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

[boatnam2]

I hear guys drive by at 2,3,4 am in the dark so I guess 6am is late.

 

[Wheeler]

I have a few days next week that I might just have to come by to watch the runs. Who will be there on what day and what is the best place to watch?

I imagine that the Marina Village annex dock will be you best bet. Or anywhere close.

 

[92 cole]

When I was racing NJBA back in the early "80" @7am the word was "okay racers time to get your;e bottoms wet". from then on it was engine noise until first call to the rope. MAN do I miss those days. Brings tears to my eyes even now! M

 

[Wheeler]

I have a few days next week that I might just have to come by to watch the runs. Who will be there on what day and what is the best place to watch?

cofooter is always in need of an observer.

 

[Wheeler]

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I love waking up to the sound of a bad ass boat, that's just me tho

I can hear this tub coming from miles away. Puts a smile on my face each and every time.

 

[Wheeler]

I love the smell and sound of any "real" boats (even outboards) in the morning.....

I heard these guys coming long before I started started the video.

 

[1homeblown]

I heard these guys coming long before I started started the video.

That was cool... [emoji1303][emoji41]


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[Wheeler]

Loud pipes save lives.

I don't think people realize how true this is.

 

[Yellowboat]

It's a sliding scale, the faster/ more power, the earlier it can start.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

This a few years back, Billy B thought it would be fun to tow down from Needles (early) and wake up the Red Rock campground during one of the annual v-drive vacations. Unfortunately, word leaked out and everyone was waiting for them. Still fun even though I wanted to sleep in.

 

[Wheeler]

Forward. Backwards deepwater and off the pole?

 

[Outdrive1]

I heard these guys coming long before I started started the video.

That was a fun day. [emoji106]


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[Wheeler]

That was a fun day. [emoji106]

 

[Outdrive1]

My back still hurts from that little bitch.


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[Wheeler]

 

[nrbr]

I'll be up early waiting from here!

 

[old rigger]

I'll be up early waiting from here! View attachment 742166

Our place is up the street, first dock, 3rd cabana. Won't be there til next Thursday though.

 

[old rigger]

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I talked to you last year for about 15 minutes, you told me the history about your boat/dad and Hemi's!

 

[Wheeler]

I'll be up early waiting from here! View attachment 742166

Look for me, I won't be too hard to find.

 

[1homeblown]

I talked to you last year for about 15 minutes, you told me the history about your boat/dad and Hemi's!

[emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303] Heavy boat, heavy engine,...tons o’ fun. [emoji631][emoji16] I’m proud of it. I think it came out pretty bitchin. Still dialing it and myself in.


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[cofooter]

Look for me, I won't be too hard to find.

Keep shaking hands with people til you find a guy that can crush your bones in your hand

 

[old rigger]

Look for me, I won't be too hard to find.

You're very hard to find. We've been in the neighborhood almost 2 years and only seen you once. You're like bigfoot.

 

[Wheeler]

You're very hard to find. We've been in the neighborhood almost 2 years and only seen you once. You're like bigfoot.

I look down the street and never see anyone home. You should spend more time in Parker.

 

[Wheeler]

Keep shaking hands with people til you find a guy that can crush your bones in your hand

talk about a grip!

 

[old rigger]

I look down the street and never see anyone home. You should spend more time in Parker.

We try to average every other week but sometimes it's just once a month in the winter. We were there last weekend, brought you down a cup of coffee Sat morn while I ran the dog on the beach but couldn't find you.

 

[92 cole]

I have been going to the parker strip all my life and love it to this day. As far as red rock campground it is now and has been for a while sandbar resort, I went there 2 years ago and am going back in late september this year. My family and I growing up years ago (about 50 years ago) went to places such as polynesian village, big bend, toms landing and of course red rock. Then the racing started and we were at blue water. Now that I live on a lake I don't get to "THE STRIP" as often as I wish I could. I was there 2 years ago in september and will be back this september about the same thing will happen, I will be in tears looking at the river I grew up on from the 60's. then first thing will be launch my river cruiser and cruise from dam to the bottom to blue water and go thru memories the whole way, stopping once in awhile to toss the grand kids in the water for a dip. Sorry about the long winded response but I had to take a walk down memory lane with a tear in BOTH my eyes. Mark

 

[Wheeler]

We try to average every other week but sometimes it's just once a month in the winter. We were there last weekend, brought you down a cup of coffee Sat morn while I ran the dog on the beach but couldn't find you.

If you listen to sharp shooter, you must be patient with me. I was most likely in my wheelchair making my way down to the docks.

 

[Wheeler]

Carl Johnson and CJ Baker making a pass.

 

[old rigger]

I have been going to the parker strip all my life and love it to this day. As far as red rock campground it is now and has been for a while sandbar resort, I went there 2 years ago and am going back in late september this year. My family and I growing up years ago (about 50 years ago) went to places such as polynesian village, big bend, toms landing and of course red rock. Then the racing started and we were at blue water. Now that I live on a lake I don't get to "THE STRIP" as often as I wish I could. I was there 2 years ago in september and will be back this september about the same thing will happen, I will be in tears looking at the river I grew up on from the 60's. then first thing will be launch my river cruiser and cruise from dam to the bottom to blue water and go thru memories the whole way, stopping once in awhile to toss the grand kids in the water for a dip. Sorry about the long winded response but I had to take a walk down memory lane with a tear in BOTH my eyes. Mark

If you see our Spectra at the dock, about 1000 feet up river from Roadrunners, stop by and we can compare stories. Been coming here since '61 when I was 5. I'm sure our paths have crossed.

When I make a run at the crack of dawn in our boat it usually just lulls everyone to sleep.

 

[Wheeler]

Someday I'll get a real video camera and then learn to use it.

 

[old rigger]

If you listen to sharp shooter, you must be patient with me. I was most likely in my wheelchair making my way down to the docks.

Please let me watch you maneuver the ramp in that thing.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[old rigger]

Damn that's cool.
Have you seen that all flake (I can't see most colors) Byers that the couple that live half way to your place on our street picked up last year? SBC with 3 two's. Got to ride in it when they put it in for the first time. Its very cool. They have a place almost across the street from 'Puddle Head"and she's been going there her whole life. Can't remember their names, they were their last weekend too.

 

[92 cole]

OH !!!! one thing I forgot to mention, when I was a baby at " the Village" our wake up call was when they blew the horn at the Dam when the dam was going to open up.

 

[brgrcru]

Awsome videos guys .
I do my best to do , hammer down wake up alarms , when I'm out there . Usually during the week Monday - Wednesday , nothing sounds or feels better , pushing the pedal down on the river rods on morning glass, getting the strip up early enough to give everyone a nice long day.
Usually on my way back , I see life at most camp sites and are roaring to go, for the days festivities.
I'm sure some don't get it , but most give a thumbs up.
On the Water camping, at the Strip is why we have been going there for 50 years. Oh sure it has changed, but there is still that feeling , I don't get anywhere else.

If we ain't causing a trouble with lots of noisy passes , we are out there getting our skiing on.
Cheers

 

[Wheeler]

Damn that's cool.
Have you seen that all flake (I can't see most colors) Byers that the couple that live half way to your place on our street picked up last year? SBC with 3 two's. Got to ride in it when they put it in for the first time. Its very cool. They have a place almost across the street from 'Puddle Head"and she's been going there her whole life. Can't remember their names, they were their last weekend too.

Larry and Karen?

 

[92 cole]

If you see our Spectra at the dock, about 1000 feet up river from Roadrunners, stop by and we can compare stories. Been coming here since '61 when I was 5. I'm sure our paths have crossed.

When I make a run at the crack of dawn in our boat it usually just lulls everyone to sleep.

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Back in the day the boat in your'e picture was the cats ass on the river. Mostly old outboards like what we had, an old 16' regatta with a flying scott 65 h/p. I will be at sandbar resort spots 39-40. My eliminator 20 will be in the water with colors and the bimini up. September 21-25. Unless were out for a ski or cruise. Mark

 

[old rigger]

Back in the day the boat in your'e picture was the cats ass on the river. Mostly old outboards like what we had, an old 16' regatta with a flying scott 65 h/p. I will be at sandbar resort spots 39-40. My eliminator 20 will be in the water with colors View attachment 742183 and the bimini up. September 21-25. Unless were out for a ski or cruise. Mark

My folks and I in both pics. '65 at River Lodge with one of the first Tahiti's out of the mold. That wasn't our boat though, the mahogany plywood flatbottom was. Pic was taken in '61 at Bullhead. Ran a 75 hp evinrude, ran 52 mph with dads good 2 blade prop. Still my all time favorite boat.
2 of my dads friends had 16 Regatta's running 100 mercs. Both had home made hand pumped hydraulic trim systems. So did that Tahiti in the pic.

 

[old rigger]

Larry and Karen?

Maybe? We're still learning who everyone is. I have a map that shows who's who, I should look at the damn thing.

 

[Wheeler]

Maybe? We're still learning who everyone is. I have a map that shows who's who, I should look at the damn thing.

If I knew who "Puddin Head" was I could be more helpful.

Larry drives a black truck and they have an orange RZR type of thing. They (larry and karen) live next to the walkway and next to durst.

 

[rivermobster]

That's f'n Awesome!

 

[rivermobster]

Holy shit dude...

I didn't know you had video of the Bennett's boat! Who's driving Clayton's old boat??

I learned to ski behind Firewater! LoL

 

[Sharp Shooter]

[emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303] Heavy boat, heavy engine,...tons o’ fun. [emoji631][emoji16] I’m proud of it. I think it came out pretty bitchin. Still dialing it and myself in.

Hey Steve, if you need a test pilot to shake her down hit up nrbr. He's someone I would trust.

 

[Wheeler]

Holy shit dude...

I didn't know you had video of the Bennett's boat! Who's driving Clayton's old boat??

I learned to ski behind Firewater! LoL

I'm not sure. All I know is that crazy indian brought his family and friends out for the weekend.

 

[rivermobster]

I'm not sure. All I know is that crazy indian brought his family and friends out for the weekend.

I was probably with them for the first few years, but that vid is Way past my time of hanging out with that crew.

Brian passed, and his Biesemeyer went to shit. It still looks good in that vid though.

Crazy days...

 

[Wheeler]

I was probably with them for the first few years, but that vid is Way past my time of hanging out with that crew.

Brian passed, and his Biesemeyer went to shit. It still looks good in that vid though.

Crazy days...

The video was taken about 4 years ago. Just after I got rid of my flip phone.

Keith has always seemed like a cool cat. He's had his house here as long or longer than me. His group could get a little wild at times, might of been the "Firewater".

 

[milkmoney]

What a great thread. [emoji41][emoji106]

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[Wheeler]

What a great thread. [emoji41][emoji106]

It could be better. I'm still waiting for someone to show up and I'm about out of coffee.

 

[old rigger]

If I knew who "Puddin Head" was I could be more helpful.

Larry drives a black truck and they have an orange RZR type of thing. They (larry and karen) live next to the walkway and next to durst.

That's them.
I can't remember the guy across the street from them, Puddle Head, but he lives there. Puddle is name of that old that old ski race flrtbottom he picked up from the dump last year, I see he's got it rigged now. He's got an old Tahiti cruiser in the rear storage yard, he was also badly burned agape point in his life...lumber mill fire? Something like that.

 

[Wheeler]

That's them.
I can't remember the guy across the street from them, Puddle Head, but he lives there. Puddle is name of that old that old ski race flrtbottom he picked up from the dump last year, I see he's got it rigged now. He's got an old Tahiti cruiser in the rear storage yard, he was also badly burned agape point in his life...lumber mill fire? Something like that.

That's John Roller aka Flat Bottom John.

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