Florida Powerboat Club Spring Run - Sanibel to Everglades City - PHOTOS

[jayboat]

Can't tell you guys how much I love having Bobthebuilder as a friend. :cheers2:

He invited me to join him aboard Team Predator yesterday for the FPC run down to Everglades City. I didn't have to think about that one very long...

It was a beautiful day for a boatride and I took a few pix.

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[bluellama]

Great pics Jay. I was hoping to get my Friday shots up before I was completely out classed .... :D :D

[Jassman]

Looks like a great time...I cant wait till I move over that way...

[jayboat]

Steve, it is all good. :cheers2:

Jeffro, get yer azz down here. :seeya:

More running shots:

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[Jassman]

[QUOTE=jayboat;462202]Steve, it is all good. :cheers2:

Jeffro, get yer azz down here. :seeya:

I'm working on it...Sobo needs a right hand man..his left has gotta be getting tired by now:willy_nilly:

[Lubejobs42]

We had people come into town so we couldn't make it. How many boats were there?

[cosmic12]

Thanks Jay!!! great shots as always, but don't stop now:cheers2:

[Ratickle]

Nice Jay. One of these days I'll get down there......

[SCARAB3DMC]

On a plane @ 3pm to FT.Meyers then to Naples to see my Daughter and Grandson !:cheers2:

[jayboat]

We had people come into town so we couldn't make it. How many boats were there?

Sorry you couldn't make it, Gino. I was hoping to get some water-level running shots of the boat. Final count was about 16 boats.


On a plane @ 3pm to FT.Meyers then to Naples to see my Daughter and Grandson !:cheers2:

Don't forget your sunblock. :)

Finally got a chance to get some shots of Gold Rush.
Pix don't do that boat justice. :smash:

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ps- Happy Birthday, Gino!

[Salesmanship]

This was one of the best runs in a long time. Outside of finally having great Florida weather the event was awesome.
Started out at Sanibel harbor resort and headed south down the coast to Naples, Hamilton Harbor for a card stop.
Then down to the tip of Marco Island and made our way to storied Everglades City.
We had a scenic run winding run through the 10,000 Islands and up into the town. The lunch stop was at a beautiful new marina and upscale RV resort. After lunch we were able to do group runs on airboats for another adventure through the mangrove islands and grass flats.
If you've never had a ride on airboat, they are pretty fun.
The run back took us through the back side of Marco Island and through the Marco river.

For the past few years I've been begging organizers to change up the formats and do something different.
Stu and Jackie came through on this one. The shame was the lack of more boats but the group we had was a great mix.
Thanks to the folks at FPC for a terrific event.
Terry

[jayboat]

What he said. It was a great day, for sure. :)

Lavender looks good on ya, stud. :bump:

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[jayboat]

:cheers2:

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[Wrinkleface]

Thanx Jay!!!!:cheers2:

[Bobthebuilder]

[QUOTE=jayboat;462169]Can't tell you guys how much I love having Bobthebuilder as a friend. :cheers2:

He invited me to join him aboard Team Predator yesterday for the FPC run down to Everglades City. I didn't have to think about that one very long...

It was a beautiful day for a boatride and I took a few pix.




Jay. I was a pleasure to have you aboard once again. Whether it's a run to Cancun or a ride down the coast, there will always be a seat on Team PREDATOR for you. The only downside is when your on my boat taking pictures.......you can't take any of us ..... just everyone else !! LOL ( it's OK, I have lots just the same ) :) We will do it again soon, and thanks for what you do so well.
Bob

[cigdaze]

Nice. Real nice. The weather was perfect yesterday. Looks like a great run.

[Bobcat]

Great pics, it was a beautiful day (finally) in South Florida. today as well, but a bit windy!:)

[inbetween]

Can someone tell me why I live in Ohio?


Great shots as usual Jay! Looks like a great time!

[SinkinFastR]

I'm leaving Wed. nite for the Cape Coral Run this coming weekend. I hope the turnout is better but it looks like great weather and a good time. Are most of the participants running next weekend as well? Looking forward to getting back on the water after a long winter.

[Airpacker]

more Jay, more.
































please :)

[GENERAL LEE]

Great pics as always Jay, and some high caliber boats as well.

That shot of JBS running, is hard to compete with.... SWEET


Did Stu end up selling King Of Clubs? Obviously that's not him driving, or even riding in it, in those pics?


Thanks for posting the pics man. :cheers2:

[jayboat]

Great pics as always Jay, and some high caliber boats as well.

That shot of JBS running, is hard to compete with.... SWEET


Did Stu end up selling King Of Clubs? Obviously that's not him driving, or even riding in it, in those pics?


Thanks for posting the pics man. :cheers2:

Brandon, Stu and Jackie were riding with us and he told me that he did sell the boat.

Wonder if the new owner is happy with his purchase?

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[GENERAL LEE]

Brandon, Stu and Jackie were riding with us and he told me that he did sell the boat.

Wonder if the new owner is happy with his purchase?

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Good for Stu, AND the new owner! He definitely looks like he's loving the boat and the run :cheers2:

[BOJOE2]

great pics look like all had a great time

[Jeff Helmkamp]

Excellent pics Jay. Looks like a real nice turnout of hot boats.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Looks like you had a great day Jay !

Thanks for sharing ! :cheers2:

[Cold Call]

It was a first class run all the way around. Great weather and great people. It was nice to visit some new places for a change. Although I wasn't planning on getting as close to Cuba as we did on Gold Rush! Forgot to make that turn to port......

The new owner of King of Clubs is a super nice guy and is certainly enjoying his new purchase.

Overall it was a great weekend and I am looking forward to some more next weekend in Cape Coral. As I sit here with delayed flights in Charlotte, I probably should have stayed in FL for the damn week!

[jackie.fpc]

Photo gallery has been posted on our web site.

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[Bobthebuilder]

Photo gallery has been posted on our web site.

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Great pictures, Jackie. I love that aerial shot of the fleet winding it's way thru the 10,000 Islands to Everglades City. Thanks for a great weekend.