Orange Crush Has a New Home:)
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Topic: Orange Crush Has a New Home:)
Posted By: reidp
Subject: Orange Crush Has a New Home:)
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 5:51pm
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Probably never thought you'd hear it, but yep, it's true. Our beloved Orange Crush has found a wonderful new and rightful home with one of our own most deserving CCFan families, the Benjamins, in what finalized a 6-month, heart-felt decision. Gregg, Tim's father is officially the proud new owner of this fine boat. The two of them, along with Joe from NY, came down to Lake Norman on the 13th for the weekend and we had a great time doing a bit of skiing and cruising, and took a few pics like the one below near the end of weekend, which brought a bittersweet tear to my eyes. I feel, and hope most concur, that we've been honorable stewards in our ownership of this very special boat, having towed her over 12,000 miles in the nearly 3 yrs we've had her. And going forward, I feel strongly that the Benjamins, with their indisputable love and care for all Correct Crafts, will be even better hosts, and all the while allowing me to turn more attention back to working on and travelling with some older boats again and to focus on some Race City Marine new Nautiques.
So please help me in congratulating the Benjamins on welcoming Crush into their ever-growing Correct Craft family, and we'll all look forward to seeing more of her struttin' her stuff in the years to come.  ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:06pm
I wonder now if that BFN will ever get done?  ------------- /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: Keeganino
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:07pm
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I hate to see her leave North Carolina but agree you could not have found a better home for her. Congrats Gregg! ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:11pm
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Congratulations! Great boat and a fitting family that will take good care of her. Good luck! ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:15pm
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I was really hoping my $5 offer would hold up. Nice boat 30Rock! ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:16pm
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When I told Dana that the Crush was sold she "I bet Greg bought it" LOL She saw something in his eyes the minute it was unveiled at Lake George.
Reid you've done it proud and allowed hundreds of people to experience it first hand. Great job, I have a feeling it's in pretty good hands now as well. Now if anyone was looking for a very nice 2003 196.....there is one available in CT! ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:19pm
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Congratulations to the Benjamins. I know its all a matter of taste, but I think that is one of the most desirable Correct Crafts ever made and I can't say I'm sad about the boat being just down the road a piece from me.
But at the same time, I am a little sad to see it leave the stewardship of Reid. Reid, you were certainly a worthy ambassador of CCFan and the Crush, stepping up in the beginning to make sure it stayed in the CCF family and making the effort and sacrifices to drag it all over the country so CCFans from Maine to Florida to New York to CA and countries around the world could enjoy it. Your efforts are much appreciated by all. ------------- _____________ “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: mdvalant
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:24pm
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I guess we know why Greg's boat has been listed for sale lately yea?
Congrats guys, that boat is beautiful. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:26pm
Another great example for the Benjamin Collection, an Orange + a Banana, if you include Timmy thats a lot of fruit!!
+ what Larry said! Congrats Gregg, and enjoy it!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
75 Tique wrote:Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:41pm
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Awesome news! Just when I was starting to like the Zephyr/Red combo on the 03, too... ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:44pm
Congratulations 
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Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 6:56pm
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Congrats, Benjamin's....At what point does your fleet become a NAVY?
bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 7:40pm
+1 Couldn't have gone to a better home! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 7:47pm
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Never had the pleasure of meeting any Benjamins, but its not often this many people on this site say nice things about someone who doesn't deserve them. I trust Reid wouldn't have let it fall into the wrong hands, or outside of the CCF family for that matter.
Congrats on the new ride! Its a beauty! ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 9:02pm
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Congratulations to the Benjamins !!!
Thank you Reid for allowing me to take the helm of the Orange Crush !!! ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 9:34pm
Don't forget the Greens!!! 
Conrats guys! I'm sure she will be well taken care of up north. Next we'll see the Benjamin Boat Barn, huh? ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 9:45pm
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I saw that Greggs boat was for sale today and thought to myself it's very unBenjamin like to sell a great CC. But it all makes sense now. Greggs going be the owner of two of the fastest CCs in the north east!
Congrats 30rock! I can't wait to see the orange crush up north! Reid, you couldn't have sold it to a better family. Glad to see it going to a great home and staying with CCF ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 11:01pm
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Congratulations Gregg! I'm glad to see the Crush make it up to your family. I'm sad that it's leaving Reid's family, but I think it's all the same at this point. It's still in the CCF family. I'm really excited for you.
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-24-2011 at 11:19pm
me to however you have now the obligation of attending all the CCF reunions and that means SJRR 
I have been in that boat super SWEET" ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:07am
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That is great news guy's,outside of Reid I couldn't think of a more worthy stewardship either. Awesome responsibilty with having to decide what boat to use on what day ------------- 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: Tim D
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:11am
I guess I will keep this photo. My little girl still talks about levitating out of the passenger seat when I was driving 27 and decided to speed up somewhat quickly.
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Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:26am
Man! And I never got to DRIVE the CRUSH!!! Even my son-in-law drove it- but not me! 
Congrats Gregg! Guess I'll have to make a trip up North sometime to drive it now. Guess I could come when the Vikings get a new Stadium 
------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:35am
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Congrats Deb, er, I mean Gregg .
Nice to see the boat staying in the extended CCF family. Although with the Benjamins' track record for making reunions lately it might be awhile before we see that boat again hahaha. Hope to see you guys all at the next official NE get together. Congrats on the new purchase 30Rock. And as always, Mr Pinkham, nothing short of a class act. Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:13am
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Say it ain't so Joe! ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:17am
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Very exciting news for us fans in the Northeast!
To Gregg and the entire Benjamin family- Congrats on this very cool addition to your already very cool CC collection! Looking forward to seeing the crush again real soon ;) Reid (and Laurie), to echo what others have already said- THANK YOU! -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 2:02am
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When I heard the news a couple of days ago I was a little concerned about who the new owner was but knew that Reid would have made sure that "our" boat was in safe hands. I too cannot think of better guys to whom "The Crush" has been sold to. After reading the previous posts and from what I know about Tim that the apple truly does not fall far from the tree and that "The Crush" will continue to be the flagship of the site and she IS indeed in safe hands. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to drive her, ski behind her, and telling the many folks her history when they asked about her when she made the journey to the Masters last year.
Congratulations Gregg on your new ride,  we KNOW she is in safe hands!
Reid... I think the guy's above pretty much covered it. Thank you Sir. Proud to call you a friend! Man I love this shot of the OC pulling her former owner on his orange ski. No doubt Gregg and Tim will add many more to share in the near future. 
------------- "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: jbear
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 2:13am
couldn't have said it better Mike... Reid and Laurie stepped up to the plate to make sure the Crush began her life in the CCFan family. Made sure the Crush was at every event to be enjoyed by us all. And now have made sure that the Crush will be continued to be cared for just the way she deserves. Thanks. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Got Tiques
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 2:21am
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Gregg, I'll let you drive mine (Blair's Banana Boat II) if you let me drive your,s (Orange Crush). I'll just sneak it out of the garage and meet you at the lake on June 11!!! Now,again, how do I back it up?? Love, your Sister-In-Law, Wendy |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 2:22am
So will Gregg be purchasing a motorhome to make traveling across the country to all these events more comfortable? ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 5:39am
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Congratulations Gregg on your new ride. She'll be a great asset to the already extensive Benjamin Fleet!
And thank you Reid for letting me have a go at the helm of the Crush when I was at GL 2010! You have made a lot of us here happy by bringing her to various reunions over the past years you owned her! ------------- https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50377&title=what-have-i-been-up-to-on-my-89-2001" rel="nofollow - My '89 SN2001 |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 8:14am
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Congratulations Gregg and family, we all know she in safe hands with you guys, and thank you Reid for all the time and care you put into this boat for us all to enjoy.
Roger ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:10pm
+++1 Reid, you still da Man !!! Moj ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:44pm
The night of the unveiling....Lake George, 2008
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Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:07pm
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Will this boat become straight piped now that it's a Benjamin boat?!?!?! ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: 30Rock
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:34pm
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Thanks for all of the messages. When I first heard there was a chance that Reid might consider selling the Orange Crush I knew this would be an opportunity that I couldn't pass up if it did become available. The chance to own a one of a kind boat documented from inception is a once in a life time opportuniy. Needless to say Deb and I and the family are excited to be the new owners of the Orange Crush.
As others have said Reid and Laurie have been great caretakers of the Crush and have done a tremendous job sharing it with the CCF community. Deb, the Crush and I as well as the rest of the "Benjamin Family" look forward to seeing all of you at upcoming Reunions and events. Gregg |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 3:08pm
+1 More. Reid, thanks for all that you have done by letting us all enjoy this one of a kind beauty. Donald |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 3:27pm
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I dont have much to say beyond whats already been said... many thanks to Reid and Laurie for being such great friends and entrusting us as the next keepers of the Crush! They certainly did an admirable job about getting the boat out to as many CCF events as they could, which is something we'll try to keep going. The first of which will be a small mini reunion in CT in a few weeks, which Ill have to start a new thread on- we hope to see many CCFans in attendance. ------------- |
Posted By: TimSpangler
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 3:34pm
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I was fortunate enough to catch it on it's trip home. It was great to meet the Benjamins and to see there new toy. Great looking boat.
Thanks again Tim. PS. Still have that engine if you need it. |