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General Category => General American Skier Discussions => Topic started by: phil on April 10, 2011, 09:06:59 PM
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REUNION UPDATE!!! June 17th - 19th
As of today, I have Nine (9) CONFIRMED ATTENDING - not including spouses, kids, friends, etc... They are:
Ron T, Dan T, Mike Harry, Phil, Keehr22, Pelvic Woo, Rafe, Joel and Gonzo
STILL PENDING are: Jaeslim, Chris Heile, Wetamb, Daveo and anyone else I havent heard from...
For everyone attending (whether listed or not) please reply on this thread with the following information:
Your name
Date of arrival
Total # of people
Model of boat and if your using a covered slip (trying to get them all placed together)
Also, if your interested in attending a group dinner on Saturday night?? ( Yes / No ) - The only quasi-organized event... If there is enough interest I'll work on making reservations at a local restaurant, etc, and provide that info as an update on this thread.
Thanks to all...
Joel Roberts
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I'll start...
Your name: Joel Roberts
Date of arrival: June 17th
Total # of people: Four (Me, Renee & two kids)
Model of boat: 1991 Advance
If your using a covered slip: YES
Also, if your interested in attending a group dinner on Saturday night: YES
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Mike Harry
1986 Barefoot Skier
myself, Uncle Dan, friend Matt
Slip: nah I think ill trailer it but possibly if the mood hits me and one is available once we get there.
Out to eat with everyone? Hell yeah!
Now, unfortunately this comes with a possibly.... because I have developed a oil leak I can only fix bye pulling the engine. I don't know if I can get it done and back together in time. May is going to be very busy for me.
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O.K. Where is everybody??? Give me some info so I can make some plans... like a Group Dinner... Thats as fancy as were gonna get this year. The rest of the time we'll be on the lake, in the lake, around the lake, etc...
If there is enough interest, we may have a Tech Session on prop removal (Phil's boat) and/or just a general maintenance "How To" session if I can get one or both of the Tanis brothers to share some of their vast wisdom, experience, knowledge, expertise and good ole fashioned know how... :)
COME ON PEOPLE GIVE ME YOUR INFO!!! ;D
Sincerely, Joel a.k.a. the Reunion Planner, Activities Director, Go-fer, Bartender, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer, or just plain ole "Hey You" :)
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3 of us coming, more than likely we will arrive friday afternoon. Dinner, yes of course. I don't think we will be using a slip just trailering. We'll be bringing the 82 comp skier.
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Looks like both of my boys are going to join Susan & I, (total of 4) they really haven't seen many of the older boats & asked me if any of the guys would let them ride in some of the classics. Yes we plan on doing the dinner deal. We won't be bringing a boat, have a 24' Eagle V-Drive that is very incomplete, (my test mule) & a TBX hull & deck only, could bring that & have a paddle race. My boys & I are doing a restomod on a 1971 Hydrodyne when they are home on weekends, maybe that one will be ready.
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Thanks Ron!!! Four more to the list = 14 total for dinner (so far).
Still waiting to hear from Jaeslim, Chris Heile, Wetamb, Daveo, Dan T, Keehr22, Pelvic Woo and anyone else who's coming or maybe coming!!!
I'll need to contact the resort about food, etc, or restaruants in the area SOON! Come on everyone -CHIME IN!!!
Joel
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We're in fer sure:
Mike Bennett
June 17th
3 of us + dog...Myself (Mike), Wife (Laurie), Son (Wyatt), and dog (Hemi).
1988 Advance
No slip
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Thanks Mike!!! Too many Mikes on here to keep track of... ;) but, I guess thats a good thing! ;D
Were up to Seventeen (17) people with FOUR (4) AM Skiers!! Ron, feel free to bring the Hydrodyne!!! :)
There are more of you that I know are coming so get on here & give me some info!!
Joel
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this reunion is definitely on the top of my priority list! but its still to early for me to confirm for sure (it all hinges on WORK!!) If i do come it will only be for sat. /no slip 87 advance . we would definitely be in for the dinner and down for some skiing!!!! I will try to figure out if we can confirm for sure asap.
daveo
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Dan T,
I know your coming. Is it just you and your wife? Type of Boat? Slip? Saturday Dinner? Let me know!!! Were at 21 people and growing :)
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Ron told me you were looking for me..........
there will be @ least 4 of us as of right now , maybe 5
wife, 2 kids, and a friend(?) + me
dinner Saturday - of course head count to be determined assume 4
boat don't have one to bring (yet) so no slip needed
looks good so far hope it's warm i had to scrape frost of my car windows this morning :(
arriving Friday afternoon leaving Sunday or Monday
Dan T
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Thanks Dan! Yep... you and a couple of others ;D Were up to 24 people and still growing! Come on people... Give me some info!!!!
This is going to be a great time!!
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Good news! The Resort Manager is really excited about our Reunion. I'm providing her information about the Reunion and the history of AM Skier boats in an attempt to get the local newpaper to do a story / taking pics, etc!! Very cool! She'd be happy to get us moored in side by side slips in a group and assist in any other requests we may have. If ya'all have ideas on how to make this an EVEN BETTER event, please post it on here and I'll have a crack at it!!
Dinner: We have reservations on Saturday Night @ 5:00 p.m. at Buchanan's Oak Tree Grill at the Resort. Were going in a little early so they may provide better service to our group before the typical dinner rush. The restaurant has a full menu from Appetizers to Burgers, Steaks, Chicken, Sandwiches and Wraps with Fried Catfish as the house specialty. They do not serve alcohol, but BYOB is perfectly acceptable, so bring the adult beverage of your choice. We'll be ordering individually off the Dinner/Lunch menus so no need to take advance orders.
I'll keep ya'all updated. Keep posting whos coming with total # of people, boat, slip, etc...
Joel
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Still waiting to hear from Jaeslim, Chris Heile, Wetamb, Keehr22 & Daveo (pending) and anyone else who's coming or maybe coming!!! There are a lot of people on this board whom we've not heard from... YET!!!
This Reunion is coming together pretty well for our 1st effort. 24 people are attending - we'd definitely like to see more attend and could use a couple more BOATS quite frankly!!
I know gas prices this summer are gonna SUCK, but I'm gonna bite the bullet and tow my boat 650 miles one way to make this Reunion happen... (my wife thinks I'm nuts... probably correct ??? Mike Harry (Gonchuan) has put together some 1st Annual Reuion Plaques for our boats 8) and Rafe is working on some high quality Tee Shirts with a similar design... 8) We've got an informal dinner/get together planned on Saturday Night at the Resort and we'll get some face time with the guys that DESIGNED & BUILT these marvelous boats!!! The resort manager is gonna hook us up with some locals that know the lake and can point us towards some nice "glass" - the skiing is gonna be FANTASTIC!! This is gonna be a great time ;D
Come on guys! Write and tell us your coming, # of people, style of boat your bringing, if your getting a slip, etc...
Thanks in advance,
Joel
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Your name: Brandon Keehr
Date of arrival: June 17th
Total # of people: 2 (Me, Wife)
Model of boat: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge (yeah I know, sold the skier and got the pontoon as a temporary fix, still shopping for a new ski boat!)
If your using a covered slip: YES
Also, if your interested in attending a group dinner on Saturday night: YES, 2
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Thanks Brandon! Were up to 26 people, 3 AM Skiers (possibly 4), 1 Party Barge, and with any luck a Hydrodyne... This is a very good turn out for our first attempt and considering were a pretty spread out group. Although, we could stand to have a couple more AM Skiers!!! Any volunteers!?!?! ;D Come on! Its not too late to join the party!!!
Joel
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Yeah, we need a few more American Skiers. C'mon now..
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The Dyne will be a stretch, my youngest son is being "schooled" on that one, the hull has been stripped of its water-logged balsa core hull system & is being "AmSkierized" to a more conventional foam core stringer, floor, and transom system. We took a full truckload of water saturated balsa to the dump last week, new stringers set yesterday, will glass in today & next week.
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I figured it was a long shot since your just getting into it... I dont think I've ever seen a Hydrodyne up close & personal so I'm hoping you can pull it together in time ;D Same goes for Mike Harry with his oil leak issue... I'll be praying ya both "Get-R-Done" in time for the party!!!
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Hey guys sorry its been such a long time since I replied but unfortunately you will have to count me out. But me and my Skier will be with you in spirit.
John Doerfler
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Sorry to hear that John... Hopefully, you'll make the next one! 8)
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Well, I hate to do it but its got to be done. I wont be able to make it to the reunion. I thought it would be because of the oil leak I'm having troubles with but unfortunately a member of the family is sick and its possible a month or less is all I have left to spend with them.
I am truly sorry I wont be there with you all.
Joel, the plaques are being shipped to your address, save me one please and somebody pull me an XXL shirt aside.
I'm trying to look at the positive here....... at least next year my boat will be complete before everyone gets to drag a fine tooth comb over my work :'(
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Mike,
NO PROBLEM... So sorry to hear one of your family is gravely ill... You do what you gotta do to be with them. I'll set aside a shirt and a plaque and we'll all hoist a tall cold adult beverage to YOU for everything you've done to make this reunion happen!
We'll catch you at the next one! I think I'll volunteer you to be the "Event Coordinator" for the AM Skier Reunion Part Dux... ;)
Be good and take care of family!
Joel
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Wetamb just confirmed he will be attending the Reunion and he's bringing his AM Skier ( all the way from Dallas, TX - there has GOT to be an award for that kind of effort :) Maybe a AM Skier dash plaque and a cold beer - I'll bring the plaques and the first round is on me!!!
Woooo Hoooo!!! Another Skier on the lake!!! :)
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Heres the latest: We have 22 people confirmed, Four AM Skiers, One Pontoon and two covered slips reserved. If Daveo can make it (still pends) that will make FIVE AM Skiers and 24 or 25 people. Not bad for a first annual anything... :) Its still not too late to join us so pull the trigger and get your reservations made with Buchanan's Resort!!!
Planning: I'll be arriving Friday a.m. and will touch base with Pam Robison, the Manager, to get information on places to ski with the best "glass" - its a HUGE lake. I would like to get us together Friday evening, 8:00 ish, outside the check-in, so we can do proper introductions, put a face to a name, and look at some AM Skier boats... For late arrivals, I'll leave my contact information & cottage # at the front desk for anyone that needs to get a hold of me or has questions. Everything else Sat / Sun is pretty open - get together with some other AM Skiers to enjoy the lake and the company :) Hopefully we can use Keehr22's party barge/pontoon on Friday and Saturday as a central docking location on the lake (probably near "Budweiser Beach"). I'll try to get us some maps of the lake as well :)
Our dinner reservations are all set on Saturday so all you guys need to do is show up at 5:30 p.m. - remember dinner is BYOB.
Joel
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Hello everyone
I am new to the site, not new to American Skier, bought the first one 1982 Bearfoot Skier from Ken in south Florida,Second one from Ken at the Ocoee Plant 1985 Advance Cory Pickos,s promo Boat and last 1989 Advance new from the Ocoee plant it has a little over 400HRS most used in Windermere Fl. it has been in a barn in Western N.C. for about the last 14 years less than 25 HRS of use over the last fourteen years, my son took interest in the boat cleaned and rebuilt the carb took it out on Sunday runs like new, Gelcoat is still like new and interior, these are amazing boats, trailer needs some work, so glad to see that there is a Reunion i hope i can make it with my 89 have many stories to tell. Some pictures are on face book just posted.
Joe
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Sounds like you have some great AMskier stories. Let me be the first to say its a pleasure to have another AMskier nut on the site and you will have to get some pictures of that 89 on the site. Cant wait to see her. Later man.
John Doerfler
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Hello everyone
I am new to the site, not new to American Skier, bought the first one 1982 Bearfoot Skier from Ken in south Florida,Second one from Ken at the Ocoee Plant 1985 Advance Cory Pickos,s promo Boat and last 1989 Advance new from the Ocoee plant it has a little over 400HRS most used in Windermere Fl. it has been in a barn in Western N.C. for about the last 14 years less than 25 HRS of use over the last fourteen years, my son took interest in the boat cleaned and rebuilt the carb took it out on Sunday runs like new, Gelcoat is still like new and interior, these are amazing boats, trailer needs some work, so glad to see that there is a Reunion i hope i can make it with my 89 have many stories to tell. Some pictures are on face book just posted.
Joe
That's awesome. Thanks for joining in on the conversation.
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Joe M,
WELCOME ABOARD!!! The Reunion is June 17th - 19th on KY Lake. Here is a link to Buchanan's Resort, near Paris, TN, on Kentucky Lake... http://www.parislanding.com/buchanan/index.htm (http://www.parislanding.com/buchanan/index.htm) Its probably best to call (ph # should be listed at the bottom of the website) - ask for Pam Robison, tell her your with the AM Skier Boat Reunion. They have big/small cottages and hotel rooms (prices vary). They also have camp sites, full utilities, a pool, restaurant, marina, etc...
Come on out and show off that boat!!! We'd love to have ya :) Let me know if you can make it, how many persons, if you'd be interested in dining with us on Sat night, and if you're getting a covered slip (reserve that next to mine when making reservations - $14 per night).
Again, welcome to the site! Joel
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John
There are four pictures posted on the American Skier facebook site, posted by my son, the first four under the photos page, thanks for the welcome.
Joe
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Is anybody interested in a barefoot boom - very nice, cables are good, no chaffing, etc... I'm looking for $150. I can bring it with me to the Reunion so SHIPPING wont cost a small fortune... I'm too damn old to take up barefootin' now & my kids are not interested...
Any takers???
Joel
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Joel,
I want that boom. But I will not be at the reunion. Maybe we could work something out. Do you know anyone who frequents Kansas? I could easily go as far as Missouri but beyond that it gets far out.
John Doerfler
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John, Not even Dorothy goes to Kansas anymore!!! ::) I think the closest guy who's going to the Reunion would be Dan Tanis and he's in Indiana I think... still too far :( If no one picks it up at this one - I'll save it for you at the NEXT Reunion.
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John,
I will be heading to KC on Mon from the reunion so I could bring it with me if you want to meet me sometime on Mon night or Tues morning. I will be leaving back for Texas on Tues sometime. I head south towards Joplin from KC as I am not sure where you are. Or I could alter my route back to Dallas a little more and take 35 to Emporia then on to Witchita. It will add some time onto my travel but it wont kill me. Just let me know if that will work.
BJ
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John, just throw a $150 check in the mail, if you & BJ can work out the pick up / drop off details. I'll pm you my address.
BJ, thanks for the assist!!
Joel
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BJ, John got a barefoot boom from a local guy. Thanks for the offer to assist!
Everyone, Looks like my barefoot boom is still available if anyone is looking for one. $150 and its yours...
Joel
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I just signed the purchase order from one of our original OEM suppliers for a part that many have asked for....I have been promised that I will have these in my shop prior to leaving for the reunion and I will bring some with me. (sorry it's not windshields) Those in attendance will be the first to see them....RonT
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Are they AM Skier Throttle Knobs?!?!?!?! :o 8) ??? ;D If so, who's butt do I have to kiss to get one???!!!!! :-* :-* :-*
On that note: The 1st Annual AM Skier Reunion Dash Plaques arrived today! I will bring them with me to the Reunion and those in attendance will receive one free of charge! Send many thanks to Mike Harry a.k.a. Gonchuan - these are his concept, design & manufacture - all out of pocket, no cost to the rest of us!!!!
If your on the fence about attending... go ahead and pull the trigger - come on over to the 1st Annual Reunion on KY Lake!!!
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7 DAYS YOU LUCKY JOKERS! I'm pumped and I'm not even going! Have fun folks, ill be thinking about you all. Be safe out there!
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SEVEN DAYS and counting down!!!! 8) I AM STOKED!!!!
Everyone: When your checking in be sure to ask the desk clerk for the Cottage # for Joel Roberts... Also, check the boat ramp as we may be working on Phil's rudder replacement. I should be hangin' around most of Friday a.m. & afternoon. I'm planning to go for a ski in the p.m. after the lake smooths out - let me know if you wanna go too!!! :) :)
I'll bring the kid's skis (small & adult), a nice sized tube and a decent knee board. Everyone is welcome to borrow the kid's skis, tube or kneeboard if you dont have any or would like to try out something...
p.s. I'll bring my Barefoot Boom and/or my Skylon Wakeboard Pole (slips over the pylon) if anyone is interested in buying either one. They are priced at $150 each - very good prices and both are in great condition. They came with the boat and I dont use them ( I like to Slalom ). If I dont any interest or an offer PRIOR to June 16th they WONT be in the boat (too heavy and gas $$ is gonna be tough as it is).
Looking forward to meeting everyone!!! Please write on here or PM me if you have any questions, comments or concerns!!
Joel
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Whats the pole weigh Joel? A ton? I might be interesed in it....... but like I said it would depend if I could get a new one for the pole plus shipping, know what Im saying (dont want to sound like a complete idiot, but I have never priced one in the first place)
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If there's boats being worked on Dan & I will be at the nearest pub.
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Mike, Which one? The barefoot boom is a completely separate unit from the Skylon. Both are made out of hi-grade aluminum and are pretty hefty units - very well made. The barefoot pole comes in two pieces that fit together and bolts around the top of the pylon, lays horizontally, hanging over the side, with covered cable that connects to the bow eye. The Skylon slips over top of the pylon, stands vertically, with a cable & loop that fits over the bow (through the bow eye). Cant use both at the same time.
I'm too old to learn how to barefoot and too stubborn to learn how to wakeboard... ;)
Ron, I'd do the same if I were in your shoes (or flip flops)... We'll find you both sooner or later ;) LOL!!!!
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I' m going to be more than ready for a Mai Tai with a little umbrella & watch someone else work on ski boats for a while. Where I'm located the majority of my work is on 30-40' Fountains & other go-fast boats, but this past month has been almost all ski boats, Volante, a TBX, my Hydrodyne, there's an engine hanging from a LazAir that needs a diaper change, a 2012 BrandX wakeboard boat awaiting a shaft alignment to a 600hp supercharged 2013 prototype engine, and a 2012 brand x promo boat with 12 hours on it that just blew a rear main oil seal at a local tournament this afternoon and in my spare time this weekend I'm going to Florida to pick up a ragged out Advance for me & my boys to play with. (I'm sure my youngest boy will want to rebuild this one before the reunion...too many of those damn TV shows that rebuild stuff overnight) Can't wait to drive this one the guy swears it runs 55mph by gps, must be one of those kilometer gps's
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Where you going to be in the FLA Ron?
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Joel,
I will be very interested in buying the skylon high pole. I will not be there until around 6pm i'm guessing. Its a good 10hrs from Dallas. I might be just in time for a ski !!!
BJ
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BJ, You got it! I know these things can be pretty pricey, but I'd rather give one of our AM Skier family a good deal. I dont have any wakeboard equipment so if you want to USE it you'll need to bring a board!
Ron, You & Dan can sit back... relax... enjoy... Phil & I will turn a couple of wrenchs, drop a rudder & put the "new" one in faster than a jackrabbit on a date! That is, of course, IF ya'all can resist the temptation of working on Phil's cherry AM Skier ;)
See ya'all in a couple of days!!!
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Met the seller in Tallahassee to pick up an '88 Advance (rescue boat) yesterday, back home today. very long Saturday.
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Hi everyone! Sure wish I could join you all at the reunion! Just could not make the date work. But I am the original owner of a pristine 93 Volante with, yes, 1600+ hrs on it. Still purrs like a kitty and is one damn beautiful boat. I will post pics sometime soon either on this site or the FB site. I know many of you will be curious to see it. I am also proud to say I put nearly every last one of those hrs on it myself AND have done about 90% of all the maintenance and upkeep myself. I have lots of tips tricks and knowledge to share - put most of those hrs on it teaching skiing on Lake of the Ozarks. I scrapped the orig trailer, had a custom one made, scrapped the original swim platform, made a custom one myself. Other than that and a tranny overhaul and new drive shaft, she is all original and babied - definitely does not look or ACT her age. If anyone is ever in the KC area and wants to talk Skiers or even do some skiing, look me up!
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That's awesome. I look forward to the pictures.
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I am so glad to see this happen. Sorry I could not be part of it. I had an MRI Friday so hopefully I will get the results and my doctor's plan tomorrow. I had a pretty good weekend and was able to mow my own grass for the first time in a long time. My boat is still in the garage....completely unheard of.
Have fun. I can't wait to see the pictures.
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i JUST FOUND THIS SITE. GREAT! i OWN A 20 FOOT AM. SKIER WITH A FORD CLEVELAND ENGINE.
i THINK ITS A 1990 BUT
IT HAS A FUNKY NUMBER 2 SPACED BEHIND THE SERIAL NUMBER. IT IS WHITE WITH
RED AND BLACK INTERIOR. I HAVE HAD THE BOAT 6 YEARS AND COMPLETELY REDONE IT.
i'LL TRY TO GET MY KIDS TO SHOW MW HOW TO ADD PICTURES.
JV
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HELLA, AGAIN. SO WHAT IS THIS REUNION ALL ABOUT AND WHERE IS IT?
DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BOAT I JUST DISCRIBED?
I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BOAT OR THE COMPANY.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
THX,
JV
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I'm going to go out on a limb here, I seriously doubt it has a Cleveland in it. It may, but I've NEVER heard of a Cleveland in a boat. Most likely its a 351 Windsor or 302 Windsor.
The 2 at the end of your VIN is probably because its the second VIN on the boat, depending on its location. One will be on the Hull (mines on transom drivers side) and the other one would be hidden for police type purposes. (Mine is under arm rest).
pictures would really help with the rest of your question. As far as the reunion, read this entire post from the beginning and that should explain it in further detail.
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well guys i am officially bummed out!! we wont be able to make it to the reunion this year. work is just a little to plentiful right now and i cant pass it up! (thats a good thing!!!) but missing the first (hopefully of many) American Skier reunion is a bad thing! >:( maybe next year 8)
daveo
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Daveo, REALLY sorry to hear that... especially since you live in Tennessee :( Guess you gotta make hay while the cutting is good!!! Come on out if things lighten up and you can make it for an afternoon... We'll be there!!!
Joel
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FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING!!!! 8)
Starting to sound like a James Bond film where the villians are always counting down to launching a rocket or firing a "Laser" in the pursuit of world domination... ;D Its almost time!!!
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FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING!!!! 8)
Starting to sound like a James Bond film where the villians are always counting down to launching a rocket or firing a "Laser" in the pursuit of world domination... ;D Its almost time!!!
Yeah. Looking forward to it! We should be arriving between 1 and 2 PM. Plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon.
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I would like to have a barefoot session. Done it a few times on the boom and once deep water but that was a few years back. I could use some pointers. I know we have a guy on this site (Dan) who knows a thing or two about footn.
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NO problem, I expect to be arriving mid / late afternoon and I'm guessing Ron will be there about the same time........ he drives slower but starts earlier
we leave here @ 8 am and drop the dogs off, then start truck'en down
400 miles gets us there about 4ish
I expect to do beginners barefoot clinic I assume Saturday and or Sunday morning
and maintenance clinic or 2 as well.
a boat with a boom and a wakeboard works pretty good for beginners
front deeps really require a suit with padded shorts, which I will bring an extra set (size large)
My family and I will be heading back home on Monday morning
we look forward to seeing all of you and having a great time
Dan T
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Wow!!! Thanks for steppin' up Dan!!! This whole "reunion" idea was to get together some AM Skiers and have some fun on a nice lake, etc... Now its starting to actually look like an organized event ;D Guess I'm gonna need to put together a quasi-agenda or something to have at the check-in desk...
Phil & Dan,
Are either of you guys bringing a Barefoot Boom???
Sea Dog,
The reunion is this weekend Fri - Sun on KY Lake at Buchanan's Resort (actually located in TN). The link to the Resort is posted earlier in this thread and in the other "AM Skier Reunion" threads. If you contact them, ask for Pam, and tell her your with the American Skier Ski Boat Reunion... maybe that'll help ya get a room, etc... If you bring a boat and would like a covered slip ($14 a night) ask to have your boat slipped next to my mine (Joel Roberts).
Call me at (614) 886-3511 if you (or anybody else) has any questions, comments or concerns and I'll try to answer them, but NO promises ::) ::) ::) LOL!!! See ya'all there!!!
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Phil & Dan,
Are either of you guys bringing a Barefoot Boom???
Yeah, I can bring ours...
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Hopefully everyone is keeping up with this thread ;D
I'll have copies of the "1st Annual American Skier Reunion" AGENDA available at the front desk - it will have a basic timeline of the weekend including A.M. Skiing / P.M. Skiing, Dinner / Get-together, Dan's Barefoot Sessions, etc...
Be sure to ask for a copy when you check-in at the Resort's front desk.
Next year, Gonchuan, a.k.a. Mike Harry, is gonna do all the organizing and I'm gonna do all the drinkin' :o
See ya'all there!!! Call me if you have questions @ (614) 886-3511
Joel
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It's Tuesday nite & I'm going through a shoebox of pictures to see what I think might be interesting.....I think my wife threw out the Playboy with the playmate sitting on the transom of a '79 Skier (I'll keep looking)....RonT
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Ron, Let me know if theres anything you need to have at the dinner.... extension cord, clean white wall, etc... I'll see what I can do to make sure your accomodated to the best of my ability - not sure what the "Resort" has available... I wouldnt count on too much ;)
Thanks! Joel
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Budweiser beach has been recommended as a good site to anchor, beach, swim, hangout, etc, with "the nicest sandy beach on the lake!" Unfortunately, our local AM Skier guy, Keehr22, is deployed and cant make the reunion - we'll hoist a cold one to him and pray for his safe return! I'm not sure why they call it Bud Beach, but I could hazard a guess ;)
I'll try to get a map of the lake to hand out, but just in case, here are the directions to the beach: Print & bring it with you!!!
Heading out of Buchanans bay turn right (south) once you hit the big lake. There is a long strip of land (island more or less) down the middle of the lake, stay on the west (right) side of it. As you head south watch for the power lines crossing the lake, Budweiser beach is just short of the power lines on your left (western coast of the island). On a nice day you'll probably spot other boats, its the best sandy beach on the lake!
Joel
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Thank you for your reply. We have a wedding to go to this weekend in Traverse City, Mi so we won't be able to attend. I just found this site this week so its a little late for us this year. Hopefully next year.
I look forward to talking with everyone on this site since I have a lot to learn about my skier.
Regards, and have a fun safe weekend.
JV
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You got it Joel! As soon as this ones over, ill ask Phil to remove this years stickys and start a search for next years location (if not the same)
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This will be my last post until AFTER the Reunion!!! Hope everyone has a safe trip down!
See ya when you get there and call me if you need anything @ (614) 886-3511.
Joel
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well guys wont be able to make it to the renunion, work has finally picked up need to take all can,hope there is lots of pictures posted of these great American Skiers would of loved to shown of my 89 Skier.
Joe
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Mike, Laurie and Wyatt (Hemi the dog had to stay home and she's not happy about it)
Should be arriving sometime afternoon Friday
19' AM Skier Advance (just pulled her out of the barn so don't make fun of how dirty she is...and I might just need a jump)
No slip as of yet, but maybe.
We will gladly attend any function/dinner...as long as beers will be made available.
See you tomorrow...I hope.
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Guys,
I am leaving Dallas round 6am and 600 miles. Should be there a round 4pm i'm hoping. Loaded up and ready to go....
BJ
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Guys,
I am leaving Dallas round 6am and 600 miles. Should be there a round 4pm i'm hoping. Loaded up and ready to go....
BJ
What a sweet rig. Plus he has every tool in the world in that truck :) The man comes prepared. Thanks for your help and nice getting to know ya BJ.
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That truck is nicer than my HOUSE... and the boat isnt too shabby either!!! Very nice setup BJ :)
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Thanks guys, it was great the get to know you also. I think the boy scout in me wants to always be prepaired but I can be a bit of a McGyver if needed and the more stuff you carry the better to solve problems with boats !!