Limitless Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 https://captainsforcleanwater.org/skiff-challenge/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I want to enter my old 2000 MA. Wonder of MBG wpuld sponsor me. Give ole egret a run for their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, whichwaysup said: I want to enter my old 2000 MA Running a soft riding MA in the event would be like cheating, lol. The skiff has to be 18 ft LOA or less, with 70 hp max. It's a gruelling event that's difficult to find volunteers for. All teams were beat-down and haggard by the end of the run, last time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 MBG said previously that they just don't have the time to focus on this challenge. They run 24 hours a day building boats. I mean they don't even have time for Merch! It could also reflect bad when stringers pop and floors crack crossing those wicked bays in a boat that is not designed to cross the bay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 12:49 PM, Lap it Up said: t could also reflect bad when stringers pop and floors crack crossing those wicked bays in a boat that is not designed to cross the bay. Ouch dc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I second the Ouch ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 I guess you don't take a knife to a gun fight, our boats are designed for a specific thing fishing shallow. Lets have a run in the everglades in a foot of water . LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 The challenge is a fund raising spectacle period and has nothing to do with one skiff being better than the other. If anything, the engine, other systems and human navigational decisions are the things that determine how well a skiff does. Other companies also make one off hulls for the race, so again has nothing to do with how well production skiffs match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, NCTribute said: The challenge is a fund raising spectacle period and has nothing to do with one skiff being better than the other. If anything, the engine, other systems and human navigational decisions are the things that determine how well a skiff does. Other companies also make one off hulls for the race, so again has nothing to do with how well production skiffs match up. But it does to consumers that follow skiffs and the competition closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Lap it Up said: But it does to consumers that follow skiffs and the competition closely Not sure I understand this response and how it relates to my post????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 granted the boats being run did not likely come from a dealers stock. manufacturers will make a boat for special situations all the time. you can bet extra glass and reinforcement went into the boats being run. as such the manufacturer has to decide on the benefits of entering the race and loosing precious production time for the advertisement. the same applies to boats being made for dealer shows. more time goes into prep and finish for these boats than a production model. the average consumer is unaware of these nuances and assumes the winning boat is just like the one they are going to buy tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 22 hours ago, NCTribute said: The challenge is a fund raising spectacle period and has nothing to do with one skiff being better than the other. If anything, the engine, other systems and human navigational decisions are the things that determine how well a skiff does. Other companies also make one off hulls for the race, so again has nothing to do with how well production skiffs match up. I agree in general but not entirely. If the challenge was truly a pure fund raising spectacle, and nothing else, it would be more of an open invitational event with less expensive entry fees. More "small business" manufacturers would enter the event, and get more of their fans to donate and support it. It's kind of obvious, Hells Bay has a lot to say about which companies get invited, and how many. Things like media coverage, live coverage, promotion of "The Cause", incentive to donate, and getting fans involved - are not managed as well as they could be. Those important matters take a back seat, so that a large brand-name manufacturer can promote their product and/or say they won! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, geeviam said: I agree in general but not entirely. If the challenge was truly a pure fund raising spectacle, and nothing else, it would be more of an open invitational event with less expensive entry fees. More "small business" manufacturers would enter the event, and get more of their fans to donate and support it. It's kind of obvious, Hells Bay has a lot to say about which companies get invited, and how many. Things like media coverage, live coverage, promotion of "The Cause", incentive to donate, and getting fans involved - are not managed as well as they could be. Those important matters take a back seat, so that a large brand-name manufacturer can promote their product and/or say they won! This race is all about who WINS. Customers of each brand boat only know one thing when it’s over. The WINNER. the general public don’t have a clue of the fund raising or different manufacturers techniques to prepare their boat for the race. But....when it’s over, they can dang sure tell you who won. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Captains for Clean Water Take some time to learn about the sacrifices that Dan and Chris have made since 2016 when they quit guiding to help lead the fight for clean water. The estuaries here in Florida have been devastated and they felt that if people became aware of the issues there would be more focus on fixing the problems that caused all of the damage. They have helped tremendously to raise awareness and build political will amongst many of our elected officials. They have spoken out about water quality and held elected officials accountable for appropriating money and making needed changes. They have also worked tirelessly to unite the outdoor/boating/fishing industry here in Florida. The Skiff Challenge is just one tool used to shine the spotlight on Florida’s water crisis by those who’ve been directly affected by it—boat manufacturers. Hell's Bay has been a major supporter since the onset and HB and the other four manufacturers who participated this year understand that Florida’s economy rely on the health of the Everglades and waters on both coasts. I think over $100K was raised to support the cause. If you have not donated to Captains for Clean Water or otherwise helped to support their efforts, I encourage you to do so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 "the same applies to boats being made for dealer shows. more time goes into prep and finish for these boats than a production model" How true. I remember back in '95 or '96 at the Maverick/Hewes Shallow Water Expo (may have the title wrong) the MBC folks had a dark green hull with cream colored top 16' Lappy Bonefisher made for Chris Evert and Andy Mill that was really nice, I mean really nice!! I remember the sales person went over all the extras the boat had and what really got me was he said every phillips head screw was pointing straight up North/South and East/West! Yep they were and I was impressed! Things you remember! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.