Nautique Regatta 2019
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Printed Date: April-18-2024 at 12:01am
Topic: Nautique Regatta 2019
Posted By: Morfoot
Subject: Nautique Regatta 2019
Date Posted: February-14-2019 at 10:42am
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Don't know if you've seen this one yet but it seems that Nautique is doing two of these Regattas this year. One in Arizona and one in Alabama. I'd be up to attend the Southeast Regatta in June. It's a bit closer than Florida for our Midwest CCFans so maybe us Old Timers with the Classic CC's should show up in Force! Here's the registration link for the events: https://www.thewwa.com/event/2019-nautique-southeast-regatta/" rel="nofollow - Southeast Nautique Regatta https://www.thewwa.com/event/2019-nautique-southwest-regatta/" rel="nofollow - Southwest Nautique Regatta What do Y'all say??? ------------- "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: Timr71
Date Posted: February-14-2019 at 5:33pm
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I'll watch this thread to see if there's any takers. The southeast event takes place on my home lake and the hosting marina, Russell Marine, also happens to be my marina as well. But they have multiple locations on the lake and this event will be hosted at The Ridge Marina. The Ridge is a gated lake community. That may not mean much from a logistics perspective, but if you plan to launch at The Ridge Marina, you'll have to drive through the development and come in through the gated entrance. The location of The Ridge marina is pretty central on the lake. I keep my boat at River North, and that's a good 20 - 25 minute ride from there. If you look at Google maps and/or you're looking for a place to crash, you can look at Windmere Creek State Park. That's the part of the lake where we typically play. The manager at my marina is a big water skiier and there's a course in one of the coves not too far from my marina. It's maintained by the president of the Alabama chapter of the AWSA. Nice guy. There's at least 3 other courses on the lake as well. I'm not sure if we'll be out that weekend or not. My son is on a travel baseball team and they're playing nearly every weekend in June/July/August, mostly in the greater ATL area. So we'll see. Friday evening on the lake could be a good time though. |
Posted By: FredWSauer
Date Posted: February-24-2019 at 8:36pm
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I would be in! I have tried for years to get my scheduled aligned for a get together. I would lean toward the Alabama location. Both are distance; but, I have always wanted to get together. Looking now. - Fred W. Sauer St. Paul ------------- - FWS 1993 Ski Nautique 1978 Glastron T-160 1994 Weeres Pontoon - Wife's Boat |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-04-2019 at 10:27am
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So after discussing this official event with Heather; we're in! Already registered with a boat slip as Kermit will be making the journey, will probably be the smallest boat in attendance and will easily be lost amongst the G's that will be there. Looking forward to it. We'll see if comes close to the CCFan events I've been to and involved with. I doubt it will even come close. ------------- "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: ScottZ
Date Posted: March-06-2019 at 11:38am
We are booked as well! The marketing guy at Nautique will be talking to me soon as he wants me to coordinate with him with getting the details out concerning the participating of the older Correct Crafts. After he contacts me I will be back here to publish more info. ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: March-06-2019 at 5:16pm
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I saw it come across. I may be interested in lake martin deal I heard its pretty nice, Not too bad of a trip for the ol gully wamper. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: March-28-2019 at 1:38pm
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I am still waiting any further details for the Regatta but in the meantime go ahead and register . https://www.thewwa.com/event/2019-nautique-southeast-regatta/ Register each person separately in order for each person attending to receive a free t-shirt. At the time of registration you can specify if you plan to or not to bring your boat. The closest hotels are located in Alexander City, AL. and are limited in quantity. This event will create the opportunity for us older Correct Craft owners to meet up and socialized at one of the many sand bars or underwater islands as well. I plan to be there Friday and Saturday. ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: March-28-2019 at 1:42pm
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Here is the host hotel info: Hampton Inn - Alexander City Host Hotel Misc 1551 Elkahatchee Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010 PH: 256-234-2244 Host Hotel Info ALL ATTENDEES MUST CALL FOR RESERVATION: PHONE #256-234-2244 Room Rate: $84.60/per night Dbl: 2 Queen Beds, Microwave, Fridge King: 1 King Bed, Shower Only, No Microwave or Fridge Other Lodging Options: Lake Martin Realty: http://reservations.vacationrentaldesk.com Bolton Cove lake home rentals on Lake Martin: - http://boltoncove.com/ VRBO.com - be sure to use Zip Code 35010 Days Inn, 3146 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010 PH: 256-234-6311 All attendees must call direct to hotel to make reservation: Reference: Nautique Southeast Regatta to get special discounted rate of $72/per night for King/Dbl Queen $114.95/Suite All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Hot breakfast includes boiled eggs, biscuits & sausage ,Gravy& hot waffles is included in the rate. Hotel has free internet and a large outdoor pool & Fitness center. Credit card required to book rooms. Individual rooms will have 24 hours cancellation policy applied. There is a state park with camping and RV hookups close by as well. Here is their info: Wind Creek State Park - 4325 Alabama Hwy. 128, Alexander City, AL 35010 PH: 256-329-0845 for reservations contact www.alapark.com Nearby Airports ATL - 145 miles BHM - 71 miles MGM - 51 miles ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: March-28-2019 at 2:24pm
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Im registered and booked at hampton inn ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: April-14-2019 at 6:03pm
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Does anyone know the "boat license" regs for alabama? for non resident... ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-14-2019 at 6:57pm
Ross, You don't have a search feature on internet service in Orlando? I did find this: "The Marine Police Division of the Department of Natural Resources regulates the boating laws in Alabama. All powered watercraft (including gasoline, diesel and electric motors) that are operated mainly on Alabama waters must be registered. Some vessels are exempt from the boat registration requirements, including those that are: Currently registered and kept in another state" Also, in my searching I did come across the needed Alabama safe boating exam. That may restrict you going to the regatta.  ------------- /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 < |
rosconole wrote:Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: April-14-2019 at 7:49pm
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I've got a FL boater one and concealed permit , i hand them that one first then they quit asking questions.. plus a uscg saftey sticker . In any event it just wasn't very clear when I looked in a few spots Yes I have internet when no one hits a telephone more or I don't cut it with the lawnmower. I got plenty of generator to keep it running too. Im sure i;ll be fine as long as I don't start shooting flares and spray the DNR man with a super soaker ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: April-30-2019 at 11:08am
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I met with the Russell Marine people this past Friday evening. I asked for a schedule of events for this weekend and was informed they are being worked out and would be passed of to me to share with all of you. They asked me to encourage everyone to go to the website and register for this event. A free t-shirt is included with each registration. I registered my wife and me separately so we would each receive a t shirt. You will also be asked if you are bringing a boat or not and if so do you need a docking spot and I think a place to park your trailer. This event will be a great opportunity for us CCFANS to meet up and maybe do our own thing on our own during the weekend as well. I am pushing hard for the event schedule so that our group can make plans and share with others ASAP!! It will be here before you know it! ------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier |
Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: April-30-2019 at 11:09am
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The boat license is for AL residents only.
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Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: April-30-2019 at 11:58am
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Posted By: Brit_hunsicker
Date Posted: April-30-2019 at 1:37pm
| Trip is booked! Got a house rented on AirBNB about 5 miles to the east of the marina. Private dock with 2 slips. Should be a great time! |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: April-30-2019 at 1:48pm
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10-4 , if your far enough from land I consider it international waters any how. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: May-23-2019 at 9:19am
| We were thinking about going but couldn't find a place to stay every camp ground I checked is booked for the year. It must be a very busy place. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: June-23-2019 at 8:23am
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Okay So is anyone else going to this ???? Reids BB from the Ruckus Frank called me and said he's driving down but coming down boatless. Here's the CCFans I know are coming.... Morfoot ScottZ Brit ------------- "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: Brit_hunsicker
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 12:31am
3 am is going to come awful early. 
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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 9:18am
Looking at the squat on the truck you must fill that up with ballast too or maybe you have a spare engine or 2 back there
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 10:23am
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I thought the same thing. You may be getting a few bright flashes from oncoming traffic ar 3 am! Have a great trip! ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 11:09am
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Too Much Junk in The Trunk Nice looking Truck & Boat, boat looks way forward on the trailer, appears to be a foot + of bunk aft of the stern ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 11:18am
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1000lbs of contraband R12 in the pickup? ------------- /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: rebel skier
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 3:00pm
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Wish I could join y'all. When I get to B'ham Saturday I have to turn west to Jackson, MS for a funeral versus coming on down to Lake Martin. I hope you all have a blast. Richard ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 3:20pm
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Was wondering if Y'all were gonna head down for this. According to ScottZ who's talked with the host marina. This is going to be an annual event. Scott, Brit, Frank, and I will take one for the team and let y'all know how it goes. Kermit, Heather and I are leaving in the morning to be a dwarf among giants. I did sign up to demo a new SN tomorrow so I'm looking forward to skiing behind a 2019. It should be a little different than a 72 Mustang. ------------- "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: Brit_hunsicker
Date Posted: June-27-2019 at 5:57pm
| Ha ha the bed is LOADED. The bulk of the weight is in lead. Also doesn’t help that this trailer is for a 2010 210 so my boat sits too far forward infront of the axles. |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: June-28-2019 at 5:03pm
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I hope it becomes a regular one, as usually it will be easy for me to make. I want to see a pic of Kermit next to the biggest ugliest surf boat there! ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: June-29-2019 at 7:09am
I cannot see from the pic but is the bow stop adjustable? Maybe you can move it as far aft as possible to reduce tongue weight? That’s a gorgeous boat and tow rig u got there. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-29-2019 at 7:12pm
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Unless you have all/most of the lead aft of the rear axle, I can’t see the boat squatting a F250 Diesel. I pull a 7,000 excavator with mine and don’t get that much squat. |
Posted By: Brit_hunsicker
Date Posted: June-29-2019 at 11:28pm
All of the lead was just inside the tailgate. Also the boats sits way far forward on the trailer so there is a bunch of tongue weight. |
Posted By: Faceplant
Date Posted: June-30-2019 at 12:37am
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You need to add air bags or helper springs. Pet peev of mine is when people knowingly load up more than their vehicle can handle and blind people !! Happens every single night . ------------- Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6. |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: June-30-2019 at 1:15am
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My boat would squat my F250 if I didn't have a helper spring, every truck doesn't have the same rate from the factory, ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-30-2019 at 10:13am
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Brit, As mentioned, I'd sure look into getting the bow stop moved back so you get the proper tongue weight on the trailer. Tandem axle trailers like to be level for proper tire wear and handling. ------------- /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: June-30-2019 at 10:14am
Ross, Did your 250 come without helper springs or did you remove them?  Did you have the recommended 10% of the trailer weight on the tongue? ------------- /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: rosconole
Date Posted: June-30-2019 at 11:06am
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Majority of F series Superduty SRW came with rear 3000lb spring standard, duallies are a little different . Some single rear wheel trucks have an overload spring with a stop mounted to frame I forget which years. I have Hellwig pro series helper spring and swaybars that definitely help on interstate and big rigs rolling by on occasion. I had air helper spring on F150 I had previously to level load it worked ok as well. I wouldn't say as good. I don't have a weight measurement for tounge , i am usually loaded a little different every time, I can adjust height to compensate if necessary. I have loaded many trailers big and small pete. gotta hit the road back to FL from AL now. pray for no bearing fails ! ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-30-2019 at 11:10am
Wow how we can get off topic  Ross I assumed with it being the Super Duty and a diesel it’s the equivalent of mine. Assuming he has at least 800# of lead at the tailgate plus the heavy tongue that could do it. Yes I would move the lead to the front of the bed. |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: July-03-2019 at 2:44pm
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How was it? Worth doing again? ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: July-03-2019 at 4:51pm
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I think it will only get better , Definatly a cool spot enough room to do it. big clear lake . lots of stuff to see. It give a unique opportunity to draw alot of people from other parts of the country. Would be nicer if it was more interstate to get there for me, but not bad. ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: Brit_hunsicker
Date Posted: July-03-2019 at 6:41pm
| I’m glad you guys are trying to help by giving recommendations. My boat will likely never see this trailer again. I borrowed it for this trip specifically so I didn’t have to tow 1700 miles on a single axle. Also upon arrival I found my front bag full so that added to the tongue weight considerably. The truck and trailer both pulled fine and never once made me question safety. The trip was a blast and I look forward to more trips like this in the future, hopefully a bit closer than 16 hours. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: July-04-2019 at 12:46pm
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Hey Y’all. The SE Regatta was top notch and the facilities were great. Russell Marine is a private marina that we had full roam and use of including the ramp, slips and facilities. The staff was readily available to answer any and all questions and very friendly and helpful. Nautique provided dinner for two nights for those who signed up and bothered to show up. The swag bag, decals, flag, sea deck cozies, and shirts were great additions to this free event for US!!! The only thing that cost money was lunch, gas and alcohol. Hanging out with those athletes we admire, getting instruction and tips from them behind a 2019 Nautique was just freaking awesome. Then add the Nautique show of owners boats on the water was great to see and blew away the old NOA gatherings of the past in the Sea World Parking Lot. Some attendees even got the pros to drive and hang with them in their boat! I had really hoped to see more owners there than were and was disappointed that there were a lot of empty boat slips and place settings at dinner. Of course the older Correct Craft owners rafted up and were the last to leave to photo session. Made some new friends including Scott "the Rocketman Ellis" and Scott Bylerly who took Kermit out for a ride. Scott is truly a laid back dude and told me that driving the 72 was the best part of the weekend for him. I managed to talk to Brit for a bit while we outran the storm that blew in and as always with CCFans you couldn't have met a nicer guy. Hung out with Danny Amir aka Dano Mano and found out that he was a Yo-Yo Man. He keeps a yo-yo in his pocket and pulled it out and put on a show for us. He loves old CC's and wants to join us for The River Ruckus. The dude rocks! Do yourself a favor and get to a Regatta if you can. You won’t be disappointed I can . promise you. If you don’t have the latest and greatest Nautique then bring it anyway. The older Nautiques and Correct Crafts were turning heads just as much as the new ones. Kermit was really a hit in a sea of G's and I had many folks thank me for bringing it as they learned to ski behind a Mustang. I had a nice talk with the VP of Nautique Marketing and Nautique Prez Greg Meloon. They both were making the rounds in the water swimming boat to boat talking with the owners. I thought that was pretty cool and just great to see. They and the marina are planning on doing it again at the same marina next year but will move the date as being so close to July 4th it probably hurt attendance. Heather and I had a great time and we'll definitely be back next year. Would really love to see more older CC's there. The hotels aren't too far from the marina so even though you aren't close to your boat it's safe as this marina is a private marina and the security guards at the gate are armed so I they don't fart around when it comes to securing the marina to keep undesirables out. Didn't take a lot of pics but here are some that were taken.    Chimney Rock Cliff a popular Hangout   Scott the Rocketman Ellis was my coach for a hour.  The Old Boat Crew!!  Saturday Night Dinner Party  When the President of Nautique Boats knows you!!  Dinner!!!  When the Rockstar Girls find out who brought the 64 & 72 Ski Nautiques  The conversation was just as interesting as the guy driving!  The Godfather of Wakeboarding and Wakeskating Scott Byerly  ------------- "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: jimsport93
Date Posted: July-04-2019 at 1:53pm
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Thanks for the write up and pics Tim. Great looking event. Maybe next year. We are in "saving for daughters wedding mode". May not be in the budget next year either  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |