2012 Barnegat Bay Raft Up

[lumberslinger178]

I'm thinking we should start planning our Barnegat Bay Raft Up Northern Style..... for july 2012 ... Everyone put up some suggestions on dates. :clap::clap::clap:

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[Johnsonboat]

I'm in. Is it at tices? I go to a few other raft ups at tices. Is this just v20's?
I just got a '77 v20 fish and hope to have in the water by may.

[lumberslinger178]

Hey Johnson yeah its at tices this is our third yr we get a good group of guys and our familys mostly v's but we'll let some outsiders in.

[RWilson2526]

I'm good any dates.

[willy]

I was thinking H@ll yea, but then I noticed something missing in the title pic.
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[willy]

There, now it looks more better!

[willy]

I wonder if these two vagabonds are coming this year

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[lumberslinger178]

I wonder if these two vagabonds are coming this year

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/bill_schultz/056-1.jpg
They Better it wouldnt be the same without them

and as for the title pic O was looking for one of fishbones ... but couldnt find one.

[lumberslinger178]

Actully willy that was from the 2010 raft up......

[Destroyer]

I wonder if these two vagabonds are coming this year

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I don't know Willy...they look kind of shifty to me..:you:

[reelapeelin]

I don't know Willy...they look kind of shifty to me..:you:


Damn right they're shifty....shifty and PROUD of it!!...:beer:

[reelapeelin]

now i'm interested! since this is my first post i might as well go ahead and introduce myself. my name is george and i live in brick. my v is a 1987 cuddy with its original fully restored 1987 yamaha 150etxh. the boat was originally my fathers, he bought it when i was sixteen, and i've been working on it doing upgrades little by little since then:party:

Two things...post up some pics of that '87 and join in the fun at the Raft-Up!!...you won't regret either!!...:beer:

[willy]

Bring it on JS

Old Coot, can you make it up?
Remember you promised to stop at the Schultz Compound this year

[lumberslinger178]

This is going to be the best raft up yet ...we have got to get hammer and lefty to come up....

[lumberslinger178]

Heres our first raft up dry dock style...

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I had other pictures but I cant find them...:bat:

[Destroyer]

Nice boat JS. Welcome to the site! Glad you made it...pull up a chair and sit down...take a load off.. oh, and the first rounds on you... :beer:.

[willy]

Very nice

[reelapeelin]

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HEY YOU DO GOOD WORK!!...Step 1 is complete...now all ya gotta do is show up at Tice's in July....how hard can THAT be??...

Willy I'd like to sit here and say I'm gonna be there...and you can bet yer arse I gonna try....:hi:

[reelapeelin]

Nice boat JS. Welcome to the site! Glad you made it...pull up a chair and sit down...take a load off.. oh, and the first rounds on you... :beer:.


You better show this year, Mr Deestroyer...:bat:...we were wondering last year WTF happened to ya...LOL!!

[Destroyer]

You better show this year, Mr Deestroyer...:bat:...we were wondering last year WTF happened to ya...LOL!!

The V20 is ready to go... might not be the prettiest boat there, but she's seaworthy. Trying to get the V21 ready for the raft up... want to show off my baby. Just so many things left to do and so few weekends left to do them in... but we're trying...we're trying.

Oh, and ask Wellcraftv20step... we've actually met, so he can vouch for me that I really do exist. :you:

[wellcraftv20step]

Destroyer! who's that . LOL

[reelapeelin]

Destroyer! who's that?...


Swat I figgered...:zip:

[wellcraftv20step]

I woul like to be part of that this year. Its been to long since i have been to barnegat.

[Destroyer]

Destroyer? who's that? LOL

<sigh>

[RidgeRunner]

Too far norte for this bunch from Florida. I plan to be a flotilla of One for "Lobster -Mini" in the Florida Keys.
Just finished making the arrangements. One year I will make it..

[lumberslinger178]

Well how about July 21 st

[Kracker Jack]

If you all dont mind me bringing the Albemarle I'll come!!!! Reel we can meet up here in Va and head North. I seriously doubt the V will be ready by then. Me and the lady have actually been talking about doing a little adventure trip.

[Destroyer]

Well how about July 21 st

I'm up for just about any date, but truthfully I'd prefer a day in August.. strictly because it gives me more time to work on the 21. ...

[willy]

I have some flex and it should work. Personally I am going to go down on thursday or friday at the latest and do some fishing, running around, some bar hopping etc.
I would like to see us all together saturday and sunday.

[captpete13]

July 21 will work for me too. Can't wait. Hopefully I will have my dad's V20 done by then. I also recently talked my nephew into a V20 . So that should make us three strong. I'm down for some fishing and stuff on the Thursday and Friday before but Sunday we are heading to Waterfest. My boat is getting wet by the end of this week. Too many people coming in with stripers. I gotta get some.

[lumberslinger178]

doris mae is heading out friday sat an sunday for some bass.

[reelapeelin]

If you all dont mind me bringing the Albemarle I'll come!!!! Reel we can meet up here in Va and head North. I seriously doubt the V will be ready by then. Me and the lady have actually been talking about doing a little adventure trip.

If I make it at all, I like the idea of hookin' up for the trip!!...if you and your gal have been talkin' about a change of scenery, I was REEL impressed w/the Barnegat Bay area last year...lots of great boating...Tice's ShoaL IS the BOMB!!...and great restaurants all over the place...especially when you got the local guys to steer ya around!!...:clap:

[lumberslinger178]

Reel you and mr krinkle have to come up or it wont be the same??? I'm going to be flying down to fla some time soon and I will be driving my Dads car back to jersey... so when I do I plan on stopping in Spartenburg !!!! I will give you a heads up when I do.
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[RWilson2526]

July 21 works for me too.......

[RWilson2526]

I take it I'm the baby in the group ... :bat:


I'd say you are by far....but just remember all those things you do that you think are a blast.....We've been doing them for 20 years longer and have seriously refined our technique.:sly:

....and dont judge us when our wife and kids are around.....cause that sh*t just aint fair.

[lumberslinger178]

I take it I'm the baby in the group ... :bat:

:clap:

[lumberslinger178]

I'd say you are by far....but just remember all those things you do that you think are a blast.....We've been doing them for 20 years longer and have seriously refined our technique.:sly:

....and dont judge us when our wife and kids are around.....cause that sh*t just aint fair.


Jsgeorge...... He!! I've probably spilled more beer than you've drank and I have'nt had a drink in 16 yrs...lol:head::head::head::head::head::head::head :

[captpete13]

If I make it at all, I like the idea of hookin' up for the trip!!...if you and your gal have been talkin' about a change of scenery, I was REEL impressed w/the Barnegat Bay area last year...lots of great boating...Tice's ShoaL IS the BOMB!!...and great restaurants all over the place...especially when you got the local guys to steer ya around!!...:clap:
yeah you got to get back up here for some karaoke at the Miracle Bar!

[reelapeelin]

Reel you and mr krinkle have to come up or it wont be the same??? I'm going to be flying down to fla some time soon and I will be driving my Dads car back to jersey... so when I do I plan on stopping in Spartenburg !!!! I will give you a heads up when I do.
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap::clap:

Heads up my sweet arse!!...if ya got time, we'll fish Hartwell and you can stop over a night or so...you'll be the 3rd Snagger to do so...:clap:

[reelapeelin]

Judging by the general atmosphere and mannerisms on here I think I'll be in good company I should bring my dad too since it's partially still his boat :beer:


You should bring yer dad...I agree w/that, but the part about being in good company??...
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Don't say you haven't been warned...:you:

[willy]

Whew! What a bunch of Beauts

[reelapeelin]

Bunch of chubby and/or ugly guys? :nut: I'll blend right in...

Not all chubby and ugly...here's about the most upstanding gent in the crowd...
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Trim and handsome to be sure, but we all worry the unintended consequences of association...hangin' around w/this guy causes singing to songs you don't know...as well as other bad behavior...:sun:

[lumberslinger178]

Chubby ??? we mite have to go a few rounds:bat::bat::bat::bat:

[reelapeelin]

i'm fairly certain i've seen some of those faces at tices a time or two


You were havin' a bad day and didn't know it...:you:

[lumberslinger178]

root beer

[garagenc]

Hey Reel and Willie:
If Reel and I go are we (all 3) going to share a room again??

If so I'm calling dibs on the cot it was like sleeping on a fat lady, you just sink in!!!:sun::you::zip:

[willy]

I dunno man, I was plenty nervous last time, I was having nightmares of glow sticks popping off!

[reelapeelin]

I've officially made splashdown for the '12 season :sly:

:thre:

:thre:

[lumberslinger178]

:thre:

:thre:
Agree but those pics of me look damn good!!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Destroyer]

http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u479/jsgeorge4x4/bobsnowman.jpg


and here's one for reference of the ugly guy you'll be seeing at tices

Which one are you...the one on the right or the left??:you:

[reelapeelin]

Oo Baby, oo baby...the night shots are down right sensual...but then the shot of you and the guy w/the beard brought me back to reality!!...

Somehow I'm thinkin' yer gonna fit right in w/this crowd...:beer:

[reelapeelin]

if goofy and twisted fits in, i guess so:party:



:head:..I dunno...sounds a little Hi-Brow for this crowd...:head:

[macojoe]

if goofy and twisted fits in, i guess so

lol, thats a perfect fit!!

[BRIELLY]

We will be there again this year minus the oil slick. Last year due to a faulty cdi on my yammie my boat was an embarrasing environmental disaster with its overflowing oil tank. Hopefully things go better this year. See you all there.

[Road King Cole]

anyone from my area going down? MJ CB?

And sorry, I would be too nervous trailering my boat all the way down there.

rkc

[lumberslinger178]

We will be there again this year minus the oil slick. Last year due to a faulty cdi on my yammie my boat was an embarrasing environmental disaster with its overflowing oil tank. Hopefully things go better this year. See you all there.

Gerat news Brad look forward to seeing you there:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[lumberslinger178]

Rkc it would be great is you could make it .... its a good time..:clap:

[Destroyer]

anyone from my area going down? MJ CB?

And sorry, I would be too nervous trailering my boat all the way down there.

rkc

Dude.. just come down... I'm sure that either Willy, RW or myself will have room on their boat for another person. I'd firm it up right now if I could state positively that I'll be there, but with the necessary work to be done on the boat, and the buying of a new house and moving and such I just don't know... I'm gonna try like hell to be there but I can't promise anything right this second.... But I'd love to have you along if I get my boat ready in time.

[Road King Cole]

Which one are you...the one on the right or the left??:you:

We can only hope its the one on the left.:hi:


So it's July 21st, I would need to take Friday off, drive ~6 hours to Lacey? NJ, have fun on Sat, and drive back on Sunday? Or are there other convienient transportations available? Are there activities\things to do either Friday or Sunday?

What is the actual town and hotels available?

and I might have to bring the wife...

rkc

[chumbucket]

We can only hope its the one on the left.:hi:


So it's July 21st, I would need to take Friday off, drive ~6 hours to Lacey? NJ, have fun on Sat, and drive back on Sunday? Or are there other convienient transportations available? Are there activities\things to do either Friday or Sunday?

What is the actual town and hotels available?

and I might have to bring the wife...

rkc
Leave the Mrs home and we can drive down together. :hi::beer:

[Road King Cole]

Leave the Mrs home and we can drive down together. :hi::beer:

Please explain.

Do you mean take the bikes down?

Or you are thinking of a vehicle and maybe you fart too much and my wife wouldn't be able to stand it?

rkc

[Road King Cole]

Thanks RKC...



My Pleasure!!!

I should also mention that the one on the right is a spit'n image of a friend of mine...but crap, that's how he looked 25 plus years ago...

If we do meet, please don't ninja me if I accidentally call you: Tim...:beer:

rkc

[chumbucket]

Please explain.

Do you mean take the bikes down?

Or you are thinking of a vehicle and maybe you fart too much and my wife wouldn't be able to stand it?

rkc
I'm not the gassy one. That would be MJ. He laid something down in my truck this past winter that took me three days to get rid of the odor.
Bikes or Cage, don't matter to me.

[willy]

Oh great the Harley Boys are coming!

Where you guys going to stick your fishing poles?
Never mind I don,t want to know

[lumberslinger178]

Oh great the Harley Boys are coming!

Where you guys going to stick your fishing poles?
Never mind I don,t want to know


This is going to be the best RAFT UP ever....

[RWilson2526]

Not sure if you NE boys remember the dialogue from last year but if you are looking to do the trip on the cheap my family stays at a campground for the weekend that is right there on the bay....they have cabins for rent (large and small) as well as tent sites....We will be there again this year....going to leave the dog at home (as much as he wanted to hang on lumbers boat again) because he really put a cramp in our ability for hanging out other than on the boat. Its called Cedar Creek Camp Ground in Bayville. I think it would be a blast if we could everybody together in the same spot for some drinking and no driving.

[reelapeelin]

Not sure if you NE boys remember the dialogue from last year but if you are looking to do the trip on the cheap my family stays at a campground for the weekend that is right there on the bay....they have cabins for rent (large and small) as well as tent sites....We will be there again this year....going to leave the dog at home (as much as he wanted to hang on lumbers boat again) because he really put a cramp in our ability for hanging out other than on the boat. Its called Cedar Creek Camp Ground in Bayville. I think it would be a blast if we could everybody together in the same spot for some drinking and no driving.

After readin' this and page 8, I might hafta run out to the storage room and count my tent stakes...:head:

Rob..is there a good SHOWER at the campground??...

[lumberslinger178]

Newphi is always welcome on my boat...

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[lumberslinger178]

He was just making sure no one drank to many vitamin waters.

[lumberslinger178]

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[Road King Cole]

Still considering....

Spoke with the CFO, she wants to go but that was before I saw the price of the nearby hotels etc (150 a night at red roof!) We wouldn't be able to camp, the cabins are also about the same price of an hotel but looks nice. We would need to being our own bedding, so that would rule out the bike if we went to the campground. But her ford escape has good MPG on the highway.

Then we would need to find someone kind enough to take both myself and wife (she would want to be in the same boat as me)...btw, the wife is probably better company than myself...

Another thing is that we already have a two week vaca in August, riding the bike down to TN through the blue ridge. Which could "complicate" financial and dig sitting plans...

CB, I remembered there was a flatulence issue, just didn't remember the details...

I assume most launch around Toms River?

rkc

[Destroyer]

Then we would need to find someone kind enough to take both myself and wife (she would want to be in the same boat as me)...btw, the wife is probably better company than myself...

My offer still goes.. as long as I can get the boat ready in time, etc. I still cannot promise anything at this time, but I'm working on it.

I assume most launch around Toms River?

There are a ton of launch sites available. Lanoka Harbor or Forked River would be my two guesses for most people...

[reelapeelin]

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I beed a gud boy an everybody loved me...
You mean I no gonna make um raft up this time??...

Newfie gonna be a sad puddie...:cry:

[willy]

It also gets hot on that water for a dog, and a little dangerous going back and forth on boats.
I was worried about it the whole time.
Beautiful dog.

[macojoe]

CB, I remembered there was a flatulence issue, just didn't remember the details...


He will be blaming me for that!! But he is no rose either!! I want to go but not sure I will be healthy enough?? It will be a last min decision for me :head: But if I do go rkc you can drive with us, as I have a full 4 door Silverado plenty of room!

[willy]

Just remember I named him the Wind Talker, for more than one reason!:nut:

[captpete13]

Just about a month to go. And almost a month since the last post. I'm going to take Thursday and Friday before the raft up off. If anyone wants to do some fishing or plan a trip with the boats to AC or NYC or whatever. We went to Tice's last weekend for the first time this year. I have a feeling there will be more boats there this year because they closed down the F cove.
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[willy]

Pete, planning on being down there Thursday morning. Going to catch all your Fluke and sea Bass, and try some clammin, hope it is better than last year, cause it sucked.
Still not sure of sleeping camping and boat arrangements yet, but will start looking in the next week or so.

[BRIELLY]

Just about a month to go. And almost a month since the last post. I'm going to take Thursday and Friday before the raft up off. If anyone wants to do some fishing or plan a trip with the boats to AC or NYC or whatever. We went to Tice's last weekend for the first time this year. I have a feeling there will be more boats there this year because they closed down the F cove.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/292250_430693766963107_2114485261_n.jpg
Lots of f-covers have been going to Silver Bay so I'm told. Hopefully Tices is too far for many of them. Nice choice of beer BTW.

[captpete13]

I think your right Brad. also a lot of people are going to treasure island. That Magic Hat is some good stuff. Thank you for introducing me to that wonderful brew.:beer:

[step up here]

Hey Pete I tried to grab that cheese burger right off the screen awesome picture.:head:

[Destroyer]

i'm fairly certain i've seen some of those faces at tices a time or two

I'm fairly certian I've seen some of those faces hanging in the Post Office. :you:

[captpete13]

Hey Pete I tried to grab that cheese burger right off the screen awesome picture.:head:
Thanks, they tasted even better than they looked. Bubba burgers, the only way to go.
Willy,I'll take you up on that challenge. Don't forget I have home field advantage. If you are staying at the same place that Rob usually stays at then Ocean Beach is probably your best bet. There are plenty of hotels up by me in Toms River. My friend Kyle, who you delt with last year at Ocean Beach marina, lives on the water by Huddy Park. I'm sure you could get a slip there for a few days.

[lumberslinger178]

Gettin my boat out of storage this week:sly::nice:

[captpete13]

Gettin my boat out of storage this week:sly::nice:
that's what I'm talking about! I'm probably going back to tices this weekend. let me know if you get in by then.

[lumberslinger178]

ok pete sounds good ..... slow start for me this yr just cant seem to find any extra time.....Im ready for a vacation.

[Destroyer]

I hate to say this, but I may not be able to make it. I just found out today that my company has picked that weekend to have our annual overnight trip to AC. (All on the company tab) So now I'm between a rock and a hard place.. I don't think I can make both. (3 hour drive to AC, then 3 hours back, then 2 hours to Barnegat, then 2 hours back again...) Trying to see if I can tow the boat with me to AC, then just go from there up to Barnegat. Staying at the Borgata...gotta find out if they can accominate a vehicle w/trailer for parking.

[willy]

Ah, Capt. Pete you called it!

Destroyer who?

[captpete13]

Ah, Capt. Pete you called it!

Destroyer who?
That's what I'm talking about!

[Destroyer]

I've spent a goodly amount of time and money for the last several months getting my boat ready for this meet. This is not what I wanted and I'm really not a happy camper right now. Not sure what anybody "called", but here's some insight. We close on our new house today. Started packing weeks ago. Got a wife who wants to know why I'm spending so much time on the boat with everything else that's going on. We move on July 18th. I've been planning my whole life around this raft up ever since the date was set, and now my company decides on this date for their outing....so .. you tell me how I can be in both places at the same time and I'll be happy to follow your directions...:cen: And that's what I'm talking about!

[willy]

I love ya man!

Sh!t happens.

[lumberslinger178]

destroyer you are welcome to park your boat in front of my house friday night or sat nite .... Im so close to the parkway I can hear the cars in my back yard.... we are exit 63 ... atlantic city is exit 38 which is 25 minutes down the parkway.... If you want you can shower here and go....

[Destroyer]

destroyer you are welcome to park your boat in front of my house friday night or sat nite .... Im so close to the parkway I can hear the cars in my back yard.... we are exit 63 ... atlantic city is exit 38 which is 25 minutes down the parkway.... If you want you can shower here and go....

Lumber, that is really tempting. And I thank you for your offer. I may just take you up on that... but considering the cleanlyness of your boat it might be embarrassing for you. My boat is functional, but not a show queen. LOL

[step up here]

Four more weeks to go.I hope the weather Gods are with us so maybe we could even get in some fishing too. :sun:

[captpete13]

I'm looking forward to it too. The wife and I are taking our week vacations the week before the get together. So if anyone wants to get in some week day fishing I'm down with that. Much better than weekend fishing.

[reelapeelin]

I wanna bring "REEL Deal" up REEL bad...gas trending down helps...$2.79 here...and those thoughtful pinheads at the IRS determined I overpayed on final return for the BBQ restaurant...sent me a US Treasury check for $4.00...:nut:...F__K ME!...:nut:
Anyway, cruisin' this boat across Barnegat Bay would be like a victory lap for her, so I'd like to do it...but still waitin' last minute to make call...other irons in the fire too...we'll see...

[captpete13]

way to go on the $4! Gas around here ranges from right around $3 for cash to 3.30ish credit. Its over $4 on the water. That's why I got a 29 gallon gas caddy. The fluke bite is getting better every day. And from what I hear there are a few bass still around. If your feeling brave there is tuna about 30-40 miles out. The bay is loading up with blowfish(which really do taste like chicken)and crabs. And unfortunately jellyfish,which means no swimming. But Tices and south still is clear.Let me know if you are heading up this way. My friend lives above a marina in downtown Toms River. It has a half a$$ ramp and plenty of slips and there is a Red Roof Inn less than a block away.

[Destroyer]

My friend lives above a marina in downtown Toms River. It has a half a$$ ramp and plenty of slips and there is a Red Roof Inn less than a block away.

You mean up the Jakes Branch of the Toms River? Rt 166? Near the Courthouse? That's less than a mile from where I used to live. Right on the edge of Beachwood. God that brings back memories. :love: Thanks

[lumberslinger178]

Just got the call my boats done......:love::love::love::love:

[reelapeelin]

Just got the call my boats done......:love::love::love::love:


Well whadda ya know!!...:you:

Pete I'll sure give you a holler if I decide to come up...thanks for the tip on the ramp!!...:beer:

[captpete13]

You mean up the Jakes Branch of the Toms River? Rt 166? Near the Courthouse? That's less than a mile from where I used to live. Right on the edge of Beachwood. God that brings back memories. :love: Thanks
He is right next to Huddy Park

[captpete13]

Just got the call my boats done......:love::love::love::love:


You have some catching up to do. We have been to Tices twice already. Probably going next weekend. Let me know if you want to meet up

[Destroyer]

He is right next to Huddy Park

Used to go to Huddy every year to watch the 4th of July fireworks that they would shoot off over in Mathis Park. You could sit on the pier and use grass shrimp to catch perch and the occasional snapper blue. As I recall the crabbing wasn't all that great but I used to see a lot of people doing it there.

[SkunkBoat]

He is right next to Huddy Park


Everyday I pass by there and I twist my neck looking at that V20 in the slip.:love:

[captpete13]

Everyday I pass by there and I twist my neck looking at that V20 in the slip.:love:
the one out on the end with the 200 Yamaha? That's my nephew's boat. I got him a good deal on that thing. I'm hoping he can make it to the get together too.

[reelapeelin]

Tice's Raft-Up...I'll miss it...:cry:

[lumberslinger178]

Were going to miss you Ozz.... but were going to take tones of pictures and a few videos.....

Whats a good time to start up Sue and I and Karly and her friend Will ....will be leaving the doct saturday morning around 10 ish ....Pete do you want to anchor north of the pier again ???

Also lets get a head count again

1- The Bumpkins is in for sat....

[RWilson2526]

we'll be in again of course.....from past experience it seems that things dont start forming until after 11.00 am or so.....I know in the past we had some early birds out there that took off before everyone got together.

It is a pretty dynamic situation as sometimes the first guy out there is a all by himself waiting for people to hook up and then 1 hour later he is in the middle of the pack and the next group is 100 yards away looking for everyone else.

[lumberslinger178]

Yes true Rob we are usually the first two boats... north of pier again???

[RWilson2526]

Yes true Rob we are usually the first two boats... north of pier again???

Seems to have worked so far....dont want to say that we are the straw that stirs the drink but i'm saying that Lumber is the anchor...he is usually out there by late am...

Everyone key up on Bump Ken's. North of the pier.

[captpete13]

north of the pier close to the beach works best for us. I have been going in pretty far till we get to 3' of water. So we can walk around in the water. We will try to get our act together and out to the spot sometime before noon

[lumberslinger178]

One week away Brothers.....:sly::sly::sly:

[lumberslinger178]

Btw I hope you guys dont mind but I havent had time to do the teak on my boat yet.... and I dont think I'll have time this week....Sorry:laugh:

[captpete13]

Don't worry Ken. I won't do my teak either...So you don't feel left out.

[Destroyer]

Question(s)... To help people find each other, what radio freq. are people going to be monitoring? I have both Cb and VHF, and since my home channel in Toms River used to be Chan 6 that's where I'll be for CB. What channel do you guys want to monitor for VHF? :head:

[RWilson2526]

Question(s)... To help people find each other, what radio freq. are people going to be monitoring? I have both Cb and VHF, and since my home channel in Toms River used to be Chan 6 that's where I'll be for CB. What channel do you guys want to monitor for VHF? :head:


Does this mean you are in Destroyer???? Letss settle on 68 for communication.

[lumberslinger178]

Does this mean you are in Destroyer???? Letss settle on 68 for communication.


I'll text you Rob when I leave the marina...

[step up here]

I am in for saturday but I may get their early for some fishing if the weather is good!!!!!!!!!!!Anyone care to to go fluking ?:head:

[willy]

Gonna have to go outside some for fluke my friend, just got back from a week of fishing that bay, all south of Mantoloking bridge to the inlet and south spots I used to catch them up.
Six shorts in a week and had many others I talked to doing much worse.
Went outside for the shorts, two wrecks and a bunch of topographical holes and structure.
I might have to come down and just drink and look at women for a few days.

[step up here]

OK , AM allowed to stay overnight. Looking forward to a good time with all.:nice:

[Cam]

Anybody have any idea how long it would take to go by water from Staten Island? Also, how many you miles approximately? I might be able to come that way if my trip falls through. My trailer has no plates on it and it's in storage right now. :oh:

[step up here]

Forty or more.Just a guess if the seas are good you could go all ocean. You could always cut in at Mansquan Inlet the start of the inland water way. Or you could jump in your car and head down to Island Beach State Park and walk out to the bay at party island.:oh:

[Destroyer]

Does this mean you are in Destroyer???? Letss settle on 68 for communication.

68 is fine with me. Trying like hell to get there Rob... this may cost me a divorce <sigh> We're supposed to move in 2 days.. but since we're not selling the house we live in right now, that date can slide a little. Meanwhile I've been putting the final touches on the boat....installing the radio, depthfinders, etc. Truthfully I don't know if I'm going to make it, but I'm trying. Still have to put the boat in the water for a shakedown.. Just got the lower unit installed tonight... Controls will be installed tomorrow night, so maybe Wed I can run her up and down the river and see how she's working. We'll see....

[chumbucket]

Who's bringing the Jimmy Buffett or Stevie Ray Vaughn collection?

Hopefully I'll have my 8' FM antenna on tonight or tomorrow to catch 105.7 The Hawk :happy:
Now how can you mention Jimmy Buffett and Stevie Ray Vaughn in the same sentence? I'd sooner listen to fingers raking across a chalkboard than listen to Jimmy Buffett. :devil:

[step up here]

Well fishing is out. due to the weather gods even the bay will have a bounce or two! I think the only friend ne winds have are the surf casters and surfers.Now then, what time is good for saturday?:happy:

[Destroyer]

Well fishing is out. due to the weather gods even the bay will have a bounce or two! I think the only friend ne winds have are the surf casters and surfers.Now then, what time is good for saturday?:happy:
Fishing is never out... catching is another thing...:head:

[willy]

Jimmy Buffet is to good music what a Ferrari is to good cars. Sorry my friend, you and I part ways there.

[reelapeelin]

Jimmy Buffet is to good music what a Ferrari is to good cars. Sorry my friend, you and I part ways there.

Chew a little Juicy Fruit...It's good for the soul...:party:

[Destroyer]

Chew a little Juicy Fruit...It's good for the soul...:party:

Ever since Wriggleys changed the formula for all their gums they are terrible.... Juicy Fruit, DoubleMint, SpearMint. UGH!!! They all leave an aftertaste like diet soda now. Why couldn't they leave well enough alone? I'll never buy their gum again.

[RidgeRunner]

Just bring the RUSH collection. Or raft up next to Capt. Pete. Traveling Willbury's for Willy. Metallica? Yes.. Molley Hatchet, Allmond Bros.
Some gringo gonna bring some rock-n-roll to the keys? Yep that be me.
Have Fun up there, be safe and take a pic. of Destroyer, you know proof of life. LOL. Crayfish On Dude. :beer:

[BRIELLY]

Rumor has it there will be a band playing country music. Of course this was the rumor last year but if i remember correctly the band never showed up. Anyone else hear about this?

[lumberslinger178]

Weather dont look the greatest but I needs me a day out... I'm planning on heading out sunday also.

[captpete13]

I just checked the weather. Rain early in the morning. Then partial clearing. Thats good enough for me. Right now I have been listening to a lot of reggae when we are out on the boat. Good stuff.

[captaincoconut]

Hi all,
I've been lurking here for the last couple of months, just gleaning info. I picked up V-20 early this spring, and have been working to fix it up with my son. I was hoping we could get it ready for the raft-up, and kind of show up as surprise guests, but with the heat wave followed by the rain, it's looking like it's a slim to none chance. I will however see if I can find you'all and wade over to say hi. If the weather permits, I'll probably be over to Tice's with wife & daughter on jetskis.:beer:
CHEERS!
Capt.coconut

[RWilson2526]

Hi all,
I've been lurking here for the last couple of months, just gleaning info. I picked up V-20 early this spring, and have been working to fix it up with my son. I was hoping we could get it ready for the raft-up, and kind of show up as surprise guests, but with the heat wave followed by the rain, it's looking like it's a slim to none chance. I will however see if I can find you'all and wade over to say hi. If the weather permits, I'll probably be over to Tice's with wife & daughter on jetskis.:beer:
CHEERS!
Capt.coconut

Cool dea! Look forward to meeting you! Welcome to the board.

[lumberslinger178]

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[macojoe]

Nice pictures!! Now were are the story's??

[step up here]

What a perfect day. The first time I went out in the V-20 and didn't go fishing. I would say their must have been two hundred or more boats that I saw while I was looking for the V-20 raft up. WOW I never seen that many boats with people having a party!
Then I heard Capt Pete on 68 saying over here Tommy so I headed over to join in. It was great to share company with them,I meet Rob his family and dog Newfey such a nice family with well behaved children. At that time there were only three V-20's. A little later the Barnegat V-20 George and his dad showed up it was the first time for meeting them too I must say his dad did a good job raising him he has his head in the right direction. Just as I thought no more V's were coming Ken and his wife came over to join us ,another nice couple with his [ show room condition ] V-20.
My thanks to Capt Pete for introducing me to these people and sharing time with us. :clap:

[reelapeelin]

What a perfect day. The first time I went out in the V-20 and didn't go fishing. I would say their must have been two hundred or more boats that I saw while I was looking for the V-20 raft up. WOW I never seen that many boats with people having a party!
Then I heard Capt Pete on 68 saying over here Tommy so I headed over to join in. It was great to share company with them,I meet Rob his family and dog Newfey such a nice family with well behaved children. At that time there were only three V-20's. A little later the Barnegat V-20 George and his dad showed up it was the first time for meeting them too I must say his dad did a good job raising him he has his head in the right direction. Just as I thought no more V's were coming Ken and his wife came over to join us ,another nice couple with his [ show room condition ] V-20.
My thanks to Capt Pete for introducing me to these people and sharing time with us. :clap:

Step Up...ya went right to the heart of why we get together like this...just good people, doin' what they like to do w/other good people...how can ya miss??...it's why I so bummed out I couldn't make it this year...last year I was there and found out for myself what a down-right GOOD time it is to be there...

And MJ...since me and Lee didn't make it up there this year, story time has been canceled...

[bgreene]

That's it ? Those are all the pics ?

[captpete13]

I got a couple
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I had a great time with everyone. I ended up going solo. My wife didn't want to be in the boat after our trip across the Delaware bay the day before. But that is another story. Rob showed up first. Then I showed up shortly after. My brother stopped by for a little while. Then Tommy(step up here) showed up. Lumber made a visit in an inflatable with his brother. Later on George(barnegat v20) stopped by. And finally lumber got his boat over our way. It was really great to hang out and talk v20 with everybody. As usual I had the grill going making burgers,dogs,and even some tuna,thanks Rob,good stuff.So were the boiled peanuts. The weather actually turned out to be great.

There were several hundred boats around so of course the scenery was great also.
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So Destroyer what happened this time? Just wondering.

[Destroyer]

So Destroyer what happened this time? Just wondering.

Told you that August would be a better time for me. We took possession of our new home (got the keys and took the final walkthru) on July 18. Been working on painting, refinishing floors, installing security lighting, and some electrical wiring since then. I thought I might be able to get things organized enough to make it, but it wasn't to be. You know Pete, I can't help but keep laughing at this whole thing. As I recall, about 2 1/2 - 3 years ago (you can find the post if you care to) I was a noob to this board. In response to a meet that some of the southern guys were talkiing about I made the suggestion that we (the northern guys) should all get together for a meeting. Anyways, one thing led to another and we had the first meet, that I missed, Then we had last years and I made it as far as the water, only to get shot down with a bad pump..and this year ....well, a new house and moving is a little bit more important. You should know, you did it not long ago as I recall. It's not an easy task, and I'll be damned if I was going to let my wife do the work alone, so I made the decision to forgo the meet this year. As important to me as the meet was, and actually meeting all of you guys, my home and my wife are just that much more important. We'll meet eventually... count on it...
As to the house, we've got the living room and two of the bedrooms done, as well as all of the downstairs. Just about the only thing left is the kitchen (I promised my wife a new one) and we'll be ready for the furniture and actually moving in (Wheeeeeee)

[jasoncooperpcola]

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So Destroyer what happened this time? Just wondering.

Newfie got the wrong idea with the term "dog box" :haha:

[reelapeelin]

Still bummed I didn't make it up this year...sure would like to have been there to see everybody...ol Newfie sure found his place...he still da GOOD boy!...:party:

Thanks for the fresh pics, Pete..and sorry the wifey couldn't make it out w/you...but I understand that..

W/all you guys right there, you could have a FLASH-RAFT!!...:happy:

[lumberslinger178]

I'm going up again sat .... bringing my brother inlaw and his Gf..:sly:

[captpete13]

I'm towing this weekend:cry:

[reelapeelin]

I'm towing this weekend:cry:

I like George's suggestion...w/a TWIST...

Hey Towboats...yeah, I'm aground at Morris Island and requesting Capt Pete come gimme a tow...what's that?...yeah, Morris Island...you know, just inside Charleston Harbor!!...yeah, I'll wait...standing by on 68...

Hey Dave...snap us a couple more frosties..Pete's on his way down...:party:

[RWilson2526]

Sorry I'm late with the pics and write up....Time to add a laptop or two to the family arsenal as comuter time is becoming and issue lately.

Like said a good time was had by all.... Nice to meet Tommy (Step up here) and Barnegat V20....we were all droolin over that new F150. Sorry I didnt hang much past 6:00 but the family was gettin' itchy to hit it and I learned long ago there aint no use in goin against the majority.

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Tommy surveying his Kingdom



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Lumber is on the scene


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Grizzly Adams and his new Yammie


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Newfie loves them boiled peanuts too!


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[Destroyer]

Nice pics Rob.... thanks :beer:

[phatdaddy]

man, i didn't know you had boiled peanuts, i might have gone north of I-10

looks like a great time was had by all

[macojoe]

Glad all had a great time!! Hoping the Mass Raft up goes ads well!!

[lumberslinger178]

Went to tices again today sat 7-28

only to get chased away by severe thunderstorms possible hail and 60 mph winds ...but we did manage to get about 4 hours of beautiful sunny weather.

[reelapeelin]

man, i didn't know you had boiled peanuts, i might have gone north of I-10



Boiled peanuts??...why didn't ya say you were gonna have boiled peanuts??...I still wouldn't have made it, but at least I'd have known you were gonna have boiled peanuts!!...:you:

Great pics, Rob!!...Newf!!...he da GOOD boy!!...

[RidgeRunner]

Sorry I missed it. Good stuff..

[reelapeelin]

Sorry I missed it. Good stuff..


Vic we need to put together a FL raft up!!...V-20s invade the Sunshine state!!...like there's not enough of 'em there already!!...:happy:

[jasoncooperpcola]

Vic we need to put together a FL raft up!!...V-20s invade the Sunshine state!!...like there's not enough of 'em there already!!...:happy:

I'm game for that, if i ever get started in order to finish my V.

[RidgeRunner]

I am all for a raft-up. Anytime, anywhere logistics allow.

I watched a couple dock up at the marina behind the Pilot House resturaunt in Key Largo in a 30' Whaler with twin Verados. He was from Jersey. He knew all about Tices. He piloted the boat down from Jersey which I thougt was cool. Then I ran into the same couple the next day at Doc's Place, small world. I never got his name but his boat said he was from Brielle, NJ.

[lumberslinger178]

I am all for a raft-up. Anytime, anywhere logistics allow.

I watched a couple dock up at the marina behind the Pilot House resturaunt in Key Largo in a 30' Whaler with twin Verados. He was from Jersey. He knew all about Tices. He piloted the boat down from Jersey which I thougt was cool. Then I ran into the same couple the next day at Doc's Place, small world. I never got his name but his boat said he was from Brielle, NJ.
ridge , Brielle is just north of tices capt Pete would be more familiar with that area.

[reelapeelin]

The electrical contractor I work for is based in Brielle, nice affluent area. About 20 minutes north of me by water, an hour north of tices cruising easy.

Hey George...sorry I missed ya on the shoal this year...

Brielle MUST be affluent...the guy just rode a 30' Whaler down Vic's way...$$$:party:

[captpete13]

I work in Point Pleasant Beach which is right across the river from Brielle. It's too bad you didn't get their name I probably have worked on that boat.

[RidgeRunner]

They had a dog but it wasn't a lab. LOL. Reddish Brown, medium sized long haired dog, might have been a setter. Medium build on the man with dark wavy hair in his mid to late 40's. First mate had light brown hair in her late 30's early 40's. Boat was a 30' Whaler full cabin. I suck with names.. I am sure the boat had a name too. Suncatcher? maybe..

[captpete13]

i'd be willing to bet the $3.62 in my pocket its a McCarthys whaler still under warranty with them. are you a merc tech too?[/QUOTE]


Merc certified for the past 10 years or so. I have worked on a few 305 conquest Whalers. I don't remember the names very well either.

[macojoe]

barnegatV20 Nice Pete! Every tech I know that works on mercury products says that's where the money is
07-30-2012 09:16 PM

Thats cause they have to!! You need 3 motors when you own a Merc, one to go out, 1 to come in, and one just incase!!

Could not resist!! :laugh:

[captpete13]

we are going to Tice's tomorrow. If anyone wants to meet up just let me know. We should be there around 1

[reelapeelin]

we are going to Tice's tomorrow. If anyone wants to meet up just let me know. We should be there around 1


Y'all hava BIG OL TIME!!...crack a cold one for me. will ya??...:beer:


Swing past the light house and call me...I'll watch ya on the live cam!!...:hi:

...no moonin' the camera!!...:butt:

[lumberslinger178]

Y'all hava BIG OL TIME!!...crack a cold one for me. will ya??...:beer:


Swing past the light house and call me...I'll watch ya on the live cam!!...:hi:

...no moonin' the camera!!...:butt:
Send me that link Oz .

[reelapeelin]

Send me that link Oz .


Here ya go!...

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