What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

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[AndrewSchear]

Dads boat is a 71' Hallett he bought in boxes about 20 years ago. Original gel without a crack in it and we have beat the hell out of it the entire time we've had it. It has a 396 that is like a damn lawn mower. Thing is a tank and a ton of fun. I had a great time growing up with it.


Grandpa's is a 70' Sanger 17'10" with a fresh 454. The rest of the family got him back into the boating world after around a 30 year hiatus and he bought the sanger around 15 years ago. It was in "ok" shape when he bought it and now it's a show stopper. Another boat I've been blessed to be raised on. Very proud of the boat and my 85 year old grandpa continuing to wheel it. View attachment 899966 View attachment 899967

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My uncle also has a little 69' Magnum with a 454 which runs hard. Fresh engine with aluminum heads this season, large tunnel ram and twin carbs next.

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and I FINALLY bought my first flattie last year about 5 years too late lol. Wanted one just like Dads, found a 71' hallett that hadn't ran in 10 years. This thing is a very light layup in comparison though. It was set up as a marathon runner, currently has two 20 gallon tanks that are getting cut out and some floor repair done later this month. The trailer will be next on the list once I catch up on all the BS that comes with bringing this thing back to life. I'm almost there.. View attachment 899989

I met your grandpa out at Parker last summer when I was running my 24 spectra. I built that Sanger when I was 17 years old almost 25 years ago. It was a great boat then, so glad he kept the boat up!

 

[DUN]

I met your grandpa out at Parker last summer when I was running my 24 spectra. I built that Sanger when I was 17 years old almost 25 years ago. It was a great boat then, so glad he kept the boat up!

That's rad! I remember him mentioning that. Aesthetically did you do anything to it? As far as I can tell this is the way it was painted originally. I figured the name had been on it since the 70's too

 

[1homeblown]

So my parents just gave me a handful of pictures. Some from Parker and some from home....all cool. First pictures of the Stevens is of my Grandpa, Pop and their friend Clark with his boat Satin Doll. I believe it had a Cadillac with three 2 barrels. Next is the Hallett and then some random pictures of the Schiada and my parents. Cool stuff. I dig the old stuff [emoji16]

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[DUN]

So my parents just gave me a handful of pictures. Some from Parker and some from home....all cool. First pictures of the Stevens is of my Grandpa, Pop and their friend Clark with his boat Satin Doll. I believe it had a Cadillac with three 2 barrels. Next is the Hallett and then some random pictures of the Schiada and my parents. Cool stuff. I dig the old stuff [emoji16] View attachment 900080
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My family got started in a purple Stevens like that. Apparently my grandmother affectionately called it 'The Purple People Eater'

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

I feel like I've seen it lurking here before. Gorgeous boat

a couple more.

 

[old rigger]

a couple more.




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Damn, What a beautiful deck!!!

Matches the '65 Barracuda my uncle bought new and I inherited last year...kinda


new (newish as he was in 'Nam when this was shot in '66)

45 years later...29,000 original miles

 

[Wheeler]

Damn, What a beautiful deck!!!

Matches the '65 Barracuda my uncle bought new and I inherited last year...kinda


new (newish as he was in 'Nam when this was shot in '66)
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45 years later...29,000 original miles
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After a 20 year hiatus the Magnum will be coming back to Parker sometime soon. Peter Giroux has been working on it.

Nice 'Cuda!

 

[old rigger]

After a 20 year hiatus the Magnum will be coming back to Parker sometime soon. Peter Giroux has been working on it.

Nice 'Cuda!

Thanks. I grew up next door to my uncle and although I'm not really a Mopar guy I've always wanted this car. Didn't want to get it this way but it's pretty special to me.
He, my dad and another uncle street raced this thing pretty hard back in the day and I think the original engine is hurt. It's on a stand and a '66 Commando is in the car now. Came with a extra 4 speed too and extra glass all the way around except for the windshield which ironically is the only one cracked.


The only pic I've been able to find of me with the car. This was in an album of pics from home his mom would send him while he was in 'nam.

My grandson is already thinking it's his.

Ok, back to boats.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

So my parents just gave me a handful of pictures. Some from Parker and some from home....all cool. First pictures of the Stevens is of my Grandpa, Pop and their friend Clark with his boat Satin Doll. I believe it had a Cadillac with three 2 barrels. Next is the Hallett and then some random pictures of the Schiada and my parents. Cool stuff. I dig the old stuff [emoji16] View attachment 900080
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Photo fixing.

Couldn't do much with this one.

 

[1homeblown]

That’s awesome. Thanks Jerry [emoji1360]


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[Sharp Shooter]

That’s awesome. Thanks Jerry [emoji1360]


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I could do better work if I had original prints or negs. These old pics deserve restoration and preservation.

 

[Wheeler]

Not even one pass? Whats the river coming to


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If a couple of someones would have shown up I might of had something to shoot.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Good to see James Stevens out there! He's a good dude! That boat hauls ass!

 

[Wheeler]

Good to see James Stevens out there! He's a good dude! That boat hauls ass!

Boat sounded great today!

 

[Wheeler]

@OldSchoolBoats

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

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Lol, thats me driving with my buddy in his boat. Thats his first boat and we were doing a shakedown after having to replace a leaking freeze plug, and manifold gaskets.

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[old rigger]

So my parents just gave me a handful of pictures. Some from Parker and some from home....all cool. First pictures of the Stevens is of my Grandpa, Pop and their friend Clark with his boat Satin Doll. I believe it had a Cadillac with three 2 barrels. Next is the Hallett and then some random pictures of the Schiada and my parents. Cool stuff. I dig the old stuff [emoji16] View attachment 900080
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There's nothing I don't like about that trailer, from the wood steps, to the white walls and especially the baby moon hubcaps. Nice.

Looks like it even had a floater light bar on the back with big ass shin buster T bolts sticking out.

So what's up with that '57 in the alley? Maybe an old drag car?

 

[1homeblown]

There's nothing I don't like about that trailer, from the wood steps, to the white walls and especially the baby moon hubcaps. Nice.

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Looks like it even had a floater light bar on the back.

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So what's up with that '57 in the alley? Maybe an old drag car? View attachment 900370

Pops has had the car for 53 years now. It spent most of its time at drag strips. Here it is today.

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[old rigger]

Awesome

 

[sintax]

Good to see James Stevens out there! He's a good dude! That boat hauls ass!

gonna say, looks like she handles the business.

 

[Ancientriverdude]

Pops has had the car for 53 years now. It spent most of its time at drag strips. Here it is today. View attachment 900373


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such a beautiful car in so many ways!!

 

[1homeblown]

such a beautiful car in so many ways!!

I’ll pass that along to him. Thanks! It’s a super fun car. 11:1 638” with a Lenco 4 speed.

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[Wheeler]

I’ll pass that along to him. Thanks! It’s a super fun car. 11:1 638” with a Lenco 4 speed. View attachment 900454
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Bad Ass !!!

 

[howard21]

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That is one nice boat!!

 

[Wheeler]

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@rivermobster

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Who can I submit my request to for a wake up call tomorrow?

5am Big Bend

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

@rivermobster

 

[sintax]

damn it wheeler you're good! I was just over here drinking my coffee pissed that I have not seen any updates to this thread and here you come to save my day.

 

[River Runnin]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[old rigger]

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So Keith tells me last night that they'll be on the water at 5:45 this morning and like an idiot, I show up at 5:45. 4 cups of coffee later at 8am they finally start to launch their boats. He came by me and puts Fire Water in the air, would have been a cool pic if I only had my phone.

Great pic Wheeler, gotta love their sense of humor!

 

[Wheeler]

So Keith tells me last night that they'll be on the water at 5:45 this morning and like an idiot, I show up at 5:45. 4 cups of coffee later at 8am they finally start to launch their boats. He came by me and puts Fire Water in the air, would have been a cool pic if I only had my phone.

Great pic Wheeler, gotta love their sense of humor!

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[Wheeler]

 

[coolchange]

So Keith tells me last night that they'll be on the water at 5:45 this morning and like an idiot, I show up at 5:45. 4 cups of coffee later at 8am they finally start to launch their boats. He came by me and puts Fire Water in the air, would have been a cool pic if I only had my phone.

Great pic Wheeler, gotta love their sense of humor!

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Were you looking for a Tahiti jet or outboard?I found one of those little tahiti's but it's an outboard. Down the street from tank as a matter of fact.

 

[old rigger]

I'm only looking for one of these, 19 foot and super wide. I don't care if its a bare hull or a jet, but thanks. If I bring home another 16 Tahiti...I'll be sleeping in it.

Were you looking for a Tahiti jet or outboard?I found one of those little tahiti's but it's an outboard. Down the street from tank as a matter of fact.

 

[Wheeler]

So Keith tells me last night that they'll be on the water at 5:45 this morning and like an idiot, I show up at 5:45. 4 cups of coffee later at 8am they finally start to launch their boats. He came by me and puts Fire Water in the air, would have been a cool pic if I only had my phone.

Great pic Wheeler, gotta love their sense of humor!

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Had I known you were here I would have walked over for the coffee and donuts.

 

[Icky]

which one of you was making passes in front of pirates this morning. Some of us are trying to do conference calls at 8am

 

[sintax]

which one of you was making passes in front of pirates this morning. Some of us are trying to do conference calls at 8am

sounds like i need to come work from Icky's. Thats my kinda setup!

 

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[cofooter]

That blown ski boat is soooo cool!

 

[Wheeler]

which one of you was making passes in front of pirates this morning. Some of us are trying to do conference calls at 8am

Is Chief Running Tab on the water?

 

[Wheeler]

That blown ski boat is soooo cool!

The owner up and died on us a couple of months ago.