The Chicago Poker Run 2005
 

The Board Members of COPS is proud to announce a new Poker Run in Chicago,
The Chicago Poker Run.
This prestigous event will be a collaboration with COPS and Poker Runs America. The date is July 16th and details will be posted soon.Please reserve this date on your schedule.

This event will be the"must attend" Poker Run of the summer. Please look for the COPS table at the Grand Sport Center booth at the Chicago Boat Show for more details.Entry forms will be available for this event.

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Sounds good, we will be looking forward to more details as they develop

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This event will be fantastic !! We just announced it and have had a huge response.
COPS has members in 5 states in the Midwest. Details with Poker Runs America are being hammered out and we will post details very soon.
The initial run plan will have stops in 2,possibly 3 states... :cool:

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Chi-Town....... I spoke to a few of the local hot rod boaters here on the lake and mentioned this to them. So far everyone that I mentioned this to, gave a positive commitment for that date. :cool:

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This event will be the weekend AFTER Smoke On The Water...
We welcome any of those participants to stay an additional weekend,see the sights, and enjoy Chicago's hospitality.If you need docking or more info,please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or any of the COPS Board members.Thanks !!

Jack

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Count us in and yes, we will need dockage. Preferrably far enough out on T-dock in Hammond so that we can get some sleep. You know how those T-dock people are,,,,,,,

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hey if all goes well i might be one of those "T" dock people.....

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Exactly why he wants to stay away LOL

Sound like it would be a good run.

Looking forward to the details.

Mark

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Bill Taylor is sending us poker applications for the Chicago Boat Show. Be sure to get one. Info will also be posted in the Poker Runs America Magazine.

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Mr Cig, have you tried the T-Bolt V-6 modules yet?

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Mark,
Great news! It's nice to see Poker Runs America making a return to Chicago. I know you and the board of directors have been hard at work to make 2005 a great season for all of us boaters on the Southern shores of Lake Michigan. I am looking forward to all the changes for 2005!!!! It's going to be a great year.
Dan

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Sounds like a fun time, I'm in for that for sure!! What day is everybody going to the Chicago boat show??
Jason

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Just go to the Grand Sport Marine booth, where the new 39 Cig will be displayed. There will be a bunch of us there. Also we will have a table with a large tv playing all the footages from all the Chicago Offshore events. We will be there everyday....Frank

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It is allot easier to get more done when there is a great team of people putting projects together. No one person can do everything themselves. Even with a team of people it still is very difficult to get everything done. I can not believe how much work and money is involved to get very simple things completed. The entire boating community has been great to work with and I would like to thank everyone.

Mark Smith

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We are new to COPS, but you can count on us for any help you may need. I will stop by the booth on Wednesday and say 'hello'! We are marking our calendar for the run!

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Do you have know the stops yet ?

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No official stops or distance yet. Needs to be worked out with Bill Taylor and Larry Boyd. First we set the date and then work out the details as quickly as possible. The info will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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Sounds grea! We'll have to take the whole week off and do both. :evilb: I'll do my part to bring on global warming by burning mass quantities of fossil fuels. :D :D

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This event will be the "Crown Jewel" of the COPS organization.
Thanks for all of your response...we look forward to an incredible event...

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Skip Braver just confirmed that he is bring his latest project boats. 2 more big powered cats confirmed.

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Thanks Dan, we sincerely appreciate your support. We are planning several nice runs and events for 2005, this one being a highlight, and its nice to see all of last years members returning for the fun and camaraderie. We are also seeing some new members join that are boat owners with brands that we hadn't seen before ( i.e. Skater, Hustler, Outerlimits, to name a few ) so we will have a great mix of different type boats in the club this year.

- Jamie Brown
Chicago Offshore P.S.

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I would like to play. Sounds fun.

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Hey Brad, glad to hear you coming. You are about the 10th cat comfirmed coming. I have the smallest of motors at 900hp. Bill Taylor and Larry Boyd said that Extreme Exhibit will most likely come. Other big Nortechs are confirmed too. Still working out the details.

How many projects are you working on now?

Mark Smith

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Did the guys a Modern Marine confirm? When I talked to them on Wed, it sounded like all you guys had to do was stop by thier booth again.

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I would love to come up, But we have a new baby due on the 20th, but if baby comes early or mom says she is ok the day of the event I will be there with a couple of boats. It is only a 3 hour tow :D :D I will stop by the G.S.C booth on Saturday to talk to you guys.

GOD WON'T SUMMER EVER GET HERE :(

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Mark,
Last winter I converted a two seat 25' Warlock Cat race boat with twin O/B into a full interior pleasure boat. Just our family cruiser boat that runs 105 mph. This winter the Motion is being re-rigged. Carbon Fiber dash and trim everywhere. New dry sump sixes. Aetco is building some killer 600cid motors. Dry sump and 16:71's blowers. Should make big power on race gas. I switched to deep sump Huber transmissions from the B&M two speeds which were my weak link. Those two speeds were real nice for docking and planning off. Basically it will be a new boat when finished to match the new Myco trailer. Keeps me real busy most nights in the garage.

Send me some info on COPS.
Brad

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www.chicagooffshore.com

still updating application which should be set up on the website next week. A director of COPS lives near you in Fox Lake, Jamie Brown.

Mark

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I would love to stop by sometime to check out things. I used to be at Bald Knob many moons ago with Scott Sjogren (Fountain dealer) and Jamie B (Cafe Cig dude). Your friend at the boatshow says that you live near the Munson Mansion in Johnsburg. Why mess around with the small stuff, go all the way. 600ci, 16:71 HOLY CRAP!!!!! I'm sure you heard that Fred Nielson has his new Skater on order. He still has about a year wait.

Mark

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I am right next door to Munson's old house. Give me a call on my cell (you have). I have both boats in my garage at home. I would be happy to have you visit. Fred filled me in on his new toy last summer. 32 Skater with twin 1400's. He is not happy with his Eliminator. I did not realize the wait from Skater was that long. I would just a used one and setup it up.

Hopefully we will have good water for the Poker Run. Last time we were on Lake Michigan the fastest the waves would allow us to go was 60 mph. Ten foot swells so big it would swallow the boat. I must pick the wrong times to go because it seems to be rough when I go out.

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Where will it be out of?

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It will start out a Robert Pastrick because of the great facilities and then head downtown Chicago. The run has to be approved by Bill Taylor.

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Sleep ? Who's gonna sleep !

You'll get enough sleep when your dead ! :D

Seriously though, glad you are coming Dave. Your immaculate flatdeck 38 Cig is a beautiful blend of old school and updates. :cool:

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We'll try and make it...

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The weekend after SOTW????

July is going to be an expensive month. Might have to make a choice between the two.

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Start saving now! :drink:

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We are working hard to get the price down as much as possible. We are looking for sponsors to offset some of the application fee. If anyone knows of any potential sponsors, be sure to let me know.

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Met the guys from COPS sunday at the boat show. I will be joining COPS and will be looking forward to the poker run. By the way is COPS member number 36 still available??

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So what are we looking at for the amount of the run (ball park) Sure would like to register but the site is telling me that it is down I have a Fountain Ex. 35 ft sounds like it could be allot of fun please let us know when the registration thing is going thanks

Also have a good friend with a 38 sport cruiser from Fountain we hope we can
meet up down there

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yep sart saving now
SOTW July 9th
COPS July 16
LEOPA July 30

Wow we have the weekend of 23rd open, any suggestions :D :drink: :D

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Yea, fix broken stuff that weekend. :rolleyes: :D