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You know, it is really aggravating....
On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:36:59 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote: ....when I check the newsgroup messages and it says, downloading up to 1,246,321 messages...... and I end up with NO messages. I guess that is what is left after all of the republicans suck, democrats suck, OT-, liberals suck, conservatives suck, unions rock, unions suck, threads and newsgroup vandals are filtered out. Now, I know it is getting colder, but isn't anybody still boating or interested in boating? ======================================= Just got back from a major road and boat trip. Towed my 24 ft cuddy I/O from NY to the new house in Cape Coral, FL last weekend, and did some boating on the Caloosahatchie River and on out to Sanibel Island and Ft Myers Beach. The trailer trip down I-95 was a long 2 days but went well thanks to all the shakedown work to get everything sorted out. After initial trailer stability issues over 55 mph (reported here), the dealer moved the axles back and the boat forward, yielding a LOT more tongue weight. Too much in fact. It towed well but the truck was decidely down by the stern and steering felt light at highway speed. Back to the drawing board, moved boat back 9 inches and all was well. Tongue weight ended up at a hair over 10% as measured by a Sherline scale, and the boat towed very nicely at 70 mph plus. Our next challenge was hurricane Isabel. We left on Saturday morning barely a day after the storm struck in North Carolina and Virginia. Lots of trees down along I95, about a 100 mile stretch in southern VA with no power, no gas stations, and some major home flooding visible from the highway. We got through that OK, arrived in Cape Coral on Sunday night and launched the boat on Monday morning. It was amazing how much better the boat looked tied up at the dock in front of the house :-). Boating in SW FL involves a lot of thin water and some interesting channel marking but we sorted that out and negotiated our way through the slow speed Manatee zones. On the way out to Sanibel a school of porpoises played tag with us and several other boats. If only the Manatees were half as bright, none would ever be hit. Back on the road this Saturday, we once again headed north, this time taking the western route through Columbia, SC, past Lake Norman, and on into Virginia. Today we took a 115 mile loop along Skyline Drive before rejoining I-81 and the scenery was spectacular. We had the drive almost to ourselves for over 100 miles, with 20 mile views in both directions. Grand total for 9 days was 3,000 miles of driving and 100 miles of boating. Not a great ratio but at least we are now set for the winter with a boat in the right place. Anybody interested in buying a Bertram 33 in nice condition? |
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You know, it is really aggravating....
Wayne.B wrote in message ... Just got back from a major road and boat trip. Towed my 24 ft cuddy I/O from NY to the new house in Cape Coral, FL last weekend, and did some boating on the Caloosahatchie River and on out to Sanibel Island and Ft Myers Beach. Hey Wayne, When you are at your new house in Cape Coral, turn to a heading of 80 degrees true and wave. I'll be waving back at a distance of about 120 miles. Eisboch |
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You know, it is really aggravating....
On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:44:38 GMT, "Eisboch"
wrote: Hey Wayne, When you are at your new house in Cape Coral, turn to a heading of 80 degrees true and wave. I'll be waving back at a distance of about 120 miles. Eisboch ======================= By Jupiter, I'll do that. Are there any good launching ramps in your area? I'm looking forward to trailering over to the right coast once in a while. How did "HL" make out with his chartering operation? |
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You know, it is really aggravating....
Wayne.B wrote in message ... On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:44:38 GMT, "Eisboch" wrote: Hey Wayne, When you are at your new house in Cape Coral, turn to a heading of 80 degrees true and wave. I'll be waving back at a distance of about 120 miles. Eisboch ======================= By Jupiter, I'll do that. Are there any good launching ramps in your area? I'm looking forward to trailering over to the right coast once in a while. How did "HL" make out with his chartering operation? Why trailer? Take that 24 footer across the big "O". I am thinking of doing it your way in my 20 footer. Last winter we took a motorcycle cruise around the bottom half of the lake and was amazed at the big boats making the crossing. Stay in touch and maybe we will meet up this winter. The charter operation with HL did not work out for reasons beyond both of our collective control. Last I knew he was the captain of a large sailboat in the NE, but was preparing to return to Florida. Best regards, Eisboch |
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You know, it is really aggravating....
On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:34:28 GMT, "Eisboch"
wrote: Stay in touch and maybe we will meet up this winter. ============================ Sure thing. Drop me a note and I'll send you directions. It's actually quite easy, we're on a deep water canal about a mile south of the new bridge in Cape Coral and about 1,000 ft in off the river. Small dock in front of house, about to get bigger after we move down in November. |
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You know, it is really aggravating....
Was wrenchin on the engine to replace the manifolds, risers and
couplers, along with a short jump overboard to replace outdrive zincs. No time for takeing her out this weekend. Besides the weather here is poor. Capt. F. Gene Kearns wrote: ....when I check the newsgroup messages and it says, downloading up to 1,246,321 messages...... and I end up with NO messages. I guess that is what is left after all of the republicans suck, democrats suck, OT-, liberals suck, conservatives suck, unions rock, unions suck, threads and newsgroup vandals are filtered out. Now, I know it is getting colder, but isn't anybody still boating or interested in boating? PS And yeah, it IS worth it, gives me the same feeling that taking out yesterdays shrimp to the garbage can does.... |