Antique Boat Show, Mt. Dora/Tavares, FL

[Tidbart]

It is that time of year again. March 26-28th. :boat:

Plan on a Saturday Lunch run. I am going to try to plan for a Friday run up the Oklawaha River again, if there is interest.

Let me know if your planning on attending and any interests you may have.

http://www.acbs-sunnyland.com/show/index_show_2010.htm

Bob

[VetteLT193]

I'll try... depends on work so I'm penciled in but I might have to cancel again because of the time of the year.

[gcarter]

I'm good for lunch on Saturday.
If anyone wants to come by and see the TR, PM me and I'll tell you how to get here.

[Hotboat]

Donna and I are going. Haven't been in several years. Bought 3 woodies this year so I am excited to attend.

[sweet 16 1966]

i"m interested Bob. Have to get to fluid changes and normal maint. before.
I will look for time off and see who else has interest.

[Tidbart]

Great. Will be nice to see everyone again.
Keep 'em coming.

Bob

[Tidbart]

Anyone else attending??:crossfing:

[VetteLT193]

Donna and I are going. Haven't been in several years. Bought 3 woodies this year so I am excited to attend.

That is great news. Now Kathy is excited about going :yes:

[BUIZILLA]

definate maybe.. :shark:

[Craig S]

I'll be there boatless (Century is the featured mark, and our club should be there in force). Try to meet up with ya'll for lunch again.
Craig

[sweet 16 1966]

WOW!!!!???? Remember when we used to go to the Hyatt in Sarasota? I think it was less. Maybe its been renovated....

Hi Russ,
Our regular Boat Show/Antique Show rate is $199/night for standard
rooms. I am currently sold out of King and Queen rooms and have just two
rooms with 2 double beds available at that rate. The only other rooms I have
available are Parlors which are $224/night. We are nearly sold out, and will
not be reducing rates at the last minute. All rates are plus 13% tax. If
you're interested, give us a call to reserve. Thanks so much!


Sales & Catering Assistant
Reservations Coordinator
THE HISTORIC LAKESIDE INN
100 N. Alexander St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Call 800-556-5016 to make your reservation

[gcarter]

Russ, that dilapodated antique is hardly the only place to stay. There's a very nice Holiday Inn Express just down the road. Try to find the last two or three years threads...I had a comprehensive list of moderately priced places to stay.

[VetteLT193]

yeah, I'm not spending two bills a night... we'll find another place.

we can stay over in leesburg, not far, for under $50 per night... days inn leesburg. AAA rate is under 50 with taxes.

[Hotboat]

That is great news. Now Kathy is excited about going :yes:
We are staying at the HI in Apopka. Since we are flying in to Orlando it seemed like a good choice. Looking forward to seeing you guys. Be sure to bring the children.

[VetteLT193]

We are staying at the HI in Apopka. Since we are flying in to Orlando it seemed like a good choice. Looking forward to seeing you guys. Be sure to bring the children.

That's not far either. Definitely on the kids. :cool:

[gcarter]

We are staying at the HI in Apopka. Since we are flying in to Orlando it seemed like a good choice. Looking forward to seeing you guys. Be sure to bring the children.
Of course where you stay is your decision, but from the Orlando airport, it's far easier to take the East West toll rd (Beachline) to the Florida Turnpike north, to the Leesburg exit on US Hwy 27 to Leesburg than to negotiate north through Orlando to Apopka.
It looks easy on a map, but reality is somewhat different.

[VetteLT193]

Of course where you stay is your decision, but from the Orlando airport, it's far easier to take the East West toll rd (Beachline) to the Florida Turnpike north, to the Leesburg exit on US Hwy 27 to Leesburg than to negotiate north through Orlando to Apopka.
It looks easy on a map, but reality is somewhat different.

I'll second that... take the beeline (528) west and it is only a couple exits to the turnpike from the airport. And even though 528 runs east/west there is another road called the east west expressway... don't take that.

from the turnpike there is a little toll road that will get you to apopka.

Look to buy a sunpass if you can. they have a new one that is $5 and includes $5 worth of tolls on it so it is basically free. The tolls are cheaper with sunpass and it is a million times easier because there are a bunch of tolls around orlando.

And of course we'll have extra room in our boat if you want to ride.

[gcarter]

Bummer!
That's what I meant.

[VetteLT193]

Bummer!
That's what I meant.

I know :) It should be called the beachline because that is where it goes. :bonk:

I have taken that road more times than I care to count. used to take my dad to the airport every week on it since the day I could drive. then all those trips to and from Tallahassee... I think I paid for a good portion of that road.

[MOP]

Ken and I had the pleasure of being Georges guests for the Dora run a couple years back, we had a great time with great people and got to see some really neat boats. Running the lakes and river, seeing alligators and a ton of wildlife along the way added to the treat. Also this year the gods blessed the area with a rain and filled the lakes up.

Phil

[catch 22]

:crossfing::crossfing::crossfing::crossfing:And the waters up to.

[catch 22]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:Were in.

[bertsboat]

No more Lakeside dump for me. We stayed at the Mission Inn, Pool jacuzi pool tabels great clean modern and 5 miles away from the show. Go to
http://www.missioninnresort.com/
See ya at the show !!!

[gcarter]

No more Lakeside dump for me. We stayed at the Mission Inn, Pool jacuzi pool tabels great clean modern and 5 miles away from the show. Go to
http://www.missioninnresort.com/
See ya at the show !!!

Yep!
That's probably the best place to stay in Lake County.

[Cuda]

429 runs directly from I-4 to 441 in Apopka.

[gcarter]

I stopped by Wooten Park to see how things were going.
There's lots of construction going on. Don't know if they'll finish everything.
They had put in 30-40 new concrete floating slips (or so it looked from a distance)...these are to the right of the ramp.
They may have taken the hump out of the top of the ramp, but I couldn't get close enough to verify.
Here's a few pictures from my phone.....
I don't have any idea what these new buildings are for.

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54246&stc=1&d=1268077638

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54245&stc=1&d=1268077638

[Tidbart]

All,

It appears there is not much interest in a Friday run. So, I have an alternative idea for Saturday. Here is the plan.

Lunch run is Saturday, the 27th. I plan on launching from the Mt. Dora boat ramp in the 10-10:30 range.
Lunch will be at the Crazy Gator in Eustis around noon. We might as well just gather at docks in Mt. Dora for an 11:00 departure, as I haven't heard of anyone staying at the Lakeside this year.

So, anyone in need of a ride, meet at the docks in Mt. Dora. Or just meet us at the docks in Eustis.

In other years, some have met up with us on the water as we have exited the Dora Canal. The Eustis docks and the Crazy Gator are northeast of there (050') on the same lake.

Here is the option I was thinking about. I plan on taking a cruise after lunch with the following intentions:
Leave the Eustis docks, head west (270') across the lake and into Haines Creek. Exit the creek on the west end and head north (000') up the Oklawaha River. Take a nice cruise north until we get to the big lock, forgot the name. There is a picnic area there and rest facilities. That is the turnaround point. Then head back to Mt Dora. This should take a few hours, r/t.
This would also be weather permitting. No obligation to go, just my plan for a nice cruise.

Let me know what you think.

Bob

[Tidbart]

I have to call the Crazy Gator in the next day or so to reserve the back room.
Please try to give me a head count for attendance for lunch.
I'll start.

Tidbart - 2

B

[gcarter]

One at least, maybe two.

[catch 22]

4:wavey:

[Tidbart]

Anyone heard from Budman lately?

[BUIZILLA]

yup.................................

[VetteLT193]

I still have to wait for confirmation. Depends on what the lawmakers do :nilly:

[Tidbart]

yup.................................


Is his boat running yet?

Wanted to know before I harass him about Mt Dora.:wink:
B

[BUIZILLA]

it's running...

[Cuda]

I should be there by truck. Gonna try to anyway.

[Tidbart]

I should be there by truck. Gonna try to anyway.

Excellent. Will be good to see you Cuda, been too long.

B

[catch 22]

I should be there by truck. Gonna try to anyway.
Joe, meet me at the ramp, I will give you a ride to lunch.:toiletpap:nilly:

[Cuda]

Joe, meet me at the ramp, I will give you a ride to lunch.:toiletpap:nilly:
I don't thin so, Tex! :)
You missed your chance at the Hometown Rally a few years ago. :)

[gcarter]

We've received more than 6" of rain in the last two days.
The lakes are higher than I've seen them in years. Lake Harris is probably more than a foot higher than it was at the beginning of the week.

[Tidbart]

All,

Made the lunch reservation at the Crazy Gator in Eustis for Saturday, the 27th, at 12:00. Hope to you there, the more, the merrier.

Bob

[catch 22]

I don't thin so, Tex! :)
You missed your chance at the Hometown Rally a few years ago. :)
Did I do something wrong at the Hometown Rally? I let you live.

[Cuda]

Not a chance you'll get me in that red and white boat. Call Papa Catch. He'll damn sure ride with you! Like I told Gina, I don't trust her as a rev limiter, or your dad. Maybe your mom. :)

Otherwise, I don't think so Senor!

[catch 22]

:lol9::lol9::lol9:

[sweet 16 1966]

Catch- If I run down and arrive sat am. - could find a parking space at your Dad's for a few days after? No problem if not! If I come, I would be solo and then work between Tampa and Orlando. Sun - Wed then pick back up & head back. Trying to mix work with Dora. Sounds like a few good people would be a pleasure to see. Last year - in the used parts area-you pointed out a 88 tach for my boat in perfect conf for $20. - Not bad!

[gcarter]

Russ, you can park @ my shop if it don't work out w/Catch Sr.

[catch 22]

No problem Russ, all he ask is that you leave the key's.:nilly::wink: Call me in the a.m. Will be good to see you. Jim

[BUIZILLA]

Russ... you bringing your dinghy?

[sweet 16 1966]

Catch- I'll give you a call. Thanks, George- I'll give you a call even if things work out! If I make it, All must be in working order this weekend when I uncover the boat. It's been asleep and full of anti freeze-:crossfing: It would be Sat am arrival if it all comes together. I'm hoping.

[Cuda]

Hope to see you there Russ. I've always got room in my driveway. It's 25 miles from here to Dora.

[catch 22]

Cuda, I think Mom's going to be a no show, ONE SEAT LEFT. How fast can it go with 4 people + full of fuel?:shocking:

[Cuda]

Cuda, I think Mom's going to be a no show, ONE SEAT LEFT. How fast can it go with 4 people + full of fuel?:shocking:
Too fast!:)

[sweet 16 1966]

Thanks Cuda- The red boat is still apart- small pcs-for its facelift & outer transom ring replacement. Be glad to give you a slow ride in the grey boat if you are up to it.

[VetteLT193]

I can't go. I'm on call for the weekend and even if I could get out of it the 28 is in for repairs. Another year. stink. :nilly: :(

[BUIZILLA]

if I can get a couple BIG jobs completed this week i'll be there Friday night.... somewhere...

[sweet 16 1966]

I have lots which has to come together Friday to begin the drive to arrive Sat am if all goes as planned. Anyone know the difference between Merc synthetic (red jug) 4 stroke outboard blend vs inboard? Don't ask.

[Budmann]

We will be there!!!! Won"t be bring my boat again!!! Will be bring the 16! Boat still LEAKS LIKE A SIV!!!!! won"t be buying any more motors from this site!!!!!:shocking::shocking::shocking::shocking:: shocking::shocking::shocking:

[Cuda]

We will be there!!!! Won"t be bring my boat again!!! Will be bring the 16! Boat still LEAKS LIKE A SIV!!!!! won"t be buying any more motors from this site!!!!!:shocking::shocking::shocking::shocking:: shocking::shocking::shocking:
Your mom's 16? That's a beautiful boat.

[Budmann]

No Joe>>>MY BOAT!!!!!I wouldn't be bring the 16 if it leaked.

[Cuda]

No Joe>>>MY BOAT!!!!!I wouldn't be bring the 16 if it leaked.
You have a 16 also?

[2donzi2]

Will be at Mt Dora Sat morning. Would like to meet up with some of the members if you will be there. Are any of you meeting at a specific place or specific time? Please advise. Would be nice to swap stories with you guys.

[gcarter]

Will be at Mt Dora Sat morning. Would like to meet up with some of the members if you will be there. Are any of you meeting at a specific place or specific time? Please advise. Would be nice to swap stories with you guys.

Join us at the Crazy Gator for lunch in Eustis. It's probably only 5-7 miles from Tavares.
I won't be going to the show on Saturday, but I'd like to see everyone too.

[Craig S]

Join us at the Crazy Gator for lunch in Eustis. It's probably only 5-7 miles from Tavares.
I won't be going to the show on Saturday, but I'd like to see everyone too.

Great time! Thanks for the tour, George!
Craig

[2donzi2]

Great time! Thanks for the tour, George!
Craig


Dito, nice meeting all you guys and the tour was great. Looking forward to doing a couple runs this year with you guys. The show was great and on the way home stopped at the Eustis car show. Good day!! Thanks again George.

[Cuda]

Dito, nice meeting all you guys and the tour was great. Looking forward to doing a couple runs this year with you guys. The show was great and on the way home stopped at the Eustis car show. Good day!! Thanks again George.
Are you the guy I met from Palm Coast?

[2donzi2]

Are you the guy I met from Palm Coast?


yes..

[catch 22]

We had a great time. Thank you Bob for setting up lunch at Crazy Gators. We really enjoyed seeing everyone and making new friends. Here are a couple of pics from the run.

[BUIZILLA]

did Russ leave my boat down here? :wink: :crossfing:

[catch 22]

Yes, it's at my folks place.

[Cuda]

Jimmy, what was that girl's name whom you've know for years. I sent a message to the girl I went to high school with who is a nurse at one of the schools there in Eustis, but I don't remember her name.

[catch 22]

Joe, her name is Donna Hartley. Jim & I can't believe it's been 20 yrs since we last saw her. Her daughter Brook was 8yrs old and her son TJ was 2 the last time we saw her. Now her daughter has 3 boys and her son has a girl and one on the way. Time sure does fly by.

[sweet 16 1966]

Looks good next to the LE...closer than cousins!:checkered:
Ran great when after I blew the green stuff out! (of course I did not harm the environment)
Gassed up in Leesburg and the cashier asked if I was going fishing... I can't tell you how many times I have been asked that. You should have been there Jim! People are funny. Last year at Eufala - while someone was pulling
their Donzi out with something the size of a semi...I had two :shocking: guys asking if we were having a race with all "those" boats!
We had a great day- 80 and plenty of sun. Will post a couple pics later.

Bob- thanks for putting this together. It is always good to see old friends and to meet some new ones.

[Tidbart]

Thanks to all who joined us for lunch. It was a pretty good turnout all things considered. I believe 14 for lunch. The after-lunch run was great. Glad the water levels are up too. Me thinks a run to Silver Springs may be in the cards after the garage is finished. This time I will make it, 4th time's a charm.

I will post some photos when I get a chance. Must get the garage finished.

B

[Cuda]

Waiting for pictures Bob!

[Tidbart]

Here are some photos of lunch and the run.
Bob

[Tidbart]

Let's try a movie of Catch22 running or not. Maybe too big. Don't have software to resize a 10 meg movie. Have one of Russ too. I'll see what I can do for these.

B

[Tidbart]

OK, let's try this one of Catch22.....

[catch 22]

Here you go Russ

[rustnrot]

The H-M Donzi guy did some laps with us at the Classic Raceboat Show the week prior.

http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Tavares-2010.htm

[sweet 16 1966]

Tom, (busy week in Augusta)
Good website with lots of great pictures of old raceboats. Looks like more fun than the antique show thats no go. I have enjoyed the boat show weekend because the weather in Fl. is warmer than Ga. and its my first time out for the year. We saw many eager to leave folks on Sunday because they had been there both weekends.
I took lots of moving pics buy many turned out poorly. Need more one hand practice. Here are a few

[sweet 16 1966]

A few more...
Thanks "red" for loaning me Gina and Jim Sr. as co-pilots! I heard that somewhere!
I had to post a pic of the sold Minx as it sits in storage awaiting its new owner. It will be a sad day to see it go. Kind of like Augusta Masters- Pics don't do it justice.

[sweet 16 1966]

These Sandhill cranes were aross from my boat at Jim Sr's house. Notice the young in the middle. These birds have 5-6' wingspans, stay together, migrate together and live up to 25 years in the wild. At 11 lbs, can stay in the air for hours riding the thermals to stay aloft for hours with little effort. The male does all the talking- he makes two calls for every one the female makes. Look at the little one in the middle.
Anyway... The other pic is Sr gunning for gophers!

[Cuda]

I told Jim Sr to save that Minx for me!

I miss my Minx as much as any boat. :(

[sweet 16 1966]

The Minx came with built in cupholders- who wouldn't want that?
Sleeker than the Hornet but not as much so as the classic but it did fill the gap- 16-18 then the 22 in the classics. Never fully understood the only engine selection though. I thought one of the brochures even referred to it as a classic somewhere but who cares. Unique boat for sure.

[Cuda]

Found a couple pictures I too. I'm so fat, I thought I was Red! :)
Gotta get a bite to eat! :)