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JMurph
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Aw oh!!!! This is going to ruin everything!!!! |
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boat dr
Grand Poobah Joined: June-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4245 |
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Hontoon will remain the destination for 2013..
Docking, rest rooms, catered lunch, fuel, pick nic tables, grills....All at Hontoon. That sounds like a plan......Billy |
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JoeinNY
Grand Poobah Joined: October-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5696 |
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Before the mt dora boat show there has been a 4 day river run by a group of classics and their owners that I have spent some time hanging out with down on at the Jungle Den a couple times, they always seem to hit Lake George in the middle of some serious chop. There is a little Chris Craft Jr. that comes out with its original owner .. IIRC the boat is over 70.. you can imagine the age of the owner. It is short and extremely narrow, smaller than an atom, if he can make it I don’t see what you guys are complaining about.
(The last part is a joke, I know as well as anyone how little fun that lake can be in any wind, Reidp on the other hand thinks 3 foot white caps are an opportunity to coax that last of a tenth of a mph out of his mustang by getting the nose up.. waaay up. ) |
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ArtCozier
Platinum Member Joined: April-25-2012 Location: Orlando FL Status: Offline Points: 1023 |
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I have to admit that when I came back from the Glen I was running alone, and had some horrible thoughts about stuffing the '61 through a wave and losing it. It has zero flotation in it!
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bhectus
Platinum Member Joined: July-04-2010 Location: Gator Country! Status: Offline Points: 1809 |
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Yeah last year going across the lake on Friday to Silver Glen was rough and that was less than halfway. It beat the hell out of my Supersport and that's a much bigger boat. I can't imagine how bad it was for some of the guys going across in the older SN's and Mustangs. |
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'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 |
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ArtCozier
Platinum Member Joined: April-25-2012 Location: Orlando FL Status: Offline Points: 1023 |
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Both Salt Springs and Palatka are farther from Astor than Hontoon. Either trip involves running the length of Lake George. If the wind were to be stiff (from any direction) it would be a tough or impossible trip for our small boats. Hontoon is looking better unless we find something more protected from the wind.
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boat dr
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Art, that sure sounds like a plan..... When in doubt refer to rule # 1 SJRR Rules and Regulations # 1 There is no plan..... Hontoon sure was worth the drive, the dockage and BBQ pits will be haed to match anywhere along the river. We are always open to new "river runs" we just need a place to tie up and graze...Mike if you are savy to that area give me a call..Billy |
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lakedog55
Gold Member Joined: November-11-2010 Location: Lake Weir Fl Status: Offline Points: 835 |
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Art,
This is Mike Let me know and I can meet you at Astor with boat and check it out, only 25 minutes from house. Mike |
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ArtCozier
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I have sketchy information on a new "destination" for the primary river run. There is a marina that welcomes groups, and there is a state park next door, but at the park they charge an admission fee even if you "boat in." From what I understand, there isn't much dock space, so we would have to anchor out and raft up. Maybe bring along a couple of inflatables or canoes for those who don't want to get wet going ashore. I hope to find time soon to go there and check it out. Funny that I have to go borrow a boat to do it; mine is stll in cold storage, and I don't want to use the '61. Hontoon Island was really good.......
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boat dr
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Karen and I look forward to another SJRR, plans are under way for the best event yet......See you there in March........Billy/Karen
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lakedog55
Gold Member Joined: November-11-2010 Location: Lake Weir Fl Status: Offline Points: 835 |
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Hi guys,
Great meeting all you guys last year and seeing all the boats. Hopefully will be able to make it over again. Mike PS Joe you can bring the mask with you> The weather was perfect last year. Lets hope for a repeat. |
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87BFN owner
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Bret dragging the BFN down is not completely out of the question. However, I was debating more between the Air or the SN. I may be leaning more towards the Air because it has the dual axle trailer.
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bhectus
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James, glad you're coming back down this year. Drag the BFN down! I might request your help in teaching me to long-line. |
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'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 |
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87BFN owner
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Checked and all set to be there on the 20th and check out on 25th. Now just have to decide which boat to drag down behind the truck. Looking forward to the trip back this spring!
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Smithfamily
Platinum Member Joined: December-26-2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Status: Offline Points: 1602 |
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Heads up!
I checked my reservations (Luckily!) and I was prepaid for Thanksgiving weekend in November, 2012!! I quickly called Lori and discussed the problem and she remembered me, and the fact that I was to be there with the CCF group. No explaination for the weong date. So she corrected and put me in to my original request, The Shellcracker cabin. And threw in the covered boat slip for the scare. Check your reservation dates. |
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Smithfamily
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Hope you can make it Bill! We will be there the entire weekend. (God willing!) Have a cabin rented. Also will have the "Croc Doc" with me.
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boat dr
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Questions about SJRR ????? Billy 1-318-386-2825
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boat dr
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Keith, lots to do in two days. Karen and I arrive on Tuesday nite, and set up Command Central at Parramores.The Mt.Dora wooden boat show is also held that same weekend.
Let me caution you on booking your cabin at Parramores...If you Snooze you Lose. They sell out quickly, so call Lori's Mom soon.........If you have any questions about SJRR or the Mt. Dora show call Karen or myself at 318-386-2825....See ya at SJRR 2013........Billy |
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68 Skylark
Newbie Joined: October-20-2005 Location: Lapeer, Mi Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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Gary, Thank you for the info. Definatley will not be bringing the Skylark. I hope two friends will be bringing their 196 and skier. They are each only about an hour away.
Keith |
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fanofccfan
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We ( my family and I ) went for the sat Sunday deal and had a great time. Go when you can and everyone will make sure you all have a great experience.
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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Keith it is on the weekend of March 23&24 but some get there early and some stay a little later. You bringing your boat? plan on getting your lodging now.
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68 Skylark
Newbie Joined: October-20-2005 Location: Lapeer, Mi Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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We are planning a trip to Florida and would like to include sjrr in our trip. You mention march 15-25, us it really ten days? Are there any must not miss dates? We could probably only make it for a day or two.
Thank you, Keith |
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Smithfamily
Platinum Member Joined: December-26-2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Status: Offline Points: 1602 |
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The Smith Family is booked (and paid in advance?) at the famous "Bass Beds" Cabin. (Lou Cabrazzi sleeps with the fishes...) Friday to Sunday, and looking forward to it! Lost out on the "Shellcracker". "Snooze you lose".
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79SNbrady
Senior Member Joined: June-26-2008 Location: athens, Tn Status: Offline Points: 229 |
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You make a good point... Decisions decisions.... If I get a camp site might wanna bring the 22 for the over sized lizards Jk
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"It's just water... not concrete or dirt... so just throw it"
-Parks Bonifay 1979 Ski Nautique - (stringer job completed summer 2012) 2007 236 Team - All White! |
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Morfoot
Grand Poobah Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5312 |
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The weather is pretty warm in late March. Mid to upper 80's. (Last year anyway) Tent sites are available and the shower house is pretty decent. Many Fans have camped out in a tent and Joe even lived out of a tent for a couple weeks a couple years back as he went on a 'Walkabout" in middle Fl.
I've considered doing the tent thing but sleeping in a "cabin" with A/C when you've been out in the hot Fla sun all day is just what you need to finish off an exhausting day. |
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"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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JoeinNY
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Parramore’s does have a few tent sites with reasonable rates (Lived there a week and a half or so during my retirement a couple years back). The weather can be anywhere from 60 degree highs with water only a northerner could love up to mid-eighties and very reasonable water temps. Likely you are looking at mid to high 70’s… Just depends on the luck of the draw. |
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79SNbrady
Senior Member Joined: June-26-2008 Location: athens, Tn Status: Offline Points: 229 |
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Just out of curiosty what is the weather like that time of year? And is there any tent camping sites at paramours
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"It's just water... not concrete or dirt... so just throw it"
-Parks Bonifay 1979 Ski Nautique - (stringer job completed summer 2012) 2007 236 Team - All White! |
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TRBenj
Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21133 |
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Joe will still have the fastest CC at the River Run as best I can tell... Im not planning to bring our '79 down at this point. No boat Ive been in can touch him for holeshot anyways. As far as top speed goes, the 60mph mark has been taken down.
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Gary S
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Like several others I had mine over 75 but then I got there and put it in the water
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79SNbrady
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Whats the fastest the ole boats have been?
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"It's just water... not concrete or dirt... so just throw it"
-Parks Bonifay 1979 Ski Nautique - (stringer job completed summer 2012) 2007 236 Team - All White! |
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