May ride

[airboat4fun]

Hey Basketcase, Thanks for asking about me. I didn't fall into a well or join a cult or turn into a republican or join greenpeace or anything drastic like that. I've just been really busy being my sons father, my wifes husband, my moms son, my bosses employee, a current homeowner, signed a contract to have a new house built in West Palm Beach, and got a new dog.
NOW back to the airboat... a few weeks ago while out in the Glades (about 5 miles from the boat ramp) I had an incident involving the bronze drive gear on my distributor. It wore the teeth clean off and left me stranded, had to call A REAL GOOD FRIEND and he helped push me back to shore. Removed the old distributor and found the bearings inside had worn out and become all sloppy. After replacing the distributor with a new one from MSD things still weren't right. We did a compression and leakdown check and found #8 was a problem. Removed the heads and found a cracked exhaust valve, brought the heads to the machine shop and after further inspection found a couple of exhaust seats were loose. Had the cylinder heads repaired and got a valve job.
Bottom line is a couple hundred dollars, alot of sweat, some blood, and more time later the boat is back together and running. I was able to sneak out the last two nights and test run it. It sure feels good to crank it up, listen to the Big-Block rumble, then put your foot in it and GO.

YEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T FORGET SUNDAY IS MOTHERS DAY...
I know we have a few "MOTHERS" out there, enjoy your day.

 

[SwampMatt]

We're also happy to see you are heading north, Randy. Looking forward to seeing you again. Glad you got out of a sticky situation with only dents in the wallet. Glad you are back on the water. See you there! Congrats on the new house and mom.

matt & laura.

 

[basketcase0302]

Airboat4fun,

Glad to hear you got it runnin' again! How many hours were on it?

After careful observation I've decided that work really sucks!
I'll be retiring soon and let Ms Wizard pay all the bills so I can airboat more than once a month :lol: NOT

Really looking forward to the ride!

Basketcase

 

[Skeeter]

Thought I let everyone know what I have planned.Sat we can ride either Loughman south by Hatbill and over to BullSh$t Hill and around that area.Since we are not sure exactly how much time we will have,because of the Quiet Airboat deal and all.Then Sunday Im thinking we can meet at Jolly Gator at 10:00am and head north thru Lk Harney up the river with some good stops along the way and stop by Black Hammock Fish Camp (Lk Jessup)for lunch then maybe pop our heads in at Lk Monroe and head back.Im thinking Black Hammock for lunch because of the parking situation at Gator Landing in mouth of Monroe.Anyway thats my :idea:

 

[Ms. Wizard]

Skeeter, thanks for taking charge. We have been looking forward to riding the area for some time. It's good to have a guide. I boxed up the banner for shipping, expect it in plenty of time to proudly park it for the weekend.

We should be arriving at the Chardt ranch Friday afternoon sometime. Yes, they know we are coming! Can't wait to see the SA family!


dawn

 

[airboat4fun]

Hey Skeeter and the rest of the SA gang, I am making plans for this weekend and have a couple questions. How are things looking up there as far as the water level? Will we be able to launch the boats from Loughmans and make the SA run over to the Jolly Gator? I have a friend with a DD 350 that doesn't run dry and he would like to know if he can make the run.
If we are gonna take a run after the demo Sat afternoon, will it be into the evening and a night ride too? (I hope so, them are my favorite, I love the swamp at night) If we are gonna be out as a group Saturday night, are we gonna do anything for dinner? I had a real good time (and good food) around the campfire for dinner at the October Run at Milk Bus, many people brought side dishes and everyone ate well before the night ride. Please let me know if I can bring / or do anything special for the group.
If it is going to be every man for himself, I can do that too.

P.S. - Matt & Laura I look forward to seeing you guys too
Basketcase I bought the boat used with 406 hours on it and now the hourmeter shows 817 but after seeing alot of little things that seem kinda strange, I wonder about the true history of my boat.

 

[Skeeter]

I plan riding Sat afternoon from Loughmans and running north,a little ways to show you guys what we have in that area.If your buddy has a DD he can run snake creek if there is water if not he can put in at Hatbill.As for Sun my plan is to trailer to Jolly Gator and leave at 10:00am and run north to Monroe stopping along the way at our normal stops we make and having lunch at Black Hammock Fish Camp.I will be going over there tommorrow to make sure they we accomadate all of us.I was there today looking at the parking situation, we are good there,but the the fish camp was closed so I couldnt talk to anyone.Reason we will be putting in at Jolly Gator is because Im trying to accomadate everyone and fuel would be another problem for everyone running from Loughman to LK Monroe and back.If this seems to be a problem let me know but as for know thats my plan.Seminole County Airboat Club will joining us along with some local buddys of mine hope everyone is still game for Sunday.

 

[stan]

will be down ther friday maybe 5:30 ,got campsite

 

[basketcase0302]

Airboat4fun,

I'll have the boat grill on the boat, (I think they asked to not have grills at Laughmans). Just say the word and we'll also pitch in for a sunset S.A. dinner!

Maybe we can talk Stan and Cntry into bringin' the fryer and the frawg legs :roll:

Please tell Charlie he better come :wink:

Basketcase

 

[stan]

have cordinated with cntry for fryer ,batter, grease ,legs , catfish filets and hush puppies might be able ta supply some gator fish also.

 

[cntry141iq]

You betcha Stan, The legs are and fryer and other requirements are comin. I will get there a little later than 530 pm though. You bringing your grill also right? I'll be there and be havin fun

 

[Skeeter]

Theres plenty of places we can gather and have a fry.I will diffenetly be willing to lead the way.

 

[stan]

You got it skeeter

 

[airboat4fun]

Sounds like dinner is in the works, Can I offer to bring some dinner rolls, vegetables, potatoes, baked beans ? or maybe paper plates, plastic wear, napkins, garbage bags.

 

[UncleBubba]

I plan on gettin there about 5:30 or 6:00. Fri nite see yall there :wav:

 

[cntry141iq]

all offers of side dishes are greatly accepted and appreciated heck bring something you want fried also or grilled

 

[Ms. Wizard]

We will bring some southern tater salad and some baked beans. Will also have some redneck china in the drybox. Any idea of a head count so far?


dawn

 

[cntry141iq]

Ya'll got a dry box ??? i am jealous now for sure. LOL I have no idea how many are comin it is once again a surprise but we all ways manage somehow.

 

[bravo1218]

I will bring the ice.
being single cant promise much more but I got a couple of BIG coolers that I will fill with ice to keep the bevrages cool.
Looking forward to the party. See you all Fri night.
Tim

 

[Dakota]

Ok is this a Friday night dinner or a Saturday night dinner because we will not be there until Saturday morning and I will be totally jealous if you all eat those frog legs. :lol: