Washington State Roll Call Aftermath

[Tahiti350]

Just setting up a thread for the inevitable comments and photo's from the Blue Lake/Moses Lake Labor day shindigs.
First comments: WIND all weekend. We got out, but not as much as anyone wanted. When there was decent weather the roll bar boats and lake lice were out and had the water chewed up worse than the wind. More on this later, I'm sure.
I finally got to GPS my Tahiti (350 Chevy/OMC 800 I/O) and clicked a 59.3 mph pass :D , with about 15-17 gallons of fuel (nose tank), 4400 rpm, 21+ s/s tri-blade prop, and lots of trim. Using the AMD Prop/Speed calculator that figures to .12020364 slippage. A non-GPS pass later in the day hit 4600 RPM, which would translate to 62.0 MPH :sqeyes: (I know, it doesn't count since it's not GPS verified :boxingguy , but I like it!!). It should go faster as the fuel level drops, but I never had another chance to run on GPS due to the weather :( .
Got to meet and spend time with: the '78Roger's, Malcom and family, the Jrork's, Cap'n No Fun, Big Fat, Vern, JR, and more of the Snohomish river gang (wow what a bunch!! :devil: ), and a few local's from the Moses lake/Blue lake areas. We also got to check out both lakes. We (myself, the Draggin' Lady, and the munchkin) will be waiting to hear the plans for the next gettogether, and look forward to meeting more of the Hot Boater's from the Great Northwest.
The Pontiac 400 in the Draggin' Wagon (future Wichcraft motor) ran flawlessly, exept for the fuel milage, which sucked. Looks like about 12-13 mph. Need to work on the carb jetting to clean it up a little more before it goes in the boat.
Special thanks to my understanding wife (the Draggin' Lady), for realizing how much I wanted to take the boat, and stepping up and towing the Tahiti for around 500 miles round trip :wink: :D :cool: . She did great, and I would trust her on any future tow (unless we are using the Dodge, since she still can't drive a stick). :rolleyes:
Need to go unpack the trailer and get the Tahiti back in the carport.
Later,

[Captain no fun]

We from the Snohomish Group had a very nice time, despite losing two boats. ( Not sunk thankfully) The wind was merciful, and we had no weather related delays at Potholes. Jetster Jeff developed a lower end knock, after a fluctuating oil pressure gauge. I had the pump bearing let go puking grey matter out of the front of the pump. I'll pull the engine, check bearings for any damage to the thrust, etc... I'm fully anticipating a major pump rebuild, and am sorta wondering if I would be better off going with a different pump altogether. I now have a Jacuzzi WJ with a new Place diverter. I need thoughts on this, as well as pricing. I'm not totally against a hull modification, but we all know how much fun that is. I could run a blown 454 that will give me the torque required to get me to 6000 RPM with a "B" cut, using the Jacuzzi. G.R. is the dude to beat this coming year, ran 72 on the GPS. Craig is the man for towing me in against the stiff eastern Wa. breeze. Wade and Mary towed Jeff in and get a huge thank you for that. Rode bikes around, and all in all was good. We didn't make it to Blue cuz of the breakage. On the return trip I ran through a lost crate of Apples, making Freeway apple sauce all over the caravan! That stuff is slippery! Gotta go, I'll check in with all soon...Matt :smile:

[1978 Rogers]

I got a flat on the trailer leaving Vern's last night. Caused a 3 hour delay on our departure. Matt, did you by chance touch my trailer when I was launching at Potholes. :D

[jrork]

Okay guys. Here comes some photos. Hopefully I didn't forget anybody. I have a lot more so let me know if I did.
We had a great time and really enjoyed finally meeting everybody. We couldn't have found a better group to go with.
Despite Matts best efforts at jinxing our boat, we had no problems. Looks like the pump is pretty loose. Might have gotten some more out of it but that was up against the rev limiter of 5900. We've got plenty of time tinker it out the details and tighten things up
Malcolm's blender in a boat/squiggy maker was a site to see. And for those of you who have had to listen to him sandbag about "only low 50's for the Nimitz", check out the shot of him full roost and air'd out. Looks faster than that if you ask me.
The run back to Mardons as a group was probably the highpoint for us. Can't wait to get back over there.
Here goes, hope this works. Take care and hope to see everybody again soon......John
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[jrork]

Here's some more. If you want some bigger let me know. I'm trying to save some space
Malcolm at full roost
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Matt, did you touch this thing?
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[jrork]

And some more
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[thefirecrackerkid]

Sure was great to meet you all! Next time I will have the blue whale running.
If any would like info on Banks lake or Roosevelt give me a shout.
Geary and Lynette Oliver
POB 473 Grand Coulee Wa. 99133
509 633 3299
thefirecrackerkid@hotmail.com

[jrork]

You got it Geary. We'll be sure to keep that neck of the woods in mind and good luck with your boat.
Take care....John

[1978 Rogers]

Great pictures Mr. Rork. The only picture I took was the trailer minus one wheel. :cry: Gosh that Rogers looks a lot purtier in your photos than in real life.
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Geary it was great to meet you and your family. Lake Roosevelt next year would be good. I'm thinking 4th of July weekend. The 4th falls on Tuesday, so a long weekend would be good.

[Tahiti350]

John,
Great pic's. Can you do a cut an paste to put the Tahiti in front of my trailer?? Chris's boat looks great, but that would make a nice pic of all my toys together.
You also need to talk top Jeff @ Blue lake, and see if he wants the first two pic's for advertising, those are awesome.
Chris,
Lake Roosevelt sounds interesting, but depends on fuel prices.... How about a Mossyrock trip, keep things on the west side, and explore another unique lake.

[1978 Rogers]

Mossy Rock would be good. Riffe and Mayfield lakes by Mossy Rock are both nice. Campgrounds are nice also. A lot of evergreen trees to block the wind. :rolleyes:

[jrork]

I got a flat on the trailer leaving Vern's last night. Caused a 3 hour delay on our departure. Matt, did you by chance touch my trailer when I was launching at Potholes. :D
Hey Chris,
Not pointing the finger at anybody but somebody was touching your boat :D
Kinda explains alot doesn't it????
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[1978 Rogers]

And a special thanks to Vern & Malcolm for coming and getting me, taking me to get a new tire, letting me barrow one off Vern's trailer so I could tow it back to his house.

[Tahiti350]

Trees are good.....
Do we have time to do a Hallowroost type get together before mid-October?? Not sure if my weekends will line up with anyone elses (I work every other weekend), next good full weekend for me would be 16-18 Oct, and I may already be gone by then. The 17-18 Sept is screwed, that's the weekend of the Air Force Ball (I promised to take April), and 1-2 Oct I need to make a run to Oregon to pick up my '64 galaxie hardtop and make a v-drive parts delivery to north Cal.

[RCB19]

You guys have some nice lookin lakes up there. What happened to that black dog when you hit the first roller???

[jrork]

John,
Great pic's. Can you do a cut an paste to put the Tahiti in front of my trailer?? Chris's boat looks great, but that would make a nice pic of all my toys together.
I'll email the two pictures to you and let you do it. It might task my abilities

[1978 Rogers]

Hey Chris,
Not pointing the finger at anybody but somebody was touching your boat :D
Kinda explains alot doesn't it????
I new it. :idea: I thought it was that kid having the carwash. He let the air out because we wouldn't go to his car wash, but Matt is caught in the act. :D

[jrork]

That dog was amazing. We couldn't believe it as we plowed through some nasty nasty water and it rode up there like it was nuthin and we should be able to do it.
I just wish we had the camera out for some more pictures of it.

[1978 Rogers]

You guys have some nice lookin lakes up there. What happened to that black dog when you hit the first roller???
He must have tacky or pine tar on his paws. He doesn't budge.
It's nice to see another Rogers.

[jrork]

I new it. :idea: I thought it was that kid having the carwash. He let the air out because we wouldn't go to his car wash, but Matt is caught in the act. :D
I'm scared to death..... He laid all over ours. I think I'll go park the boat in a church parking lot for a few days and see if that'll help...........

[1978 Rogers]

I'm scared to death..... He laid all over ours. I think I'll go park the boat in a church parking lot for a few days and see if that'll help...........
A definate Exorcism is needed here. Some evil doing is amidst us. I was thinking Matt was really camping at Blue Lake Resort every night.

[Tahiti350]

We stopped by the Church in North Bend (Rugrat clean-up), so the Tahiti SHOULD be okay.

[RCB19]

He must have tacky or pine tar on his paws. He doesn't budge.
It's nice to see another Rogers.
Could be pine tar but it's probably more like he doesn't drink beer like the rest of us 2 legged bastards. I love my Rogers. Had it a long time now. It's been a good boat!

[malcolm]

I'm finally back home! What a weekend! :messedup:
John, boy did you out do everybody on those pics!!! Wow my boat does look like it's kickin major booty! Too bad you guys decided to go home yesterday. Moses was in rare form today (smooth as glass everywhere). Tell Ian, Sabrina caught her first fish today, a monster 5 inch large mouth! :D
We had lots of fun (except for the wind), but I would do it all again next week (if I could afford the gas). :p Yes, we have a great group of NW boaters up here and we are finding more all the time. I too am all for doing some boating on this side next year as well. Need I say it again, RIVER!

[JETBOY03]

looks like you guys had a lot of fun. wish i could of made it i am itching to hit the water. if the weather is nice maybe we can go to alder or the river.

[malcolm]

Hey Austin, you missed a fun time. Your tent should be happy it missed all that wind though! :D
Yeah, I hope the summer isn't completely done. We'll see.

[1978 Rogers]

How about Alder Sept 17 or 18? Tahiti said he might head to the lake one of those days.

[JETBOY03]

so far those dates look good chris. i will have to check the calender

[Captain no fun]

So I checked end play on the crankshaft, it is between .010"-.012", not bad. I doubt the thrust is hammered. The bearings in the jet are gone. I'm down for the rest of the year, pulling the engine and jet, to get ready for next year. I have got to make progress on the kitchen. We get new garage doors next week, so there goes more cash. I have floors and countertops to finish, and then I can get on the boat again. We had a great time this year, meeting all of the south folks, I have to invite a witch doctor over to chase the demons from my mojo. This was one expensive year for us! We'll have to start the plans for next season, and hammer down some venues. :hammer2: 'Till then, the Cap'tn and crew bids farewell! I'll check in from time to time.....

[malcolm]

It all depends on the weather, I'm game as long as I'm running and it isn't raining. :rollside:

[1978 Rogers]

It all depends on the weather, I'm game as long as I'm running and it isn't raining. :rollside:
What about WIND?

[malcolm]

What about WIND?
Hmmm, maybe I'll just go to the river instead. :wink:

[malcolm]

There we go, new Blue Lake avatar!
:D

[1978 Rogers]

Looks good.

[malcolm]

Yeah, not sure why it's so aired out. He must have caught me in a part turn and mid porpoise. :D

[Tahiti350]

Nice avatar Malcolm, truly sandbagging or just a good picture?? :idea:
JetBoy, welcome, and we'll try to pin down a date and location.
The 18th would probably be best for an Alder trip. April wants to get her hair done up for the AF Ball Saturday night, so wouldn't be able to "air it out".
I'm still a little leery about the river, due to the outdrive. Would hate to hang it at speed, but may have to try to make one run with you this year. I did find a 23 pitch prop yesterday for $80, almost new. It's aluminum instead of S/S, so would be easier to repair if I nick it. Still hoping for a 60+ GPS run.
I may take a run up to Mossyrock to check out the campgrounds, and start planning for next year. I need something to keep me going while I'm gone. It sucks having awesome boating weather, and no water or boat.

[JETBOY03]

i wouldnt worry to much about your prop we saw a big chris craft come up river when we were all beach from the tide, they didnt seem to have any problems.

[jrork]

Yeah, not sure why it's so aired out. He must have caught me in a part turn and mid porpoise. :D
No end to the sandbagging :p
Does look good. How do you guys do that avatar dealio????????

[jrork]

No end to the sandbagging :p
Does look good. How do you guys do that avatar dealio????????
Now how do I have an avatar all of a sudden??? Ian must have done it. Damn kid! I don't need anybody else helping me look stupid. I do fine on my own

[1978 Rogers]

Now how do I have an avatar all of a sudden??? Ian must have done it. Damn kid! I don't need anybody else helping me look stupid. I do fine on my own
You seem to do OK pitching a tent. :D

[malcolm]

Did I miss something Chris? :D

[jrork]

Or fixing a tent more like it. :cry:

[malcolm]

Yeah, that's more like it. :skull:

[1978 Rogers]

I thought you were going to toss the tent and buy Ian a new set of smaller wheels/tires so he can pull the boat and you bring the trailer. :idea: How about that Ian.

[malcolm]

Hee-hee, I saw a 12" drop hitch yesterday and thought about you guys. :cool:

[jrork]

Chris, we don't need any of your help....
I am thinking that Motorhome on the previous posts looks pretty good though. :cool:

[jrork]

I thought you were going to toss the tent and buy Ian a new set of smaller wheels/tires so he can pull the boat and you bring the trailer. :idea: How about that Ian.
Hey Chris, what's your email address. I've found some more pictures of the Rogers and will send them to you if you'd like.........

[jrork]

Hey now,
We dont need to be giving my dad any more reasons to want me to get smaller tires. Im quite certain he already doesnt like them since he can barely get his OLD butt into my truck as is!haha Id actually like to go bigger :sqeyes: But yes i love the idea of towing the boat and having my dad tow the trailer, for the simple fact that the couch that folds out into a bed sounds way better then sleeping in a tent the keeps caving in on me! Then you throw in the fact that i can be laying in that very same bed while playing video games on the tv, sounds a little more appealing to me even if i have to settle with how tall my truck is now. It was great to meet all of you and your awsome families, and i cant wait to do another run soon! Ian
ps: Malcolm the best part about Sabrina catching that fish is that.... i hate to say it... that 5 inch bass was bigger then only one i caught all weekend!!!! :D

[malcolm]

Must have been beginner's luck. She was just jerking the pole up and down with a lure on it. :D

[jrork]

That sure makes me feel pretty stupid! I rowed my little pontoon boat around the lake in the wild wind casting and casting, then switching lures and casting some more and i didnt do as well as her. Not fair i tell you!

[Tahiti350]

Ian,
Time to get your own ***boat login, it's confusing some of us (okay, it confuses me) when you two switch off. You have a cool boat.
How about JrRork?? :D

[malcolm]

Or Irork. :smile:

[1978 Rogers]

Or Irork. :smile:
I had to explain to emily that jrork was for John Rork. Hence "J" for John and Rork for last name. She thought it was pernounce like York. I think the baby's brain is developing now and it is using up some of Emily's in the process. :D
But don't tell her this. :eek:

[Vern S]

But don't tell her this. :eek:[/QUOTE]
It's gonna cost ya!!

[jrork]

I had to explain to emily that jrork was for John Rork. Hence "J" for John and Rork for last name. She thought it was pernounce like York. I think the baby's brain is developing now and it is using up some of Emily's in the process. :D
But don't tell her this. :eek:
Damn Chris, you trusting this bunch to not tell Emily? That's ballzy
If Ian get's his own logon name he'll claim our avatar (since he's already claimed the boat) and I'll end up where I always do. With nuthin......

[1978 Rogers]

You can paddle then. :cool:
Emily knows. I told here after I explained jrork to her I was going to post it. We both lauphed. I do like JrRork or irork. Those would be good.

[Jet City]

If you guys do Alder, count me in.

[malcolm]

Jet City...???
V-drive City ???
Ok Scott, I think I need to see that thing in action finally. :supp:

[Jet City]

Jet City...???
V-drive City ???
Ok Scott, I think I need to see that thing in action finally. :supp:
I'll give you a ride, you'll like it! Mechanical meyhem.

[thefirecrackerkid]

John,
Thats what kids do, grow into our clothes, appropriate our stuff, and then make us look dumb. If I wasn't sure I am still smarter than them I would think they do it on purpose :smile:

[malcolm]

I'll give you a ride, you'll like it! Mechanical meyhem.
That should be a blast, I hope we can get a good weekend to do it.

[jrork]

John,
Thats what kids do, grow into our clothes, appropriate our stuff, and then make us look dumb. If I wasn't sure I am still smarter than them I would think they do it on purpose :smile:
You're one up on me there Geary. I know they're smarter than me and the bad thing is that they know it as well. I'm still meaner though......

[malcolm]

You're one up on me there Geary. I know they're smarter than me and the bad thing is that they know it as well. I'm still meaner though......
I don't buy that either! :D

[jrork]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Tahiti350]

The 18th is out for me now, I have to work at the Seahawk's game that day. We might be able to get out for a while Saturday the 17th, but would have to leave the lake by 3pm.
Gotta love work.....

[malcolm]

I guess Saturday morning it is. So far the weather looks 'ok'. :sleeping:

[1978 Rogers]

Can jrork make it to Alder on Saturday the 17th? I'll want to get away from the fair. I'm tired of it right now. :sleeping:

[jrork]

It's not set in stone yet but I'm betting the Rorks are done for the year.

[1978 Rogers]

I'm going try and hold off to winterize. We'll see.

[jrork]

I've got the pump apart seeing if I can tighten it up. Found out why my rpms were so high. Loooseee gooseee

[BigBoyToys]

Looks like fun...Maybe next time :cool: :cool:

[malcolm]

Come on, you're fast enough for now, put it back together! :p

[jrork]

We'll see. Depends on the weather, how the stars are aligned and if Jan says I can play.
Won't take long to put it back together if we decide to.

[malcolm]

Now yer talking! So far the weather looks dry and 68*. We'll see...

[malcolm]

Now it looks like Sunday's our day if we believe the weather guessers.

[1978 Rogers]

Now it looks like Sunday's our day if we believe the weather guessers.
Saturday, Sunday? You know its up to the wives. :notam:

[malcolm]

I feel for you guys (really I do). When I say, "they're talking about another meet". I hear, "Alright, can we go?" :D

[1978 Rogers]

I feel for you guys (really I do). When I say, "they're talking about another meet". I hear, "Alright, can we go?" :D
I wish thats what I heard. :(

[malcolm]

At this point, Sunday looks a little warmer, and I may be busy Saturday. :frown:

[malcolm]

Anyone still wanna hit Alder this weekend? I do have stuff to do on Saturday, so Sunday is better for me.

[1978 Rogers]

I'm still game. Emily will be staying home. Shes done for the year. It will be a bitch puting in our backyard afterwards because of fair parkers on our alley. :yuk:
We're taking Ethan to the fair Saturday.

[malcolm]

OK, there's two of us. :cool: Where's Austin at?

[JETBOY03]

i should be able to make it i just have to make sure trina didnt have anything planned sunday.

[Jet City]

OK, there's two of us. :cool: Where's Austin at?
Hmmm, now it looks like 65* and rain for Sunday, we'll see.

[malcolm]

What channel you watchin' Scott? Komo says no rain till next thursday. They're still saying sunny and 68*. :idea:

[Tahiti350]

Hope the weather is good for ya'all. If I wasn't working the football game Sunday, I still wouldn't be able to go play, as the bank scheduled a refi apprasial for Tuesday morning, and only gave me a couple of days notice to get ready. Have been going like crazy this week, adn not getting home from work until around 10 pm (14 1/2 hour days). I'll be thinking of ya'all Sunday.

[Jet City]

What channel you watchin' Scott? Komo says no rain till next thursday. They're still saying sunny and 68*. :idea:
MSN homepage, now it says 66* and overcast, I'm not sure I want to drag the boat down there for sub-70* weather.

[malcolm]

Hmmm, Komo upped their forcast to mostly sunny and 69. :D
So how was it down south today, took forever for the clouds to burn off up here?

[1978 Rogers]

MSN homepage, now it says 66* and overcast, I'm not sure I want to drag the boat down there for sub-70* weather. :cry: :cry: :cry:
malcolm is coming down from Monroe and I won't be able to stick our boat in the backyard this afternoon because of Fair parkers in the alley behind our house. I don't know what I'll do with the boat this afternoon, but hey, I'm still in. And you say Nay because of sub-70 weather. COME ON. :rolleyes:
The sun is shining through our windows now. I'm still game spite of "sub-70" temps. :D
malcolm, If we could get both trailers in our backyard afterwards you could take Sebrina into the fair. I won't charge you for parking either. :smile:

[1978 Rogers]

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USWA0357.html
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/local/98371?lswe=98371&lwsa=Weather36HourOutdoorsCommand&from=whatwhere
These both say 70.

[malcolm]

Looks pretty good to me.
http://www.komotv.com/weather/images/4_6day.jpg
What time should I aim for? Noonish? I'm guessing 2 1/2 hours to get down there, maybe less being early Sunday.
You still out there Austin?

[1978 Rogers]

I'm heading out before noon, Fair traffic will be a bitch in Puyallup that late. :mad:

[JETBOY03]

can anyone give me directions

[malcolm]

Your going to make it, huh?

[malcolm]

OK, pulling out in 5! :cool:

[Konabud]

Hi all,
Well it was good to meet all of you even though we had starter issues and had to load it back up. We WILL be ready for next year!!! I have a few things to iron out this winter but it should be a fun ride when we're done. Looking forward to doing some boating and camping with you guys (and girls) next year. Maybe we can get together this winter and make boat noises in the garage or something. Give us a call.
Creg and Vee

[malcolm]

We just made it home. We were all impressed with your boat Creg, can't wait till next season. I took a mess of pics today, I think I'll start a new thread tomorrow and start posting some of them. As far as lakes go, I'm convinced Alder is one of the better ones. The size is just about right and we only had light breezes most of the day. Lots of places to explore also. :cool: