My Sandy Story

rondds said:
.....Boating on the bay will probably be treacherous this summer - dock boxes, BBQs, sofas, refrigerators, pilings, decking, chunks of homes - some submerged, some floating....
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You're not too far off with that projection, Ron.

I just got this in the email: http://www.waterwayguide.com/newsupdate.php?area=3&id=2048

"NJICW - Mostly closed, and National Guard will prevent boats from transiting any of the northern sections. Channel is choked with debris, houses, sunken vessels, cars. The NJ ICW may not be navigable this spring."
 
I took a ride in Great South Bay Sunday. My marina owner warned me of debris, boats, etc. He wasnt kidding.
Worse was hazard buoys and channel markers that were on land...
Summer should be fun............
 
Ron,

Fortunately we have 5-6 months for the powers that be to get it straightened out!! Hopefully that will be enough around here. I'm not sure what's going to happen in NJ.

Alex,

You may get a permanent slip in CT this summer!!
 
tdschafer said:
...Fortunately we have 5-6 months for the powers that be to get it straightened out!! Hopefully that will be enough around here....
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Todd,

I remember that it took them several years to dredge a small (about 1/2 mile) section in Morriches. IMO, the cleanup effort is much greater. I'm just afraid to hear their ETA. I can only imagine what is going to take place on NJ side. I don't think it's going to look good in many respects. But, we have to stay optimistic and hope that authorities understand the importance of quick restoration.

tdschafer said:
...Alex,

You may get a permanent slip in CT this summer!!
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Yeah, if I'll be able to get out of here with closed ICW.
 
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After Irene last year, my area of the Hudson was essentially non-navigable for most of the summer. Oh, you could go out, but actually getting on plane was fraught with risk. People were bending props on almost a daily basis. If you went out, you had to just idle around to avoid all the debris. I expect it will be much the same this year. Those of you in NJ will have similar issues come spring, with the added risk of submerged objects that are lying on the shallow Barnegat bottom. Inquiries made for forward scanning sonar will probably explode this year in New England.

Time is the only answer. Sure, the authorities will try to affect a cleanup, but their resources are limited, the bay is likely NOT a priority right now, and it is a very large body of water with a staggering amount of debris now polluting it. If you go out, be very careful, go slow, and do your homework first. This might be a good year to stay on the hard a bit longer in the spring, and do additional upkeep and maintenance.

Dale
 
For Ron's boat and the others that didn't make it....


[video=youtube_share;-pUZOPh817A]http://youtu.be/-pUZOPh817A[/video]
 
Didn't take the surveyor long - pronounced a total loss. Indisputable. Finally got on board. I am in awe of how much water was in this boat. Objects from the forward section of the boat (which is three steps down from the salon) floated up into the salon. The scum-line was just below the door latch of the head. That means the engines were completely immersed. It also means that down the steps in the companionway the water was waist high. Very disturbing to look at.

I guess I'm pretty much done on this thread. Probably let y'all know the ultimate fate but I can't see anything other than the chop shop. Damage is massive and this boat is not even transportable unless you take off the bridge, which they'll probably do with a sawzall, just to get it below the powerlines and out of the marina.

I figured she'd be totaled but was hoping she would be a candidate for a refit and that someday I'd see her out on the bay somewhere. Not in the cards.

I'd like to thank everyone for following, reading, being interested and for their thoughts and kind words.
 
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Very sorry Ron, but maybe it's for the best. If it would have been a little less severe they may have "fixed it" and then you'd have been plagued with problems. I wish you all the best and good luck as you make decisions on how to move forward. Hopefully you're back boating sooner rather than later...


Shaun
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Ron,

That's just horrible news. I was hoping the damage would be less substantial. Honestly, I was even looking forward to helping with the repairs over the winter, but it sounds like she's just too far gone. When you are over the grieving process, send me a PM - I may have a replacement boat for you...

Dale
 
Hi Ron,

if you ever pass by the Middle East - you are more than welcome to take my "little" 310da out for a spin.

I feel for your loss. I hope that the insurance company will play nice and we can welcome you again with a new SR sooner rather than later.
 
Ron,
You'd be surprised at what people will buy from the insurance companies. Many of the boats that were totaled when our shed collapsed 3 years ago are still undergoing refits. These boats were sunk, filled with mud plus had anything above the deckhouse crushed. The buyers are finding out now that it's just not worth it and most are sitting in limbo. Having already spent more than the boats are worth now...

It's easy to say "just move on" as an outsider but this is the best thing that could have happened once the damage started. All or nothing.
 
Ron very sorry, reading all this is painful. I hope that everything works out for you with the insurance and that that you find yourself back on the water by next season. If you decide to look for a different Marina at Barnegat Bay feel free to PM me, the one I'm at in Waretown must have King Neptune himself guarding over it.
 
Hey Ron,

Although I was half expecting to hear this news as I followed this thread, it still is somewhat shocking. I am really sorry for what you are going through. I know we all have senimental attachments to our vessels that transcend the physical object. It is probably for the best, as Shaun said, due to the gremlins you would have inevitbaly been chasing down forever had they not totaled her. I hope the insurance company is fair to you so that you may find some solace in this $hitty situation. Best of luck with the settlement and , hopefully, the new boat search.

Now you should release some of the stress by going out and finding an out of state lineman, pull up & jump out of your BMW, and break his jaw!! Then speed away!! Bet that will feel good! :grin:
 
Ron,

Sorry about the boat, but just remember this IS what we pay insurance for... Good luck!
 
I too as many others have followed this thread and to say I am sorry for the loss of her doesn't do any justice. We all here on CSR are very attached to our boats prolly more than we should be. I can't sleep at night if I haven't been by the marina to check on mine. Best of luck to you and all of you that suffered damage or total loss of your boats in this storm. I work some with my father as a broker for YachtSouth here in Alabama (just something to pass the time). If anyone needs assistance please feel free to ask. Again, it is truley sad to see what guys that I have spoken to on this forum are having to go through. Best of luck to you all.
 
I have reading along in the shadows, but I just have to say I am very sorry for the loss of your boat. I know it has to be frustrating, and I hope that you can find a replacement.
 
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