Netsock wrote:

I would never take a small 21 footer on to the ocean. Soo many things can go
wrong, it just not worth it. I'm not saying it cant be done, but I sure
wouldn't do it.


That's because you're an inexperienced, landlocked, small-water boater
and, of course, the reigning buttwipe of rec.boats.

I take my 19 out with no problem. Just pick the right day.


"Netsock" wrote in message
...
I would never take a small 21 footer on to the ocean. Soo many things can
go
wrong, it just not worth it. I'm not saying it cant be done, but I sure
wouldn't do it.

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.insight.rr.com/cgreen/
"Trevor Miller" wrote in message
rvers.com...
I just got a 2004 Searay Sundeck 200 and have been breaking it in on
local
lakes. Been planning a trip to the beach for August and am planning on
bringing it along. (Lewis, Delaware) I've gotten a radio on board and
am
planning (and learning) the required charts.

21' / 8'4" / 3500 dry weight / 220hp inboard

http://www.searay.com/Brochure_Photos/34819_splash.jpg

I'd like to be able to cruise down to Ocean City MD (30 miles)...what do
folks think about making this trip in my boat?

-trevor

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:41:54 -0400, "Netsock" wrote:

I would never take a small 21 footer on to the ocean. Soo many things can go
wrong, it just not worth it. I'm not saying it cant be done, but I sure
wouldn't do it.

I see them out there all the time. Not far out there, but on the ocean
nonetheless. There's not much different about boating on the ocean than
a lake or big river if the weather is nice and you don't go far from
land. Water is water.

Of course, I've gone out on days when it would be foolish to venture out
in a small 21 footer. But those are the exception.

Steve

Its been along time since I've been down the coast, but isn't there an
Indian river inlet between Lewe's Delaware and OC??
UD Scratching his head

On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 17:15:58 -0400, "Trevor Miller"
wrote:
I just got a 2004 Searay Sundeck 200 and have been breaking it in on local
lakes. Been planning a trip to the beach for August and am planning on
bringing it along. (Lewis, Delaware) I've gotten a radio on board and am
planning (and learning) the required charts.

21' / 8'4" / 3500 dry weight / 220hp inboard

http://www.searay.com/Brochure_Photos/34819_splash.jpg

I'd like to be able to cruise down to Ocean City MD (30 miles)...what do
folks think about making this trip in my boat?

==============================================

You've gotten some good advice so far so I'll just add a couple of
things. Number one, speed is your friend if conditions start to
deteriorate. Have an advance plan and get there quickly. That implys
that you shouldn't go out in the first place unless conditions are
flat enough that you can run on a fast plane. Number two, get a GPS
and learn to use it before you actually need it. Learn to set and
follow way points, and know how to plot a course from where you are to
someplace else. Number three, carry extra fuel. If you get caught
out in bad weather and have to drop off plane, you'll burn a lot more
fuel than you expected. The most dangerous part of the trip you are
planning is the distance between inlets. At the half way point you
could be faced with three or four hours of slow running in big seas.

Thanks...I'm very familiar with GPS for auto and foot travel. I plan on
putting some permanent stuff (including GPS) on the boat for next season.
In the interim can someone suggest any "Pocket PC" charting software which
can use GPS? I've made good use of Pocket Streets and GPS on my Ipaq for
about 2 years now.

-trevor

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 17:15:58 -0400, "Trevor Miller"
wrote:
I just got a 2004 Searay Sundeck 200 and have been breaking it in on local
lakes. Been planning a trip to the beach for August and am planning on
bringing it along. (Lewis, Delaware) I've gotten a radio on board and am
planning (and learning) the required charts.

21' / 8'4" / 3500 dry weight / 220hp inboard

http://www.searay.com/Brochure_Photos/34819_splash.jpg

I'd like to be able to cruise down to Ocean City MD (30 miles)...what do
folks think about making this trip in my boat?

==============================================

You've gotten some good advice so far so I'll just add a couple of
things. Number one, speed is your friend if conditions start to
deteriorate. Have an advance plan and get there quickly. That implys
that you shouldn't go out in the first place unless conditions are
flat enough that you can run on a fast plane. Number two, get a GPS
and learn to use it before you actually need it. Learn to set and
follow way points, and know how to plot a course from where you are to
someplace else. Number three, carry extra fuel. If you get caught
out in bad weather and have to drop off plane, you'll burn a lot more
fuel than you expected. The most dangerous part of the trip you are
planning is the distance between inlets. At the half way point you
could be faced with three or four hours of slow running in big seas.

Found maptech pocket navigator.

http://www.maptech.com/products/pock...ator/index.cfm

Any one used this or have something better?

-trevor

"Trevor Miller" wrote in message
ervers.com...
Thanks...I'm very familiar with GPS for auto and foot travel. I plan on
putting some permanent stuff (including GPS) on the boat for next season.
In the interim can someone suggest any "Pocket PC" charting software which
can use GPS? I've made good use of Pocket Streets and GPS on my Ipaq for
about 2 years now.

-trevor

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2004 17:15:58 -0400, "Trevor Miller"
wrote:
I just got a 2004 Searay Sundeck 200 and have been breaking it in on
local
lakes. Been planning a trip to the beach for August and am planning on
bringing it along. (Lewis, Delaware) I've gotten a radio on board and
am
planning (and learning) the required charts.

21' / 8'4" / 3500 dry weight / 220hp inboard

http://www.searay.com/Brochure_Photos/34819_splash.jpg

I'd like to be able to cruise down to Ocean City MD (30 miles)...what do
folks think about making this trip in my boat?

==============================================

You've gotten some good advice so far so I'll just add a couple of
things. Number one, speed is your friend if conditions start to
deteriorate. Have an advance plan and get there quickly. That implys
that you shouldn't go out in the first place unless conditions are
flat enough that you can run on a fast plane. Number two, get a GPS
and learn to use it before you actually need it. Learn to set and
follow way points, and know how to plot a course from where you are to
someplace else. Number three, carry extra fuel. If you get caught
out in bad weather and have to drop off plane, you'll burn a lot more
fuel than you expected. The most dangerous part of the trip you are
planning is the distance between inlets. At the half way point you
could be faced with three or four hours of slow running in big seas.