Hogs On The High Seas Caribbean Cruise 2005 photos by Dain Gingerelli
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f you weren’t a Crew Member for the 2005 Hogs on the High Seas Caribbean Cruise, then we won’t rub it in and tell you what a great time you missed. Instead, we’ll let the accompanying photos do the talking. However, there are a few details that you should know, among them that the HOHS’s vendors gave away a total of $308,897.90 in cash and merchandise to the 1,200-plus cruisers. And the cruise’s big winner was Judy Hafer, who was presented with the keys to one cool chopper built by Vince Doll’s crew at Redneck Engineering. With only about 1,200 other people vying for the bike, Judy enjoyed pretty good odds at winning— certainly better than what you get with a state powerball lottery! There was a lot of giving on the part of the Crew Members, too, and by the time the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship docked at Port Canaveral eight days later, $67,433.00 had been raised and donated to the Kidney Dialysis Fund. For landlubbers not familiar with Hogs on the High Seas, the goal for this vacation cruise that explores the western Caribbean Sea is twofold. First, Crew Members, most of whom share an interest in motorcycling, should have a fun and relaxing vacation, which you don’t need to work very hard to achieve. The second goal is to raise money for the dialysis charity, with the proceeds donated so that kidney disease patients can enjoy the same cruise; money raised pays for doctors and nurses who can monitor the dialysis procedures while the ship is at sea. A noble cause? You bet,
and for every $10,000 raised, one patient can join the next cruise. That means as many as six will make the upcoming second Alaska cruise this June. Dates for this year’s Caribbean cruise are also locked in (see below), and Dean and Debbie Anderson, head Hogs and coordinators of this sea-going rally, say that they’ve also secured use of the 137,000-ton Mariner of the Seas again. That’s good news because not only is this one of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s fleet, it’s also captained by a biker. See, Captain John Faevelen rides a Harley. In fact, he owns two Harleys—a Heritage Softail with sidecar that awaits him at home in Norway, and the ’05 Road King Custom that he keeps on board the Mariner. This was the
same bike that he brought ashore at Labedee for a quick ride on the beach! Captain John has been riding since he was 12 years old, and is a member of the Norwegian HOG Chapter. But enough about the cruise. Enjoy the pictures presented here, and if you’re looking for a different kind of bike rally, this might be it. Check out the High Seas website, then get ready to take the plunge for a bike rally like you’ve never attended before. As their ad states: “Too much fun, 2 times a year.”
Resource Hogs on the High Seas • 800-444-8795 www.hogsonthehighseas.com Alaska Cruise: June 25-July 2, Caribbean Cruise: November 5-12
People’s Choice Judy Plexico • Philadelphia, PA 2004 H-D Low Rider Panda tank and fender murals, highway lights, a custom seat and plenty of chromed bolt-ons helped Judy Plexico cruise into the sunset with the People’s Choice Award.
Editor’s Choice 1st Place Bob Sheldon • Sanger, TX 2000 Ultra Even though Bob has a few more nuts and bolts to put on his hybrid Ultra Fat Pounder, this bike warrants attention because it represents the spirit of hot rodding that makes custom bike building so fun.
2nd Place
3rd Place
Julie Sanaszak-Hansen Hartland, WI
John Joy Deer Park, NY
1998 Mid-USA Special Construction
1977 XLCR
IronWorks Hogs on the High Seas Rally Bike Show ell, we did it again. We held our third IronWorks Hogs on the High Seas Bike Show, and despite distractions of endless margaritas, beer bribes (yes, we can be bought, but we weren’t…), a wild party at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville that would even make Sonny Barger blush, and a day swimming with the dolphins, we managed to select the class winners. In fact, our job was made tougher this time because we expanded the show to include more classes, and we even threw in an Editor’s Choice (losers wanted to throw boy-editor into the drink, but he was already there). But in the end, IronWorks and the winners prevailed, so with the margarita blender finally run dry and the Mariner of the Seas safely back in home port, we serve up this year’s IW show winners. Actually, we’re making this a three-martini show because we’ve listed the top three bikes in each class, with top honors going to the People’s Choice winner (some say this was the only bike selected by people with clear minds, although even that remains debatable considering the goings-on of the week-long cruise). And for cruisers who will join the Alaska Hogs on the High Seas cruise this June, get your best pictures ready for the next IW bike show. We intend to hold another show during the cruise north, and entering it will be as easy as before. All you do is bring a photo of your bike no larger than 5”X7”, fill out the form we provide on the ship (or on the HOHS website, then settle in to enjoy the rest of the cruise while your bike basks in the glory of the on-board photo gallery for all to see. Is this a great country, or what?
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Twin Cam Class
Evo Class
1st Place
1st Place
Gerald “Fuzzy” Karlen • Monroe, WI 2003 H-D Road King
Orlando Ortiz • Orlando, FL 1998 H-D Fat Boy
Fuzzy glides down the road in style thanks to a Kuryakyn 95” kit that breathes through Bassani True Duals to produce 100 hp, 105 ft.-lbs. of torque. Custom paint is by H-D.
Orlando pulled out the stops with the folks at Wide Open Cycles, using a plethora of Paul Yaffe Originals parts, Thrashers seat, RevTech 6speed and Xtreme wheels for his Fat Boy.
2nd Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dagmara Robinson Navarre, FL
Bruce Wakefield Ronkon Koma, NY
Mark “Shifter” Hirst Kewaunee, WI
Johnny R. Popp Hardland, WI
2003 H-D Fat Boy
2002 H-D Road Glide
1991 H-D Sturgis
1999 H-D Heritage Softail
Pre-Evo Class
V-Rod Class
1st Place
1st Place
Tom L. Snyder • Colorado Springs, CO 1948 H-D Panhead
Allen Tillis • Clermont, FL 2003 V-Rod
Tom lists his bike as “old school.” We list it as “too cool.” He also told us that “half the state of Colorado” had a hand in getting this rigid running. The Panhead engine has been stretched to 98”.
Take a VRod, then add Cycle Vision’s bolton components, H-D Reactor front wheel and Sundowner seat, custom fabrication and paint by Vicking Cycle Art, and you have a cool ride like Allen’s.
2nd Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Jeff Brown Hallsville, TX
Wilbur Warnock Ovaquaga, NY
R. Keith Dawson New Freedom, PA
Pete Boyle Logan, OH
1965 H-D Panhead
1966 H-D Shovelhead
2002 V-Rod
2006 Screamin’ Eagle
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Sportster Class
Special Construction Class
1st Place
1st Place
Sharon Warnock • Ovaquaga, NY 1975 XLCH
Derek Law • Brandon, Manitoba, Canada 2004 Cycle Boyz with TP 124"
You might say that Sharon’s XLCH is lost in the ‘70s. It sports an early-‘70s Super Glide rear fender, leather bags, and a wild paint job by Tim Williams. It even retains those ornamental AMF brakes!
Derek called on Cycle Boyz Customs of Manitoba, Canada, to create this custom powered by a TP 124”, using a Hi-Tech primary and Roadmax tranny to put the power to the 280 Metzeler rear. Alligator Bob stitched the seat.
2nd Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dee Dawson New Freedom, PA
Tom Ozimkoski New Smyrna Beach, FL
Jeff Brown Hallsville, TX
Kerri Judd Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
2005 1200 Custom
1967 XLCH
2003 with TP 121"
2004 with S&S 113"
3-Wheeler Class
Other V-Twin Manufacturer
1st Place
1st Place
John Deidengard • Wintersville, OH 1937 H-D ULH Sidecar
Dori Johnson • Atlanta, GA 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800
John’s classic ’37 ULH with sidecar features paint and pinstripes that makes those old bikes look so darn cool. That box on the side qualifies as the world’s largest lunch box, too.
Of all the Harley wannbe bikes, the one that looks most like it was born in Milwaukee is Kawasaki’s Vulcan 800. Dori dressed hers with Michael Swan custom paint, Road King taillight, and Corbin seat.
2nd Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Mike Costic Cumberland, RI
Bob “Sprocket” Eckardt Saratoga Springs, NY
Todd Sparpana Buron Center, MI
Steve “Ruggy” Allen Navarre, FL
2005 Rewaco Trike
1957 H-D Servi-Car
2000 Indian Chief
2003 AIH Texas Chopper
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