Everyone out of the water?

C

Captn TJ

Active Member
Sep 19, 2017
872
Catawba Island, Oh
Boat Info
2005 280DA
Raymarine E80
Engines
5.0 with Bravo 3
We've been in storage since mid October, but there are a doz boats still in awaiting haul out. Since our lift is affected by westerlies it's been a challenge for the harbor crew.
 
Funny you should ask that, My wife and I retrieved a 27 foot Grady White floating down the river in front of our house this morning. Must have broke loose sometime last night does not look like it took to much damage.
 
I pulled the big boat on November 1st... I guess that I was premature because I see 4-5 boats(big boats) going both directions on 53(NE Catawba Rd.) every day... Already saw one this morning
 
I've been out since September 16th. Here's a picture of our marina today:
Mark.jpg
 
Strypes said:
I pulled the big boat on November 1st... I guess that I was premature because I see 4-5 boats(big boats) going both directions on 53(NE Catawba Rd.) every day... Already saw one this morning
Click to expand...
Yeah it's always fun driving south on 53 from CI to the airport and the boat haulers move the big ones at 15 mph.
 
Captn TJ said:
Holy cr*p. What happened to the water?
Click to expand...
MonacoMike said:
Yes, where is the water?

MM
Click to expand...
We boat on an Army Corps flood control lake... they drop it 77 feet for winter pool. In that picture, it's down ~54 feet. My slip (the one furthest out, at the very right, inside) sits in about 40 feet of water at summer pool.
 
JimG said:
We boat on an Army Corps flood control lake... they drop it 77 feet for winter pool. In that picture, it's down ~54 feet. My slip (the one furthest out, at the very right, inside) sits in about 40 feet of water at summer pool.
Click to expand...


Wozers. I'm glad the TN river above Chattanooga only goes down about 10-12 feet for Winter. I still have about 5-6 feet of water under boat.
 
JimG said:
We boat on an Army Corps flood control lake... they drop it 77 feet for winter pool. In that picture, it's down ~54 feet. My slip (the one furthest out, at the very right, inside) sits in about 40 feet of water at summer pool.
Click to expand...

So you can retrieve all the stuff you lost overboard each fall? How does Poseidon feel about that? What about Davey Jones Locker, do you steal from it?


But you are not going to pull it up with a fishing net. LOL

MM
 
MonacoMike said:
So you can retrieve all the stuff you lost overboard each fall? How does Poseidon feel about that? What about Davey Jones Locker, do you steal from it?


But you are not going to pull it up with a fishing net. LOL

MM
Click to expand...
We usually wait till we get out in the big water to drop stuff overboard... more fun that way!
 
IMG_2098.JPG
Skim ice on parts of our lake today. Coast Guard went by our house today on what looked like a sight seeing cruise.Still have boats in the water at a local marina. Hope their water systems are winterized.
 
That's a cool pic. One thing I don't understand about New England is why boaters so often leave their boats in the water over the winter. The weather is similar to ours in Michigan, and most of us here would never think of doing that. In fact, most of our insurance contracts state that our coverage is voided if we leave our boats in the water. Why do you do it?
 
IMG_2098.JPG
Krazzeeddie said:
Funny you should ask that, My wife and I retrieved a 27 foot Grady White floating down the river in front of our house this morning. Must have broke loose sometime last night does not look like it took to much damage.
Click to expand...

You saved someone a lot of grief.
 
Last edited:
sbw1 said:
That's a cool pic. One thing I don't understand about New England is why boaters so often leave their boats in the water over the winter. The weather is similar to ours in Michigan, and most of us here would never think of doing that. In fact, most of our insurance contracts state that our coverage is voided if we leave our boats in the water. Why do you do it?
Click to expand...
A lot goes on in Newport in the winter (mansions, festivals, parades, ice skating) - and in years past, we had a lot of live aboard friends there - we use the boat as a getaway during these months - with the water so cold, nothing grows - it takes dedication but I really believe the boat "likes" being supported in the water as opposed to blocked up on the hard - late fall and early spring runs are great too - just had the boat shrink wrapped and it stays much warmer. i have many projects to complete over the winter like raw water pumps, thermostats, all new electronics, a TV on the bulkhead as well as all new canvas that was just layed out/started and will be finished/installed late march before the rush...the harbor rarely freezes over and the water temps are usually 34-36 degrees - we run electric heat (bilge and cabin) and keep the water and head systems commissioned (pump out boat runs all year)
 
IMG_2098.JPG
Ididntdoit said:
A lot goes on in Newport in the winter (mansions, festivals, parades, ice skating) - and in years past, we had a lot of live aboard friends there - we use the boat as a getaway during these months - with the water so cold, nothing grows - it takes dedication but I really believe the boat "likes" being supported in the water as opposed to blocked up on the hard - late fall and early spring runs are great too - just had the boat shrink wrapped and it stays much warmer. i have many projects to complete over the winter like raw water pumps, thermostats, all new electronics, a TV on the bulkhead as well as all new canvas that was just layed out/started and will be finished/installed late march before the rush...the harbor rarely freezes over and the water temps are usually 34-36 degrees - we run electric heat (bilge and cabin) and keep the water and head systems commissioned (pump out boat runs all year)
Click to expand...
Our insurance is no good if we stay in the water after mid November. There is obviously something different about the east coast in the winter. Still not sure why. The temps are about the same. Same with snow.
 
sbw1 said:
View attachment 62233
Our insurance is no good if we stay in the water after mid November. There is obviously something different about the east coast in the winter. Still not sure why. The temps are about the same. Same with snow.
Click to expand...

Is it the difference in freeze point for salt water vs fresh water?

MM
 
MonacoMike said:
Is it the difference in freeze point for salt water vs fresh water?MM
Click to expand...
"Ocean water freezes just like freshwater, but at lower temperatures. Fresh water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit but seawater freezes at about 28.4 degrees Fahrenheit , because of the salt in it. When seawater freezes, however, the ice contains very little salt because only the water part freezes"

We're still in. We leave her in the water all winter after blowing out the water systems and putting 7 heaters inside the boat and doubling up the lines. She's all tucked in now for the winter.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
113,163
Messages
1,427,599
Members
61,072
Latest member
BoatUtah12
Back
Top