Official Key West Site And Photo Thread

[rivrrts429]

Is it just me or does that motorhome across the street in the pic above remind you of Campbell Carl?

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Brook made it home
That boy earned that trophy

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Note to fans of the Danster... Christmas stocking stuffers 1. Headsets worthy of the Cig. 2. Proper custom cover

Welcome home beautiful.

 

[RichL]

Brook made it home
That boy earned that trophy

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I'm guessing you're towing cross country with the cover on? If so, I'm curious if you've had any problems with the cover snaps popping and the cover trying to fly?

 

[H20 Toie]

I'm guessing you're towing cross country with the cover on? If so, I'm curious if you've had any problems with the cover snaps popping and the cover trying to fly?

No problem. I have a bow cover also but don't tow with that on.
Lots of people have different thoughts about towing with or without cover. I've never had a problem. but you need a high quality cover.
and it doesn't snap on it has those twisty type things

 

[RichL]

No problem. I have a bow cover also but don't tow with that on.
Lots of people have different thoughts about towing with or without cover. I've never had a problem. but you need a high quality cover.
and it doesn't snap on it has those twisty type things

Thanks. I never had a problem with the cover on my 21'. When I brought the Formula up from Texas I was warned not to tow with the cover. Long story there. Cover quality is decent and was made for the boat but I'm always stopping and re-snapping loose ones.

 

[H20 Toie]

Thanks. I never had a problem with the cover on my 21'. When I brought the Formula up from Texas I was warned not to tow with the cover. Long story there. Cover quality is decent and was made for the boat but I'm always stopping and re-snapping loose ones.

Now my formula had snaps and i only towed with cover on it once, same thing it kept coming loose

 

[RichL]

Now my formula had snaps and i only towed with cover on it once, same thing it kept coming loose

Hmmm. I'd hate to have a new cover made but I might research the twist style retainers.

 

[Warlock1]

I had the opportunity to get a house DIRT CHEAP 22 miles away for 500 bucks….. for the week. This won’t happen for anyone.
I spent about 700 in fuel between my truck and boat, and went to the grocery store for food. Ate out 2x the whole week. Bought 1 case of beer…..


My whole trip was about 1500 all in.



Had the time of my life, and remember EVERY MOMENT OF IT TOO.


(Didn’t fall into any wet concrete, buy shots for the entire bar, didn’t have a fancy pants dinner with 15 of my closest “friends”………)

Sonya and I need to come and hang out with you net year as this is more in our budget...lol

 

[Warlock1]

When Sonya and I lived in Florida for a brief time we hit Key West 4 or 5 times. It was different each time we went as we hit it at different times of the year. One thing that remained constant was the pace of life. Regardless of the life you lead (other than being retired) you will need to slow your roll. No one moves quick down there. People are there for a reason and that is to take life slower and enjoy what the islands have to offer. For busy people with hectic jobs it is a refreshing break. We often compared in to Havasu in the sense that we could slow down and relax from our hectic work lives.

We were fortunate to hit the races one year and hang out with RDP, AJ, and other people we know very well. Met Tank for the first time (super cool guy) and others that I can't remember due to the drinks that were bought and me being a light weight. Being that I worked at Nor-Tech at the time we were fortunate to go on some demo rides with customers which was amazing. I swear that water down there is different than any other place.

After reading this thread we are already making plans for heading back down for next years event as well as hitting Fantasy Fest (bucket list item). Hope to hook up with old friends again and make more connections because lets face it some of the best people you'll ever meet are boaters that share the same passion.

 

[HydroSkreamin]

Hmmm. I'd hate to have a new cover made but I might research the twist style retainers.

When I had Checkmate do my interior, I also had them make a custom cover. On the 10-hour tow home, 8 hours in the cover started coming unsnapped by the windshield. I resnapped it and put shrink wrap tape on the leading edge to get home.

Then I sent the cover back and they installed directional snaps that only snap and unsnap one way just on the leading edge of the cover by the windshield. They sent me the matching male pieces for the boat, and have never had an issue since, and I tow everywhere.

 

[RichL]

When I had Checkmate do my interior, I also had them make a custom cover. On the 10-hour tow home, 8 hours in the cover started coming unsnapped by the windshield. I resnapped it and put shrink wrap tape on the leading edge to get home.

Then I sent the cover back and they installed directional snaps that only snap and unsnap one way just on the leading edge of the cover by the windshield. They sent me the matching male pieces for the boat, and have never had an issue since, and I tow everywhere.

I'd heard about the type Dan referenced but never heard of a directional snap. Something else to look into. Thanks.

 

[HydroSkreamin]

I'd heard about the type Dan referenced but never heard of a directional snap. Something else to look into. Thanks.

They have a dot on them on the side that needs to be snapped first, so they’re extremely directional.

MTI and Outerlimits use them too

 

[Tank]

Videos starting to roll in on YouTube.

Gotta turn the volume down on the dude that posted it but the new 50’ skater Kong Is bad ass. Ives has owned some bad ass rides.

Some more good footage from Gilbert’s on the way down

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I like

Videos starting to roll in on YouTube.

Gotta turn the volume down on the dude that posted it but the new 50’ skater Kong Is bad ass. Ives has owned some bad ass rides.

Some more good footage from Gilbert’s on the way down

I like this video guy.... like you said he gets a little excited but good job and questions.... this owners neck has had some fusion work looks like to me.... mines like that after a day on water.

 

[Tank]

I like

I like this video guy.... like you said he gets a little excited but good job and questions.... this owners neck has had some fusion work looks like to me.... mines like that after a day on water.

I find him super annoying. He needs to calm the fuck down.

Pretty sure ol ives has had some neck surgery. Stuffed his Apache’s and killed the passenger back in the late 80’s. Caught an edge, spun and stuffed his Doug Wright a couple years ago. Dudes got two speeds when boating - full go and full stop.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I find him super annoying. He needs to calm the fuck down.

Pretty sure ol ives has had some neck surgery. Stuffed his Apache’s and killed the passenger back in the late 80’s. Caught an edge, spun and stuffed his Doug Wright a couple years ago. Dudes got two speeds when boating - full go and full stop.

whoopsy, yep that figures.... I got a buddy who's dad pulled him over a sandbar skiing and he had to get his neck fused. He starts dragging the left leg after a long day on the water now.

 

[RiverDave]

I find him super annoying. He needs to calm the fuck down.

Pretty sure ol ives has had some neck surgery. Stuffed his Apache’s and killed the passenger back in the late 80’s. Caught an edge, spun and stuffed his Doug Wright a couple years ago. Dudes got two speeds when boating - full go and full stop.

The guy is annoying.. but ya gotta hand it to him 185,000 subscribers.. Jesus

 

[Tank]

The guy is annoying.. but ya gotta hand it to him 185,000 subscribers.. Jesus

SMASH THE LIKE BUTTON BRO!!!!

For fuck sakes.

 

[sonicss31]

Thanks for visiting my “homeland” and supporting our businesses but remember there is plenty more to do than eat and drink down here. Please come again and bring a boat or rent something to really enjoy the beauty of our coral reefs. I am so lucky to live here year round. View attachment 1066722

Took the kids to Looe Key today. Here is some pics of what you guys are missing.

 

[Taboma]

Damn, I hope none of you who dragged their boats from Havasu to the Keys for this event, brought any of these bastards back home with you.

 

[H20 Toie]

My favorite stop between miami and key west,

 

[Tank]

My favorite stop between miami and key west,

I’ve always kinda wanted to rent a room there for a week and run all over the keys. The rooms right on the dock at Gilbert’s are cool.

 

[RiverDave]

Took the kids to Looe Key today. Here is some pics of what you guys are missing. View attachment 1068621 View attachment 1068622 View attachment 1068623 View attachment 1068624 View attachment 1068625 View attachment 1068626

That is AMAZING

 

[sonicss31]

That is AMAZING

We started in 20’ of water, that is the pic of the Goliath Grouper. The rest are in 6’ of water which is much easier for the age group of your kids. The shark is a common reef shark. The conch was alive and put back in water after photo op. Illegal to keep them in the USA waters. Anything sold in souvenir shops are from foreign waters.

 

[ultra26shadow]

My favorite stop between miami and key west,

Lol damn Dave grab a line or a fender @RiverDave

 

[Backlash]

Lol damn Dave grab a line or a fender @RiverDave

He was probably disoriented after just waking up.

 

[H20 Toie]

Lol damn Dave grab a line or a fender @RiverDave

Ha you guys can give Dave all the shit you want, but it was a great trip and everyone held up there own, Dave included
Hell i never touched a rope or fender the entire time.

 

[RiverDave]

Lol damn Dave grab a line or a fender @RiverDave

No need to.. we had a “nautical engineer” present, Bob and Amy and I brought michael..

Ya know what I did grab though? My credit card at the fuel dock.. as many lunch tabs as Dan would let me, and all the drinks I could while we were out..

RD

 

[H20 Toie]

No need to.. we had a “nautical engineer” present, Bob and Amy and I brought michael..

Ya know what I did grab though? My credit card at the fuel dock.. as many lunch tabs as Dan would let me, and all the drinks I could while we were out..

RD

Yeah that fuel dock bill had to be brutal
Thanks again
Had one of the best trips ever with you guys
Michael
Dave
Brook
Amy
Bob
Such a good time
I think I mentioned before it was a trip that we all got to just have fun and not worry about the real world

 

[RiverDave]

Big Dan airing it out when we first got out of Haul Over

 

[RaceTec]

Would love to see a video of those pictures, looks awesome!!!

 

[RiverDave]

Would love to see a video of those pictures, looks awesome!!!

I believe we have the on board footage from the go pros.

 

[RandyH]

Dan's boat is gorgeous

 

[Riverryder]

@H20 Toie second picture looking at the chopper while boat is in the air! boss move!!

 

[H20 Toie]

I’ve always kinda wanted to rent a room there for a week and run all over the keys. The rooms right on the dock at Gilbert’s are cool.

yeah that sounds fun, florida boat show poker run in February Tank ????

 

[H20 Toie]

@H20 Toie second picture looking at the chopper while boat is in the air! boss move!!

Not much you can do in the air

 

[Riverryder]

@H20 Toie im happy for you man I don’t know you but I saw the prize possession you sold for this thing so it’s awesome to see you enjoying it! I would frame something like that!

 

[RichL]

Big Dan airing it out when we first got out of Haul Over

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These look like frame worthy pics.

 

[Tank]

yeah that sounds fun, florida boat show poker run in February Tank ????

That’s a great run! You shipping the boat out?!

 

[H20 Toie]

Oh its going to be framed, thats for sure, with all the pics i have had of my other Cigarettes i have never had that cool of a shot, always liked the cover shot from Sportboat with my 38 but might have to change my avatar now, )

Yeah Tank i think its your turn to haul the boat out, or we wait until next year and do all the east coast events

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Oh its going to be framed, thats for sure, with all the pics i have had of my other Cigarettes i have never had that cool of a shot, always liked the cover shot from Sportboat with my 38 but might have to change my avatar now, )

Yeah Tank i think its your turn to haul the boat out, or we wait until next year and do all the east coast events

And ...... Checkmate lol

 

[Tank]

Oh its going to be framed, thats for sure, with all the pics i have had of my other Cigarettes i have never had that cool of a shot, always liked the cover shot from Sportboat with my 38 but might have to change my avatar now, )

Yeah Tank i think its your turn to haul the boat out, or we wait until next year and do all the east coast events

Well, we’re taking ours or Taylor and AJ’s to LOTO it appears. Try to talk my buddy mike into towing out with his gun too @LOCAL805 do it!!!

 

[H20 Toie]