2015 key west poke run. my first time
09-24-2015 | 02:05 PM
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370 miles round trip. I did the poker run in 2005 with a 382 w 500 efi's. Great trip average 50-55mph. No problems but I prefer to tow to key west now instead. If you have an issue there are many willing people and parts available to get you running if its not catastrophic . Preparation is the key as always. The 5 hr cab ride to pick up the truck trailer is a buzz kill.
09-24-2015 | 02:13 PM
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Get some charts of the areas you will be in and make sure to check when the Hi/Low tides will be each day your out...nothing sucks more then running aground on a sand bar 
ask me how i know! !! lol
Other then whats been said above, the only other thing i did when i had my old Scarab down in FL was to spray all the metal parts down with a nice coating of WD40 and then wash everything with salt-away afterwards
ask me how i know! !! lolOther then whats been said above, the only other thing i did when i had my old Scarab down in FL was to spray all the metal parts down with a nice coating of WD40 and then wash everything with salt-away afterwards
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09-24-2015 | 02:36 PM
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yea plumber I got an extra sea water pump and belts and all the above boat will have a full service before it goes down. and thanks for the advice I will do some studying for sure before I go down. thanks again.
09-24-2015 | 05:39 PM
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Still playing with props but expect a 70-75ish cruise with RPM TBD. 
11-23-2015 | 07:13 PM
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To the OP, how was your trip? & would you do it again? We seen the chopper flying right above you on Saturday , you must have some killer pics? We've been going for a few years boat less & now Were contiplating doing the tow next year from Detroit area... Just wanted your opinion if it was worth it... Thx
12-07-2015 | 08:16 AM
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sorry about the late response. But yes it was an amazing run and a lot of fun! we are planning it again for next year already. totally worth bringing a boat down if u do the run!
for it being my first time everything for the most part went well. haulover was kinda a **** show but it worked its self out! the only issues I had was vapor locking at gilberts was about it.
ran the boat 4800-5000 rmps all the way down! it was a fun trip cant wait for next year.
I think what also made it a wonderful time was billy and the twistedmetal crew cuz they gave us a first hand experice of what boat racing is all about!
also about pictures I seen a couple that were good shots but im still trying the track down all the rest cuz the chopper flew over my deck at least 4 times on Thursday as well so im trying to find those pics!
for it being my first time everything for the most part went well. haulover was kinda a **** show but it worked its self out! the only issues I had was vapor locking at gilberts was about it.
ran the boat 4800-5000 rmps all the way down! it was a fun trip cant wait for next year.
I think what also made it a wonderful time was billy and the twistedmetal crew cuz they gave us a first hand experice of what boat racing is all about!
also about pictures I seen a couple that were good shots but im still trying the track down all the rest cuz the chopper flew over my deck at least 4 times on Thursday as well so im trying to find those pics!
