First time ocean...
 

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

First time ocean...
 

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?

-trevor




Start checking the ocean weather reports in that area, call a few
marinss, and plan your trip carefully. Stay in sight of land, a mile or
two offshore, leave early in the morning, and don't go out if it is
rough or predicted to be rough. The boat certainly is big enough to go
out in the ocean if you are cautious.

First time ocean...
 

Thanks for the reply...could I get a better definition of "rough"?

-trevor

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
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?

-trevor




Start checking the ocean weather reports in that area, call a few
marinss, and plan your trip carefully. Stay in sight of land, a mile or
two offshore, leave early in the morning, and don't go out if it is
rough or predicted to be rough. The boat certainly is big enough to go
out in the ocean if you are cautious.

First time ocean...
 

Trevor Miller wrote:
Thanks for the reply...could I get a better definition of "rough"?

-trevor

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
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?

-trevor




Start checking the ocean weather reports in that area, call a few
marinss, and plan your trip carefully. Stay in sight of land, a mile or
two offshore, leave early in the morning, and don't go out if it is
rough or predicted to be rough. The boat certainly is big enough to go
out in the ocean if you are cautious.



Well...

It's kind of relative, and there are many conditions that produce what I
would call rough water. I don't mind ocean swells much, but if there are
breakers on top of them, I'm concerned. Two to three foot waves with
peaks close together...that's pretty rough water for most boaters, but
two to three foot tall waves out on the ocean, with the peaks widely
spaced...most ocean boaters wouldn't blink an eye over such conditions.

If there is spray in the air, you don't want to be out on the ocean in a
20' boat. And sometimes near shore and especially in and on the edges of
inlets, you get seas moving in several directions, propelled by tides,
current and wind.

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?

First time ocean...
 

You will need to be a bit away from the shore, at least half a mile to avoid
the waves as the start to break towards shore. It the days is windy, to
onshore, then I would would think twice about going out that day, I'd hit
the sand instead.


"Trevor Miller" wrote in message
rvers.com...
Thanks for the reply...could I get a better definition of "rough"?

-trevor

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
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?

-trevor




Start checking the ocean weather reports in that area, call a few
marinss, and plan your trip carefully. Stay in sight of land, a mile or
two offshore, leave early in the morning, and don't go out if it is
rough or predicted to be rough. The boat certainly is big enough to go
out in the ocean if you are cautious.

First time ocean...
 

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

First time ocean...
 

Do you or your crew get seasick in moderate swells? Something to consider.

First time ocean...
 

Don White wrote:

Do you or your crew get seasick in moderate swells? Something to consider.



Indeed...adds to the chum line...

First time ocean...
 

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

First time ocean...
 

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.