Thanks Capt Lou,

Probably wouldn't do any tubing in Boston Harbor but would be cool to sight
see or check out the fireworks sometime. I'd most likely stay as close to
shore as safely possible. My last boat was probably more suitable but much
less reliable then my new one.

I came across this website www.newenglandsharks.com that has added some
additional apprehension on my part. Don't know how many undie changes I'd
need if I ever saw something bigger than my boat next to me.

Thanks for the tips..



"Capt Lou" wrote in message
...
just wondering if this is doable or are there restrictions
to just pulling up and hanging out on a sand bar or secluded beach? Any
good websites?
I'd also be interested in maybe checking out Boston harbor or similar
places, what type of restrictions are there?

A 14 foot boat is rather small for the ocean and even quite uncomfortable
in
the Boston Harbor "chop." All of the inner Boston harbor is a no wake
zone, so
you can forget about tubing. Restrictions include a security zone around
te
airport, the cruise ship terminal, the coast guard base, and Old
Ironsides.

Weather and sea conditions can change suddenly, no matter how nice of a
day it
was when you departed.

As for Cape Cod, unless you stay in a bay (like Provincetown harbor), the
water
drops off from the shore very fast. I have seen many boats get "swamped"
by
waves while they are beached.

With your lack of ocean experience, I would not be so quick to venture out
into
the ocean in a 14 foot boat. Surely it can be done if conditions are
right, but
do not plan to spend a lot of time out there!










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