Saber Rally/Fun Run, Any Interest?
 

Pat and I were discussing this today, thought I would throw it out there for input. I think it would be a good time to get together for an informal fun run, with other boats/friends welcome as well. Getting a date and venue set well in advance would be helpful to everyone IMHO, since I know I have a lot of the summer planned out already. So, is anyone else interested, and what are some good dates for everyone, when there isnt a poker run or other big event going on? Also, what would be a good venue or location for all those interested? Some of my ideas are Grand Haven, Traverse City, Charlevoix, on the west side, Tawas, Bay City, or Lk St. Clair on the east, or possibly Lake Erie/Put-in-Bay. Give it some thought and post it up. I would be willing to put in some legwork/time to help get it together. Any other ideas to make it more fun/enjoyable are welcome too. Informal poker run, or blackjack hands, etc. My only concern would be to keep it informal and not an "event" per se, due to liability etc.

Thanks for starting this thread Eric, Im game to go any place that can accomidate as many of us as possible and dates arent an issue with me, so game on. One other place I would like to go for northern MI would be Torch Lake, which is a place ive never been so not really sure what that would be like? Other that that I'm pretty sure our crew fits pretty well at PIB:drink::drink:. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help and look forward to putting something together!

Torch is a great place to go, one of my favorites. Unfortunately it would be tough to get dockage, there aren't hotels/rooms close at hand, and getting the 41's in the water may be a problem. If you want to go up there though some other time I would go up with ya, the sandbar is a great hangout and the water is second to none.

Im in I think it is a great idea. If Grand Haven is a part of the run there will be free slips and or in-out service at The Wharf Marina and big discount on Non Ethanol gas for all Sabers. Phil

im in for the event and planning.

Phil, tell me more about these free slips.

Yea for Grand Haven, could be a nice little party with the Saber boys as hosts. Run to Muskegon, Saugy and back. You heard the man, free dockage or haul out, good call Phil!

How is the noise issue for those of us who don't have selectable exhaust?

As the new guy to the saber family we would love to come up and meet with the "fleet"! In know a few of the Saber owners past and present but not many so it would be great for us.

As long as schedule allows, we would certainly participate in a Grand Haven based event.

Pat - how loud are you?

I have no idea what a decible reading would be, but I named the boat Disturbed because it disturbes the peace like no other boat here in town. I know that Mike Wieland got a ticket there and mine is much louder then his was.

Your boat is loud lol. I have heard the noise policing over there has calmed down, but the locals would know. If we had to we could make a set of clamp on turn downs for ya. Wouldnt take much if they were just for temp. use.

Thats a good idea. I could take them off as soon as I get into the lake if needed.

i think a saber run would be a blast and would be game depending on the date.

Chris, how are your drives coming?

Chris you are going to need a navigator ;) LOL

Sounds fun!! Just have to see how it fits in the family schedule this summer..

Maybe you Michigan guys ought to just come down to the Shootout at the Ozarks this year!!

Why doesnt everyone throw out some dates they have available and we can pick something the most people are available for? I am free the the last 2 weekends in july and the first weekend of august. Or possibly a weekend in late june or late august

That's coast gaurd weekend, last weekend in July first weekend in August. It would be really dicey around the Wharf for Phil. Second to last weekend in July maybe? July 23rd?

Mark, you are always welcome.

Eric, what about June 25th? or like Dan said July 23rd could work for us.

JAL, my drives are done... you should be excited to see your fountain!!! i am heading over to check it out this week. John told me you think i am crazy for replacing my good drives with new ones - lol i plan on keeping one for a spare and plan to sell my XR. hope to do some boating with you this summer!

Chris, only had that thought, well anything can break. Craziest, that would be myself, all I do is write checks!

Any of those dates work for me- really hope we can get everyone involved! Looking forward to it

Weekend of July 23, any objections?

i think that weekend works for us

Chris you guys are welcome to stay at my house I have PLENTY of room

You get your own bedroom with its own bath and a dock in front of the house (what more could you ask for)

This is this mornings view from my deck

Its on the calander:coolcowboy:

Marc, thank you for the very kind offer. with an offer like that, i may just move in!!

July 23 works for us.

Excellent, I think that date is a go. Hopefully we can track down everyone and get as many guys involved as possible. Pat has some things cooking, I'm sure he will chime in when he gets a chance. Also, like I said before, anyone else who wants to come is welcome.

I can make that weekend work is the wharf going to be the location

i'm all in. i'll be running wicked won after winning the lotto, and dan will be my co pilot. great to see the sabers coming out to gh, sabers home water. you loud guys could just fab up some cheap plastic down pipes to get thru the weekend. best of luck on the event.

todd

sabers are better than cheap plastic turndowns, plus they tend to melt off on full dry exhaust. I had no problems last year cg fest and mine is just stupid loud

mine is real loud too... i have silent choice, but with the big cubes, doesnt seem to tone it down much at all

Im sorry to say that the cheap plastic turn downs would be going on a Cigarette. Still I hope that mine its still too good for that. lol

I talked to Phil yesterday at the Wharf about his generous offer. The weekend of July 24 works for him also, making that our official weekend. The Wharf will be our home base with most everything we need. I've got some other things I working on now to complete the event. Anyone with questions or comments PM Eric or me or you can also call me at 989-233-0878.