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Little-TON - Colorado

The WiZ needZ help.....we are going to hold our first ever RMGVG Pumpkin Regatta 08.....We are gonna float a couple of these out at Chatfield Reservoir.....Around Oct25,or 26th for all of those who would like to attend or float your own.......SOundZ like a lot of fun.

ANy got cha's to be aware of....treated just like a float tube....no registration.....??

I wanna try and put a small battery operated motor I have on mine.....

What size make the best floats?

I plan on getting wet.....Will these things sink?

Will I get fined if I put a 700 lb pumpkin on the bottom of the reservior......lol

Please Advise TheWiZ

9/17/2008 11:14:34 AM

Colorado

yo wizzle,

i think capt looked into doing this at boulder rez... but they wouldnt let us without insurance. you guys clear for chatfield? anyone got an extra pumpkin for me, lol?

9/17/2008 2:06:07 PM

Midway, UT

My wife and I were planning on trying it this year. We were thinking about using a small lake by my house. Nobody watches it.

9/17/2008 2:19:27 PM

Western NY

I'm about 155-160, and the fastest boat i've been in (if you're thinking of racing) was 482 before gutting it. that 482 also held a guy that was easily 30 pounds heavier than I. I have also been in pumpkins weighing 585, 715, and 567. the 715 and 567 (taped 700) were by far the steadiest because of size. all were raced with kayak paddles.

I would think you need something at least 650 if you want to strap a motor to it, considering the weight of the battery and racer.

I have seen more than one pumpkin flip. I don't think it sank even when full of water. I have remained dry and in the pumpkin each time. We'll see if my luck holds for another year.

9/17/2008 3:18:07 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

This may help as a visual..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJhl4HaKbiE

9/17/2008 8:14:28 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Insurance....lol for my pumpkin boat.....lol Hey Pete your floater might be Green if thats OK.....Lets plan on trying this for the 25-26 weekend.....Sounds like a lot of fun....How about down the river?.....Punkayak'in......

9/18/2008 9:23:05 AM