October 20th Fun Run Informational Thread
 

Hello all,
Welcome to the first run of the 2007/2008 Fun Run Season. Joe's Crab Shack on Naples Bay has been kind enough to have us visit for lunch. As their deep water dockage is somewhat limited, the Docks on 5th right next door has extended the use of all of their end docks(8ft deep at low tide) to our group.

As we have room for upwards of 30 boats lets start this season off with a bang(and not the blown motor type of bang:D). To all of the regulars I look forward to seeing you and to those that have never run with us before, don't be shy.
There are quite a few newer folks that have been posting up over the summer. We hope to see you join us. You don't have to have a 150 mph cat to come run with us. we have boats ranging from cruise speeds of 50 mph all the way up to the sickest machines that Trond and Terry at NorTech can dream up and everywhere in between. All in all it is just a good time with a bunch of like minded souls. And as always there is no entrance fee.


Route:

Our starting point will be from the north side of the Sanibel Bridge. Boats should assemble around 10:15 AM and we will leave by 10:30 sharp. Marco Island and Naples boats can meet at Gordon Pass at 9:30 AM. From there we will head north to meet the main group of boats by 10:15 AM at the Sanibel Bridge. FMB and Bonita boats can pick us up on the way by or go directly to the SB. When we start our run we will go south under the bridge and running by the Ft. Myers Beach pier. As the pack spreads out The faster boats should break at Wiggins Pass and Gordon’s Pass to get us all back together. Once we get down to Marco Island we should regroup near the outer marker to Capri/Little Marco Pass for an organized entry into Capri Pass Once into the pass all boats should enter a single file formation for the Intercoastal ride back north to Naples Bay. Please note: there are a few idle zones on the inter coastal so please pay attention to the boats in front of you. Also as you come off plane have passengers raise their hands in the air to alert the boat behind you From there we will continue under the bridge and to the right we have dock space reserved at Joe's Crab Shack and the Docks on 5th. We have all of the Dock space resereved at Joes and all 10 of the end docks at the Docks on 5th. As always, come prepared to raft off.

Fuel / Distance:

The round trip distance is about 90 miles this should be attainable by all boats. If fuel is needed The Naples City Dock has 89 octane and diesel.

Food:

I spoke with Dick the General Manager for Joe's Crab Shack and they are excited to have us. We will be ordering from the regular menu. He has asked me to let him know aprrox. how many of will be attending a few days before so please let me know.

Communication:

Interboat communication to be on VHF channel 72. My cell number is 239-253-4773. Anyone dropping out after the start should let me know so we do not spend time either waiting or looking for you. Leave a voicemail message if no answer.

After Lunch:

By 2:00 to 2:30 PM latest we need to be on our way. We can, if time permits, head over to Keywaddin by way of the intracostal for some beach time. From there everyone can head home as their schedule dictates.

Tide Information: High tide for Naples Bay will be 8:16 AM and Low tide will be 3:34 PM

Waypoints:

Marco Island: N 25 58 38; W 81 46 25

Gordon Pass [ Naples] N 26 05 50; W 81 48 67

Sanibel Bridge N 26 29 00; W 82 00 88


Weather/ Sea Conditions: NOAA forecast for Saturday 10/20 as of 10/15
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.


Safety:

”Each Captain is required to operate his vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for his / her crew and their safety. Familiarize yourself with BSAFE [ Boating Safety Association for Events ]. Visit www.boatingsafe.org
When running in the intercoastal be aware that this can be a high traffic area and we ask that other boats be given a wide berth and that the rules of the road be paid attention to. We have an opportunity here to show that offshore boaters can go out and have a fun day on the water and be respectful of others and try and improve our sometimes tarnished image. This should be one of the goals of FMO. ” as quoted from our fearless leader Bob Barnhart

John
cell - 239 253-4773
e mail [email protected]

RSVP: Although there is no requirement for an RSVP and we will have you up to the last minute, if you know you'll be attending help me out be posting or calling early. It will help, Thanks

Great job of putting this together, John. :D

Of coarse I will be there and looking forward to it. I will be driving 1200 miles just to do this run!! :rolleyes: Well, lets just say I'm timing the delivery of my car to Marco for the season to coincide with this run.

I expect I will have 5 or 6 on board. Some of our FMO's that are between boats will be joining me.:D

Bob

Count me in John. Are we using Marco pass and going up the intercoastal or Gordan's Pass for a more direct route?

Thanks, Jack

Hey Jack,

Looking forward to seeing you. We are using capri pass to give the run a little more distance also judging from a lot of the posts out
there in the past it seemed like there are some of our Ft Myers and Cape Coral friends that had not been that way.

John

Sounds good!

Count Me in! And this time I really mean it! Should have 2 or 3 with me.

Also my parents might bring out there formula for the run.
See you all soon!

Don

Few pics of attendees;

John ( Specialised )

Bob eating one ! LOL

Jack in my all time favorite Cigarette


Jump in here Jay !! See you soon.

Cool, a picture of my boat doing what it does best, sitting there:rolleyes:

I also have a confirmation on John(Springbrook) in the Dragon as well as Tom Cullen(Megabyte 3) in the Apache

Looks like we're off to a good start 6 or 7 on the first day. Keep them coming

John

Also John, I will see Terry Sobo from Nor Tech at Sarasota this coming weekend and will see if it fits their plans as well as a few others. Will let you know on that after the weekend.
Looking good.:D
Bob

Hey guys,
Looks like I picked the wrong weekend to go to Key West to get married. It would probably lessen my future participation in fun runs (or anything else for that matter) if I even suggested it!

As long as I'm in Key West Saturday, whether I take the ferry or not, what's the difference? Surely, she'll understand if I show up a little later, right?????
Tom
:hitfan:

Sounds great Bob. Are you still wanting to get together with the Naples Gang on the 4th at the Cabana Bar?

Hey Tom thats why we have more than one fun run. Good luck with your wedding and we'll see you on the next one

John

I am still shooting for the run..My plate is loaded with gettign the house ready for sale,packing, etc.... I'm trying.

Bob-What picture is that of you landing .Sarasota poker run. I would not think that boat would come out of the water to land that deep. I guess at 90+ any boat will. In a good way:ernaehrung004:

As usual, I can't wait for this.

Here's a map of the route with detail of way in at Capri Pass... :cool-smiley-026:

Hey Dennis,

How 'bout I help you out a little and rename the run the "Bowtye8 Going Away Run", then you would be obligated to come:D
Really though, I sure do hope you can make it we'll all be pulling for you

John

Dennis, we hope you can make it. I'm sure lots to do but you have to keep your priorities right ! LOL

That pic was taken at a PRA poker run out of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. Seas were running 5 to 8 ft that day. My avitar pic was taken on the same run and we were flyin that day! What a blast.:D
Bob

Sure do , John. If Thurs. 4th at 4 pm does not work, I can do Monday the 8th at 4 pm. Was wondering about going to Wahoo's and see Mike and his crew.
I will start another thread so we don't clutter up this one.:D
Bob

Tom, Tom ......... she will not understand !! Believe me ! :D
Congratulations and all the best to you both. As John said - We will see you on another run....... probably with a big smile on your face still.:D

Bob

Count us in as well. Looking forward to it!!!!!!!!!!

Bob Beautiful shot of Predator. I saved it. Boat was level and fully out of the water.

John.. I keep you posted on my particiapation. Right now my boat in the shop for 2 new ECMs and a smartcraft display. Hope to have back by next week.

Darn. I'd love to be there with the Skater. It's still north. Business keeping me out of Fla till the 19th. It would be almost dinner time before I made marco in my Rinker. I'm looking to re-aquaint with old racing buddies and make new in Lee county.

We would love to have you along but understand. Try to catch one of our other runs over the following months

John

Looks like we are up to 10-11 boats confirmed for the run. Not bad for the first week We heard from most of the Naples/ Marco guys. Where are all the Ft Myers group we only have 2-3 from that area so far. Bob has bet me that there will be at least twenty boats present for the first run. Don't be the one that costs Bob 5 bucks by not showing up. Post up Cape Coral and Ft myers, Bob needs the money:D

BTW there has been a request to try for a fuel truck at the restaurant with 93 oct. I am not sure yet whether the restaurant will even allow this. but if they do would there be any other takers, as they will not come down for just one boat

John

Count us in as well.
 

Rodney and crew from Fort Myers in the 43' Nortech diesel (Double D).
See you then!

Mikey

Look forward to seeing you all. Your boat looked great this weekend in Sarasota

John

John, I bumped into Tom Sherman ( 38 Nor Tech V ) at Guy Harvey's yesterday and Tom is planning on joining us for the run as well. He will likely have a full boat. :D

Bob

Thanks Bob. I just had lunch with Dennis(bowtye8) down at Wahoo's and he is in as well. That brings the total now up to 13 or 14 depending on if dgducks parents run with us. Do you have a way of contacting John Gregorio(Cig 42x) to see if he is in?

Hope all went well getting the boat home

John

My Parents will not be going on this run. I forgot it is thier aniversery and they will be on a trip. They will be on the next one.
There will be four total in my boat. See you all there!!!

Don

See ya all there!

Talk to Dick the Manager at Joe's Crab No Problem with the fuel truck!

Does anyone want to take 93 oct fuel at the lunch stop. I asked the question earlier with no response. I, understandably don't want to go through the hassle if the need is not there. Please post up if there is interest. Look forward to seeing you all soon

John

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Interesting first post. :D

Seriously, glad to see you here and hope you will join us on the run.

Hmmm Call them and tell them to post up!

Hi Jay looking foward for some of your great pics!!! Tell Bob to take it easy for us slower folks :D

Welcome to OSO and FMO, Sportboats.:D

John, I have posted the run on the OSO callendar as well as started a thread in the Poker Run and Boating Events forum directing interested parties here for info.:D

Dennis, of coarse I will take it easy on you ! I will be on my best behaviour.:)

Also waiting to hear back from John G ( Cig42X ).:D

Bob

Got a call from Joe S. He and his crew will be joining us in " Loose Cannon". They are going to trailer down from Sarasota and launch at the Punta Rassa ramp next to the Sanibel Bridge.
Welcome to FMO, Joe.:D
Bob

Excellent, Welcome aboard Loose cannon crew

John

Dennis, Bob always SAYS he's gonna slow down so I can get shots of everyone, but something must happen in his brain when Predators engines start to power up...:party-smiley-020:

Looking forward to a different angle on Loose Cannon... all my shots of them are from bridges.:crazy:

Well Guys it is starting to look like I can't plan one of these things with out having a bit stress a week before the run.

Roger Munn and I will be pulling the port engine on Wednesday night to change out the oil pump and putting it back in for the run on Saturday. Before going any further I would just like to give Roger of Rogers Racing a plug and say that through out all of the troubles we have had this summer with the boat he has been the voice of reason and calm and has helped keep me from taking a sledge hammer to my boat. Ok got that out (nice easy, breath slow, get that blood pressure back down):hitfan: He has a very good way about him and understands how to work within a budget. Thanks for everything Roger

Anyway,On the odd chance that we do not accomplish the goal I would like to have a back up plan for Johnny and myself for Saturday. Dennis(bowtye8) has been kind enough to offer us a ride in his outlaw, but seeing that he is out of Cape Coral, I would like to see if any of our Naples gang will have empty seats on Saturday just in case. Thanks guys.

On the positive side it looks like we are going to have a pretty decent turn out for Saturday with about 15 boats confirmed(still haven't heard from Thunderstruck in the AT) So not too bad for the first run of the season. I will be posting the weather conditions tonight so check it out. See everyone soon

John

John-

Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you are able to get your boat back togther in time! Looking forward to finally meeting you and the rest of the FMO gang. If I can help in any way let me know.

Don