Hardy Dam hot boat weekend
 

Anybody going or know about Hardy Dam party the weekend after Labor Day? Havn't seen much about it wondering if any of you guys been there done that.

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i think its to soon to be think about the end of the season. but we will be there on saturday. year number 14 i think in a row.
todd

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Where's a good place to launch? Trailer and boat is close to 39 feet.

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I went last year for the first time. Had a blast! A lot of nice hardware. Plan on going again this year. :D

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I will be there,Smitty

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the 2 ez places are oxbow exit 125 or brower park exit 131 off us 131 north.both have lots of room. we use a out of the way ramp near oxbow. a little small for turning around but never any traffic.
smitty: long time no see. you should bring donna and ian with you. see you there. will bill be there with the checkmate?
noboat: you better be there so we can finally meet.
todd

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Do You Think It Is Possible To Launch A 47 Fountain At Either Place?

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yes. brower park. dock is a little short but the water is very deep.
todd

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Todd,Donna and Ian think hardy will be too small for them but I keep bringing it up the few times I have met them,I'd love to see them come out. My buddy Will (AKA old navy on here) sold his tow vehicle in a big yank this spring to get a duramax from his girlfriends mom and is still waiting so his checkmate is sitting in his driveway un-used ALL season. I might tow it up to Cheboygan for him on Labor day and leave my boat at home then bring mine for Hardy Party,Smitty

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I do plan on being there for hot boat weekend. Hoping to get in some racing. :D

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Todd, I'll be there! Want me th bring your prop? :D

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hi scott. that sounds good 1 prop in a box.
todd

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bill
looking forward to seeing that sleeper cut the rug.
todd

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Yep, wouldn't miss it. That would be cool if the Patriyacht showed up. KS

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Bills not a sleeper at Hardy evenone knows hes fast! :evilb:


I will be there Thursday - Sunday with my ZT 280. I will be camping at Brower. Looking forward to seeings some fellow OSO'ers up there.

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Oh you want the box back too? :D

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Hey Magic, are you bringing any beer......never mind, dumb question. See you there, Keith and Marcy.

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Probably at least 5 30 packs, my same buddy from the poker run will be there. Are you guys campin at brower? :drink: :evilb:

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You know fifths of vodka take up a lot less room! :D

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I stick to beer! :evilb: Hope to see ya up there!

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Sounds good! I'll bring the Vodka. :D What color is your Check?

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Here you go.
You staying at Brower? How about a pic of that Pantera?

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Not as of now. Proabably driving back. Are there still sites left at Brower? Here's the Pantera. :D

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Nice boat, that boat came from Chicago right. Should be plenty of sites at Brower on Friday. I always go early to get a nice spot and to enjoy the lake more.

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Thanks for the info. Look for us in an all white american offshore 31 would love to meet some of you guys! For those who are arriving sat what time are you guys launching?

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can't wait to see your cat. don't see too many american 31's around. i hope to be in the water by 10:30 no later then 11:00 on saturday.looking forward to meeting scott (blackhawk) and magicmedicine. and seeing ks keith again. wettevette and his crew should chime in anytime. we will be in a 38 top gun. white with blue, teal, yellow and orange stripes. here is a pic.
todd

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Very nice with the rig to match! I'm driving into Montague fri night and hope to get an early start sat if we don't get too thirsty upon arrival fri night.
See ya there Keith

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I will be there.
A few years back there was a Black Thunder there.
Just watch it that you stay to the high side where the river widens out.
This year most of the stumps are marked.
About 1/2 mile up from the dam there is a sand bar that sticks out about 600 ft on the west side. 100 to 2 ft deep in less than 75 ft.

BROWER is the best ramp on the river.
17 miles of river to run.

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YES....I know for sure that you can launch at Brower Park (exit #131). A few years ago there was a tripple engine 47' Fountain that launched at Brower...dock may be kinda short for your 47', BUT it gets deep quickly---also, plenty of people around at the Brower launch to help give a hand.

Maybe this will help get some of you guys wired up about coming to Hardy Dam for the Hot Boat Weekend....

Brower Park is a very nice cozy spot for sure and the launch ramp is located at the end of kind of a cool little cove area surrounded by campsites and pine trees where you can actually beach your boat if you want. It's a nice little gathering point with lots of people, boats/hardware and a good place to hang out, take a break, socialize, and grill some burgers. Even if you have to wait in line to launch is kinda fun----seems like there is always someone there who will recognize you or your boat in the line up that comes over and chats---there is always something going on to keep your interest. I always see a lot of OSO/boaters there that I haven't seen all year.

When pulling into the park see hundfreds of tall pine trees lining along a nice wide winding dirt road that leads to the ramp. You can feel the excitement in the air before you can even see the water----especially as you can hear the other boats roaring down the river and taking off from the launch area.

Heck, seems like every year when I show up there are several people just sitting in lawn chairs as an audiance near the launching ramp just to watch all the hardware being launched and engines fired up---and that's as early as 9:30-10am !!!

By the way, last year I happened to see a 39' Velocity, 40' Hustler, and what looked like either a 43' or 46' Black Thunder...so, that should tell you what size of boats show up at Hardy Dam :D Every year it seems like more and more performance boats show up at Hardy for Hot Boat Weekend---and last year was the busiest I have ever seen it there.

Also, I know of several people who plan on being there, Mr. Gadgets, JimV, Wette Vette, and maybe a few more 32' A/T's like mine for starters. You'll see cats, deep-V's, pickle forks, flat bottom drags and kinds of hardware there from mild to wild. I plan on being there Saturday morning and usually try to arrive at about 9-30am before the line gets too long.

See ya'll there!

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tinkerer: hi neighbor. are you going to be on your boat this year?
kamma: i plain on having more fun this year then you.and burning more fuel. ha ha
todd

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I saw this BT there last year,Smitty

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Todd....yeah, Tinkerer finally got his boat running this year and when I talked to him a few days ago he said he plans on being there. Looking forward to seeing your Top Gun---congrats!

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I was planning on dragging my Excalibur to MI that weekend anyway. Where exactly is this Hardy Dam?
Thanks,
DS

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Wish I could crash the party...... :p but Lake Cumberland poker run is that weekend.... :drink: Andy...don't drink all that beer your 1st day out.... :D :p

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Glad you're going to try and make it! Take I-94 east bound until you come into the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area and then be looking for the I-196 north bound---the sign should say "Grand Rapids/Holland" go about 45 miles or so until you see the express way split and veer right to the "Gerald Ford Freeway" which is still I-196 and the sign will say "Grand Rapids" take it all the way into Grand Rapids until you hit U.S.131 go north (left lane) towards "Cadilac" and then go about another 50 miles or so, then get off at exit #131, then turn left, go under express way bridge until you see a BP gas station (about 1/2 mile or so once you turn off the express way). The BP gas station sits on the corner of the road that takes you to Brower Park---you will take a LEFT on that road and go about 2.5 miles or so unitl it dead ends into Brower Park.

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Corey, I don't plan on hammering the booze down all on the first day! :evilb: Well I broke my personal speed record that I set riding on your boat a couple weeks ago in Ricks brand new 33 daytona, 136 gps with throttle left. Have fun at Cumberland.

I am sure Wette Vette will be there he does not post much on here anymore. There will be a 26 AO and a 24 outlaw with him.

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Look forward to meeting you too. Its almost here I can't wait!

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Yep just north of Chicago. It's Kirk's old boat. I'll be a slow guy there! :cool:

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Cool, thanks!
Is that BP station big enough to gas up the boat?
DS

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yes it is. and they sell beer.
todd