Schoenwald on Reluctant Miami-Bimini Challenge Participants: “They're scared."
 

In a good-natured way, Brad Schoenwald throws down the gauntlet, http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...re-scared.html.

Have a great weekend.

I'll disagree, and here is why:

I'd love to do the run, but the problem lies with timing, seasons, and the jet-stream.

The jet-stream makes for the smoothest seas at this time of year. But other than Florida boaters, the rest of us have our boats back home by now, and are into full swing with local poker runs, events, and height of our local boating season. We've already had one major poker run, one major 3 day weekend, and there are several more Mid-Atantic events between now and this run, including that weekend.

The next time I bring my boat to Florida for the winter, I'll make it a point to leave it there long enough to do this event if timing allows.

They are certainly doing their part to promote it locally. This billboard was along I-95 in Hollywood today.

People have no problem hauling their boats to Havasu, 1000 Islands, Jacksonville, et al...I don't get it.

Your 37' would be a great boat for that run. I've never done that run in June—most of my trips to Bimini have been by seaplane (another adventure)—but I did it once in February in a 27-foot Formula with Scott Porter.

Short story: We got the crap kicked out of us.

It's the economy plain and simple...from someone that has done it in 2008, its not an inexpensive week, gas and fuel at all time highs, having to take time away from work, hotels, meals fuel for the race my total in 08 was about 7500.00 total. If my engines were in I would come, just didnt work out for me this year, will i do a long run again? any chance that Ican make it work I sure would...

18 hr drive up and back 900.00
Fuel from the fuel truck 695.00

Running and not seeing land, then hearing our names called for winning...PRICELESS!

He has a way with words.

I'd do it in a heartbeat, but two days towing down and two days towing back kinda eats up a week vacation. :coolcowboy:

Respectfully I disagree with most. It's not the $. it's the classes they have. I would love to do the race, but I would want to be at least competative, or hopefull. No way I can out perform a 502 blown motor with 700+ HP. Classes should be for HP not engine size.
My .02

We will race a 28 Skater! Unfortunately the 46 is still in paint and won't be ready. Its still going to be a blast!! Looking forward to a great weekend!!