Anyone going to the Geneva Lakes Boat Show??

davidg wrote: Joel....Nice looking rig! I wondered if a CCF member would surface as the owner. It would have been good to meet you. Perhaps next year. I did notice your trailer had a nice new paint job on it. Looked like new! I wasn't sure if it was an '86 or an '87, so I went over to see what contour the deck had. (I didn't think the owner would appreciate me taking the cover off to check it out:). As far as using it on LG, I would assume you have to get up there pretty early AM to catch the smooth water. I know from experience that lake gets real rough by early PM. Where do you normally use it? Ever go to Delavan?

She's getting there. working on the boat now and cleaning up the exterior because she needs it! We were probably walking around the show, maybe at the playground or eating at Gordy's. I wanted to go out first thing when we got there at 10am. It looked really calm but the kids needed to get out and move around after the car ride. First and last time on LG with the Nautique unless its during the week but my work schedule really doesn't allow for that. never at the Abby again for sure, the launch SUCKS with the drive on trailer and how ruff it was out.
years ago I was on Delevan (seems pretty decent)but it has been on the back of my mind to go there to let the "old girl" stretch her legs out. I have been just going to the Fox River in St.charles since I purchased the nautique end of July. Only about 2 or 3 miles to run and its a narrow part of the river.
hope to meet at a Chicago Beers sometime soon!

Joel....Nice looking rig! I wondered if a CCF member would surface as the owner. It would have been good to meet you. Perhaps next year. I did notice your trailer had a nice new paint job on it. Looked like new! I wasn't sure if it was an '86 or an '87, so I went over to see what contour the deck had. (I didn't think the owner would appreciate me taking the cover off to check it out:). As far as using it on LG, I would assume you have to get up there pretty early AM to catch the smooth water. I know from experience that lake gets real rough by early PM. Where do you normally use it? Ever go to Delavan?

Finally getting a few minutes to post some pictures from the Antique Boat Show a couple of weeks back at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI on Geneva Lake. I was there both Saturday and Sunday. I looked for Alan (and the Hurricane) but didn't see him.

My wife Mary standing beside a '73 Century Coronado.


Antique bi-plane fly over!


Antique boats filled the Abbey Harbor.


I am not sure what it is, but, damn, it is gorgeous!


And the winner of this years boat show....A 1986 Ski Nautique (or is it an '87???....any guesses?)

You got the "yellow shirts" ... you'd fit right in.    I suppose they could just send you your trophy!

We're going to see our "newest" 4 month old grandson. So, trying to get grandma headed back south could take a little doing!    We'll see how the time plays out.... would be great to catch up for a bit.

81nautique wrote: I will be there with the Hurricane on Saturday only. Any CCfans Please introduce yourselves and maybe we'll get away from the dock for a while and take a boat ride.

hhhmmmmmmm,, We will be coming back from Milwaukee Saturday afternoon.. I may have to swallow my pride about never going back to the "yuppy wanna be town" of fontana if there is a ride in the hurricane involved!!!

I will be there with the Hurricane on Saturday only. Any CCfans Please introduce yourselves and maybe we'll get away from the dock for a while and take a boat ride.

8122pbrainard wrote: Yes, I understand that there are roughly 150 of them on Geneva!!

Adding to this, I understand there was a Streblow gathering on the lake on Sunday. They got as many of the owners to participate as they could. It was to be a tribute to Randy Streblow who passed this year. Video footage from a helicopter too. Once published, I'll post the video.

Pete, we took a walk through Saturday and bumped into Bigwavedave, I looked for you but didn't see you around anywhere.

I know the Streblows are a local boat but man there sure where a lot of them.

John and Todd,
Where were you guys Saturday?

Pete,
I finally got the Aqua up here in July. Needed some clean up and engine work which I got done. Have it up on the Fox. Had it out a couple of times so far.In seeing Gary's "fine day" post, looks like I missed him by a day. I was out on that Sunday.
I will keep an eye out for you. You can always stop by the parking lot display area.

Chris, too funny! If that was the case, I was truly a great dad letting my young son drive a boat at -17 years old! Who knows, we could be long lost cousins. One thing is for sure, we both have good taste in boats!!!

Todd

Todd, don't mind Pete, he is a freak of nature in more ways then any human I know, lol.

What he also meant to say is it is Lake Geneva, not Geneva Lakes.

What Gary said is 100% the truth, less the tube, lol.

I am on Child sports overload Saturday, not a chance I will make it....

PS, is Gary your sun, cuz I noticed he is only ate and you guys have the same last name??

Just look for the guy wearing a turtle neck with a monogramed shirt carrying a inner tube from a '57 Mack truck

Was curious if any CCFan's were heading to the boast show this weekend in Lake Geneva? Pete I would imagine you will be there!
I am working the parking lot display area from 1-2:00 on Saturday. Would love to finally meet some you all.
Todd