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Sounds like yall got a good plan together to me and will be a friggen blast!!!!!!!! Fellowship, nice swordie!!!

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This thread just died :D

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Nohasark

It’s just as well no one is talking if I was able to be there that weekend you guys would not stand a chance. :rolleyes:

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Nice Cow ! Who got da' Bull ? Fellow- PM Me Your Address!
Tug

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Life Is GREAT. That is what life is all about. Nice catch.

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I will have three on my boat including myself.

Thanks,
Drew

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Nice catch! I've been traveling but will be back for the tournament date, I hope I have time to get the boat running before then, she's kind of sorry looking at the moment! :(

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I'm trying to follow this am I missing the date? :D

Matt

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I also am missing the date for the tourny

What is it?

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This is what Noahsark wrote before:


After giving it some thought this is what I am thinking, feedback please!!

Alright fellas in the spirit of keeping it real & simple the tournament date would be June 10th, the entry fee per boat would be $50.00, & the breakdown is as follows.

$35.00 per boat will go into the prize money.

$10.00 per boat will go into covering the cost for the after party BBQ (Anglers Only or family?)if family we need to re-visit it then.

$5.00 per boat will be used to donate to our awesome web-site, after all its because of it that we even have the opurtunity to do this

I was thinking that for the BBQ we would again keeping it simple p/u burgers, dogs, chips, soda, & water. I know its not much but this is the one part that can get expensive really fast. If for some miraculous reason there is money left over that is designated for the BBQ it will be put into the prize money pot.

One last thing, it would be if we had a couple of guys step and help out with being in charge of coordinating the food for the BBQ. Let me know what you think!

Please send him your feedback on this.

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My outdrive is ready to be re-installed and we're just working on the trim system now. Then I'll tackle the wood side panels (I'm replacing them with Plasteak or Starboard). Hopefully that will be finished before the tournament. If not I'll be fishing her anyway.

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maybe I can hitch a ride with you that day if I'm still boatless?

Let me know if there is room

Jorge

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No problem, if the side panels aren't done by then you can help me keep all the boat's guts in! Ha! :D

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I'll bring the beer and some crazy glue

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Sounds good! I just got the last few parts for the boat's tilt/trim system and will put them in tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to take her out on Sunday, if not tomorrow afternoon. :D

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OK, the drive's been resealed, U-Joints replaced and has been installed, the tilt/trim motor is now on an aluminum bracket and operating. Not much was left of the old steel bracket, hell the solenoids were just hanging by the wires! Both T/T cylinders have been rebuilt and the carb also. This weekend I'll re-tune the engine and see how everything works. $600 in the hole already! Hopefully everything will be OK to be ready for June! :D

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Only $600/ that's it?

Sounds like a deal to me :D

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Well, actually a bit more since I did purchase some parts myself for $80 and I gave the guy a $42 tip for a good job. He's a mobile boat mechanic and comes to the boat to do the work. I haven't tried the repairs out yet but am confident everything will work fine, he seems to know what he's doing. I actually thought it was a bit high but I've rarely had any work done by someone else. You think it's a good price?

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Well fellas after (4) weeks this Friday of not posting, I am back in spirits to start posting again. (4)weeks ago I spent two days in the hospital with very serious back & chest pain that just came on unexpectedley, come to find out after a series of test were done I have two herniated disc in my thorasic and I have been in a special brace that covers my whole chest & back since then, it's called a TLSO, they also have me on several meds. I have (2)more weeks to go before they redo the MRI to determine how it's healing and for how much longer I have to where the brace. Originally they estimated 6-8 weeks, I am hoping that stays true. I dont know what is going to be my status by the time the tourny comes around, things are just to uncertain right now. I am trying to be as positive as I can so I will remain hopeful that I will be able to participate, when it comes time to being realistic it's more likely that I will not be fishing the tourny or this summer. I will keep you guys posted ;)

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Sounds awful! Sorry to hear you've been going thru all that. Seems like this year has been hard on quite a few of us, my sister passed away in January and my father just a couple of weeks ago. Please take good care of yourself and don't worry about the tourney, if necessary we can reschedule for a later time. :rolleyes:

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Well, I'm out. Today I found out my engine has seized up for unknown reasons since it ran fine before we repaired the outdrive, good oil, no water intrusion, etc. Darn thing won't turn even with the plugs out. Now I'll have to look into a new engine so I don't think I'll have a boat for the tournament. :(

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Nestor , that's a tough break I wonder what happened?

If you want we could go in mine, although it's not a seacraft it may still catch fish :rolleyes:

Call me if you want to go

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I'm not sure but my mechanic says that the Mercruiser 3.0 liters tend to do that if you don't turn them over once every 3 months or so. Since mine was laid up since Dec. perhaps that's what happened. I was told to fill up the cylinders with Marvel's Mystery Oil and leave it for a few days. I did that today and will be back from the USVI on Wednesday so we'll see if that does the trick. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Oh well, but the good news is that the wife agrees that we should repower her soon so I'm starting to look for deals! Let me know if you know any Mercruiser dealers with good prices. :D

As for the tournament I accept the invite. Let me know what to bring besides the fishing gear. Thanks! :D

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Nestor,

You can go with me if you like

Jorge

call me later if you want to go
786-287-5370

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Thanks buddy, I will!

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Man, the fates have really conspired against me, I completely forgot I'm the godfather on a wedding that same day in Melbourne! :mad: Sorry guys and thanks for the invite Jorge. I guess I'll catch the next one. :(

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June 10 is getting close.
If it's going to happen, I have two more boats which may have an interest in participating. 20' & 23' Seacrafts.
Let me know how we can help.
Captjim

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Well, that date, June 10, I will be at my daughter's dance recital, but against my better judgement, I will have my son and his friends go in the tourney in my behalf, on my boat. Time to see if they can find fish on their own!!

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The fishing tournament Noahsark was organizing for June 10 has stalled. I know from his posts that he has been in the hospital with back problems and may not be able to attend. I have sent him a message but I have not gotten a reply and he has not posted since 05/09. I have been in touch with Capt. Brad who has moved to Melbourne but still wants to support it through his company, Frenzie Lures, Inc. Over 14 boat owners expressed an interest which would give us 30 – 45 participants. I will volunteer to collect the entry fees and buy the supplies unless Noahsark is able to continue to organize it, in which case, I offer my help and support to him to carry on.

CaptJim
captj2@aol.com

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Since June 10 is only 8 days away, I propose that we delay it until Saturday, June 17 so that we can pull it together:
My suggestion:
Entry fee: $55.00/ Boat $35.00 to prize pool, $15.00 to Bar-B-Que, $5.00 to ClassicSeaCraft
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
Location Elliot Key
Lines in at 7:00AM
Weigh In 3:00 – 4:00
Bar-B-Que starting at 3:30 Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Beans, Chips, Slaw, water, cokes, Key Lime Pie
10 boats 15 boats
First prize - 60% of prize pool largest 5 fish $210.00 to $315.00
Second prize 25% of prize pool for heaviest fish
$ 88.00 to $131.00
Third prize15%largest fish by the ladies
$ 53.00 to $ 80.00

Please let me know if you have suggestions, can attend or will be able to help .
Let's see if we can get enough captains committed to make it happen:
Count me in:

Captain:____________________ e-mail____________________ Phone: ___________

I will need help with? Information on:

Boat: Name: _______________________ Description:_____________ # Aboard: _____

I will be able to help with:
Captain’s morning checkin _____
Weighin _____
M.C.Awarding prizes _____
Cooking / Serving _____

Please post replies here or contact:
Capt. Jim Crosby
Captj2@aol.com
305 253 2040

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Jim,

I am interested in going south. Moving the date sounds like the right thing to do. I need help with lodging, launching and where to store the trailer. Do you have any advice?

You can launch from Matheson Hammock Marina, Coral Gables or Black Point or Homestead Bayfront Park in Homestead . You can leave the trailer at any of them overnight while you are boating.

Black Point or Bayfront park are closer to Elloit but I would suggest Matheson Hammock which is about a 30. min. run to Elliot.. http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/Parks...son_marina.asp

I would suggest reservations at the Quality Inn South Kendall. 14501 S. Dixie Hwy. Miami - It's on US1, easy to find and is the closest one to Matheson Hammock with good restaurants, shopping and two marine stores nearby. Rooms for 2 - 4 are $87.00 - $97.00. I don't have a number for reservations but you can call any of the booking services. I can recomend other motels if you prefer.
You can find directions on the internet using MapQuest
http://www.mapquest.com/

If you will be arriving before 06/17, you can drop the boat/ trailer at my house which is about 5 miles from the motel, before and after the event..

Capt. Jim

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i am still interested in the tournament. although i don’t do much trolling, mainly bottom fishing for me. June 17 would be better for me because it would give me more time to find a mate.
let me know which day so i can make arrangements with work as well. Thanks

Looks like June 17. I can give you numbers on several wrecks off Elliot if you want to live bait. I always leave at least one on the surface for Sails. You never know.
Capt. Jim

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If you can't make it for the fishing, come to the Bar-B-que at 3:30 and meet other SeaCraft Owners.

SEACRAFT FISHING TOURNAMENT JUNE 17

join us at 3:30 for the BAR-B-QUE for only $7.50 per person. Registration required so we can have plenty for everyone.

Bar-B-Q 3:30 Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Beans, Slaw, Chips, Water, Cokes Key Lime Pie
Count me in:

______ Fishing Tournament and Bar-B-Que $55.00/ Boat ( Up to 4) Add. $5.00 @

______ Can’t make the fishing but count me in for the Bar-B-Que $7.50 per person

Captain: e-mail Phone:

I will need help with? Information on:

Boat: Name: _______________________ Description:_____________ # Aboard: _____

I will be able to help with:
Captain’s morning check in _____
Weigh in _____
M.C.Awarding prizes _____
Cooking / Serving _____

Please post replies on the forum or contact me directly:
Capt. Jim Crosby
Captj2@aol.com
305 253 2040

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Capt. Jim, thanks for taking over, it looks like Noahsark is out for a while and I've been away for the last 3 weeks, Chile, Peru and Ecuador this time. I won't be here for the 17th but I can help with the groceries or other things this week. I can purchase at the Homestead ARB BX and BJ's so let me know what I can help with. I may be here next week but I won't know until Friday but if I am I can also help out until the 15th. :rolleyes:

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Botapeje
Thanks for the offer to help. We have 3 boats committed so far and time is short. There doesn't seem to be much interest in fishing but it's a great opportunity to meet other SeaCraft owners and compare boats.

I'm wondering if we would get more participation if we dropped the fishing and made it a family SeaCraft gathering instead. Let's see how many we can get if we make it a Bar-B-Que at 1:00. It would be a more relaxing day and easier for famlies to participate. I will start a new thread for the Bar-B-que and see if we have any interest.

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Hello.Im a new member with a new old seacraft.Sorry to say I will not be able to make this cool event.Will there be any more tournaments?Maybe suggest looking at palm beach,broward,dade and martin countys to see were you have the most members with boats.there are some cool sand bar beachs in jupiter and stuart inlet.Hope to meet you guys soon Keith.

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Hopefully you can make it to this shindig!

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Sorry I have been out of touch fellas, things have just been really crazy and my health situations hasnt helped any. It's pretty obvious that as much as I wanted this tourny to happen its just not possible at this time due to my condition. Jim thanks for picking up the ball and running with it, hopefully you guys can can still get together even if its just for the BBQ. Lets start the tradition this year and look forward to next years. ;)

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Welcome back and I hope you feel better soon!

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Thanks Nestor I appreciate the kind words, I have received several e-mails from captjim re the event, he is really trying hard to make it happen. I look forward to seing plenty of pics if he is able to pull it off.