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:

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:

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....

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:

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:

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:

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.

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:

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?

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

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.

Newbie here; will try to stop & say hello
 

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.

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

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...

That's it ? Those are all the pics ?

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.

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)

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

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:

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

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:

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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Newfie loves them boiled peanuts too!


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Nice pics Rob.... thanks :beer:

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

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

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.

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!!...

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:

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

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.

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:

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.