Idea for a GTG/Meet in MA
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Idea for a GTG/Meet in MA
It is for a driving event type meet that involves some 4X4 off road wheelin' that won't do damage to your vehicle(hopefully).
The place is called "7 Mile Beach" and it's in the town of West Barnstable, MA on Cape Cod.
It is a state facility and it does have certain requiremments to do it. You have to obtain a 1 day permit and meet the requirements/inspection.
There is a large parking area and you basically drive out through the dunes onto the beach area which also leads to some more dunes.
It would be much better to do this in the "OFF SEASON" (October - April) when there are far fewer people around.
I will get more specific information if there is enough interest.
The place is called "7 Mile Beach" and it's in the town of West Barnstable, MA on Cape Cod.
It is a state facility and it does have certain requiremments to do it. You have to obtain a 1 day permit and meet the requirements/inspection.
There is a large parking area and you basically drive out through the dunes onto the beach area which also leads to some more dunes.
It would be much better to do this in the "OFF SEASON" (October - April) when there are far fewer people around.
I will get more specific information if there is enough interest.
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Hey Beast...I think this is a great idea... ...thanks for the suggestion. If it's not too much trouble...maybe you could do the research...permits...fees...restrictions...etc. and present it to the group we can perhaps drum up some interest for the event.
Kudos to you for stepping forward with this suggestion...fresh blood...fresh ideas...fresh excitement!!! Thanks!!!
Are we going to see you in Boston on Sunday???
Ken
Kudos to you for stepping forward with this suggestion...fresh blood...fresh ideas...fresh excitement!!! Thanks!!!
Are we going to see you in Boston on Sunday???
Ken
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more info.....
Vehicles will be inspected for required accessory equipment:
Shovel: Heavy-duty shovel equal to a military folding shovel
Towing Device: Any of the following which are at least 14 feet long:
Tow Strap: 11/2"; Rope: 3/4"; Chain 5/16"; Cable 1/4"
Jack: Standard size (e.g., vehicle manufacturer's jack)
Jack Support Board: Wood: 10" x 12" x 11/2" or Plywood: 24" x 24" x 3/4"
Tire Pressure Gauge: Must register to 5 p.s.i. or lower
SCV's and pick-up truck campers must also have a fire extinguisher and permanently mounted holding tanks.
Spare Tire: Must meet tire standards outlined below.
Tires: All 5 tires, including the spare tire, must meet or exceed the standards outlined below. These standards are minimum acceptable tire standards.
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</TD><TD>P195 / 70 R14
</TD></TR><TR><TD>13"
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Dual-Wheel Standards for R/V's and
Pick-Up Campers (including spares):
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P215/70 R15
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Shovel: Heavy-duty shovel equal to a military folding shovel
Towing Device: Any of the following which are at least 14 feet long:
Tow Strap: 11/2"; Rope: 3/4"; Chain 5/16"; Cable 1/4"
Jack: Standard size (e.g., vehicle manufacturer's jack)
Jack Support Board: Wood: 10" x 12" x 11/2" or Plywood: 24" x 24" x 3/4"
Tire Pressure Gauge: Must register to 5 p.s.i. or lower
SCV's and pick-up truck campers must also have a fire extinguisher and permanently mounted holding tanks.
Spare Tire: Must meet tire standards outlined below.
Tires: All 5 tires, including the spare tire, must meet or exceed the standards outlined below. These standards are minimum acceptable tire standards.
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Dual-Wheel Standards for R/V's and
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Originally Posted by sglaine
So any other truck registered in like RI,NH and VT and of course CT can not do this
Also, the above info is general info for ORV's for "Oversand Beach Driving" within the "Cape Cod National Seashore".
"7 Mile Beach" or "Sandy Neck Beach" in West Barnstable is NOT INCLUDED in the "Cape Cod National Seashore". There may be some more specific differences for that area for which I will find out.
If my memory serves me well enough, they will be very close to those guidelines.
Prices for permits are the following:
ORV Annual - $150
ORV 7-Day - $50
SCV Annual - $225
SCV 7-Day - $75
(SCV = "Self Contained Vehicle")
Example of the "Cape Cod National Seashore" form:
REGISTRATION FORM
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE RACE POINT OVERSAND STATION
REGISTERED OWNER INFORMATION
NAME/PERMITTEE: ___________________________________, ______________________ _______
LAST FIRST M
MAILING ADDRESS:
__________________________________________________ _________________________________________
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _____________
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _____________
TELEPHONE: ( ) _____________________ CELL / OTHER: ( ) ________________________
(HOME) (OPTIONAL)
DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION
________________________________ _______ ______/ _______/ _______ ______/ _______/ _______
Driver’s License # State Date of Birth (Mo/Day/Yr) Expires (Mo/Day/Yr)
Driver’s License # State Date of Birth (Mo/Day/Yr) Expires (Mo/Day/Yr)
VEHICLE INFORMATION
VIN # ____________________________________
VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER
YEAR: ____________ MAKE: __________________________ MODEL: _________________________ COLOR: _____________
__________________________________________________ _ _____________
__________________________________________________ _ _____________
______/ _______/ _______
LICENSE PLATE # STATE Expires (Mo/Day/Yr)
LICENSE PLATE # STATE Expires (Mo/Day/Yr)
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT:
GAUGE:_____ BOARD:_____ TOWLINE:_____ SHOVEL:_____ JACK:_____ *FIRE EXT:_____
*HOLDING TANKS_____ TIRE SIZE: __________________________________ MATCHING SPARE: ____
If DUAL-WHEELED: *REAR TIRE SIZE: ______________________________ *MATCHING SPARE: ____
* Additional Equipment Requirements for Self Contained Vehicles (SCV)
*HOLDING TANKS_____ TIRE SIZE: __________________________________ MATCHING SPARE: ____
If DUAL-WHEELED: *REAR TIRE SIZE: ______________________________ *MATCHING SPARE: ____
* Additional Equipment Requirements for Self Contained Vehicles (SCV)
PAYMENT
(money order or credit card only)
CREDIT CARD:
VISA: _____ MASTERCARD:
_____ DISCOVER: _____ AMERICAN EXPRESS _____
7 Day ORV Permit $50.00 = ________, 7 Day SCV Permit $75.00 = ________, TOTAL = _________
For Week(s) __________________________________________________ __________________________
7 Day ORV Permit $50.00 = ________, 7 Day SCV Permit $75.00 = ________, TOTAL = _________
For Week(s) __________________________________________________ __________________________
CARD NUMBER:
_________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: ______________________
SIGNATURE __________________________________________________ ___________ DATE: _____________
Last edited by The1999Beast; 01-02-2008 at 05:57 PM.
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Hey Beast...thanks for the research...looks like the fee would be $50 for each truck for the day...gonna be a hard sell...most of our GTGs are 3-4 hours. We can throw it out and see what happens. Another possibility is for folks to group together in trucks and split the cost among the riders.
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Yeah, it is a bit expensive for a few hours but the drive down the beach alone is an hour. If you want to explore the dunes it can easily take 2-3 hours for the round trip. Then everyone has to air up the tires again, so it would easily be a half day without counting any glad handing, gabbing, eating, etc.
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Any time at all. I know I had a great time there a couple of times and it was well worth it to me. It's especially fun if the tide comes in while you're at the end of the beach.... it got a little tight against the dune cliff when I had to keep the windows closed form the waves breaking then splashing over the hood!!!!