Ruckus Party at "Shell Island" possibly the Silver Glen then off to The Essex for an overdose of great Fried food. Fri- Trailer boats to Moss Bluff Dam to Run the River to the Dora Boat show. Dinner at the Blackwater Inn Sat- Watersports to your hearts content and a trip to the Silver Glenn Springs for a good time and close ups of members boats with the Cookout at Parramores Sat Night. Sun - More River antics and trailering home for those who made the trek there. Bottom line is that the only Plan in Place is to Run the River on Friday to the show and Sat night cookout. Other then that it's whatever people wanna do, ------------- "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: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-04-2018 at 5:33pm
| Bring on the frog legs from Essex. Who else is coming? This thread has been pretty quite and we are less than 3 weeks away? |
Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-04-2018 at 5:35pm
| I'm in need of arm bands for 4 adults and 3 kids for the boat show. 2 boats total, thanks. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-05-2018 at 12:09am
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.... .......... ........... .............. Crickets in here!!!! Okay y'all need to start chiming in here....anybody else out there???? Helllllllooooooo........... Is anybody besides Mike and I going? ------------- "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: rosconole
Date Posted: March-05-2018 at 2:42am
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yes get me a couple , not sure exactly whose coming yet. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-05-2018 at 9:01am
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Smithfamily needs 4 ------------- Js |
Posted By: shierh
Date Posted: March-05-2018 at 12:13pm
| ill need a couple |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-07-2018 at 9:06am
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Just a reminder to all those attending this years’ event…The official Coozie of the River Ruckus will be available for purchase as you can never have enough and you’ll never know who will have one or where they’ll end up. I do not know who this young lady is or where she got a Ruckus Coozie but a co-worker who was tailgating at a Grateful Dead Concert in Atlanta saw her walking around, recognized the coozie and asked her if it was okay to take her picture to show me.  ------------- "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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-07-2018 at 12:22pm
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Isnt that something!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: March-07-2018 at 6:52pm
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Come on Foot you should know better "Stubby Holder" ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |