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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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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. |
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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 |
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First time ocean...
Do you or your crew get seasick in moderate swells? Something to consider.
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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... |
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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 |
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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. |
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