Cleveland Boat Show Pics

[CHassmann]

On a lighter note, I was at the boat show in Cleveland yesterday. VanDevere's had a nice display, especially for their first year.

[ScarletArrow]

I agree...I think they have some first class people too...I think that's why their dealership is going to thrive.

Did you happend to catch the Chippewa Lake Ski Team there - they are fun to watch!

Mike VanDevere is one of the skiers.

[CHassmann]

We didn't have time to watch after Twiggy's show. We already saw them at our lake this past summer. I agree that they are very nice. I wish them success...........

[ryanandrews]

chassmann- is pleasant hill lake down by you>? neighbor said its all decent lake, didnt know if you knew anything about it

[M3Fan]

Was the 99 for sale?

[ryanandrews]

m3--yes it is.........dont know how much, could get info for you if need be(neighbor runs ski team)

[CHassmann]

chassmann- is pleasant hill lake down by you>? neighbor said its all decent lake, didnt know if you knew anything about it

Yes, it's about 1/2 hour away. I haven't skied there in almost 20 years. It's very crowded, especially during the weekend. You would need to go early in the morning during the week.

[jthooker]

Ryan,
CHassmann and I both live near Pleasant Hill Lake.
He’ll probably post his response to your question but I’ll go ahead and jump in with my thoughts.
PH is a Muskingum Conservancy flood control lake and they have a lot of info about it on their website here:
http://www.mwcdlakes.com/pleasant.htm
It is very crowded with boats on summer weekends and the skiing can be challenging to put it politely. Lots of water maggots (PWC’s) running around. Weekdays are hit-or-miss depending on the weather. The few serious skiers usually hit the water just before dawn and are off the lake by 7:30 or 8:00 AM. Some people enjoy the lake just for cruising around and watching the activity. The launch ramp antics can be a real hoot to watch if you’ve got an hour or so to just hang around during the dinner hour on a weekend.
BTW, I don’t mean to put down the people who use and enjoy the lake on a regular basis. My wife and I boated on PH for many years before we became serious skiers. Its probably worth the drive for you to come down and at least check it out for yourself.

[ScarletArrow]

Was the 99 for sale?

Nice boat, but stripped down...closed bow...150 hours...carb engine...no options at all (depth, PPass, radio!)...they're asking 19,350 at the show.

[ryanandrews]

that seems to be pretty cheap.only 150 hours..........id rather have a carb'd engine

[ryanandrews]

hey thanks guys for all the info.......seems like it could be fun down there with a few buddies.. i will have to check it out..........where else do you guys ski around mansfield??

[CHassmann]

hey thanks guys for all the info.......seems like it could be fun down there with a few buddies.. i will have to check it out..........where else do you guys ski around mansfield??

Send a PM to jthooker and he can give you some info on his site. My family and I ski at Holiday Lakes. It's a private (POA) lake about 220 acres. No slalom course, but we nearly have the lake to ourselves most of the summer during the day on weekdays.

[ryanandrews]

thanks-sounds good, just looking to find some lakes close by for the summer...will make a trip or two to tappan lake, looking for other nice"ski boat" friendly lakes......it gets old skiing/wakeboarding the same lake everyday .......

[ajskier]

The lake where jthooker skis at is very nice. If you like to jump, very nice jump site.