December run to the Springs - Date set for 11.30.24, leaving at 11am Thompson Bay buoy line - Yes TOMORROW!!!

[HNL2LHC]

Anyone up for boat run to the Springs this December? Maybe on Nov 30th or Dec 1st. I know Nov 30th is not a Dec run. Dec 1st would be my choice as it in my b-day but it is Sunday and I know many leave town back to home for the work week. The following week is Desert bash and Toys For Tots so it is out. Not sure if I will be in town the following week but it might be better for the masses and you have a good chance I will not be able to make it. I thought that we did it last year with the group but it looks like it did not happen. The wife and I did launch on the 5th for the last run of the year. Would be great to have a group if anyone is in town and up for it…..

@Ziggy
@dezrtracer
@BUDMAN
@Sportin' Wood

 

[JFMFG]

Saturday the 31st sounded good to me . Springs for breakfast then drinks at topoc

 

[warpt71]

Im in for the 30th or 1st. Boat has gas that needs to get used up

 

[FlyByWire]

I’d make either

 

[28Eliminator]

30th possibly.. Dec 14th more likely.

Both contingent on a minimum 65 degrees air temp at launch time

 

[HBCraig]

Question for you guys that run in the winter. Do you prop "up" with the cold air and cold water?
I've always wanted to run my boat in the winter to see how it would run

 

[HNL2LHC]

Question for you guys that run in the winter. Do you prop "up" with the cold air and cold water?
I've always wanted to run my boat in the winter to see how it would run

I have not done anything. I do know that it runs cooler and feels a little peppy. Also the water is so smooth. Just on Saturday we went out for a trip around the island. Going by Site 6 is typically rough. With water like glass I was able to push the throttle up higher than the wife has ever been with no complaints. Then I realized that the trim tabs were all the way down to 5 which does not happen often. A prop swap might be fun this winter one of the days. Do you go up or down for top speed? Also how do I find what is safe RPMs for a Boost Power Marine engine?

 

[OCMerrill]

We've been boating fall to spring for the past 10 years. Nothing different needed as far as the boat is concerned. Running Parker your bundled up or jacket depending, skiing and boarding in wetsuits. Riding motorcycles and quads and shooting just the same. Dressed warm.

We will be on Parker for a week between Xmas and New years and the boat will be in the water. We plan to launch at The Springs one of the days were there.

 

[HBCraig]

I have not done anything. I do know that it runs cooler and feels a little peppy. Also the water is so smooth. Just on Saturday we went out for a trip around the island. Going by Site 6 is typically rough. With water like glass I was able to push the throttle up higher than the wife has ever been with no complaints. Then I realized that the trim tabs were all the way down to 5 which does not happen often. A prop swap might be fun this winter one of the days. Do you go up or down for top speed? Also how do I find what is safe RPMs for a Boost Power Marine engine?

In my mind, prop up would be moving to a higher pitch. I run a 26P Bravo. I'd like to try a 28P

 

[HNL2LHC]

In my mind, prop up would be moving to a higher pitch. I run a 26P Bravo. I'd like to try a 28P

I think that is the same prop that I have. Might have to look for a 28.

 

[RiverDave]

Just don’t do it on the weekend of desert bash is all I care about

 

[Fastech382]

In my mind, prop up would be moving to a higher pitch. I run a 26P Bravo. I'd like to try a 28P

28 is slower out of the hole but faster top speed. Drive doesn't like the bigger prop as much.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Just don’t do it on the weekend of desert bash is all I care about

Right there with you Dave. Then the next week is boat parade but that is at night so more than enough time to make down to the Springs.

 

[28Eliminator]

Question for you guys that run in the winter. Do you prop "up" with the cold air and cold water?
I've always wanted to run my boat in the winter to see how it would run

I bounce back and forth between a 26p and a 28p depending on how many people, temperature and of course motivation to actually change the prop.. Lol. the 26P typically is on it during the summer.

I did change it out to the 28p 2 years ago at the December breakfast run. That was the fastest my boat has ever run 83.9 for about 5 minutes pinned . it was pretty cool that morning and the boat definitely ran as good as it ever has. Summer time with that prop, best I've ever gotten is 81.

 

[HNL2LHC]

I bounce back and forth between a 26p and a 28p depending on how many people, temperature and of course motivation to actually change the prop.. Lol. the 26P typically is on it during the summer.

I did change it out to the 28p 2 years ago at the December breakfast run. That was the fastest my boat has ever run 83.9 for about 5 minutes pinned . it was pretty cool that morning and the boat definitely ran as good as it ever has. Summer time with that prop, best I've ever gotten is 81.

Alright so 28 it is!!!!

 

[Ziggy]

In my mind, prop up would be moving to a higher pitch. I run a 26P Bravo. I'd like to try a 28P

My boat came with a 26 but can't push redline in the summer with full tanks all the crap, drinks, ice, etc. I usually run a 24 and still get the same top speed as the 26.
I've run a few times in cooler weather and the motor definitely breathes better.

 

[HNL2LHC]

My boat came with a 26 but can't push redline in the summer with full tanks all the crap, drinks, ice, etc. I usually run a 24 and still get the same top speed as the 26.
I've run a few times in cooler weather and the motor definitely breathes better.

By the way sorry to have missed you guys while in town. Great to see you walking on the island.

 

[angiebaby]

YES!!

 

[HNL2LHC]

YES!!

That is the enthusiasm that I am looking for!!!! Can’t wait for you guys to return back to town.

 

[Ziggy]

By the way sorry to have missed you guys while in town. Great to see you walking on the island.

Yeah, took us a second to figure out who the crazy people were that were doing the Wonderama wave at us

 

[Rajobigguy]

I see a couple of possible dates so I'll commit to a firm possibility of a definite maybe. Keep me in the loop for when this is happening .

 

[28Eliminator]

Alright so 28 it is!!!!

What power does your boat have in it?

 

[BUDMAN]

I usually do Budmans Breakfast run the morning of the parade of lights which is the 14th this year

 

[dezrtracer]

@HNL2LHC Since I'm back to work full time and weekend work is a crap shoot if I'm working or not , gotta make up from the Writers / Actor Strikes . 7th is out since Desert Bash so I vote for the 14th . Going from a 26p to a 28p is not enough change for me as it only gets 2MPH faster ( not worth changing in my opinion ) .

 

[warpt71]

I just realized that the 30th is the Outlaw deal at Sundance, 14th will work for me

 

[azsunfun]

Arriving dec first, all plans delayed after getting home last Tuesday from Northern California, wed wife had Dr appointment and hit by box truck that bounced into her lane, van in shop and rental car timing bit me

 

[BUDMAN]

YES!!

I looked for you guys last time we were out. Wanted to stop by and say hi and properly meet you guys. I felt bad last time we met, we had other friends we ran into and was trying to talk with both of you

 

[angiebaby]

I looked for you guys last time we were out. Wanted to stop by and say hi and properly meet you guys. I felt bad last time we met, we had other friends we ran into and was trying to talk with both of you

No worries at all. We plan to leave Montana Saturday morning. There is white stuff on the ground. High is 35°F. Time to peel out. See you some time this winter.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Alright Looks like not many interested. I am posting up one more time. Might not be in town for the 14th so I am thinking that this weekend at least and maybe again on the 14th. Anyone it was split for Sat or Sunday. I am thinking Saturday the 30th. If anyone wants to go on Sunday I’d be open for that as well. Thinking launching to meet up at the buoy line in Thompson bay at 11am and head down to the Springs for lunch. Who is interested?

 

[HNL2LHC]

Alright who is ready to go to lunch? I am thinking most people are in town for Saturdays. The 14th is out for us so tomorrow is the day!!!

We are going to launch at 10:30am. Head to the buoy line and head out at 11am to have lunch at the springs. That will get us a bit warmer on the weather. Is anyone still interested?

This will be known as the “December in November Run to the Springs”

 

[JFMFG]

Alright who is ready to go to lunch? I am thinking most people are in town for Saturdays. The 14th is out for us so tomorrow is the day!!!

We are going to launch at 10:30am. Head to the buoy line and head out at 11am to have lunch at the springs. That will get us a bit warmer on the weather. Is anyone still interested?

This will be known as the “December in November Run to the Springs”

We may be down. As long as my brother in laws boat doesn’t have issues in Parker today we are going to boat havasu tomorrow. I have a 4 and 2 year old so it’s up to you if you wanna deal with them

 

[HNL2LHC]

We may be down. As long as my brother in laws boat doesn’t have issues in Parker today we are going to boat havasu tomorrow. I have a 4 and 2 year old so it’s up to you if you wanna deal with them

I like the idea of kids Joining in. It helps distract my wife from noticing my horrible behavior.

 

[RichL]

I like the idea of kids Joining in. It helps distract my wife from noticing my horrible behavior.

This, right here, is sig- worthy material.

 

[RiverDave]

Alright who is ready to go to lunch? I am thinking most people are in town for Saturdays. The 14th is out for us so tomorrow is the day!!!

We are going to launch at 10:30am. Head to the buoy line and head out at 11am to have lunch at the springs. That will get us a bit warmer on the weather. Is anyone still interested?

This will be known as the “December in November Run to the Springs”

My boats at the shop or i would be in!

 

[azsunfun]

Have fun tomorrow, intown sun hitting springs Monday then wrap it up for the season.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Well would you look at that….blue skys and winds are down. It is going to be a great run to the Springs. Just be sure to bundle up!!! LOL. The wife is already trying to talk me out of it. Third year in a row and I am going hell or high water!!!! I hope to see a few others out there.

 

[JFMFG]

Well would you look at that….blue skys and winds are down. It is going to be a great run to the Springs. Just be sure to bundle up!!! LOL. The wife is already trying to talk me out of it. Third year in a row and I am going hell or high water!!!! I hope to see a few others out there.

We will be at the buoy line at 11. We will prob just run down for drinks at outer harbor. No lunch for us my kids are about to eat breakfast right now.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Gassed up and ready to go. Anyone heading out better hurry up. Parking is limited!!!!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Wife is still not totally on board

 

[RichL]

Curious what the current temperature is?
Hovering at about 22° here with a stiff breeze.

 

[Bobby V]

Curious what the current temperature is?
Hovering at about 22° here with a stiff breeze.

Weather app says 59* with a high of 69*.

 

[RiverDave]

Wife is still not totally on board


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Did anyone else show up?

 

[JFMFG]

Did anyone else show up?

Yes we did and my buddy also. My wife took a couple pics of us taking off of @HNL2LHC ill post later.

 

[HNL2LHC]

It was a great day. Ended up having @JFMFG and his friend join us. Great to finally be able to meet up. Great looking boats they had only to be eclipsed by great wives and kids. Loved to see the energy of the kids while hanging in Thompson Bay and at the Springs. We had @Sportin' Wood & @angiebaby with us in our boat. It is so nice to have them back in town to join In. Thanks again for lunch Jeff it was very generous of you. Thanks to Zach for the b-day drink it was a nice finish to the day. Look forward to the next time that we are able to get together. Thinking that it would be fun for our son to join in as well. Maybe you guys would be up for off-roading over the winter.

It was really nice int he AM but the afternoon got a bit windy even though it was not on the weather report. Good thing is that the winds coming back were to us so the chops didn’t bother me at least. Not sure of the others on my boat.

Didn’t take many photos as I am in the boat. The wife typically doesn’t take photos so this all that I got. It was crazy to see how smooth th water was when we launched. All in all it was another great boating day in December even if it was still November. Good thing is that there is still days to boat in Dec if anyone is up to it. LOL

Looks like I didn’t get a photo of Jeff and Angie. Sorry guys will have to do that on Friday or during the Desert Bash next week.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Curious what the current temperature is?
Hovering at about 22° here with a stiff breeze.

Currently 70 degrees with winds at 7mph.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Did anyone else show up?

Just the three amigos, Dave. Others might say Three Stooges….. Was surprised to see that your boat is back in the shop @RiverDave. It was gone when we picked up our boat for service. Hope that you get things sorted out soon. Also incase you didn’t realize It we were the ones that yelled Dave as we passed by on our Harley on McCulloch in the middle of the week. You were just getting out of your truck as we passed by. I am sure it a Daily occurrence for a mayor to be like yourself.

 

[angiebaby]

Thanks for the ride, Tim, and it was great to meet you @JFMFG and your beautiful family. Nice day on the water.

 

[FishSniper]

Currently 70 degrees with winds at 7mph.

Almost joined you guys but a late night in Laughlin last night had us in slow motion this morning.

 

[C_J_J_C]

I saw the outboard Nordic leaving the Riviara. It looked beautiful and fast evwn on the trailer. We alrrady had Havasu 95 tickets or we would have joined you on the water.

 

[JFMFG]

These are the only photos my wife got. @HNL2LHC it was nice to meet you. Thanks for having us out. Hope you have a great birthday. Can’t wait to do it again in the summer. Currently sitting in dead stop traffic at the top of cajon pass trying to get home.