Charleston 2016 get together.

[captpete13]

So my wife and I were discussing how much fun we had the last time we all went down there. We decided it's time to start planning another one. I ran it past the guys yesterday and they all agreed. So I'm just putting it out there for everyone to start thinking about it. I figure sometime in March unless there is a better time. I just need to wait for my tax refund to come in and I'll be good to go.

[lumberslinger178]

I had a broken leg the last trip but this time Im soooo in ... I know my wife wont go because of school and dosent want to piss off chris Christy an all by taking off ..... haha

[spareparts]

you know I'm in

[the daydreamer]

good place to go. a lot to see and do !!!!!!! iam in

[bradford]

Something to think about is not having it on St. Patrick's Day weekend. It's a pretty big deal in Savannah and the reason I couldn't make the last one.

Had to pass out beer. :beer:

Not to mention the crazy traffic getting out of town.

Don't know what y'all think, but the weather in April is usually a lot more predictable/better.

[spareparts]

like I mentiod last time, theres a ton of stuff to do around here, if any of ya'll are coming from long distance, make it worth your while and plan to spend more than a weekend here if posible.

BTW, I'll have trailer/boat storage available at my shop

[twhrider2]

Sounds like a winner....Definitley interested :sly:

[captpete13]

I'm thinking of making a 4 day weekend of it. Friday March 25 to Monday the 28th.

[reelapeelin]

I'm thinking of making a 4 day weekend of it. Friday March 25 to Monday the 28th.

Holy SHEEP DIP!!... Michele just told me to check the forum...Guys I been WAITIN' on this!!...y'all wanna get a house instead of hotel rooms??...:part: :part::part:

[RWilson2526]

I'm thinking of making a 4 day weekend of it. Friday March 25 to Monday the 28th.

Those dates work for me....kids and wife are on spring break so will make it a family trip.

[spareparts]

just so ya'll know, weather during March can be tricky. I've seen it as hot as summer and as cold as January. Usually it blows the hole month, but this past March it was pretty tame.

[captpete13]

Any way I look at it. It's gonna be better there than here in NJ. But I'm open to suggestions. That's mostly why I posted so early. We got lucky last time. Hopefully we can do it again.

[spareparts]

Any way I look at it. It's gonna be better there than here in NJ. But I'm open to suggestions. That's mostly why I posted so early. We got lucky last time. Hopefully we can do it again.

good point.


What ever weekend it is, do not plan on coming the weekend of the bridge run(April 2). There are several other festivals the same weekend and you can't find a hotel within 50 miles of here. It also marks the beginning of tourist season( rates go up). April 14th -17th is race week and you won't be able to find a hotel near the water or with parking for a boat. It is pretty neat that week, there are sail boats everywhere, but the harbor gets crowded at times. Anytime after that, its just its normal tourist crowds.

[garagenc]

like I mentiod last time, theres a ton of stuff to do around here, if any of ya'll are coming from long distance, make it worth your while and plan to spend more than a weekend here if posible.

BTW, I'll have trailer/boat storage available at my shop


Right now pencil me in for storing my boat at your place Spare, I just have to get me something more reliable for towing. But hope to have that done by then.

This time the wife is coming so it should be fun, Sorry to Willy and OZ we wont be sharing a room together this time like in NJ. I know ya'll (and I ) will miss the conversations. BTW have anyone seen a Crackle lately. :zip:

[spareparts]

any more ideas on a date? I'm open for about anytime.

[the daydreamer]

I would rather do it when we know it will be warm on the water. Have been down the icw in march with it 72 on land and we were wraped up in coats and blankets!!!!!!!!!!!on the water about frose going to southport.

[lumberslinger178]

I like the sound of april sometime.....

[captpete13]

It would have to be the first half of April for it to work for me. We start getting busy at work by the end of April.

[spareparts]

It would have to be the first half of April for it to work for me. We start getting busy at work by the end of April.

by the end of April, I'm usually scheduling three weeks out

[reelapeelin]

by the end of April, I'm usually scheduling three weeks out


Earlier you mentioned avoid Apr 2 and Apr 14...if we split the difference would make it weekend of Apr 9...would that work?...What kinda time is everybody talking about?....w/the new job (thankful to have)I'm a Thurs night through Sun afternoon at best.

[captpete13]

That sounds good to me Ozzie. I'm with you on the date and the days.

[reelapeelin]

That sounds good to me Ozzie. I'm with you on the date and the days.

Anybody else can do the time??:beer:

[the daydreamer]

Sounds like a plan

[spareparts]

Ill make time

[bradford]

I'd like to try to make it if I can get everything covered.

[twhrider2]

Sounds good...will put on the calender

[garagenc]

Sounds good to me, I got me a new to me ride for towing so I'm all set.
Where is a good place to stay, I can't remember where I stayed last time.

[lumberslinger178]

Just got me a new tow wagon also lee I'm looking forward to the trek!!

[captpete13]

Sounds good to me, I got me a new to me ride for towing so I'm all set.
Where is a good place to stay, I can't remember where I stayed last time.

I think it was a Holiday Inn Express. It was in Mount Pleasant.

[reelapeelin]

I think it was a Holiday Inn Express. It was in Mount Pleasant.


It was the Best Western in Mt Pleasant...central to most of the ramps, highways and restaurants...and as Pete and Michelle found out, w/in walking distance of FINZ!!...:happy:

[garagenc]

It was the Best Western in Mt Pleasant...central to most of the ramps, highways and restaurants...and as Pete and Michelle found out, w/in walking distance of FINZ!!...:happy:

LOL:sun:

[captpete13]

I couldn't remember which one it was. I looked on a map cause I kinda remember where in general it was. Probably could of just went back to the thread for the original get together. That walk was Michele's bright idea after way too many drinks. Lol!

[garagenc]

Which one is it: Pickard ST or Grand AVE?

[reelapeelin]

Which one is it: Pickard ST or Grand AVE?

Well now yur just getting too damn detailed...next yur gonna be wantin to know dates and stuff...:laugh:

[the daydreamer]

did anyone come up with a firm date yet. I thought someone said some time in april?

[captpete13]

April 8,9,10

[the daydreamer]

thanks capt:sun:

[spareparts]

speaking of which, do yall have anything in particular you want to do while you're here? we can run up the Cooper River on Staturday, eat at The Dock Resturant in Monks Corner for lunch. We could go thur the locks into the lake. About 45 miles from Sea Breeze Marina to the locks. If you plan on fishing during this trip, you will need both fresh and salt water liscense.

If the weather is calm, there are plenty of nearshore fishing spots or just a free for all and meet up at some time. I hate to say it, but I lost my oyster conection and they are getting $75 a bushel for local oysters this season

[Destroyer]

speaking of which, do yall have anything in particular you want to do while you're here? we can run up the Cooper River on Staturday, eat at The Dock Resturant in Monks Corner for lunch. We could go thur the locks into the lake. About 45 miles from Sea Breeze Marina to the locks. If you plan on fishing during this trip, you will need both fresh and salt water liscense.

If the weather is calm, there are plenty of nearshore fishing spots or just a free for all and meet up at some time. I hate to say it, but I lost my oyster conection and they are getting $75 a bushel for local oysters this season

Does our NJ Saltwater license cover SC's requirements? and also, I don't need a fresh water license in NJ due to my "advanced" age. (NO License required for freshwater over age 70) Does that also hold true for SC?

[spareparts]

good question, SC allows seinors to purchase lifetime fishing liscense for $9, I don't know if its applicable to out of state though, normally, you will need to have a out of state fishing liscense, $11 for 14 day fresh water out of state, $11 for14 day salt water out of state

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html

[spareparts]

dug up the old thread, http://wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=15184&highlight=charleston

there are a lot of good links and info in it. Most of the places Ive linked are still there and the comments are still relevent. I still have privlaged access to Sea Breeze Marina, my parking at the new shop is limited, if any one gets in abind , we might be able to make room. Ramp locations are still the same with Remly's point being the most central.

If anyone has military privlages, Joint Base Charleston(AFB) has housing, rec facilities, PX and commisary. the Naval Weapons station has the same(further up the Cooper River), and Short Stay Naval Rec center on Lake Moultire is pretty nice.
Theer are several Campo Grounds in the area, PM me if you want info, some are very nice, some are migrant worker camps

any one has any question, feel free to call or PM me

David Hall
[email protected]
[email protected]
(843)532-9148

[reelapeelin]

speaking of which, do yall have anything in particular you want to do while you're here? we can run up the Cooper River on Staturday, eat at The Dock Resturant in Monks Corner for lunch. We could go thur the locks into the lake. About 45 miles from Sea Breeze Marina to the locks. If you plan on fishing during this trip, you will need both fresh and salt water liscense.

If the weather is calm, there are plenty of nearshore fishing spots or just a free for all and meet up at some time. I hate to say it, but I lost my oyster conection and they are getting $75 a bushel for local oysters this season


I've been talking to a friend of mine who lives just North of Charleston in McClellenville(SP?)...he's a pretty good fisherman, knows the waters in his area and has told me he'd be glad to be our fishing guide for a day. He actually has a V20...a Center Console I think, but as time gets near and weather looks good, I'll hook up w/him for a day for us to put us on some fishing holes....Red Fish and Cobia are some of his favorite targets, so come ready to straighten some lines out if ya got a mind to...

[captpete13]

Oh yeah. Looks like things are starting to take shape. I'm really looking forward to this trip. I hope I can out fish my wife this time LOL!

[spareparts]

I've been talking to a friend of mine who lives just North of Charleston in McClellenville(SP?)...he's a pretty good fisherman, knows the waters in his area and has told me he'd be glad to be our fishing guide for a day. He actually has a V20...a Center Console I think, but as time gets near and weather looks good, I'll hook up w/him for a day for us to put us on some fishing holes....Red Fish and Cobia are some of his favorite targets, so come ready to straighten some lines out if ya got a mind to...

that is some shallow water up that way, get stuck on an outgoing, and you'll be there for a while. Besides the fact thats a good ride from Charleston

[reelapeelin]

Oh yeah. Looks like things are starting to take shape. I'm really looking forward to this trip. I hope I can out fish my wife this time LOL!

Maybe she'll tie one hand behind her back...:clap:

[captpete13]

Well it's official. I just booked our hotel room in the Best Western Patriot Point Mount Pleasant. We are planning on leaving NJ super early on Thursday April 7 and getting down there sometime late afternoon.Right now my boat is all tore apart. I replaced a soft section in the foredeck and repainted the whole cuddy. I sanded off the nonskid on the deck and made a few repairs to some cracks. I recored the gas tank hatch. I am in the process of building a new seat base to accommodate a live well and tackle storage. I am also replacing my rod pockets. And hopefully adding radar to my electronics arsenal. I am so looking forward to getting down to Charleston and having some fun.

[lumberslinger178]

Hey Pete send me the info of where your staying I'm gonna call an book something.

[reelapeelin]

Hey Pete send me the info of where your staying I'm gonna call an book something.

Bring your hammer and you can build yer own!!:train:

[reelapeelin]

Well it's official. I just booked our hotel room in the Best Western Patriot Point Mount Pleasant. We are planning on leaving NJ super early on Thursday April 7 and getting down there sometime late afternoon.Right now my boat is all tore apart. I replaced a soft section in the foredeck and repainted the whole cuddy. I sanded off the nonskid on the deck and made a few repairs to some cracks. I recored the gas tank hatch. I am in the process of building a new seat base to accommodate a live well and tackle storage. I am also replacing my rod pockets. And hopefully adding radar to my electronics arsenal. I am so looking forward to getting down to Charleston and having some fun.

All RIGHT!!...I'll try to get away early enough to have chow w/y'all Thurs night!...maybe scare up a cold one...or ten...:drool:

[captpete13]

Here ya go Ken.http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j467/captpete13/20160213_182137_zpspdk0l59u.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/captpete13/media/20160213_182137_zpspdk0l59u.jpg.html)

[lumberslinger178]

Thanks Pete

[garagenc]

Sandy and I are booked, ready for fishing

[captpete13]

Sandy and I are booked, ready for fishing

Oh yeah,that's what I'm talking about.

[the daydreamer]

Were is most everyone staying? do we have a real head count yet? how many are bring there boats. any center consoles beside mine coming?:party:

[lumberslinger178]

I'm in ...

[captpete13]

I'm in ...

:news:


Daydreamer,
Most of us are staying at the Best Western in Mount Pleasant. As for a head count I'm not exactly sure. Right now I think it's 5. Lumberslinger,Reelapeelin,Garagenc,Spareparts, and me. Still waiting to see if Ridgerunner and Rwilson are gonna make it.


1 month to go. I'm gonna be working on my boat this weekend. Dropping off my enclosure for new eisenglass. Then I'm gonna work on my new seat with integrated livewell. I just ordered new performance reeds for my motor.

[the daydreamer]

thanks for the heads up!!

[spareparts]

we are getting close to the date, ya'll just want to a have a fishing free for all? Or do you want to do something specific here. IF anyone needs anything from me, let me know. BTW, Oysters are still out of sight and hard to get, so no oyster roast this year. IF you need any maps, locations of tackle stores, ramps, etc.. just let me know. IF any one wants to go so far as to hire a guide for the day, let me know, I can put you in touch with one

[spareparts]

good info(will not display with chrome, must use IE or Apple)

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/fishing.html

best tackle shop around http://www.haddrellspoint.com/

tackle and other stuff http://palmettostatearmory.com/ click on store locations for a map to the Mt. Pleasant store, they have a nice colection of tackle, along with fireamrs. All of ya'll from comunist states will like this store


local fishing web site http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/default.asp

don't believe all the bs on there

Charleston Tourism http://www.charlestoncvb.com/

I'll have my boat over at Sea Breeze https://www.facebook.com/Seabreeze-Marina-133019340083311/

thats wheer we met up for oysters last time. If theres anyhting ya'll have questions about, hit me up

[lumberslinger178]

I'm booked in the Hampton inn in mount pleasant April 8th to the 11th I wont be pulling my boat thought I'm on a social attendance .... my brother is going to drive up from Florida to meet me he's a retired Atlantic electric guy and has a lot of time on his hands so if we can bum a spot on someone's boat that's great if not that's fine too .... as we will see everyone on dry land for cocktails and dinner ..... I look forward to seeing all of you guys down south...

[captpete13]

I'm sure there won't be a problem bumming a ride with someone. My boat is about 80% ready. I just need to finish up the live well, hang the motor,paint the bottom,and go over the trailer wheel bearings. I'm picking up another engine for my truck tomorrow. So I have that to do also.....

Haven't heard from Rob or Vic yet. Hopefully they can get there too.

[lumberslinger178]

I hope they can make it.... what about willy...anyone hear from him...

[spareparts]

I think Willy has somehting else going on that week, Haven't heard a word from Reel lately, Vic? what about it, you coming up? Blue Runner? any other Carolina V's?

I guess I need to start working on mine soon:oh:

[lumberslinger178]

I'm gonna text Ozzie plus today's is his birthday

[spareparts]

I'm gonna text Ozzie plus today's is his birthday

tell the old fart Happy Birthday

[RidgeRunner]

I still don't know. I am 200% ready and willing. The able part, I just ain't too sure.
Spring Break pops for us next week down here so I will not have the girls to go along with. I have given it considerable consideration to be sure.
I am a definite Maybe as for now. AKA The quesion mark...

[reelapeelin]

I still don't know. I am 200% ready and willing. The able part, I just ain't too sure.
Spring Break pops for us next week down here so I will not have the girls to go along with. I have given it considerable consideration to be sure.
I am a definite Maybe as for now. AKA The quesion mark...

Great talkin w/ya the other day!!...hope you can make it up here!!:happy:

[spareparts]

Ridge, you better bring your *** up here

[lumberslinger178]

Count down to sc

[captpete13]

Less than 2 weeks to go. My truck is good to go. My boat is almost there.

[garagenc]

I'm not sure I'm going to be in the US during the Charleston weekend, I'm just left Bahrain yesterday I was there for a week and now I'm in Abu-Dhabi until that weekend of the get together, I'm trying to finish up early to make it but as of now it doesn't look good.:fight:

[spareparts]

I'm not sure I'm going to be in the US during the Charleston weekend, I'm just left Bahrain yesterday I was there for a week and now I'm in Abu-Dhabi until that weekend of the get together, I'm trying to finish up early to make it but as of now it doesn't look good.:fight:
excuses ecuses, sounds like Krinkle is scared

[lumberslinger178]

Gitty up Lee I'm leaving Friday morning 2;30 3 ish to be in town by 2 ish Friday afternoon

[spareparts]

you guys give me a shout when you get in town that Friday, I'll be working on somethign somewhere, probably at my shop workign on my V. If yall want to meet up soemwhere Saturday mornign for breakfast, let em know, we'll figure out someplace. Reel, you riding with me? I need someone to swab the decks?

[captpete13]

We are leaving Thursday morning. So we'll be down there by Thursday afternoon. Hoping for a good turnout. Looking forward to some time off.

[RidgeRunner]

I'm officially out. Sorry as heck to miss it. I only get one vacation a year. Gonna bank the time and spend it with my family in the keys. I think... Yall have a good old time without me.. May I live vicariously thru your tales of lore... Don't get too drunk.. Only other tip, bring the glow sticks cause Krinkle might not make it either...:butt:Truth is I couldn't live with myself if I got outfeeshed again... Total B.S there cause I get skunked regularly. I feel like an underwater adventure kind of vacation this year.

[captpete13]

One week to go! Besides Spare parts,Reelapeelin Lumberslinger, Garagenc(maybe) and myself is anyone else going to make it?

[reelapeelin]

I'm not sure I'm going to be in the US during the Charleston weekend, I'm just left Bahrain yesterday I was there for a week and now I'm in Abu-Dhabi until that weekend of the get together, I'm trying to finish up early to make it but as of now it doesn't look good.:fight:


I don't care if yur in Yaba Daba Freakin' Do!!...I think Spare's right...you afraid somebody will out fish you this year. Put that in yur plumbin'...:sex:

[reelapeelin]

One week to go! Besides Spare parts,Reelapeelin Lumberslinger, Garagenc(maybe) and myself is anyone else going to make it?


Hey Rob!!...you out there??...time to roll Daddy!...:sand:

[reelapeelin]

I'd like to try to make it if I can get everything covered.

If ya can't cover it...cover it up and come on!!...:sun:

[reelapeelin]

I'm officially out. Sorry as heck to miss it. I only get one vacation a year. Gonna bank the time and spend it with my family in the keys. I think... Yall have a good old time without me.. May I live vicariously thru your tales of lore... Don't get too drunk.. Only other tip, bring the glow sticks cause Krinkle might not make it either...:butt:Truth is I couldn't live with myself if I got outfeeshed again... Total B.S there cause I get skunked regularly. I feel like an underwater adventure kind of vacation this year.


I totally get time w/family...NOTHIN' more important than that...but we'll miss ya anyway!!...:beer:

[reelapeelin]

you guys give me a shout when you get in town that Friday, I'll be working on somethign somewhere, probably at my shop workign on my V. If yall want to meet up soemwhere Saturday mornign for breakfast, let em know, we'll figure out someplace. Reel, you riding with me? I need someone to swab the decks?


You mean you ACTUALLY got it runnin"???...hell yeah...if you got the old girl swimmin' I'll gladly swap her deck for ya!!...but I'll believe it when I SEE it!!...LOL!!:hi:

[reelapeelin]

I'm gonna text Ozzie plus today's is his birthday

Can't wait to see you guys again....!!...:sand:...careful comin down...!!...:clap:

[smokeonthewater]

Sure wish I could come down n bum a ride w someone...
My back had been screwed since just before thanksgiving and coupled w my ongoing neck issues it'd be pretty risky for me to try and go offshore...

Have a good time guys and be safe.... Or lucky..... Whichever works for ya!

[reelapeelin]

Sure wish I could come down n bum a ride w someone...
My back had been screwed since just before thanksgiving and coupled w my ongoing neck issues it'd be pretty risky for me to try and go offshore...

Have a good time guys and be safe.... Or lucky..... Whichever works for ya!

Take care of the back and make it next time!!...
:happy:

[lumberslinger178]

hey pete pm me your cell again

[lumberslinger178]

well we had a great time in Charleston and meeting spare..... ozzies and his daughter Lauren and her dog Millie and ozzies dog kate .... thanks again

[spareparts]

hate I couldnt hang out with y'all. Had too much work to do, just walked in the door about 15 min ago

[smokeonthewater]

Spare and Ozzie share a daughter???

[spareparts]

ther should be at least a comma, or better yet, a period in that sentence

[lumberslinger178]

Everyone is a grammar cop give me a break. Its the internet for gods sake not finals.

[Destroyer]

Everyone is a grammar cop give me a break. Its the internet for gods sake not finals.

Ummm,... Since God is a proper name it's supposed to be capitalized. :you:

[smokeonthewater]

Needs an ' before the s also...

[spareparts]

:train: derail:you:

[lumberslinger178]

:butt::butt::butt::zip:

[lumberslinger178]

We need a middle finger emoji lol

[reelapeelin]

well we had a great time in Charleston and meeting spare..... ozzies and his daughter Lauren and her dog Millie and ozzies dog kate .... thanks again

Sure enjoyed having you and your brother Charlie in Charleston for a great weekend...hope you guys had a great time. Bring BumpKens w/you next time!!...we need more Vs in the water!!:sun:

And a BIG THANK YOU to Captain Pete for taking me all over aboard his great V20, SpongeBob!...Holy Moses that boat will GIT IT!...we probably put 100+ miles on her Friday enjoying every one of them!...even boated a nice Red Fish off the end of the Charleston Jetties. You and Michelle come back soon!!..:clap: