Comments on: Just 36 Days Away – 6 More Days Until The Official Count Down.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:33:47 +0000

72hornet,

Last year I was in Grandpas Dream a 30 Hacker on the South Bound trip. We had a great trip. It was the first time that my brothers and I got to do a trip with our father. We hope to do it again next year and include some of the grandchildren.
Enjoy your trip and hopefully when you get back the ice will be thawed.

By: 72 Hornet

72 Hornet — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:01:49 +0000

Tom,
What boat were you on last year? I had the 1956 23′ Chris Continental last year and the 1929 before, we always have gone on the soughtbound trip. We had great weather and alot of fun as usual! Sorry that you won’t be able to be there! My first run was in 1995 and I have really enjoyed the trip and the show. By the time I get back to Iowa after this, we are close to the lake thawing and are ready to gear up for the summer!
Cheers to all!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:07:52 +0000

72hornet,

Enjoy the cruise you will have a great time. I have been on two cruises, the first one way back in 1989 and last years trip. I was amazed how many people who I met on the first cruise, were also on last years cruise. Great group of people. Great boat show as well.

Take your time and enjoy the scenery watch for the Gators and Manitee. Remember you are cruising not freezing. Bring plenty of sunscreen as I forgot last year and by the time we had finished our first day of cruising my face was burnt like lobster with raccoon eyes from my glasses. Nothing many beers didn’t cure.

Unfortunately I wont be able to make it down this year. Unless the hockey team that I am a trainer for loses again this year early in the playoffs. ( SHHH don’t let them know that I am hoping they do, so I can join everyone in Florida again. )

Send updates along the trip to us unfortunate ones back up North.

Tom Keyes

By: John Rothert

John Rothert — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:59:29 +0000

Ok tavares/dora folks, I posted on the CCABC site that it is time for another BOAT BUZZ UNPLUGGED MEETING……at the Club/Woodyboater.com tent….friday as per usual?
Time? Dinner together again….like in Newport News!!

John in Va.

By: 72hornet

72hornet — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:05:27 +0000

Tom,
I am bringing my close friend’s 1956 23′ Continental down for him. He is wintering in Florida and I am hauling it down for him. Not sure any of my Century’s would float! (Just kidding). I am heading for the southbound trip and then pull over to Mt. Dora for the weekend Show. I’m planning on leaving Iowa on March 14th and arrive in JAX on Friday morning to launch and make sure all is ship shape for the trip and show…

By: Paul H

Paul H — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:03:59 +0000

I just booked our flights today (spendy at this time of the year) and the house rental is arranged. can’t wait to get there. Been 5 months since the last show already….too long.

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:37:53 +0000

Speaking of the St Johns River cruises, I’ve been trying in vain to find out what the restrictions are along this run. I’ve talked to the various water authorities along the route but they take in circles.

Does anybody have an idea what max draft and max air draft would be for participating in this run?

I won’t be doing it this year but have thought taking a small cruiser (i.e. 30′ or less) on that trip would be great.

By: WoodyGal

WoodyGal — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:48:33 +0000

Or is it Matt Hilfiger?

By: WoodyGal

WoodyGal — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:41:05 +0000

Chad, you are young. Remember that skin & other body parts sag over time! Place your tats carefully!

By: Texx

Texx — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:38:10 +0000

Tom – We received an e-mail a few days ago from 72 Hornet to let us know he was planning to attend the St. Johns River Cruise with this 56′ CC Continental. Hot sure north or south, he will chime in to confirm…