who has pictures from any catalina run??

[91nordic29]

i want to see what it is like. never been out in the ocean in a small boat.:cool:

[rivercrazy]

Heres a few from a run last January. Went over with a group of about 10 boats. It was some of the best boating I've ever experienced....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/522/80post-22-17487-DSC01069.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/509/80LGEShockwaveTrip05-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/509/80Picture_011-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/509/80P1010033-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/509/80p10-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/80post-22-02737-Catalina3-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/80cat3-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/80Cat2-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/80Cat01-med.jpg

[rivercrazy]

If your considering a run over there, I have a few suggestions.
1. Try to go over in a group of other boaters. There is safety in numbers.
2. Research the predicted ocean conditions (swell, wind, fog, etc). If there isn't much wind chop forecast and the swell interval is over 10-11 seconds or so, your gonna have a pretty good ride!
3. Carry a really good quality GPS. I have one with mapping functions. Program it with waypoints. This will make your trip pretty easy.
4. Carry a compass. Don't rely 100% on a single piece of navigation equipment. They can fail leaving you in dire straits. Know your starting and destination points at a minimum
5. Make sure your equipment is in top shape.
6. Carry at least a decent quality hand held VHF radio. That way you can call for help if you do get in trouble.
7. Flush your trailer right after launching. Getting the salt off right away will make a really big difference.
8. Clean your equipment really well afterward. Salt is hard on everything. Salt away for your motor is a really good idea.
9. Watch out for dolphins. You will probably see them and its always a great experience!

[jackpunx]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/943maximus_tied_off-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/943Roberts_boat_in_the_air-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/943skirace1-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/94386mphgps-med.jpg

[Havasu Cig]

We have some from this past weekend, but the computer at our house is being fixed right now so I have no way to post.
This past weekend was very smooth and clear. Did not even need the gps, but the above suggestions are definitely right on.
I have some pics this past weekend of Tim Allen's (Bill Gates partner) yacht that was anchored off avalon. This thing was AMAZING. Looked to be at least 250'....Had a full size fishing boat tendered on one side, a sail boat on the other, a couple of ribs and a helicopter. I will post when I can.
Catalina is definitely a cool place.:cool:

[rivercrazy]

Is this the one?
http://www.mby.com/auto/newsdesk/20010903162530mbynews.html
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/80Tatoosh.jpg

[Havasu Cig]

Thats it...I remember the name "Tatoosh" on it. Registered in the Grand Cayman Islands...The talk on the Island that day was that it is now owned by Tim Allen.
We idled up next to it and it is just amazing:eek:

[Havasu Cig]

Just read the story...It said it was built to be bigger that Paul Allen's....I wonder if he bought it????

[rivercrazy]

That rig is unbelievable.....Imagine the possibilities!
I'm in the wrong job/business......I couldn't even afford the fuel for that thing....

[carbonmarine]

I saw that monster in 2000 in cabo.....
Rick32

[91nordic29]

cool pics everyone! seems scary to me but if in a group, maybe not so bad. the ocean just seems so unpredictable.

[shockwavebd]

We try and go every sunday only been truned back once...............Big swells, go to rrx.com and you will find some great photo's from last saturday
Thanks RC for posting those that was a great day you need to get you boat back here so you can run over with us again ,last saturday it was flat we run to the back side (twin harbours ) and drop anchor for most the day, when we hit the restruant in the break water for dinner at davies it was dark
A perfect day on the water
................Barry
P.S. we also saw that monster in catalina and the weekend before by the queen mary................ it is really big looks like the copter is gone in that photo

[cola]

shockwavebd
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/529catboat.jpg

[cola]

cola@avalon
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020806-R1-046-21A-med.jpg

[cola]

cola & the sub
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020807-R1-010-3A-med.jpg

[cola]

avalon trip w/shockwavebd (sorry Berry)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020807-R1-012-4A-med.jpg

[cola]

avalon 2
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020807-R1-014-5A-med.jpg

[cola]

ghettobird
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020807-R1-042-19A-med.jpg

[cola]

Adam, cola's son
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020808-R1-011-4-med.jpg

[cola]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020808-R1-033-15-med.jpg

[cola]

ghettobird's crew
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/5290020808-R1-035-16-med.jpg

[SoCalOffshore]

great shots. I would love to head out there.

[rivercrazy]

AftershockBD? ROFLMFAO! Wait till he sees that!:yuk:

[Havasu Cig]

Here are some of the pics we took from last weekend....
Launching at Dana Point
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/pd7f393b4cf1812e290698c7ec46a66c3/fa628617.jpg
Moored in Avalon
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p72d5f7d4cb0843124fbaa07dc490f1fe/fa6285f5.jpg
Our crew that day with the Cig in the background
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p2f8f4d1b4f6acab04461c0944eb4ef99/fa6285ea.jpg
Some pictures of "Tatoosh"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p54d04848bb21a891d6b392f3fe8ff2df/fa6285d1.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/pcc843dd0725d6021a24d797f03f1b0ea/fa6285cc.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p4ff2d5df2f0041e2ffa5c264ea167e11/fa6285be.jpg

[Havasu Cig]

And the sunset when we were headed back to Dana Point. You can kind of make out the outline of the Island...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p71526bd63dc32f7f24b50f3ceb93fc2c/fa6285ba.jpg

[rivercrazy]

Awesome pics HC. :D

[locogringo]

this is one of our trips we took two years ago.
Don't know who that goofy guy is there in the way. Our boat is the "colored" one.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/26Scan0001-med.jpg

[CAHotRodBoy]

Getting ready at MDR
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1457_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

Another
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1458_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

Avalon Casino
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1468_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

Habor Master getting us a mooring
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1481_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1484_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

Moored up
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1485_IMG-med.JPG

[CAHotRodBoy]

m
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750114-1494_IMG-med.JPG

[Havasu Cig]

Nice Cafe Racer, What year is it????

[shockwavebd]

Originally posted by SoCalOffshore
great shots. I would love to head out there.
I think I missed something..........And it's probably good that I did :mad:

[shockwavebd]

catalina

[Kilrtoy]

Hey SHOCKWAVE BD how come were not in any of those pics....

[CAHotRodBoy]

Originally posted by Havasu Cig
Nice Cafe Racer, What year is it????
It's a 1993 Cigarette Cafe Racer Lipship Edition (for sale) . Custom paint. 2002 HP500EFI's 220 hours. Bravo drives.
Drive showers, 1.36 gears, 4 blade lab finished
props. Updated vinyl, sun pad & bolsters. Sea
strainers, remote oil changer, stainless marine
exhaust. Gaffrig gages, bezel & trims. Gaffrig
zero effort throttles w/trim. Garmin Chart
Plotter GPS. GPS Speedo. Battery Charger, shore
power, pop up bow light. CD player 600 watt
system with remote. Swim Platform. New cockpit
cover, Full trailerable storage cover. Oil
changed every 20 hours. Professionally
maintained. This boat is clean. No whiskey dents!
Includes South Florida Aluminum trailer. New
springs, shackles, bearings, brakes, coupler and
tires. Includes as much personal operating
instruction as needed. $90,000
see www.hardlineproducts.com/caferacer or email
sales@hardlineproducts.com
805-581-4700 work 805-581-4886 home 805-732-
5341 cell.

[Kilrtoy]

The yelow red and purple is a 93, Damn that is a clean looking boat