Saturday on the San Jacinto River
 

This was the scene in our neighborhood this weekend. The Byuboyz held their "outlaw" Winternationals. Which is officially a test and tune session:D The local authorities are always nowhere to be found which is very cool of them as the sound of two blown jets or nitrous powered mercs making a pass is unmistakable, around 40 boats were involved and some awesome side by side passes were made

A few more pics

cool:):)

Never been up the San Jac. How far up the river is this. Looks like fun.

I think we need to make a run up that way.

We have been talking about it for a while, but it has been some time since anyone has been up that way. The guys I run with have short memories, we need a guide. I heard there are a couple of beaches and some nice areas on the river. Count me in on a run.

Boating in Jan.? Looks like a great time:D

It will definitely be a shorter run than on the way to the casino:evilb::D

What year is that old Chrysler outboard?

I don't know the year, but the guy was on it. He won most of his races with a hole shot and was only beaten once all day. In that picture he had moved about 8' since punching it. Nothing but prop in the water for the rest of the way

The markers are in better shape than they have been for a while, both the TPA and some TOPPS boats make a run up here a couple of times a year, there are a couple of areas that need local knowledge. So running with someone who knows is always a good idea.

33 Miles from the Turtle Club to Banana Bend

It's about half way between the I-10 bridge and the Lake Houston dam.

Most of the channel is 12-18' deep from I-10 past Banana Bend and up to the railroad bridge just north of the new Hwy 90 bridge. At that point it can be as shallow as 3-4' for about half a mile then good and deep from there up to the dam.

There are several beaches an island and 3 bars accessible from the river.

Only way past the dam is by trailer:D

That looks like a lot of fun. Might be worth a trip later this year. I assume the crowds get pretty big along the beaches in the summer?

Cheaper too? Did anyone ever figure out what the total cost was in boat and motor damage? I am in for 6K.

Not sure
lefty had to get a new drive
BM22 Sent both engines to ateco, one for a full rebuild,I think he threw a rod.
Louie's was fixed under warranty from what i heard.

Nothing like blowing an engine in front of a barge coming at you full speed:eek:Or having your chit catch fire and don't have a fire ext.:grinser010:
We started with 6 boats and only 2 made it under full power.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rUQn7la9abE

where are the women? talk about a pickle party:drink:


BTW we make a run to Lake Charles every Memorial day and Labor day weekend.

It was my Bachelor Party:cool-smiley-026:

So you're saying that they are below deck then:cool-smiley-011: