Spring 2013 Gathering Long Point

[cdavisdb]

How did you know??

A truly epic shot. My sincere thanks to Eric.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

How did you know??

A truly epic shot. My sincere thanks to Eric.

Great to meet you as well. You will always have a campsite on the Island Of Misfit Toys. Watching your boat land was a pleasure. Feeling the same was even better. As Chuck would say,Outstanding.

Speaking of toys, Richard said his old 28 would flat out smoke his new 31 Contender in the slop and I now believe this to be true.

I was on a J-----r 31 years ago. 130 hours or so on his new sled and no prior wheel time. The morning was 1-3 and we burned 49 gph @ wot with twin 250 efi Merc`s. The afternoon got to 2-4 and she shuddered like jello upon landing. She banged and banged like Bam Bam on the Flintstones. Bang. Shudder. Bang. Shudder. Bang. Shudder. I told him he was hurting his boat and he slowed down. He was already at cruise and said it got worse going slower. He was almost right.

DeSoto in the Fall? Brian wants to fish Sunday. Love Spring in Florida.

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

I was on a J-----r 31 years ago. 130 hours or so on his new sled and no prior wheel time. The morning was 1-3 and we burned 49 gph @ wot with twin 250 efi Merc`s.

Sorry Charlie... EFI's were not even in the works 31 years ago...

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by NoBones

Sorry Charlie... EFI's were not even in the works 31 years ago...

31 ft. not 1931. Shoot me Kenny`s # as he wants to come down to fish.

Bones led the parade out the inlet on day one in his sweet 20. With big seas and no furry hat.
On purpose. Because he can and does. The sight of her stern makes me think about how much farther I need to go. These gatherings are nothing if not great seminars on things.
Like buddy bearings for example...and roller trailers.

[65Bowrider]

I think we're on a roll now ... more gatherings ... more places ... more fun & more food!
How are we going to top this past menu ... raw oysters, steamed shrimp, pulled pork, smoked turkey, BBQ Mahi-Mahi ... plus all the side fixin's and desert too!

And all the great boat designs .... including the addition of TWO 25' Seafari's to our group. What a thrilling ride in Dave's 25' ... yea, so she banks a bit on turns, it's the landing that counts and it was soft ... very impressive. Dave was a master at working the trim tabs, the throttle and the steering to give us an incredible ride. Thanks Dave!

And Connor, what an awesome guy with lots of good stories to tell! So glad you came and look forward to a ride in your 25' at the next gathering! And Connor, there was no photoshop on that picture ... that was the real thing!

If you couldn't make it, you missed a great time ... but hopefully you can join us at our next gathering for an incredible adventure!

[cdavisdb]

You are more than welcome to a ride, any time. Ft DeSoto, next year.

The real thing is pretty impressive to me. If I hadn't seen it on Eric's phone right after the ride, I'd have been certain photoshop was involved. Had no idea the boat was that high.

[strick]

Looks like the guys with the 25's were busy promoting the breed I have a feeling that a certain brother of ours in the north east will be drinking the kool aid soon. Looks like a great time you all had!

strick

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by strick

Looks like the guys with the 25's were busy promoting the breed I have a feeling that a certain brother of ours in the north east will be drinking the kool aid soon. Looks like a great time you all had!

strick

Thanks Doc. You and Gillie get a nice thank you! And that other guy who knows Merc`s.
Here`s to hoping the Cape will make me proud.

[cdavisdb]

Its outstanding kool aid, also very addictive!

A while back, I had a conversation with Seafari25, who has had more 25 experience than all of us put together. His comment was "The boat LIKES it rough. The rougher it gets the better it likes it." I was a bit skeptical, but no longer.

[Blue_Heron]

Denny sent me some pics. Here are some of them:

Following Sea






Head Sea

I had a blast running through that slop. I don't think I'd want to do it for two + hours crossing the gulfstream, but it was fun for a short thrill ride. Connor's quite the cowboy out in that mess. I think I need a little more wheel time before I'm ready to go more than about 25 mph in 4-6 footers. We got some air, but I kept the trim tabs deployed to keep from launching too much. The ride in a following sea is sweet, though. 30 mph+ and no bad habits. Raise the tabs and let her run.
Dave