Minnesota Classic Glastron Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: instep on September 22, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
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Whats involved with the Sunday run ?sounds great would love to join.We have a G-150 that is partially restored .Do you stop along route or just cruise..What does it take to be a full flegded member??
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Congratulations! you are now a member! Our only requirement is.............I guess there arn't any!
You can learn more about the meet here: http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=1737.0
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Sounds good, In the 60,s I had a pabst runabout with a 10 horse Merc Hurricane and have been hooked on boats ever since ,just sold my twin engine Sea doo speedster and pulled my G-150 out of storage ,had and old Chrysler sittin around and bingo ,more fun than the Jet boat,looking foreward to the cruise..How long do we stay on the water and do I need xtra gas,or bring food or?????
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I personaly can't make the trip and am really bummed about it. Usually everyone is back to the landing by 4pm. The actual ride can't be more than a 5 miles roundtrip so I don't think you'll go through much gas. I would carry at least 2 6 gallon tanks just to be safe. usually people just bring there own lunch (picnic type) food. Sometimes we barbeque, or eat at a resteraunt on the water somewhere. It sounds like this is more of a bring your own snack type thing.
Tell us more about it. Year, engine size, story, ect. Would love to see some pictures too.
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Welcome
I am new to the club also. I bought my first boat last year an EBay/barn find GT160. Never joined the forum just hung around and met a lot of good people to boat with. The best parts are show-up and go out with the group. They will help you load and unload always one person that knows the areas and if a part on your old boat/motor fails someone will tow you (yes its embarrassing but it happens to us all) that?s when you will be glad you are with a group of friends.
Ask questions on the posting for the trip. Some one that knows the area usually starts the post and acts as the host. Check the post often times, different boat ramps, start, stop, distance, available gas, eating, or picnic, little cock out after return. A lot can change. No one is in charge just a group some go their own way. If you think you will be starting at a different time or place ask for a cell phone number many or the members are happy to give them out.
After messing around with all you?re other boats, and becoming bored with them, you went back to the old G150, and it is the most fun (great story). Wish I had an old G150 as a spare.
I just joined the forum a few months ago. You will get to know the experienced members (trust them).
I offer suggestions just because I am a new member also.
Laine
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Wow !! sounds like your a good group of folks ,,we have a place by Remer (Thunder Lake) and spend a lot of time boating and water sports. 6 years ago I had a G- 143 with a 105 Chrysler and it was pretty awesome.then I bought a Hydrastream Vixen and put an 125 ss Merc on it was really a hairy ride,sold it ,I shouldn't have but as I am getting older and my first batch of kids have grown and moved on, am looking for more comfort,alas the GT 150,I have a 105 Chrysler that I had bought at a Goodwill sale and modified the cover to say it was only a 75 horse..lots of fun,great ride and a beautiful boat.It is going thru some restoration now when I have time,can't wait for Sunday...thanks and see ya P.S. Havn't had much time to tune engine ,so I'll be bringing a strong tow rope :D
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Welcome instep !
If you can make it, I know you'll have a wonderful time ...
Great group of people !
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Are you guys nuts?
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" Are you guys nuts? "
Maybe ... Why do you ask ?
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Great group of people !
Well............ Except for this guy named Jerry!
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The Minnesota river is flooded. You couldn't launch if you wanted to (which I guess is what you crazy guys want to do)
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And there will be alot of debris on any of the water ways from the heavy rains yesterday. Unless the speeds are very slow, I would avoid travel on the water this week end.
I tryed dodging debris in the Minnesota River many years ago and ended up with a prop repair.
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UH OH! From the Fort Snelling state park web site.
"Visitor Alert!
Due to anticipated river flooding, park facilities and roads are being closed beginning 9-23 through mid-October. River levels are rapidly approaching spring flood stages and extremely dangerous with fast currents carrying debris. Please call the office for park closure information."
Maybe a better weekend for lake Minnetonka?
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Is there a get together at Minnetoka and if so where??
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Talked to Jim today and that's were he going to, ( Minnetonka ).
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Where do they launch and what time? what do we expect or ?? is it just a day of sightseeing??
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Im not going so didn't ask any questions ...
Some one should drop in tonight or early tomorrow and suggest a time and launch site.
Sorry ...
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Thanks !
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Minnetonka IS the plan for tomorrow - more info in the morning
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GREAT< > supposed to be gorgeous tommorrow,plus I hauled the old gt-150 down from Remer this afternoon, love to cruise MTKA>< :o
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We Will be launching at the Maxwell Bay ramp around 12:30 / 1:00.
North Shore Blvd & Tonkaway, Wayzata, MN
Just going to cruse around & take in the fall sunshine & colors.
Not packing a lunch, we will have a buger or sandwich somewhere on the lake.
Jim & Kelly
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I'm in,how many do you expect? and how long will we be out? and is it O.K. to bring kids?
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Not sure on people ...
Just show up and go with the flow ...
You could leave any time you like and I'm sure some one would come with you to the launch to help load your boat , if you need help.
You get bonus points for bring kids !
Heck some times I bring kids that aren't even mine ...LOL
Jim might not respond, as he might be heading to the lake now.
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Kids are always welcome, we are very family oriented.
We never have a schedule, just go with the flow.
There are several places on Minetonka to have lunch, with or without kids.
How well do you know the lake? We grew up there & know it very well.
I never know you will show up, we might run into Tonka Tom or Orange Fever
See you at the ramp?
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We already had plans for a sitter ,so no kids , don't know the lake so please be patient and guide us thru,,later,,at the ramp