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

[cofooter]

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

 

[Icky]

Is Chief Running Tab on the water?

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I didn't go down there to look, I'm working lol

 

[Wheeler]

I didn't go down there to look, I'm working lol

Working, yes but of course. Do you now work for RDP?

 

[AFTERSHOCK RACING+]

great thread guys keep it coming

 

[Icky]

Only on Saturdays and Sundays, us union guys like our OT and DT

Working, yes but of course. Do you now work for RDP?

 

[1homeblown]

That blown ski boat is soooo cool!

I think I saw it for sale recently?


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[poncho]

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

I took that picture which struck up a friendship.....I didn't know this, that family has suffered too much.

 

[Wheeler]

Only on Saturdays and Sundays, us union guys like our OT and DT

Today is Friday, if you hadn't noticed.

 

[cofooter]

I took that picture which struck up a friendship.....I didn't know this, that family has suffered too much.

 

[Dkahnjob]

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

I will answer your question since Andrew hasn't. He is my nephew. Yes, he did a complete restoration on the boat including all of the paint work, and color and layout of the design. He also re did the floors and replaced the 427 with a fresh 454. Also painted the trailer, all of that when he was 17 and still in high school. The name was also Andrew's idea. "Ratical"

 

[DUN]

I will answer your question since Andrew hasn't. He is my nephew. Yes, he did a complete restoration on the boat including all of the paint work, and color and layout of the design. He also re did the floors and replaced the 427 with a fresh 454. Also painted the trailer, all of that when he was 17 and still in high school. The name was also Andrew's idea. "Ratical"

That's impressive. He did a great job with it. It held up incredibly well. My grandfather thought about removing the name a couple years ago during the recent resto; Glad he didn't.


The scheme is timeless, keeping that was never in question.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[rivrrts429]

Ron Jeremy is water skiing [emoji38]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

Ron Jeremy is water skiing [emoji38]

Judging by the name of the boat, I'm going with Charlie Rich.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[boatnam2]

Looks like you got super sinner all hot!

 

[poncho]

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Looks like Leonard and Mel, met them in Virginia a few years ago.

 

[Wheeler]

Looks like you got super sinner all hot!

He was giving me the business, wasn't he!

 

[Wheeler]

A friend recently bought back the family boat that was sold off years ago.

@old rigger

 

[Wheeler]

Looks like Leonard and Mel, met them in Virginia a few years ago.

This might help with your identity crisis.

 

[poncho]

A friend recently bought back the family boat that was sold off years ago.

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@old rigger

Out@#$%^&standing...beautiful.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

A friend recently bought back the family boat that was sold off years ago.

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@old rigger

This is a Howard right! I dig this boat!

 

[Wheeler]

 

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[Wheeler]

 

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[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

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[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[cofooter]

Hydro guy looked like was having a blast!

 

[Sleek-Jet]

A friend recently bought back the family boat that was sold off years ago.

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@old rigger

Is that rrrr's old boat?

 

[Wheeler]

@rrrr

This is a Howard right! I dig this boat!

Yes it's a Howard. 1967 as I recall.

Is that rrrr's old boat?

Sure looks like it.
The last owner brought it out from Oklahoma to the Billy B gig last weekend for delivery to the original owners daughter, Karen.

@Clank123

 

[Wheeler]

 

[poncho]

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Passenger looks like dude from the Hangover movie.

 

[poncho]

Wheeler,

Thank you for taking the time to put up all these pic's, really enjoy this thread.

 

[Wheeler]

Wheeler,

Thank you for taking the time to put up all these pic's, really enjoy this thread.

Pancho, you are very welcome!

Karen bought back the family river house and now the family boat! Karen Rocks!!
Larry's not to bad either.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[HCP3]

Nice shots as usual. Some of those ski shots are frame worthy!

 

[Wheeler]

Is that rrrr's old boat?

Here is one of Ron's threads on the boat.

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/its-gone-sold-my-howard.103310/

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[cofooter]

Nice shots as usual. Some of those ski shots are frame worthy!

That's my buddy Al behind the hallett, great shots Wheeler

 

[RichL]

These shots are making me wish I could get on a ski again but unfortunately I'm pretty sure those days are gone.

 

[Wheeler]

These shots are making me wish I could get on a ski again but unfortunately I'm pretty sure those days are gone.

Get a set of doubles!

 

[Wheeler]

Ray Lee must be lurking 'cause he just called and would like to do a feature article on this Howard.

 

[1homeblown]

Ray Lee must be lurking 'cause he just called and would like to do a feature article on this Howard. [emoji848]

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That’s awesome!!! [emoji1598][emoji631]


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[Wheeler]

That’s awesome!!! [emoji1598][emoji631]


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Maybe get all the Marina Village Hot Rod Boats out and make it an Old School V-Drive get together!

It would be great to see all the old school flats in print!

We might even invite @cofooter .