Tempe Town Lake Parade

[skeepwerkzaz]

I know it is early to be talking about Christmas.......but here in Tempe they have a killer parade of lights on Tempe Town Lake, the only time of the year that any Gasoline powered boats are allowed on it. The grand prize is 1K and I think that I have an idea that could win. Get one of you big boat guys to do your rig up like a sleigh, and a bunch of us little hot rods could be decked out as the reindeer, all tied together w/ropes and lights. Could be bitchin if done right, any of you Phoenix peeps down??????? To do it right we would definately need to start planning pretty quick. Just an idea...
Clay
[ October 04, 2003, 11:22 PM: Message edited by: skeepwerkzaz ]

[AZKC]

They actually let power boats on there, thats pretty cool. :) May have to ck that out.
KC

[skeepwerkzaz]

Yeah,
The only time of the year other than the wakeboard competitions......It was a ton of fun last year....
Clay
[ October 05, 2003, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: skeepwerkzaz ]

[Mandelon]

Make the first boat a jet.......heeheee. I bet the roost would look like snow... :D :D

[fourspeednup]

That sounds like a cool idea. I've got an 18 ft Brendella jet, I'm in. Any idea on entry fees?

[91nordic29]

how deep is that "lake', skeep? our boat might make a nice sled. :D

[HotRod Sprint]

Hey, from the pics I've seen, you could make "Fire on the Water", Rudolf. His boat is pretty red aint it. Skeep, cool idea, idea won't have a boat, but would be glad to help if needed.
Rod

[fourspeednup]

My buddy is on the asu rowing team. The lake is over 6 ft deep because he fell in and couldn't stand. I remember hearing it is around 10ft. Should have plenty of prop clearance nordic. :D
[ October 14, 2003, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: fourspeednup ]

[91nordic29]

interesting/tempting idea.....

[skeepwerkzaz]

Last year was awesome. Some pretty high dollar boats there. There is no entry fee, and I think that if we are all attached in some way or another we can call it one "float." Split the prize and buy beer (or I suppose egg nog!) or just have a hell of a party. I also suppose that we could co the christmas thing and donate it to charity (Hot Boat article here we come!) The top honors last year went to a fairly un-interesting rig and second went to a canoe!! I have a ton of lights and associated shizzle. We would however need to start planning this fairly soon to pull off a multi-rig train I think. We could literally take over the lake with Horsepower!!! PM me for my # and we will start a plan.
Skeep
[ October 15, 2003, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: skeepwerkzaz ]

[91nordic29]

maybe we should contact the city to find out what, if any, the restrictions are. i looked on the city's website and didnt see anything about it. :confused:

[skeepwerkzaz]

The reigns are pretty loose on this event. They won't let you get above a fast idle...i.e. no speed runs. My friends are actually the ones in the canoe that got second last year. They were boozing it up Jimmy Buffet style. What sort of ????? do you have.
Skeep

[91nordic29]

what sort of boat you mean? it is a 1991, 29' nordic. we were at lake pleasant the one time you came up to the marina.

[91nordic29]

found a link:
tempe boat parade (http://www.millavenue.org/fol_boatparade.htm)

[skeepwerkzaz]

91Nordic29,
I know who you are!!! I was just wondering what sort of questions /concerns that you had.
Skeep

[fourspeednup]

Hey, maybe at night the paint on my boat will look new and not so faded. Sweeeet!! idea

[91nordic29]

skeepwerkzaz:
91Nordic29,
I know who you are!!! I was just wondering what sort of questions /concerns that you had.
Skeep wink teeheehee. i guess i am just wondering if they have any limitations, noise, size, etc. did you go last year? what was it like? it sounds like a blast. where do you launch (we have never been down there). :cool:

[skeepwerkzaz]

There was really big multi engine offshore type rigs there last year. It was really festive x-mas, fun stuff. AV Gas really does smell like the holidays!!!! :D There is a more than adequate launch ramp available for contestants. Any other ? ? ? ?
Skeep

[91nordic29]

nope. it really does sound like fun! i will pm my email address to ya. dont want anyone stealing our ideas!! :D

[AZKC]

Allmost gives me a reason to fix the boat and represent North Nogales :D
KC

[fourspeednup]

I'm all over this like the fat kid on a cupcake. :D :D

[skeepwerkzaz]

Bounce:D :D :D

[91nordic29]

BUMP
(need more peeps):D

[HotRod Sprint]

Hey Skeep, I PMd "Fire on the water" to let him know. You might try a few others that were out at the Bartlett get together.
Rod

[Keithb87]

Would love to attend and meet the AZ Hot Boaters, but I don't think any of the family's 3 boats will be up by then. But it is possible that 1 might be. I'll ask. Still might be there to watch and support.

[Tyler]

This sounds like a lot of fun. If somebody is gonna coordinate a Hot Boat entry, please keep me posted! I'd be bringing a noisy Kachina jet and some alcoholic friends. I haven't posted much, but I met Dan Hercules at the river this summer and would be excited to meet some more of the board members.

[fourspeednup]

Project hot boat entry is still a go!
Any ideas?
What kind of lights do you buy?
Powered by a 12v?
:confused: :confused: :confused:

[AZKC]

Use 12volt inverters. Just have to watch the amp load. Use regular house lights.
KC

[fourspeednup]

Aaaaaahhhhhh hhhhhhaaaaaaa:cool:
muchos gracias senor

[Keithb87]

I think I / we will be in if there is still room. Just about have the Omega 21' Jet 454 ready. should be lake tested by Sunday.
Let me know ..
Keithb87:cool:

[91nordic29]

unfortunately, we arent going to be able to make it. we already started making decorations, too. oh well, i will have to use them somewhere else.:frown: