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  1. Michael

    Boat length for Marina Charges

    I understand you questioning it and maybe a little frustrated about their measurement, though if the contract states then they can do. I typically do not like to make waves as it relates to boating for it always seems to have a trickledown effect. I guess they could give you a break there and...
  2. Michael

    Kayak's

    I have used numerious times on my 340DA as well as on my 400DB (until we purchased a PWC) the Old Towne Touring 160 (seats 2). Very similiar to the Twin Otter (http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/kayaks/tandem/twin_otter.html) Like it for many reasons: Could fit on bow of 340 (angle) as well as on the...
  3. Michael

    Why are slip's so expensive?

    $750/month for your house??? I moving back to Texas. Just think, you can boat almost all year round so the money you spend is not that bad (divided across a greater number of months) than those that are in the NE and the like. Get a head, running water, stove and have her as a second home...
  4. Michael

    A Sailor's last Voyage....

    Friendships are one of the greatest gifts we can have and looks like you had a great gift. Our prayers are with Jim and his family as well as his friends! Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw, Jim!
  5. Michael

    Parking your car at the Marina... Is it Safe

    Ship Happens! The marina should put spikes on the lamp post so gulls or whatever do not perch there and cause this type of issue. Wonder what the ground looks like under the lamp post? Has to be pretty bad. And a health issue.
  6. Michael

    Why I wish people wouldn't fish in channels

    While coming home from Lake Ontario to the Potomac River I stopped counting how many times I had to come off of plane to slow down to avert my wake from spilling the rednecks red white and blue beer or worse, throwing them overboard. I stopped at 75 and I can tell you it added a lot of...
  7. Michael

    2 killed in boating accident

    Sad to hear about the loss though hopefully others will learn from their misfortune. In our area, water patrol will board your vessel and if you are intoxicated and the keys remain in the ignition they will site / arrest you. Cracking down hard which is a good thing.
  8. Michael

    cleaning a/c water lines

    Easy fix! Take a male hose adaptor, either use one that comes with your replacement head filter for the boat or get one at your local hardware store. Put it onto the line(s) that feed from your intake (pump) to your units (usually white hose). Connect that male hose adaptor to your dock hose and...
  9. Michael

    Dock in a thunderstorm or wait it out on the water?

    Keep the weather channel on and follow and tracking the storm. I have been caught in far more than I would want. Usually anchor in a protective cove and ready at the helm if the line drags. If I feel I can make it back I will do so and always have a contingency plan, usually a few gas docks...
  10. Michael

    Gas money; do you except donations from guests?

    My boat, my guest no one pays. My house, my guests no one pays. Yes, they always will bring something like food, wine, beer or a beach toy but it is never required. Matter of fact, we have so much wine on the boat that we tend to give guests a bottle to take home:) The best boating buddy...
  11. Michael

    Samantha's first boat ride

    Too cute!!! I have had my kids out on the boat by the time they were 6 days old. Today, they still love being out there. Mater of fact it is one of the only ways my youngest will fall asleep.
  12. Michael

    Help Me Name My Boat!!

    Could name her Ship Happens
  13. Michael

    Yippie!!! New Slips are Finished!!!!

    You will get the birds and the birds will drop their after product all over your boat. Just wait! I was in a covered slip and nothing and I mean nothing short of staying there 24x7 with a broom will keep them away. Just need to be certain that you keep up with the washing of your boat for the...
  14. Michael

    TV antenna

    Chalk one up to VA then. Works like a charm for me, though then again I hardly ever watch TV on my boat. Rather it is a kids thing to do early in the morning or in the evening.
  15. Michael

    TV antenna

    Use the stimulus money and order your $40 HD converter box card. Hook it up in your boat and you will be amazed on the number of channels as well as clarity of them. Even get a weather channel which is great.
  16. Michael

    A Sailor's last Voyage....

    So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. God bless you, your family and most importantly your father.
  17. Michael

    on water delivery from wilmington, NC to Jacksnville, FL

    If you opt not to hire a delivery captain then by all means file a float plan with your coast guard auxiliary as well as with your wives. The USCGA can assist the pre departure checks as well as a helping guide with your charting. All free of charge (most cases). Either way, have fun and...
  18. Michael

    on water delivery from wilmington, NC to Jacksnville, FL

    Here are my two cents on the matter: Yes, do the trip with your friend though hire a certified delivery captain to go with you. Many reasons to do this the most important is that he is very knowledgeable of all of the local waterways to include the inlets and will be well versed in pre trip...
  19. Michael

    Hi from Philly!

    I personally love the 400DB with her room and ample lounging space to be had. When you (whomever) is in the gallery it does not feel cramped rather that you are still in the mix of the happenings. You are able to lie on the couches as well as spread out on the salon floor to watch a movie with...
  20. Michael

    Another New Guy

    Welcome aboard! If you are ever cruising up the Potomac around Colonial Beach to DC, let us know. There are tons of Sea Ray owners and lots of good times to be had. Enjoy her and remember that the first scratch is the worst.
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