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Discussion => Events => Topic started by: el mojado on August 14, 2015, 08:27:58 PM
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So I will be at AVI for this event. First time but not first SCJB event. I heard from someone who was there last year that there was a lot of drama. Maybe even a fight. What gives? Is this true? What happened last year? What can I expect? Believe me, I am no square. I like to party like anyone. That guy said he wouldn't go again. I went to Big Bend last season and had a great time. I hope its fun this time too...
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Someone tried to pee in the parking lot. >:D
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I heard it was a big brawl in the bar at 2am.
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So I will be at AVI for this event. First time but not first SCJB event. I heard from someone who was there last year that there was a lot of drama. Maybe even a fight. What gives? Is this true? What happened last year? What can I expect? Believe me, I am no square. I like to party like anyone. That guy said he wouldn't go again. I went to Big Bend last season and had a great time. I hope its fun this time too...
el mojado,
You are going to have a good time. We all try to look out for each other.
I am looking forward to this outing. See you and everyone else soon. :)
HD
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This will be my first scjb event and I can't wait, can't wait to meet all of the big names lol
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I heard it was a big brawl in the bar at 2am.
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Chad,
I guess I wasn't there that trip as I don't remember that episode.
Maybe I was still in the parking lot or in my room getting my much needed OLD MAN sleep. ;D
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This will be my first scjb event and I can't wait, can't wait to meet all of the big names lol
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Big names? Everyone who attends these events are big names.
Brad deserves the accolades for all the effort he puts into organizing these events. :thumbup:
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HD
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Big names? Everyone who attends these events are big names.
Brad deserves the accolades for all the effort he puts into organizing these events. :thumbup:
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HD
100% agree, can't wait to meet him, you and everyone that's willing to meet me lol
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100% agree, can't wait to meet him, you and everyone that's willing to meet me lol
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See you soon. Have a safe journey. :)
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See you soon. Have a safe journey. :)
Thanks and same to you!!😀
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See you soon. Have a safe journey. :)
Looking forward to a boat soda with ya Dave
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Ok!! I can speak from experience I was at the avi for the Mother's Day event and let me tell you """ for me being a total stranger I made more friends that weekend than I could ever imagine it was freakin AWESOME!!! Darrell , Brian Hallet Dave " and Dennis not to forget Big Tommy "" and other good people. I heard nothing about a fight what so ever If you have any questions about how great this SCJB family is ??? Watch the ramp at the end of the day , check out how everybody is helping each other load there boats. That should tell you how tight this community is . Lastly, thanks to Brad he was out there at 7am setting up the SCJB canopies so people could hang out" and have a good time " Thanks again Brad " it's sucks I gotta miss this one but I'm shooting to make the last trip of the season Big Bend" you all have a great time and watch out for each other Be Safe!!! Bob"
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Having a fight break out at 2 a.m. in a bar is not really that unexpected is it? :beer: :mad: :screwy:
Boaters aren't necessarily "angels" at 2 a.m. in a bar at the river. Still I would hope that if some or SCJB was involved, that there would have been enough sensible peeps around to defuse the situation. Don't make me come down there and crack heads next weekend. >:D I haven't been to the river in a long time and I'm not real happy about it. Someone might really get hurt. j/k
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Ok!! I can speak from experience I was at the avi for the Mother's Day event and let me tell you """ for me being a total stranger I made more friends that weekend than I could ever imagine it was freakin AWESOME!!! Darrell , Brian Hallet Dave " and Dennis not to forget Big Tommy "" and other good people. I heard nothing about a fight what so ever If you have any questions about how great this SCJB family is ??? Watch the ramp at the end of the day , check out how everybody is helping each other load there boats. That should tell you how tight this community is . Lastly, thanks to Brad he was out there at 7am setting up the SCJB canopies so people could hang out" and have a good time " Thanks again Brad " it's sucks I gotta miss this one but I'm shooting to make the last trip of the season Big Bend" you all have a great time and watch out for each other Be Safe!!! Bob"
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Good post Bob. :thumbup:
We will and hope to see you at Big Bend. 8)
Dave
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Can't wait for our first Laughlin trip!!! After having to cancel twice we are very excited this year :)
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Good post Bob. :thumbup:
We will and hope to see you at Big Bend. 8)
Dave
Thanks Dave, looking forward to some boat sodas with you guys can't wait ""
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How much fun is it out there
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How much fun is it out there
LMAO. Any time you are on the water with good people and a boat that runs good is FUNNNNNNNN! ;)
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I heard it was a big brawl in the bar at 2am.
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I don't know where you heard this from but this has to stop. No one was involved in any 'brawl'. I'm not even aware of any physical fights that have happened at any SCJB events.
I have heard so much bullshit and lies in the past 4 weeks about my events its unreal. I've heard we are all druggies, we are all douchebags that just get drunk and fight, I've heard we are "worse than the kids in the havasu channel on spring break".
ANY ONE OF YOU can't attest to how family friendly, drama free AND fun these events are. Yes, there's times when people get a little drunk and carried away, but its dealt with in a civil manner. No 2am bar brawls - EVER.
Yes, the events are getting bigger, but its up to ourselves to keep it under control and police ourselves and our neighbors. Also, if you guys hear of anyone else spreading these bullshit untrue rumors, politely correct them please. We aren't about drama, fights, drugs, etc at all and it will NOT be tolerated.
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I don't know where you heard this from but this has to stop. No one was involved in any 'brawl'. I'm not even aware of any physical fights that have happened at any SCJB events.
I have heard so much bullshit and lies in the past 4 weeks about my events its unreal. I've heard we are all druggies, we are all douchebags that just get drunk and fight, I've heard we are "worse than the kids in the havasu channel on spring break".
ANY ONE OF YOU can't attest to how family friendly, drama free AND fun these events are. Yes, there's times when people get a little drunk and carried away, but its dealt with in a civil manner. No 2am bar brawls - EVER.
Yes, the events are getting bigger, but its up to ourselves to keep it under control and police ourselves and our neighbors. Also, if you guys hear of anyone else spreading these bullshit untrue rumors, politely correct them please. We aren't about drama, fights, drugs, etc at all and it will NOT be tolerated.
This is great to hear. Since I plan on bringing the family and it being my first meet was kind of nervous about the size with my parents on their boat. They don't do to well in big crowds
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Well said! We've only been to a hand full of events, but never once seen or heard of a fight or bar brawl. It's always been nothing but a good time. Yeah, there is drinking involved, but everyone seems to control themselves and not get out of hand.
Up until these last few posts, which I don't believe, I've heard nothing but good from "outsiders" in reference to the whole group.
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These stories blow my mind.. Every event has been amazing! Keep up the good work Brad, we all appreciate your hard work man.
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This will b my first event and I look forward to meeting u all that r going all I've heard was great things about u guys and u all r quick to help a guy out see u all at the avi and many more events in the future
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I will back Brad up on this 100%. One of the biggest reasons people love the SCJB events, and come to them repeatedly, is because there is absolutely no riff-raff.
I am being completely honest when I say that EVERYONE GETS ALONG! And that's a hard thing to believe with a group as big as SCJB has gotten.... But it's true.
My husband and I have been attending for 3 years now, and have never missed a meet, and we have met some of our very best friends through SCJB.... People we would not have met otherwise, for we all live in different states.
Everyone watches out for each other, kids are always more than welcome, everyone is always willing to offer a hand when needed or even when not needed, lots of laughs are always had, the best of times continue to be documented in the books, and I promise you, you will meet great people and make life lasting friendships... Friendships that continue to grow outside of the SCJB community.
Please don't believe, nor spread these rumors... For it will only be your loss.... Your loss of great times, great people, great fun, and lots of great memories! Brad you know how much we appreciate all you do my friend.... That's why we love you!
I hope to see y'all out there.... And if haven't met you yet, my name is Heather, and the hubs is Sean (all fired up on the boards).... See ya soon!!!
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I don't know where you heard this from but this has to stop. No one was involved in any 'brawl'. I'm not even aware of any physical fights that have happened at any SCJB events.
I have heard so much bullshit and lies in the past 4 weeks about my events its unreal. I've heard we are all druggies, we are all douchebags that just get drunk and fight, I've heard we are "worse than the kids in the havasu channel on spring break".
ANY ONE OF YOU can't attest to how family friendly, drama free AND fun these events are. Yes, there's times when people get a little drunk and carried away, but its dealt with in a civil manner. No 2am bar brawls - EVER.
Yes, the events are getting bigger, but its up to ourselves to keep it under control and police ourselves and our neighbors. Also, if you guys hear of anyone else spreading these bullshit untrue rumors, politely correct them please. We aren't about drama, fights, drugs, etc at all and it will NOT be tolerated.
. I have been to a lot of SoCal events. People from all walks of life or at these events. I've never seen any fights not even a argument at the SoCal event. Most these people will become your new friends if given half a chance. This group keeps growing by leaps and bounds so if you want Brad our anyone else to speak for all that will show up its not going to happen. But as a group we police ourselves and stop any problems before they happen to the best of our abilities. I have been involved in a lot of different groups and never have I seen any even close to a big family as SCJB. Does someone end up drinking to much yep but we just help them find a place to take a break. This is the river people go to have a good time and that what SoCal Jet boats is about. I would say the folks that have bad things to say about the events might be the ones we don't need around. Unfortunately there will always be people that run there mouth to bad we have to hear them. Brad keep up the good work and don't take it to heart.
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I don't know where you heard this from but this has to stop. No one was involved in any 'brawl'. I'm not even aware of any physical fights that have happened at any SCJB events.
I have heard so much bullshit and lies in the past 4 weeks about my events its unreal. I've heard we are all druggies, we are all douchebags that just get drunk and fight, I've heard we are "worse than the kids in the havasu channel on spring break".
ANY ONE OF YOU can't attest to how family friendly, drama free AND fun these events are. Yes, there's times when people get a little drunk and carried away, but its dealt with in a civil manner. No 2am bar brawls - EVER.
Yes, the events are getting bigger, but its up to ourselves to keep it under control and police ourselves and our neighbors. Also, if you guys hear of anyone else spreading these bullshit untrue rumors, politely correct them please. We aren't about drama, fights, drugs, etc at all and it will NOT be tolerated.
This is exactly what I wanted to hear! Thank you for clarifying. Can't wait for this weekend!
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. I have been to a lot of SoCal events. People from all walks of life or at these events. I've never seen any fights not even a argument at the SoCal event. Most these people will become your new friends if given half a chance. This group keeps growing by leaps and bounds so if you want Brad our anyone else to speak for all that will show up its not going to happen. But as a group we police ourselves and stop any problems before they happen to the best of our abilities. I have been involved in a lot of different groups and never have I seen any even close to a big family as SCJB. Does someone end up drinking to much yep but we just help them find a place to take a break. This is the river people go to have a good time and that what SoCal Jet boats is about. I would say the folks that have bad things to say about the events might be the ones we don't need around. Unfortunately there will always be people that run there mouth to bad we have to hear them. Brad keep up the good work and don't take it to heart.
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×2 100% key phrase there is "police ourselves" with alcohol there is always a chance of a bad situation but a kind friend can defuse that quicker than a stranger. That's why these events are so enjoyable is that I feel we have an unspoken friendship between all the members, for something bad to happen they would have to catch all of us sleeping. I've only been to a fiew of these events but they are always safe and enjoyable, Keep up the good work Brad. See you this weekend. 👍👍
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Ok... It's Tuesday and I'm vibing to go... Thursday can't come soon enough!
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Ok... It's Tuesday and I'm vibing to go... Thursday can't come soon enough!
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x3 you staying at AVI or someone's house?
"RTCP"
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We'll be out thursday night as well. Should be a good time
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x3 you staying at AVI or someone's house?
"RTCP"
Leaving here Thursday evening to Martinez to pick up my boat and stay the night. Gonna head up early in the morning (7-ish) and be there all Friday and Saturday... Sunday's schedule depends on the hangover situation. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Which is the best way these days to go from Martinez to Laughlin? All the way up the AZ95 or cross over at some point and go up the Cali side... been years since I've been this route.
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Leaving here Thursday evening to Martinez to pick up my boat and stay the night. Gonna head up early in the morning (7-ish) and be there all Friday and Saturday... Sunday's schedule depends on the hangover situation. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Which is the best way these days to go from Martinez to Laughlin? All the way up the AZ95 or cross over at some point and go up the Cali side... been years since I've been this route.
Hell Ya be there thurs night at my girlfriends moms then Avi fri, sat, and come home Sunday
"RTCP"
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Leaving here Thursday evening to Martinez to pick up my boat and stay the night. Gonna head up early in the morning (7-ish) and be there all Friday and Saturday... Sunday's schedule depends on the hangover situation. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Which is the best way these days to go from Martinez to Laughlin? All the way up the AZ95 or cross over at some point and go up the Cali side... been years since I've been this route.
best way would be 95 north to 40 west to needles hwy north. People can chime in if I'm wrong but that is the way we have always went from blythe.
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Leaving here Thursday evening to Martinez to pick up my boat and stay the night. Gonna head up early in the morning (7-ish) and be there all Friday and Saturday... Sunday's schedule depends on the hangover situation. :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Which is the best way these days to go from Martinez to Laughlin? All the way up the AZ95 or cross over at some point and go up the Cali side... been years since I've been this route.
best way would be 95 north to 40 west to needles hwy north. People can chime in if I'm wrong but that is the way we have always went from blythe.
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Dustin corner James and get your short block on his waiting list.
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Dustin corner James and get your short block on his waiting list.
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copy that. Good call.
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Dustin corner James and get your short block on his waiting list.
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x2 on that
"RTCP"
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I'm not saying anything bad everybody that comes to these events are the most friendly people I have ever met and Brad does the best job in the world to make everybody happy. I just heard that this happened and it wasn't socal Peps it was other people that where at the beach that day with all of us.
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Dustin corner James and get your short block on his waiting list.
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thinkin I want on that list as well.😈
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I'm not saying anything bad everybody that comes to these events are the most friendly people I have ever met and Brad does the best job in the world to make everybody happy. I just heard that this happened and it wasn't socal Peps it was other people that where at the beach that day with all of us.
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You would think I would have been there or at least heard about this. No 'brawl' happened, EVER.
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How busy will it be saturday morning? How early should I be launching to secure a spot? Ehat are the unspoken rules regarding saving my spot on the beach while I take my boat for a 100 MPH run?
FYI... I was at AVI about 3 weeks ago. There is a security check at the gate. Your name will be on a hotel guest list to launch free. Otherwise, I believe they are charging $20. And they also mentioned that the beach is for hotel guests only. But maybe Brad has it worked out with management.... any insight on this?
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How busy will it be saturday morning? How early should I be launching to secure a spot? Ehat are the unspoken rules regarding saving my spot on the beach while I take my boat for a 100 MPH run?
FYI... I was at AVI about 3 weeks ago. There is a security check at the gate. Your name will be on a hotel guest list to launch free. Otherwise, I believe they are charging $20. And they also mentioned that the beach is for hotel guests only. But maybe Brad has it worked out with management.... any insight on this?
I will be up at 7 setting a anchor on the beach. I think it's gonna be extremely busy by 9 with no room on the beach by 11. As far as 100 mph runs better have something big that can take a roller. Have a feeling it's gonna be pretty clapped out all weekend. All I can say is be safe and watch the water.
"RTCP"
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Sorry.... but I was being silly about my 100 mph boat! ^^^ 😂
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Sorry.... but I was being silly about my 100 mph boat! ^^^ 😂
hahaha lol. See you out there bud!!
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I will be up at 7 setting a anchor on the beach. I think it's gonna be extremely busy by 9 with no room on the beach by 11. As far as 100 mph runs better have something big that can take a roller. Have a feeling it's gonna be pretty clapped out all weekend. All I can say is be safe and watch the water.
"RTCP"
. You better have more then a anchor out there at 7am.
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. You better have more then a anchor out there at 7am.
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if waters up I will.
"RTCP"
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if waters up I will.
"RTCP"
2 years ago, Brad and I were on the beach around 730ish, had all the glassy water right in front of the Avi, I made passes for a couple hours... You guys will be good if you're launching before 8
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2 years ago, Brad and I were on the beach around 730ish, had all the glassy water right in front of the Avi, I made passes for a couple hours... You guys will be good if you're launching before 8
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Good pics .. whatever happened to steve? Haven't seen him around
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couple questions,
1. Whats the launch at AVI like?
2. Water level/hazards in the water? My pops has an IO and might be with us so asking for him
3. Anchor(s) i have a small box anchor and a slide anchor. Im assuming more than enough?
thanks!
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couple questions,
1. Whats the launch at AVI like?
2. Water level/hazards in the water? My pops has an IO and might be with us so asking for him
3. Anchor(s) i have a small box anchor and a slide anchor. Im assuming more than enough?
thanks!
1. Launch sucks. Luckily we have amazing group of people grabbing boats as they come in.
2. There are big boats running up and down so there isn't any big hazards
3. That's what I'm bringing so I'm sure you are good
"RTCP"
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1. Launch sucks. Luckily we have amazing group of people grabbing boats as they come in.
2. There are big boats running up and down so there isn't any big hazards
3. That's what I'm bringing so I'm sure you are good
"RTCP"
Thanks Dennis, You said you are launching around 7am?
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Thanks Dennis, You said you are launching around 7am?
Thats the plan only way I see getting a good spot
"RTCP"
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Thats the plan only way I see getting a good spot
"RTCP"
I'll probably launch around that time too. Come in Friday night, get gas early saturday morning then launch
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I'll probably launch around that time too. Come in Friday night, get gas early saturday morning then launch
sweet sounds like a plan!!
"RTCP"
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When is the trip to big bend?
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1. Launch sucks. Luckily we have amazing group of people grabbing boats as they come in.
2. There are big boats running up and down so there isn't any big hazards
3. That's what I'm bringing so I'm sure you are good
"RTCP"
yup!! Looking down at the ramp when you first approach it stay to the right side Big un even section of concrete on the left side . When loading slightly power into current . It's tricky but like Dennis said you got SCJB friends To help!! Watch a few others as they have been there before and you'll be good" Stay Thirsty My Friends " DAM !!! I wish I was going "" 😝
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When is the trip to big bend?
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ya that's what I want to know???
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couple questions,
1. Whats the launch at AVI like?
2. Water level/hazards in the water? My pops has an IO and might be with us so asking for him
3. Anchor(s) i have a small box anchor and a slide anchor. Im assuming more than enough?
thanks!
1: launch ramp is tricky when loading the boat but as stated during the events,there are always people helping. last month the line to pull the boat out was about an hour, that entire time PWCs think it's fun to come within feet of you while your idling out front waiting.
2: All depends if the dam is open, water level can be VERY low in the morning (so low, your trailer tires go past the ramp), then steady rise all day.
3: box anchor and slide anchor will do you well!
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Good pics .. whatever happened to steve? Haven't seen him around
Steve is still around, he finally got his motor all dialed and the Panther/AT kit is badass. Pretty bummed were missing this one :(
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You guys and your 7am wakeup call. Ya right! We'll see how you guys fend after the Friday night parking lot party.
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You guys and your 7am wakeup call. Ya right! We'll see how you guys fend after the Friday night parking lot party.
Hahaha!!! It always seems good the night before. That one day we hit the beach early, then again we also saw the helicopter stop that boat lol. Always good times
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You guys and your 7am wakeup call. Ya right! We'll see how you guys fend after the Friday night parking lot party.
I must say that one always gets me!! 😂😂😂
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Thank you all for the info... This brings up a good point that now I have another question
I dont drive my boat onto the trailer. Never have. Im still new to jets adn the way they handle in the water. Im getting much better but still not very comfortable driving it on or into the back of the GF's Tahoe.
Is it possible/doable to swim it on the trailer?
If not, How far up is another ramp that is?
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Thank you all for the info... This brings up a good point that now I have another question
I dont drive my boat onto the trailer. Never have. Im still new to jets adn the way they handle in the water. Im getting much better but still not very comfortable driving it on or into the back of the GF's Tahoe.
Is it possible/doable to swim it on the trailer?
If not, How far up is another ramp that is?
100% possible! Especially if you have someone to catch the boat next to the trailer, then push it over and on. That ramp is where I learned to launch and trailer boats
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100% possible! Especially if you have someone to catch the boat next to the trailer, then push it over and on. That ramp is where I learned to launch and trailer boats
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Right on, The Bahner i drive on all the time, its simple. point and throttle. But the Rogers (Weiman) is more difficult for me. Plus my damn trailer has a giant bar going straight up for when it used to be a double decker trailer. Dont need to nail that thing either
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this stupid thing
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At least you have a target to aim for lmao!!!!!
The ramp is tricky but makes for good practice. I have faith in you Steve! You'll be powering onto the trailer by the end of the weekend!
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If you need help loading your boat there is usually a group of people down at the ramp helping everyone.
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What Jennifer said is true....everyone always helps one another at the end the day to get the boats out. I'll admit I was one of those chicks going side ways down the ramp (still learning to back a trailer up) in May at the Avi. Luckily I had someone come help me :)
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Soooo . . . s' pose I lost my mind and flew down Friday after work and brought a few :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: to share around the campfire >:D might there be someone that would give me an early morning ski run? I haven't skied in nearly 3 years. Im old, fat, and jonesing back to ski but I won't t hang on too long I'm sure. I can boat bitch like a big dog and have no problem at all helping at the ramp. Will I get hassled if I sleep in my truck? Piss poor weekend for the wife to be working :banghead:
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2015 August "Gord" Trip @ The Avi