2016 Lavey Craft Catalina Fun Run

[RiverDave]

Damn I want to do this! The logistics if getting the boat from Havasu there and back will be a challenge

Don't think the flex is up to that or I'd do it..

 

[BHC Vic]

Don't think the flex is up to that or I'd do it..

You get rid of the escalade already?

 

[HavasuHank]

yup. about half way out you get into the mix with 100s of dolphins. the trip before the last one we took was the best. it was me the wife and the kids. we got about halfway out and in the shadow of the island and it was dead calm water. wife kids saw something in the distance so we motored over to check it out. 2seconds later we were in the middle of a huge pod. I powered up and the kids went to the bow and the dolphins were under my bow riding with me at 40+ mph. I turned a big sweeping left and my wake created decent wall of water behind me and in that wall you could see the dolphins chasing me and playing in my wake. the kids were excited. it was pretty cool. I think the kids were like 8 and 10 at the time. way cool!!

Awesome.

Ever since my first cruise, I mentioned I'll get an ocean boat and I will one day. Lol.

That way, I can go play in the ocean whenever I want. Quick zip over to Catalina for the day would be fun.

 

[HavasuHank]

u gotta run the Razor out there at least once in your life. I'd be running my 23 laser if it wasn't in havasu.

His boat is in BHC if I am not mistaken ... unless he brought it home.

 

[RiverDave]

You get rid of the escalade already?

No I still have it.. But we won't drive it to CA with the kids. The flex with the dvd etc is so much easier.

 

[Lavey Craft]

Some dolphin pictures from our last Lavey Craft Fun Run!

 

[Mandelon]

I have done this a few times, it is a blast. Make sure you have a GPS that you know how to operate properly. Marine Radio is highly recommended as well. :thumbsup

I would say riding in the middle seat is not going to be comfy. A grab handle is almost a necessity!

 

[rush1]

We're going(weather permitting ) taking a 28' Nordic heat ,this sounds like a lot of fun we're all looking forward to it :thumbsup

 

[USMC2010]

This is very high on my list to do but we can't make this one.

 

[jailbird141]

Does anyone remember the link for weather and ocean conditions?

 

[McRib]

Does anyone remember the link for weather and ocean conditions?

http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=forecasts/marine/coastal/pz/pzz655.txt

this is the report we want to see the day of. this is pretty much ocean glass!!

 

[jailbird141]

Thank you sir, much appreciated!

 

[RVR2SNO]

Anyone have a seat for one more?

I've always wanted to make this trip, but my boat will be stored in Parker.

I live ten minutes from the launch ramp and don't mind paying my fair share.

 

[McRib]

I've been drinking. I'm getting a lil excited for this. Joe you better not renig!! gonna be a good time!!

 

[McRib]

best part is its getting me out of a in law family function!!

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I've been drinking. I'm getting a lil excited for this. Joe you better not renig!! gonna be a good time!!

As long as the weather is good I am up for it.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

So I may be backing out of this.............:rolleyes

Not sure yet......depends on whether I want to be a dick or not........:skull

So the wife got pretty irritated when I brought this up last night................the 4th is the Saturday before we move. She wasn't too pleased with the idea of me having her truck all day and being out at Catalina living it up while she packs and moves stuff over to the new house. I guess I don't blame her, but damn this is going to be fun......what to do.......what to do.

 

[BHC Vic]

I might be down to take the cobra just nervous about salt

 

[McRib]

I might be down to take the cobra just nervous about salt

salt is ONLY bad when left unchecked. clean your shit really good and all will be well. one time in the salt will not ruin anything.

 

[underpressure]

So I may be backing out of this.............:rolleyes

Not sure yet......depends on whether I want to be a dick or not........:skull

So the wife got pretty irritated when I brought this up last night................the 4th is the Saturday before we move. She wasn't too pleased with the idea of me having her truck all day and being out at Catalina living it up while she packs and moves stuff over to the new house. I guess I don't blame her, but damn this is going to be fun......what to do.......what to do.

^^^
First, take your balls back out of your wife's purse...j/k!:yikes

The "solution"...have the McRibster pick up you and the boat with his truck.

"Yore" welcome!

PS, happy wife, happy life...ask me how I know...

 

[McRib]

^^^
First, take your balls back out of your wife's purse...j/k!:yikes

The "solution"...have the McRibster pick up you and the boat with his truck.

"Yore" welcome!

PS, happy wife, happy life...ask me how I know...

bring the boat to my yard in Ontario and I can tow it to long Beach the morning of then I can bring it back to my yard then you can come get it during the week or something. you live in like French Valley or Temecula right??

 

[McRib]

so with Joe sounding like he gonna not go..... anyone got 2 seats?? if not, I'll just have to go to the river that weekend. darn!

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

so with Joe sounding like he gonna not go..... anyone got 2 seats?? if not, I'll just have to go to the river that weekend. darn!

I have an offer from another member who lives around the corner from me to tow it out there in exchange for a seat.......lol. Let me talk to the wife again tonight and see if we can compromise.

 

[Rsqfxr]

I might be down to take the cobra just nervous about salt

Im more nervous about the trailer

 

[USMC2010]

Isn't there a ramp out there with a crane so the trailer would not need dunked?

 

[McRib]

Isn't there a ramp out there with a crane so the trailer would not need dunked?

$$$$$$

 

[RiverDave]

Im more nervous about the trailer

That's why I never did it..

 

[RVR2SNO]

My boat and its original owner raced the Catalina Ski Race for 3+ years. 21' LaveyCraft XCS. The salt ruined my old trailer and it was literally held together by the weight of boat. You can see the cross members rusted though in the picture. There is no way I'm putting the new trailer in salt.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

My boat and its original owner raced the Catalina Ski Race for 3+ years. 21' LaveyCraft XCS. The salt ruined my old trailer and it was literally held together by the weight of boat. You can see the cross members rusted though in the picture. There is no way I'm putting the new trailer in salt.

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I would have to assume that one dunk isn't going to kill a trailer. I am sure they didn't just launch for the ski race. That trailer was probably dunked a ton of times.

 

[milkmoney]

I have an offer from another member who lives around the corner from me to tow it out there in exchange for a seat.......lol. Let me talk to the wife again tonight and see if we can compromise.

Jus cause I bought you bfast. I am laughing at the word " compromise". Let me tell you that if you don't stand your ground on this one, you can count all the next ones out.
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[OldSchoolBoats]

Jus cause I bought you bfast. I am laughing at the word " compromise". Let me tell you that if you don't stand your ground on this one, you can count all the next ones out.
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In my opinion there are certain instances where you have to "stand your ground," and this one just doesn't seem to be one of those.....[emoji6]

I really want to go, don't get me wrong, but the timing sucks.

 

[milkmoney]

In my opinion there are certain instances where you have to "stand your ground," and this one just doesn't seem to be one of those.....[emoji6]

I really want to go, don't get me wrong, but the timing sucks.

I agree. And agree. Jus givin u a hard time. Remember you sleep with her , these assclowns don't. Lol.

That said. Good luck. I have always wanted to do the run also , but two things my old boat was afraid of and that's salt water and the dark [emoji41][emoji12][emoji202]

 

[RogerThat99]

Does anyone have an open seat of it can make it down.?

 

[steamin rice]

Boating in the ocean is a completely different experience from lake boating. Ocean boating is more technical so to speak, and is really about reading the water and running the boat. It's not hard to do, and I think that just about any boat can make it to Catalina as long as the driver is willing to slow down as needed.

Salt water is hard on trailers, but its manageable. To me, a little wear and tear on my trailer is worth it for the experience of boating in the ocean.

 

[milkmoney]

Bump. Old school boats. What is the verdict. ?????

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Bump. Old school boats. What is the verdict. ?????

The verdict is that the wife and I have a lot of work to do with the new house. We leave for Havasu on the 15th and the escrow closes on the 13th. We need to have the new house dialed in before we leave so every day counts. Originally I thought that the new owners would agree to a IOA until June 30th, but they won't and I negotiated and IOA on the new house starting next Friday. I didn't think it through and have too much on the plate to go off and have fun on a weekend that I NEED in order to make everything go smoothly and have a happy wife going to Havasu for a week!

 

[milkmoney]

The verdict is that the wife and I have a lot of work to do with the new house. We leave for Havasu on the 15th and the escrow closes on the 13th. We need to have the new house dialed in before we leave so every day counts. Originally I thought that the new owners would agree to a IOA until June 30th, but they won't and I negotiated and IOA on the new house starting next Friday. I didn't think it through and have too much on the plate to go off and have fun on a weekend that I NEED in order to make everything go smoothly and have a happy wife going to Havasu for a week!

Well there you go. Good answer and or plan. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji202]

 

[BHC Vic]

The verdict is that the wife and I have a lot of work to do with the new house. We leave for Havasu on the 15th and the escrow closes on the 13th. We need to have the new house dialed in before we leave so every day counts. Originally I thought that the new owners would agree to a IOA until June 30th, but they won't and I negotiated and IOA on the new house starting next Friday. I didn't think it through and have too much on the plate to go off and have fun on a weekend that I NEED in order to make everything go smoothly and have a happy wife going to Havasu for a week!

Moving is a TON of work even if it's only a short distance... Especially if there is any painting involved [emoji107]I always hate missing out on trips but certain things are more important and in your case Way more important. Bummer though it really does sound like a fun ride

 

[HavasuHank]

The verdict is that the wife and I have a lot of work to do with the new house. We leave for Havasu on the 15th and the escrow closes on the 13th. We need to have the new house dialed in before we leave so every day counts. Originally I thought that the new owners would agree to a IOA until June 30th, but they won't and I negotiated and IOA on the new house starting next Friday. I didn't think it through and have too much on the plate to go off and have fun on a weekend that I NEED in order to make everything go smoothly and have a happy wife going to Havasu for a week!

Priorities bud. They need to be taken care of. [emoji106]

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Moving is a TON of work even if it's only a short distance... Especially if there is any painting involved [emoji107]I always hate missing out on trips but certain things are more important and in your case Way more important. Bummer though it really does sound like a fun ride

Priorities bud. They need to be taken care of. [emoji106]

You have no idea how much I was looking forward to this. Good group of peeps and a great way to go my first time since there will be a lot of boats leading the way that know the big blue.

We are not only painting an entire house but carpet, baseboards, bathroom tile, window coverings...etc. I am way stressed with the limited amount of time we have.

 

[BHC Vic]

You have no idea how much I was looking forward to this. Good group of peeps and a great way to go my first time since there will be a lot of boats leading the way that know the big blue.

We are not only painting an entire house but carpet, baseboards, bathroom tile, window coverings...etc. I am way stressed with the limited amount of time we have.

Try not to stress too much you should have a little fun with it. I just put my brad nail gun and compressor away. Mother in law needed some crown moulding and baseboards replaced in the downstairs bathroom.

 

[RogerThat99]

It's official...I'm going to be in SoCal on the 4th. Does anyone have an open seat? I have always wanted to boat to Catalina.

 

[HavasuHank]

It's official...I'm going to be in SoCal on the 4th. Does anyone have an open seat? I have always wanted to boat to Catalina.

Hold that thought buddy, Paul came up with a great idea. Gonna talk to my wife when I get home.

 

[RogerThat99]

I called Jeff Murray to see about taking the Midnight Express, but the owner sold the boat.

 

[Boatracer36]

We have this day planned for a test run for the Catalina ski race!! so we will be out there pulling skiers lol:skull Going to try and talk them into a pit stop at Catalina

 

[RogerThat99]

So does anyone have an open seat? I have fuel money, a lifeline, and I can make sure the fenders are properly stowed. [emoji1] I need to book my airfare.

 

[RogerThat99]

If not, would anyone be interested in taking the Flyer over for the day to meet up with the group?

 

[HavasuHank]

If anyone has an extra seat for RT99 and myself, it would be appreciated.

 

[HavasuHank]

If not, would anyone be interested in taking the Flyer over for the day to meet up with the group?

I might be up for that Scott.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

If anyone has an extra seat for RT99 and myself, it would be appreciated.

Well, if the deal on my house falls through, then I might be reengaging in this.