On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 19:11:12 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

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?
[..]
Make sure you have a good chart aboard so if you have to duck in
somewhere, you can find some shelter. Do you have a GPS?

One little problem... I've sailed down that portion of the coast once a
few years ago and I don't remember there being anywhere to duck in for
the 30 miles between Lewis and OC. I don't have a chart handy so I
could be wrong though.

Pick your weather and you should be fine. But if things kick up on the
way you're gonna have to think hard about which way to run for shelter.
Going back up to Lewis could get rough depending on the wind and current
direction since you're going into the mouth of the Delaware Bay and I've
seen conditions there that would flip your boat no problem. Random
steep closely spaced 6-8' chop is no fun. Or it may be the better
choice depending on where you are and the conditions.

I've never gone into OC, MD so maybe someone else who has can tell you
how the entrance is and whether it's better to head that way no matter
where you are if the weather kicks up.

Again, just pick your weather and you'll be fine. Lucky for you, the
trip shouldn't take very long.

Steve