Boyne Thunder 2013 - Run Pics

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We had another year of perfect weather. Couldn't ask for anything better. The air temp was warm enough for shorts, (away from the water it was hot). The water was perfect for a long poker run. Enough chop and swell to make it not boring, but calm enough so you didn't even think about cutting the run short. Gettting ready to take off. I had the pleasure of riding along with BBB725 in his 39 Nortech with triple Verado's again. Thanks Brooks!!

A lot of people on shore...



And coming up to start the first heat of boats.



The Poker Run was started with three pace boats and three different groups, 15 minutes apart for each group.

The first group was boats that ran around 75 and under. Second group 75 to 100, third group over 100. Everyone had to follow the pace boats in single file at the speed limit of 55MPH. The water patrol watch very closely on Lake Charlevoix, so it's best to obey....

First group crossing Lake Charlevoix with us.



Sometimes our single file was a bit wide...

 

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Some of the boats crossing Lake Charlevoix with us...

 

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Headin out the channel

 

[Wrinkleface]

That Cig 5 banger is 1 big mutha!!!

 

[BBB725]

That Cig 5 banger is 1 big mutha!!!

Go wipe some drool, you poser!

 

[Wrinkleface]

Go wipe some drool, you poser!

Go FK yourself!!!!:beatdeadhorse5:

 

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feel the luv

 

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As soon as we got through the channel there was this sweet looking Big Woody...

 

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Some of the boats rafted up to watch the start of the run...

 

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And then the start. The ballo0ns are let go, and time to boogie!!!

I think the others knew we were first to the first card stop last year. The big 5 banger took off to take an early lead. We thought we had the advantage because we knew where the card boat was hidden last year...



A couple of big Fountain cruisers..

 

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This is some of the CBBC group, word is they are a pretty wild group!

 

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Well, the big Cig 5some was first, and about four others snuck in front of us. But, we had our lucky card drawer and were certainly assured of being in the money.

First lucky card....







And some of those behind taking the leftover 2's and 3's.... (Notice the boat sitting behind the card boat on the right???? Hmmmmm, they started a half hour behind us I believe!!!!!)

 

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So we take off. Not pushing it quite as hard because we weren't first this year, but we're still in the top 10. Plus, we know a shortcut nobody else takes. Through the narrows to the south of the island scrubs at least a full mile off the run to the next stop. We'll sneak through and they'll never know what the heck happened!!!

Well, didn't quite work out as planned. While we're sneaking through the shortcut to the south of the island, about two miles away to the north that sneaky boat that was hiding behind the card boat makes his move. (Well, that's my version).

I was guessing about a buck fifty+. He was putting some serious distance on the rest of the fleet, and Tom's big new turbine was having trouble back in Charlevoix. I think he was probably first to all of the rest of the stops...

Long distance..

 

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Well, after the first card stop, a few more of the faster boats from the other start groups also caught us. I think our lucky card drawer was talking about how to fit a couple more big outboards, like the big Cig's, on the back of the 39 Nortech. Not sure how much more room there is. I hinted about sneaking in the motor out of her Nissan, but she was not taking that to heart I believe...

A few of the passers

 

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View attachment 76205 This is some of the CBBC group, word is they are a pretty wild group!

I heard they hang with you so they have to be wild just to keep your reputation going....

 

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While waiting for the next card....

 

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The next card coming up. Our lucky drawer, probably the second Ace!!!

 

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Heading back to Charlevoix for the lunch break......


So, Preston decides he's running strong. It was nice to see the boat behaving for an entire weekend!!








You tend to forget how big Iceman is, unless you are standing next to it (or on it), or watch it pass another boat.....



A bit about lunch the next day coming up later...

 

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