Mr. Ralph Meloon /SJRR 2012
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Printed Date: December-29-2024 at 9:16am
Topic: Mr. Ralph Meloon /SJRR 2012
Posted By: boat dr
Subject: Mr. Ralph Meloon /SJRR 2012
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 7:05pm
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Mr. ralph will speak on Saturday night @ 5:00 pm....
This is a bit sooner than last year, but at 94 he gets to set his time frame.This will change our departure time from Parramores to 8:00 am, that will give us more time at Hontoon Island and the surrounding parks. We will set a time to depart from the Island later that day...3:00 to 3:30 pm ?...Roughly a 1 hour run back to Parramores. After a full day on the water we will prepare for Mr. Ralph's presentation followed by food, fun and a few adult beverages .We will start the grills and turkeys early to feed the masses after his talk......It only gets better........Billy/Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 7:13pm
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LOL, That's great news Billy, you may want to revise your Topic however,
You misspelled Mr. Ralph's last name, Believe it is "Meloon". ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 7:28pm
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Might want to setup a reunion sub section to the forum for all these SJRR threads. ------------- |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 7:32pm
The plan is there's no plan ???   ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 7:48pm
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That was the original plan. Wait, who's on first? ------------- '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 |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 8:37pm
Maybe we all are not computer savy like you,and this seems to be working real well  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Hollywood wrote:Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 8:40pm
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 8:40pm
Brett, you are  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 8:44pm
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For those on the fence, I can honestly say the 1400 miles I drove to SJRR was worth it to see Mr. Ralph speak (And the rest of you guys of course). ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: January-26-2012 at 11:04pm
Been talking to the crew. My chances of making it are looking good  ------------- "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: dochockey
Date Posted: March-08-2012 at 4:35am
I need to figure out how to get something on my boat autographed ? any ideas what I could send?  ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-09-2012 at 11:46am
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A glove box lid works great.... This picture was taken 3 years ago at the 50th Masters when the boatdr was asked by Mr. Ralph to bring the Dart to the Ski Tournament. Mr. Ralph autographed Billy's engine cover, and Glove box Lids for BuffaloBFN and myself.   ------------- "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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 7:06pm
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Billy/Karen I have seen the posts pertaining to the reunion "SJRR 2012". I would like, please, to know if all are welcome? I rebuilt a 92 Ski Nautique with much help from this site, and would love to meet some of those that offerred endless, priceless help. I have three daughters, Twins 15, and a 14 YO, who LOVE the Nautique, and would be very interested in a trip up. I live in Apopka, Sweetwater area. We are in a charity 10k race Saturday, 24 2012. We would love to drive up and meet all at a suggested site? Thanks for your assistance! Jerry Smith 92 Ski Nautique 95 Ski Nautique - Sold ------------- Js |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 10:08pm
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Jerry, you are definitely welcome! Come on out and join us. Saturday we will be heading to Hontoon Island for the day for a raft-up and overall good time. Whereabouts are you from and how long do you plan on staying? If you just want to come for the day for the raft-up then it will be best to put in around Hontoon Island. ------------- '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 |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: March-11-2012 at 11:40pm
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Tim it seems to me you made some glove box covers? do you still have any? ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 12:01am
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Thanks Bret!! I will head up after our race. ETA 1000. Hontoon Island? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 12:55am
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I am in Orlando area, and will put in at the Highbanks ramp. (DeBary) It will take about 20 -30 minutes to hit Hontoon. Where will you be? Plan on just the day. Raft up. Would be great to meet all. ------------- Js |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 1:00am
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Jerry,please come, bring your family and enjoy our event. Karen will bring some extra shirts to the Island Saturday. Will you be coming to the Saturday night event ? If so bring something to throw in the pot , we eat after Mr. Ralph's finished and all questions asked. If you need more info call me at 1-318-386-2825..Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 9:53am
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Thank You Billy!! Not sure about eve. I would love to but not sure with my girls, after race and on water all day? If I do, I will bring food. I read Ralphs book, and would be nice to hear him. I will look forward to meeting you and the others. If I get to Hontoon 11ish, I will find you there? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 11:41am
Jerry, we'll be easy to find. Just look for about 30 Correct Crafts that have taken over the dock at Hontoon Island. We shouldn't be that hard to find.  ------------- "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: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 6:21pm
 This is our ride. Look forward to meeting everyone! ------------- Js |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 6:55pm
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Nice boat Jerry, what lake is that on? I'm usually out on Butler on the weekends. ------------- '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 |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 7:07pm
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Lake Brantley. Sweetwater, Longwood. It is a private lake. Quiet, clean and calm. You going to this reunion? ------------- Js |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 7:13pm
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Heck yeah! My wife & I went last year saturday only and before we left we booked thursday thru sunday at Parramore's. It is a great time and everyone we met there was awesome. Great group of guys on this site, you won't be disappointed. Looking forward to meeting you. Bret ------------- '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 |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 8:46pm
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Bret, Thats great to hear, we are excited. I am bringing three teen daughters. Will there be many others? They too are excited. And thanks for the earlier compliment on the boat! We are running a race early Saturday morning (up at 4am)in Winter Park, so it would be a long day to stay the night. ------------- Js |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 10:41pm
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The option is there,understand the "kid" thing too.....You will miss a unique gift from Mr. Ralph, hope we have him speaking at the 2022 SJRR. At the age of 94 , he will not be around forever, get it while you can. $10.00 per shirt, Karen needs numbers and sizes. Sea Ya Sat... Billy/ Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-12-2012 at 10:42pm
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Now you know why we put on SJRR , what a birthday party for Donald and I......Cant wait....Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 4:34pm
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Thank You. Shirts, if you have them, 4 Smalls, 2 Mediums, and 1 XLarge. $70.00 A few years ago, I missed the opportunity of a tour of the Correct Craft plant with Ralph. I had to be in Washington, DC. He did send me his book, which I found very good. I sure would like to personaly meet him, but I think I would be stretching it with the girls and the early morning race. You do know, also, is the Antique boat show in Tavares? (Mt Dora) Same weekend. We are looking forward to meeting everyone. Will there be other teens? Will anyone be skiing, wakeboarding, tubing? The girls are asking me to bring the B-52. I rather not, but I hate to miss out on the fun they would have with others on it? What do you think? ------------- Js |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 5:21pm
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Yes on the boat show,This will be our 5th year, we enter one of our CorrectCraft woody's every year. This year we will display our 1958 Starflite Thursday all day and maybe a return trip for a spell on Friday. Mt. Dora was the main reason SJRR is always the last full weekend in March. CorrectCraft will be well represented again this year. We will bring extra shirts, but the small sizes go fast. We will do our best to satisfy all that attend, but if you do not sign up on Friday night , you will have to take what l have....Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 6:28pm
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Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 6:34pm
Oh yes there will be a lot of Sking and Wakeboarding and footing. Orlando Nautiques will bring some new boats for demos. However, you will find that tubing is not a big sport with these guys. We like to see folks on skis with these ski boats. Also never speak favorabley about Fram Oil Filters and do not speak about soft spots on the floor. Trust me. We are looking forward to meeting your entire family. There shoud be some more teenagers, but not a lot. I hope this helps, Donald |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 7:58pm
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THEIR IS SOMEONE WHO DRIVES/OWNS A NAUTIQUE THAT WEARS A SIZE SMALL? I WOULD THINK THERES NO TOO MANY OR ATLEAST I HAVENT SEEN THEM! I'LL BRING MY TUBE, WHO WANTS TO BE GATOR BAIT! ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 8:32pm
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No need to scream.... Those shirts will only fit a very important factor in all these event's, and ..... They are called children, kinda like you but a lot smaller ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |