Red Headed Stepchild (Owning a "V-DRIVE")!!!

[steve d]

Thanks Billy ---You know how I feel about it. I'm with Sangerboy, there has got to be a way.

[BILLY.B]

Hey Billy ,
Just don't let it get ya down -- keep trying - Maybe you could ask them if you could put up your own bond - to cover the event -- ( insurance company's like shared liability ) I had talked to Dave at Irvine lake and he had put me in touch with his insurance agent. The cost of 4 to 5 million dollars worth of liabilty insurance for a week was around 4 to 5 thousand dollars. No big deal....We split it out over the number of boats that come. WRONG!!!!....According to Needles Marina it only gives deeper pockets for someone to dive into if there were a problem. Typical BS no matter which way you turn.

[steve d]

:cry: I never even got to go... :cry:
I am pissed now, F this! :cry:
Hopefully we can get another get together for V-Drivers.
dmontzsta---sorry you never experienced this gathering--something I looked forward to all year long...I don't think I'm alone on that one.

[FlatStupid]

Billy, call me, thanks CK

[dmontzsta]

Thanks Billy ---You know how I feel about it. I'm with Sangerboy, there has got to be a way.
I have always heard about it and saw video.
I dont understand why someone would want to sue the Marina. Some people are just out to make a quick buck. If you crash on the street you dont sue the city. If you crash in to someone, get your stuff stolen in the parking lot, etc...
THAT IS WHAT INSURANCE IS FOR!
If you do not have insurance, than you should have the $$$, cause this sport is not cheap.

[SCRINC]

I know i was looking forward to this deal . It takes the wind out of your sail.. I guess it was nice while it lasted and yes Billy has done more than we all know so we all can have a great vaction.. It seams like every year we are loosing a great facility to enjoy our hobby. I know of other locations in AZ were one can run their hot rods... Anyone care to share there thoughts .. Big River , Blythe , A lot of nice water (at times) and people down that way....

[Highlimit9000]

I had talked to Dave at Irvine lake and he had put me in touch with his insurance agent. The cost of 4 to 5 million dollars worth of liabilty insurance for a week was around 4 to 5 thousand dollars. No big deal....We split it out over the number of boats that come. WRONG!!!!....According to Needles Marina it only gives deeper pockets for someone to dive into if there were a problem. Typical BS no matter which way you turn.
Billy, Again thanks for all the hard work! I always looked forward to it every year since I started going. I was able to attend the last 3 years, it was great to meet new friends, and just have a bitchen time. I agree also this is complete BULLSHIT! If there is anything I can do, please dont hesitate to ask.Anything! Write letters, Money for help...You would be suprised what people can accomplish in mass numbers!
Privately owned park, on a Federal Waterway???The boating is done on the water, not in the park! I bet the park wont deny any Harley's that weekend!

[Rattle Can Lou]

You can call me Rattle Can Blue today. Billy I could tell in your voice last night that this is so personal to you. This is one reason why I live in Idaho. One of the last real conservative states. Back in the day when I was young these were the boats to have. You were the norm, not the red headed step child. What happened in 30 years. When I go to Parker I am sickened by those big ass tug boats. We will find another place. Everything happens for a reason and the next gig is gonna be huge. RCB

[beaverfab]

Billy call me when you can j.j.

[Dogballs]

Billy,
Needles has been my stomping ground for 20 years. Any thoughts about the Avi. I don't think there would be any of this silly schit at the Indian Casino. Most of the passes would happen during the week and then the boat show would start saturday AM with boats featured on the lawn or in the cove. Just a thought!!
Balls