Jacksonville Boaters Unite
 

The economy and high gas prices have hit many people I know very hard. Boating buddies (and motorcycling buddies) have all dried up. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm looking for new friends. Friends with boats that like to cruise around raft up and have a few beers. Anyone else?

There is a Jax powerboat club. Im sure a member will chime in. Are you by the beach or in town?

I'm in town. Julington Creek.

do you keep your boat at the Julington Creek Marina? Ive seen a formula there lately

On Julington Creek but not at the marina.

Another guy with a boat at Julington Creek marina. Secret Formula you definitely need to hang out with the Jax Performance Boat Club and see if you want to join. Rafting up and having a cold one is a "specialty" of the club.

PM me your email and I can drop you a note the next time I know some of us are going out.

I'm thinking this Saturday might be a Whiteys run in the afternoon.

David

It's on. Leaving Julington Creek at noon on Saturday to run to Whitey's. 2 boats so far. Secret Formula you will make 3 if your schedule permits. Boomer you are welcome to ride with me if your not putting your boat in. I imagine we will have a few more meet us at Whiteys.

David

Thanks Dave, Heading to Tampa for Gasparilla in a few hours... Next weekend i will be out for sure.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my boat will be back together today. If it is, I'm defineitely there. Keep any eye out for me. 22' Formula. Teal and checkerboard hull with yellow and purple Z shaped striping on the side.

dont get the wrong impression of the club through GatorDave, we are not all 102 year old Zima drinkers..

Whiteys this weekend anyone?

Ouch:poopoo: Zima....didn't think you were old enough to know about that stuff. I'll remember that the next time you need that resin bucket of yours towed home!

Weather was great this past Saturday. I'm up for it again this Saturday. You buying the Zima???

I should be getting the boat back today and would like to tag along with anyone heading out this Saturday.

Unlikely I will make it out this weekend. Boomer started some discussion around making a trip on Saturday. If I get any details I'll send them to you.

David

I know I've been crying wolf a lot lately but it would appear that we hae all of the oil leaks fixed. Just in time for the cold weather, no less. Definitely heading out this Saturday. If anyone else is heading out hit me up.

I'm gonna be in the Mayport area this weekend anyone else around?

I didnt know they still made zima. When i was in high school if you told a girl you had zima they were coming. That was the early 90's though. Gatordave must have a secret stash or something.

Heading out Sunday around 10 taking the Intra Coastal down to St Augustine and we're gonna dock up at the Municpal marina and hit a few bars get some food. Anyone wanna run with us PM me. Peanut you still around I sent ya a text havn't heard back?

Next Saturday, 5/12, is the annual Boats, Brats, and Bikinis raft up at Bayard Point. Starts around 11 am and goes until? Bring a side dish and come hang out. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Performance Boat Club and North Florida Yacht Sales.

Secret Formula you were looking for raft ups. This Saturday is one of the biggest local events of the year. You going to be out there?

Where is Bayard point from the Intra Coastal where it hits the St johns river heading south? is this a kid friendly deal we used our sitter money this past weekend.

Bayard Point is South of Green Cove Springs on the river. Cross under the 16 bridge and go another couple of miles South. It's on the West side of the river. There's a sandbar there that we will be setting up grills on.

Typically there are kids around. I would call it family friendly. Part of that depends on who you raft up next to:party-smiley-004:

Can you guys recommend a trustworthy certified shop in the jax area? I ran a compression test and I have a dead cyclinder but I need to get a diagnosis on weather is it is a valve failure or a piston/ring failure and I am not equipped to do that right now.

Secret Forumla and the rest of the Jax gang,

Have some boats heading out of Julington Creek at noon on Saturday. Right now the plan is to head to Bayard Point for a while. Come on out and run with us or drop by later.

I would be there but I am still working out some kinks with my motor enjoy the water!

Dave,

I'm sorry I missing the outing. I've been crazy busy lately and haven't checked this site in a while. I am hoping to get out this weekend.

Hello fellow Jax boaters. I've not been running much the past few years, mainly off and on, as I've only be in town 3 months or so a year, but plan to have a lot of down time in the near future. After late Oct I'll prob have my white/red scarab scs out quite a bit. I live on the Pottsburg and will be cruising from there to the landing and Julington Creek or Doctors Inlet...Hope to see some of you out there. By the way, checking the jax performance boating club site, the last 'events' looked to be for 2011, maybe I'm missing something...
Cheers
Shawn

Well then buddy "rescue" maybe buy a horse he will keep you company on the off season.

The weather is starting to cool off a bit. Should be some real nice boating days for the next two months

Alright. I know I have not been good at following up and meeting with you guys. Spring is now finally here. I knocked the dust off the ol' Formula last Sunday and took the kids for a short cruise. I'm definitely anxious to get this boating season started. I've already started stocking up on beer and sun screen.

Heading to Palatka Friday for the fun run and Saturday run. Good way to start the season.

Unfortunately it will be the end of season for me. Relocating out of Florida this summer and having to sell the Sunsation:mad:

I'm sorry to hear you are leaving Florida, Dave. It was nice almost knowing you.

Lol. I appreciate that!