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THE 288 KID 02-17-2013 08:40 PM

I recall seeing a big ol' heavy 41' apache at the island

abmotorman 02-18-2013 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by PWRQUEST (Post 3869149)
Brad sold the 39 MTI
Denis drove his 39 cig on the chain a few times last year
Jeff Corbel just bought his Outer limits
Mike Lonvergine owns a twin engine 42 fountain now that he runs on he chain
45 donzi only ran out there once
I own a 38 Powerquest a buddy of mine also has a 38 Powerquest, Kenny has a 42 Cig Tiger, Theres Fred with a 36 Skater, thers a few 38 Fountains.....The list goes on......And yes they were all out there on the chain last year.....
I agree leave the run out on lake michigan but still have the thunder run on the chain mid summer like it was in the past....
If people choose not to run the chain with their boats that is their decision..........There are plenty of big boats running the chain......

OK, i'll keep that in mind if water levels stay the same as last year. I wonder how deep the grooves are leaving Blarney though. Best Party experiences for me hands down. Never forget getting fogged in about 3 years back. Never scene anything like that in my life.

Smitty 02-18-2013 07:02 PM

Whenever I leave Blarneys, I just take my time and idle all the way out to the main channel. On my 24 Baja years ago, I took off near where everyone else does, but found something big as it killed 3 of 4 blades and I had to idle all the way home. A few freinds have had similar bad luck. No matter what the water level is, I don't take that one chance....

pq man 02-22-2013 12:40 PM

Just checking no runs here

Larry Gempp Jr. 03-17-2013 10:55 PM

Jeez, ive heard of internet boat racers, but never internet board member wanna-be's....I go to almost every meeting now....heck, im a newby in this group of guys but everyone there listens to any suggestions myself or the other new members throw out there...To complain about how things are run without getting involved is sad. I dont even want to consider the amount of work that goes into some of these events. I live on the chain too. I would love a poker run every weekend, but mid summer weekends? Come on...one of you guys say it would promote our club, well 30 powerboats rolling up behind a fleet of rental waverunners that cuts in front of us could put our club on everyones sh** list. Safety first, lead by example, encourage others, respect follows, people notice, and the club will keep going strong.

Jr.

pq man 03-18-2013 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by Larry Gempp Jr. (Post 3887479)
Jeez, ive heard of internet boat racers, but never internet board member wanna-be's....I go to almost every meeting now....heck, im a newby in this group of guys but everyone there listens to any suggestions myself or the other new members throw out there...To complain about how things are run without getting involved is sad. I dont even want to consider the amount of work that goes into some of these events. I live on the chain too. I would love a poker run every weekend, but mid summer weekends? Come on...one of you guys say it would promote our club, well 30 powerboats rolling up behind a fleet of rental waverunners that cuts in front of us could put our club on everyones sh** list. Safety first, lead by example, encourage others, respect follows, people notice, and the club will keep going strong.

Jr.



No internet board member wannabe here facts have just been stated here! Its not a matter of how things are run its about doing more on the chain period. This club is mostly made up of people that boat on the chain including the commadore so me personally I would like to see more events/gatherings on the chain not on Lake Michigan where its hit or miss on whether you can go out or not. I have been on poker runs with the club on the chain in mid summer never a problem and has been done safely and with respect:drink:

ChainBoater 03-24-2013 03:11 PM

Why doesn't the club discuss this at meetings before your season starts? Do you require boat ownership to join your club?

We love the Chain, bikinis and beers!

pq man 03-24-2013 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by ChainBoater (Post 3891681)
Why doesn't the club discuss this at meetings before your season starts? Do you require boat ownership to join your club?

We love the Chain, bikinis and beers!

Not sure what the policy is now but in the past we have had board members that have not owned a boat. I personally thought it was a little strange.

pq man 03-24-2013 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by ChainBoater (Post 3891681)
Why doesn't the club discuss this at meetings before your season starts? Do you require boat ownership to join your club?

We love the Chain, bikinis and beers!

Hey chain boater sounds like you are a real player on the chain do u belong to the club?

32 Active Thunder 03-24-2013 09:02 PM

What are the water levels at now down on the chain


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