So what's up for 2014?

[niceguyeddie]

So Hot Boat,

What new content is planned for us next year? What events will you be covering? Any new sponsors that will be here to answer tech questions? What are your plans to create more traffic?

There's been a lot of small up and coming rigging shops, trailer mfgs, boat builders and etc, yet I don't see any of the boating sites helping the to get their names out and grow the industry a little bit.

How can you attract more build threads? Stuff for us to see. Theres a lot of rigging shops building some bad ass boats. Every time I go to one they're full of boats. I've been calling around ordering parts for my winter to do list and the places are busy.

I enjoy this site and look forward to watch it grow.

[Eli]

A list of the Hotboat.com 2014 events would be great. I'd like to get my calendar scheduled so I can set my trial dates accordingly ;)

This site is growing rapidly!!






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[rioracr]

after New Year the end of Jan. is the 425 off road at Blue Water, best in the desert, then the Boat Show in Feb.

[GRADS]

The very first event of the year will be Camp Far West on January 1st. ;)

[314joey]

As much as I love the Southwest, to really grow hotboat it's going to have to move East, try and hit up the Midwest and East Coast market, I'm sure the powers to be know this, it's just how fast and how big does it want to be.
There's lot of different boating across the country, with lots of owners looking for good sites to participate in, just my opinion though, I've been totally wrong before, I married the wrong women the first time I got married..................lol

[niceguyeddie]

The very first event of the year will be Camp Far West on January 1st. ;)

cool beans

[Sharp shooter]

The very first event of the year will be Camp Far West on January 1st. ;)

Yep. Lot's of jet boats. :D :party-smiley-020:

[Eli]

As much as I love the Southwest, to really grow hotboat it's going to have to move East, try and hit up the Midwest and East Coast market, I'm sure the powers to be know this, it's just how fast and how big does it want to be.
There's lot of different boating across the country, with lots of owners looking for good sites to participate in, just my opinion though, I've been totally wrong before, I married the wrong women the first time I got married..................lol

I made that same mistake :D




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[Sharp shooter]

If anyone's interested, there's a small v-drive gathering at Lake Elsinore on Jan 1st at Weekend Paradise and a pretty good sized outing on Jan 4th also at Elsinore called the Tom Papp Memorial outing. The Tom Papp deal launches at the state ramp and commences in Coors cove.

[RogerThat99]

Yep. Lot's of jet boats. :D :party-smiley-020:

He said Jet Boats (in my best Bevis & Butt Head voice)

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[Eli]

If anyone's interested, there's a small v-drive gathering at Lake Elsinore on Jan 1st at Weekend Paradise and a pretty good sized outing on Jan 4th also at Elsinore called the Tom Papp Memorial outing. The Tom Papp deal launches at the state ramp and commences in Coors cove.

I may head out and take some pics. I got my lens back and need to test it.

[Sharp shooter]

I may head out and take some pics. I got my lens back and need to test it.

I'm thinking I'll probably check out the Tom Papp deal. I've been before and it's pretty cool. :)

[Eli]

I'm thinking I'll probably check out the Tom Papp deal. I've been before and it's pretty cool. :)

It's all at Lake Elsinore right? Do you happen to have the time schedule?

[Sharp shooter]

It's all at Lake Elsinore right? Do you happen to have the time schedule?

It's a morning into afternoon noon event. Some guys will show up early and some late. What you want to do is, get some shots from the dock and parking lot as everyone arrives then hitch a ride over with someone to the cove which is really close. Then you can shoot (or provide:D) the action from there.

[Eli]

It's a morning into afternoon noon event. Some guys will show up early and some late. What you want to do is, get some shots from the dock and parking lot as everyone arrives then hitch a ride over with someone to the cove which is really close. Then you can shoot (or provide:D) the action from there.

I don't know anyone who will be there.

Provide the action...who me? I don't know what you're talking about.


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[Sharp shooter]

I don't know anyone who will be there.

Provide the action...who me? I don't know what you're talking about.


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I doubt you'll have trouble getting a ride. :D

[niceguyeddie]

I really really want to go to TPR. If I get a day off next week, I'll make a turn around to the river and grab my boat.

[Havasuing]

Although some try to keep this on the down-low, the Tom Papp event is most likely Saturday, January 4. I'm assuming that the majority of the boats will launch from Elsinore West Marina (32700 Riverside Drive). I've seen as many as 70 to 80 boats in the past. Most get there between 8:30am and 10am -- then launch and head across the lake to the ski channel. Water level is low so the ramp at Elsinore West won't be at its best, but probably okay for 20' and under jet boats. There's a much better ramp about a quarter mile away at La Laguna Resort/Boat Launch (32040 Riverside Drive) -- lots of docks and even a fresh water wash-down (BYO hose).

[Eli]

I doubt you'll have trouble getting a ride. :D

I guess I'll wear a Bikini :partytime:

I hope I'm not freezing on the dock ALONE :realitycheck:

[Eli]

I really really want to go to TPR. If I get a day off next week, I'll make a turn around to the river and grab my boat.

ROAD TRIP!!! :party1:

[Sharp shooter]

I guess I'll wear a Bikini :partytime:

I hope I'm not freezing on the dock ALONE :realitycheck:

These guys are pigs and seeing a hot chick in a bikini in the dead of winter probably not the best idea. lol :D

They'll be fighting over who gets to give you a ride, especially if you're kickin' FMP's. :D

[Eli]

These guys are pigs and seeing a hot chick in a bikini in the dead of winter probably not the best idea. lol :D

They'll be fighting over who gets to give you a ride, especially if you're kickin' FMP's. :D

Guys are PIGS? GET OUT! ;)

I'm coming alone…there will be no HOT CHICK.

What's a FMP?

[Sharp shooter]

Guys are PIGS? GET OUT! ;)

lol!!!


What's a FMP?

Seriously...? :D

F@#K me pumps!
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4557708830705595&pid=15.1

[Eli]

lol!!!



Seriously...? :D

F@#K me pumps!
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4557708830705595&pid=15.1

Well that explains all the weirdos I keep attracting! I thought there was only such thing as fuck me boots.

Just a warning FMPs and a bikini may get me arrested

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[Sharp shooter]

Just a warning FMPs and a bikini may get me arrested

Or hired. lol

[Eli]

Or hired. lol

Ouch lol


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[GRADS]

I really really want to go to TPR. If I get a day off next week, I'll make a turn around to the river and grab my boat.


I guess I'll wear a Bikini :partytime:

I hope I'm not freezing on the dock ALONE :realitycheck:

Nice Guy Eddie meet Eli....oh that's right. Maybe part deux?

[Wheeler]

I guess I'll wear a Bikini :partytime:

I hope I'm not freezing on the dock ALONE :realitycheck:


There will be plenty of others there, just follow their lead. :gathering:

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[Eli]

There will be plenty of others there, just follow their lead. :gathering:

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That's a funny looking bikini


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[Wheeler]

That's a funny looking bikini


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Please try to keep up. :yourock:

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[Eli]

Please try to keep up. :yourock:

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Lmao


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[Wheeler]

Lmao


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I laugh my ass off each time I run across that pic of Toms kid!

Here are a few more from the TPM in '11. I had a great time as did all. :thumbsUp::thumbsUp:

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[Eli]

Here is what I've come up with so far…I know there are a ton of events I am missing.

Event Location Date

Top Papp; Lake Elsinore; January 4

314Joey 7 Terri's Vegas Trip; Vegas; January 16-18

LA Boat Show; LA Convention Center; February 6-9

Miami Boat Show; Miami Beach Convention Ctr; February 13-17

6th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show; Needles; February 21-22

Blue Water Casino Southwest Showdown 3; Parker; February 21-23

Puddingstone; Puddingstone Lake; March 7-9

Lake Havasu Boat Show; Lake Havasu; April 11-13

Desert Storm; Lake Havasu; April 23-26

Big Wake Weekend "Roar at the Shore"; Camp Far West; May 30-June 1

Catalina Ski Races; Long Beach; July 19

LOTO Shoot Out; LOTO; August 15-24 (My BDAY?? Hmm)

Thunder on the River (Lucas Oil); Lake Havasu; October 10-12

Thanksgiving Regatta; Parker; Thanksgiving Day weekend

[Eli]

I'm thinking I'll probably check out the Tom Papp deal. I've been before and it's pretty cool. :)

So, what time should I plan on being there if I want to take pics of the boats launching? Keep in mind when you say "morning" my day usually starts at 4:30 am…so, an actual time range is greatly appreciated. :yourock:

[NRI]

Here is what I've come up with so far…I know there are a ton of events I am missing.

Event Location Date

Top Papp; Lake Elsinore; January 4

314Joey 7 Terri's Vegas Trip; Vegas; January 16-18

LA Boat Show; LA Convention Center; February 6-9

Miami Boat Show; Miami Beach Convention Ctr; February 13-17

6th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show; Needles; February 21-22

Blue Water Casino Southwest Showdown 3; Parker; February 21-23

Puddingstone; Puddingstone Lake; March 7-9

Lake Havasu Boat Show; Lake Havasu; April 11-13

Desert Storm; Lake Havasu; April 23-26

Big Wake Weekend "Roar at the Shore"; Camp Far West; May 30-June 1

Catalina Ski Races; Long Beach; July 19

LOTO Shoot Out; LOTO; August 15-24 (My BDAY?? Hmm)

Thunder on the River (Lucas Oil); Lake Havasu; October 10-12

Thanksgiving Regatta; Parker; Thanksgiving Day weekend

Here's the link for the 2014 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Schedule: http://www.lucasoildragboats.com/schedules

I believe there's also races at Lake Ming, Long Beach... just not sure of the dates.

[SBS933]

Guys are PIGS? GET OUT! ;)

I'm coming alone…there will be no HOT CHICK.

What's a FMP? Girl, you seriously need to get a PWC.

[Eli]

Girl, you seriously need to get a PWC.

??? Pimp With a Career?


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[SBS933]

You could show up and cruise to any camp you want. Hell i'm sure you would never have to load or unload it.

[28eliminator]

Here's the link for the 2014 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Schedule: http://www.lucasoildragboats.com/schedules

I believe there's also races at Lake Ming, Long Beach... just not sure of the dates.

So drag boat races in May as well huh? Too bad it's the weekend after DS. May have a limited turn out.

[Wendi]

Here is what I've come up with so far…I know there are a ton of events I am missing.

Event Location Date

Top Papp; Lake Elsinore; January 4

314Joey 7 Terri's Vegas Trip; Vegas; January 16-18

LA Boat Show; LA Convention Center; February 6-9

Miami Boat Show; Miami Beach Convention Ctr; February 13-17

6th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show; Needles; February 21-22

Blue Water Casino Southwest Showdown 3; Parker; February 21-23

Puddingstone; Puddingstone Lake; March 7-9

Lake Havasu Boat Show; Lake Havasu; April 11-13

Desert Storm; Lake Havasu; April 23-26

Big Wake Weekend "Roar at the Shore"; Camp Far West; May 30-June 1

Catalina Ski Races; Long Beach; July 19

LOTO Shoot Out; LOTO; August 15-24 (My BDAY?? Hmm)

Thunder on the River (Lucas Oil); Lake Havasu; October 10-12

Thanksgiving Regatta; Parker; Thanksgiving Day weekend

I need you to be our events coordinator LOL good job!

[Eli]

I need you to be our events coordinator LOL good job!

Thanks! Except I missed a lot of events lol

I'm the events coordinator in my family :D


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[mrs.daytona]

Here is what I've come up with so far…I know there are a ton of events I am missing.

Event Location Date

Top Papp; Lake Elsinore; January 4

314Joey 7 Terri's Vegas Trip; Vegas; January 16-18

LA Boat Show; LA Convention Center; February 6-9

Miami Boat Show; Miami Beach Convention Ctr; February 13-17

6th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show; Needles; February 21-22

Blue Water Casino Southwest Showdown 3; Parker; February 21-23

Puddingstone; Puddingstone Lake; March 7-9

Lake Havasu Boat Show; Lake Havasu; April 11-13

Desert Storm; Lake Havasu; April 23-26

Big Wake Weekend "Roar at the Shore"; Camp Far West; May 30-June 1

Catalina Ski Races; Long Beach; July 19

LOTO Shoot Out; LOTO; August 15-24 (My BDAY?? Hmm)

Thunder on the River (Lucas Oil); Lake Havasu; October 10-12

Thanksgiving Regatta; Parker; Thanksgiving Day weekend

You forgot: Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament - Lake Tahoe July 15-20

[mrs.daytona]

You forgot: Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament - Lake Tahoe July 15-20

Teague puts on the Big Cat Poker Run on the Delta in August. I haven't seen 2014 dates or info on that yet. Also..look for more info on the Sacramento Bridge to Bridge Festival June 13-18.