Muscatine Boat Show.... Be There!

Just wanting to update everyone about the upcoming Muscatine Ia boat show May 16-18.


This is only the second year for this show. Last year with 128 boats there , it is believed to have been the second largest show in the nation! They are hoping for upwards of 200 boats this year! They have everything from woodies, fiberclassics, inboards , outboards, as well as vintage and modern hydros, drag boats, etc. (the race boats will actually be running exibitions).

Last year we only had two Correct Crafts.. mine and Magicman's 81. A couple of other CCF guys came down for a day to look around.
Lets see if we can get a few more CC's to show this year!

The "normal" cut off date for boats is 1975, However, they have agreed to let early 80's(like Alan's) Correct Crafts in!
Remember... entry is FREE!
Plus, if you come Friday , they have a hog roast...only 7 bucks single or 9 bucks for couples.. what a deal!



So all you guys with the "older" CC's ..plan to bring your boat!... It was a great time.. ask Alan!


Here's a link to the show's site!

My son & I are planning on coming Saturday. Look forward to meeting you guys.

Chris

I'm only a little more than 2 hours away. Might have to go down and check it out. Don't think my boat is showing material though. Maybe someday I can get it to that point.

Steve,

Damn i'm trying to get over to that show........We will see>?

Paul,

Steve -- Wish I could be there, but it's going to be graduation day (oh, how I hope!) around our house.

Paul -- I like your new signature picture, but the backseat is lookin' pretty empty.

Chuck

Here is the short list:
Fix original tach.
New fuel lines.
Fix exhaust manifolds.
Test generator and regulator.
Clean and check electrical contacts.
Straighten, seal and align strut.
Seal shaft log.
Total drive train alignment.
Repair stringer.
Troubleshoot bad engine performance at idle.
Sort out electronic ignition.
New stern light.

That is just off the top of my head.
It will be doubled by the time I'm on the water!

Pete,is that the show in Sept? Thats hard to believe! Would be great to see you make it to Muscatine tho!

I just got an email from Dave, and found out that Ken Warby from Australia is planning to be there! Ken has held the world water speed record of 317+ mph , since 1978 in a 6,000 hp boat! Heres a link to Kens site. Coolest thing is he's got a 9,000 hp boat he wants to try to break his own record with later this year.

Steve, Whats the latest on the river levels? I think it was hopeful until todays rain, I really hope it works out for you guys I know how much work has gone into putting that event together.

I was thinking the same thing Chuck...c'mon Paul...bring back the crew.

Of course I now have a much better idea of what Paul's BOAT looks like.

As to Graduation Day Chuck...we got our fingers crossed and are pulling for Conner all the way from Central Florida.

john

Paul, if Steve cleans yours, maybe you could clean mine, really I need just a few spots in the bilge cleaned.

Chuck

Paul,
You show up and I'd be glad to help wash your boat...(.you sure you can find at least one ornament?)

Steve,
There IS a full day scheduled for Sunday also. The APBA race boats are planned to hit the water around 9 AM.   Also,there will be a car show, as well as the boat show going on til 3.

Here is a link to the events page on the show's website.

BTW, talked with Dave earlier today....the river dropped 4 1/2 feet this past week. Needs to go only one more foot before next weekend for the boats to run.

67nautique312 wrote: So what is the level of river today.......and are they expecting more rain out there?......Steve.....No way are you gonna wash my boat.....It's my turn to wash yours this time.......line yours up too jbear. keep us posted steve!

The river at Muscatine was at its high a week ago at 21.5'. It is currently at 17, so its gone down almost 5 feet last week.They are predicting some rain this week, but that is usually taken into account.   It needs to be at 16' to run the boats. Last night it was predicted to be there on Friday.

btw, there are worse things to do than wash a boat with 4 chicks in bikinis on the back....oh wait.. .I forgot...

Would love to see you make it!! I will keep you posted as the week goes on.

Welll.... not so good news.... After an unexpected 2 1/2" of rain on Sunday, it looks like the river is going back up. Because of this, they wont be able to run the race boats this weekend.

Good news is.. There still IS going to be a boat show! and it looks like it will be able to be held at the waterfront park.

The other good thing is, if you are a participant, you can get a wristband on Sat. for a free breakfast and later in the day a free buffet lunch.

Pam and I are still planning on taking the 64, anyone else thinking of making the trek?... would love to hold a few more spots for some CC's.

I talked with Dave this afternoon. Everything is looking up. The river IS open and the park is in good shape! Any boat(race or not) on a trailer will be able to launch. Here'sa pic of the new ramps...



Altho,the boats requiring cranes will not be able to run,(not enough space for the cranes to set),some of the race boat owners have told Dave they are hoping to get out on the water. Ken Warby , world water speed record holder (317mph!) is still planning on being there, and hoping to get his "puney" 1000hp ride out!

Here are a couple of pics taken at the park this afternoon..




as you can se, the park is pretty nice! ...now we just need some more CC's !

jbear wrote: Where's the snow? john

SNOW!? I havent seen any snow for over a week! (altho we did have a snow/rain combination a week ago Monday)

I see you picked up on my "wood" comment.. wasnt expecting to see it in your sig tho