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(@acceleratedchaos)
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Hi all,
Wondering if anyone coming to tradewinds would mind helping move our trailer from Tiki Water Sports to the race site on Friday AM. We are flying in from boston thursday night, and the rental car certainly won't work for this.
Will need to be a good size vechicle with breaks hooked up as its a 24 ft enclosed trailer with 5 boats in it, about 6500 lbs. total distance is about 20 miles, and we would be happy to make it worth your while in alcoholic beverages. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />
Would be a huge help! Thanks,
Chris


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 9:01 am
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Actually I believe there are only 4 boats in it. 3 infusions and 1 very lonley N20 thanks to a certain former N20 owner that has crossed to the dark side.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 9:50 am
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Originally Posted by acceleratedchaos

Friday AM

we would be happy to make it worth your while in alcoholic beverages. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />

I wish we could help again but we won't be there until afternoon at best.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 1:18 pm
(@Anonymous 38725)
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I could probably do this depending on trailer hitch and light/brake plug configuration. Is it a 2" ball and 7 pin light hook up? I will be down there Weds. night with a Ford F150 with tow package. Where exactly is Tiki Watersports? North or south of Founder's park? PM with more info please. Thanks. Tim.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 3:17 pm
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I will be there Friday before noon, towing a Sea Ray 24 to Founders Park. After that I can be of help. Depending on yer urgency, and the amount of alcohol and pizza you are offering, I may consider leaving earlier.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 4:17 pm
 Karl
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a 24ft enclosed will require a 2-5/16" ball, should be the 7 prong, round plug.

More than likely anyway.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 5:52 pm
(@acceleratedchaos)
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Karl is right, its a 2 5/16

ball and 7 prong plug. I have the ball setup to fit any 2

receiver, biggest thing is the 7 prong round outlet and the break box. tiki water sports is about 20 miles north of the race site. Thanks for the offers!! greatly appreciated.
will send you a PM Tim,
Chris


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 6:34 pm
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Jack,
I think we definately owe you a few rounds of drinking games to thank you for all your help at steeplechase! Look forward to seeing you in a few days!


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 6:36 pm
MaryAWells
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Actually, Tiki Watersports is at mile marker 94.5, only 7 1/2 miles north of Founders Park.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 6:56 pm
(@Anonymous 37750)
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I have the muti ball quick change set up. Nothing fancy. 20 miles, no sweat...


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 10:18 pm
(@Anonymous 37750)
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Looks like Tim has it covered, see you down there.


 
Posted : January 10, 2009 10:38 pm
Mark P
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Ford F150! I can't help but remember this 'Top Gear' review. http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/56340


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 4:41 am
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Originally Posted by acceleratedchaos

Jack,

a few rounds of drinking games

Look forward to seeing you in a few days!

Barbie will be with me this time so we can continue the

game

we started at the Statue race.

That of course assumes that you don't have a major wreck using an F150 when you really need a Tundra!


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 8:34 am
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Actually I believe there are only 4 boats in it. 3 infusions and 1 very lonley N20 thanks to a certain former N20 owner that has crossed to the dark side.

Its all good Todd, since the convert to the N20 was an F18 sailor <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />

Its just a regional redistribution.


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 10:42 am
(@acceleratedchaos)
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yeah, I think I deserve a little credit for the boat staying in the east coast racing fleet of N20's, including the tybee this year!


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 12:55 pm
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i am particularly happy Chris since it'll be parked about 15' away from my boat at the lot <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 12:56 pm
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I have an E350 diesel van sitting at the Islander (MM82) this week. It's set up with 2 5/16" ball, round/7-prong socket, and electric brake controller. It just needs a driver...

It's yours if you still need it.


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 12:58 pm
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Mike,
Thanks so much for the offer! Greatly appreciated, I think Tim has it covered for us, but will keep you posted if we run into any issues. See you in a few days, enjoy the A-cat racing!
Chris


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by acceleratedchaos
yeah, I think I deserve a little credit for the boat staying in the east coast racing fleet of N20's, including the tybee this year!

Who bought it?


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 1:40 pm
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velocity IV


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 2:40 pm
Todd A. Hart
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Good!!!


 
Posted : January 11, 2009 3:20 pm
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I'll be down there. Let me know if you need some help.

I don't have the ball but I have the 2" reciever and round plug.


 
Posted : January 12, 2009 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by Mark P
Ford F150! I can't help but remember this 'Top Gear' review. http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/56340

OK, now you've done it, I am going to have to send Otto over and make you apologize!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mvP5GtIRVA


 
Posted : January 12, 2009 11:01 am
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