Spring has Sprung! (share your Spring Launch Videos)

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:18 pm

OK, for those of you who are still shivering and dreaming of a day out, heres some live Trojan action from today.

I got my bottom cleaned yesterday, and made 27 knots on last year's diesel fuel!

Turn up the speakers ....

> Accelerate with engine hatch open (Turbo spool)
http://rnr-marine.com/Trojan/Viva-Mahia ... 0mar08.MP4

>Accelerate with engine hatch closed
http://rnr-marine.com/Trojan/Viva-Mahia ... 0mar08.MP4

>27 knots in Charleston harbor
http://rnr-marine.com/Trojan/Viva-Mahia ... 0mar08.MP4

I'm pumped!. We took the Sea Pro out yesterday and had a nice run. The Chaparral (370hp 454) wouldn't run because the ethanol had eaten the Quadrajet's seals again (2 years in a row). Got to find out what kind of seals they use in carb'd alcohol drag racers .... can't have the seals go bad 60 miles offshore!

Now, get to the dock and get that oil changed !!!!!!!

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:56 pm

WOOOHA! 27 knots in an F32 is smoking fast. Glad she runs good after such a long cold winter.

Jersdevil · Post by **Jersdevil** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:21 am

Congrats...I was down at mine on Sunday (beautiful day) prepping the bottom for paint. Almost time here.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:21 am

WE are going fishing Saturday and then overnight on the boat at the municipal marina in downtown St. Augustine. Sunday morning we are d gonna play tourist, and then go for a long cruise. Sunday night we'll rough it at the Conch House resort and marina with reggae Sunday at the pool and dinner at the restaurant. It's time here!!

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:13 am

Love St. Augustine. My boat came from St. Augustine. The owner used her for diving, but sold to focus on his planes.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:30 pm

The city msrina lets you pay by the hour should you want to day trip. Staying on the boat is cheaper than a motel by far.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:08 am

Just south of the Bridge of Lions?

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:28 am

The snow has almost all melted around here and it's raining. If the temp stays mild, the ice in the marina will also be gone soon. I'm hoping for an early launch this year to extend the season but i'm sure it'l still be a while before we can say that spring has sprung around here.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:54 pm

Yes, Ross, it is right by the bridge acroos the street from the historic district. We love to play tourists up and down St. George's street and then have lunch at Harry's.
ST AUGUSTINE MARINA

ST GEORGES STREET

CONCH HOUSE RESORT AND MARINA

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:55 pm

THE REAL CONCH HOUSE

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:25 pm

I have a drivers license from the Conch Republic in Key West ...
that real!

Hey - we're passing through on our way to Jupiter for a week at the end of March (trailering a boat) - where do recommend to eat in St. Augustine?

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:57 pm

Harry's . Right at the west end of the Bridge of lions.

What do you plan to tow?

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:07 pm

Next video -

We delivered a Norwegian Rescue boat to a car carrier ship today ... 72deg F ...

http://rnr-marine.com/videos/ACR-Rescue ... 0mar10.MP4

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:11 pm

Harrys it is - owe you a Mary or a Margy ...

Towing 18 Sea Pro ...

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:31 pm

If they have the bisque-shrimp or lobster, be sure to have it. Marvelous soup. My wife likes the grouper.