Captian Ron movie fans

[thepartydog]

One of our favorite "sailing" movies is "Captian Ron". Whenever I do anything boat related correctly, I'll thow out the "Learned that in rehab, boss" quote.

So yesterday Jesse, our 13 year old son and my "crew" for the Pen Kalet boat move, asked how big the boat in the movie was.

I started researching. I had actually looked it up before, but had forgotten. I found an online discussion and the boats (they used 3 apparently) were Formosa 51s http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/open-d ... -8878.html. Farther down in that thread, they mention that one of the boats (Wanderer) is in Kemah, Texas and another (Windborne) is across the channel in Seabrook, Texas. Wow, I though, I was in both of those places on the boat move trip. Too bad I didn't know, I would have stopped and taken a look. Reading more of the thread, I saw that the Wanderer is docked at the Kemah Boardwalk. Once again, Big Wow, we were docked at the Kemah Boardwalk, If only I had known, I would have check it out. So close. Also in the the thread, there is a link to the ad where the "Wanderer" is for sale. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1978/Fo ... ted-States The ad has pictures of the boat at her dockage at the Boardwalk. I'm looking at the pictures in the ad and seeing familiar landmarks in the background. Brother Darrell has pictures he took from the top of his mast looking down at the same parking garage that is in the background of the ad photos. Jesse is looking ath the ad pictures with me and says "Don't you remember making a comment about those fancy boarding stairs?". Yup, we were docked 4 boats down from the Captian Ron boat "Wanderer", and had checked her out several times without even knowing it. Huge WOW.

[CaptainScott]

That is pretty cool!

And yes, we keep a copy of Captain Ron aboard Destiny, at home, and I even have it in my Zune! LOL!

Scott

[LeatherneckPA]

Just e-mailed the wife for permission to make an offer. LOL!! This one'll put me in the dog house for sure!!

And NO, I am not serious, it's just a joke.

Edited to add: I was right ,,,,, she failed to see the humour in that.

[N41EF]

Just e-mailed the wife for permission to make an offer. LOL!! This one'll put me in the dog house for sure!!

And NO, I am not serious, it's just a joke.

Edited to add: I was right ,,,,, she failed to see the humour in that.

Tis easier to beg forgivness than ask permission sometimes. My daughter and I have "family meeting" right after the wife leaves for work. 2 out of three votes carries.

Hence, I just bought a C22.

[EmergencyExit]

Hence, I just bought a C22.

Welcome aboard !

[Dallasbob]

It's good to have goals . . . I learned that in rehab.

[EmergencyExit]

Anybody remember the full name Capt. Ron gives when he introduces himself to the Harvey's ?

[mcrandall]

Ron Rico

[Traveler]

N41EF

Welcome. Good purchase. Thank you daughter for her vote.

Regards, Jeff

[EmergencyExit]

Ron Rico

lol, yep. As in the brand of rum...

[fitzy777]

I love the line about the Gorillas. Hilarious movie.

[thepartydog]

Gorillas, that's about the only part of the movie I haven't experienced first hand.

[tgentry]

For those interested, the complete movie is available on YouTube. Here is the link to Part 1 of 7, you can find the rest easily from there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-nL2XY0Zfg

Cheers,
Tom
Recipient of the Rockford Yacht Club 2010 Captain Ron Award