Pictures from the 2002 Chrysler Marine Nationals

at Lake of the Ozarks

The Route of the Cruise  30.2 miles ( each way!)

Franz Buddenberg pulls out in John Rickers Conqueror 105

Char

John and Charlene Ricker Pull out  in their 135 Conqueror .

Behind them is Tom and Linda Gustad in their super original 73 Valiant.

The Kids and I head out......

Conqueror S-III passing the Ricker's

Dave getting some serious sun in the S-III

View of Tom and Linda's Valiant from the S-III

My daughter wondering if gas is needed for a boat to run...

Tom wondering the same thing......

Conqueror S-III doubles as a tow boat.

The boats at HA HA TONKA State Park

John Ricker and Franz Buddenberg discuss the smooth ride of the Conquerors...

Toms 14' Valiant and Johns 105 Conqueror.

We felt Tom and Linda should get the bravest boater award for making the 30 mile ( one way ) trip in a 14' boat, they had fun but the waves were tough on them...

After the trip we all had Dinner at the Runaway 2 restaurant. Here Bruce Lienmiller and Franz enjoy finally getting out of the sun and heat...