Boat Guy
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- May 15, 2013
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- Boat Info
- 400 DA
- Engines
- CAT 3116s
Well, as some of you know, I purchased my Sundancer back in August. I spent the majority of August just doing deferred maintenance and getting things right.....Just when September rolled in.
September is a great time to boat up in Annapolis, but with a hint of cool weather, I knew my season was going to be short. I went from thinking about boating, to researching putting her on the hard for the winter……
….Then I said… "F' that…let's have an adventure!"
So, while it probably would have been more prudent to get a season under my belt, I started to think about taking her down to the Keys. Sure, I could have used another season to fix the little things and get helm time experience, but life always can throw curve balls and I've learned........ "You can't let life get in the way of life……"
So, in early November…. Three months after the purchase, I set out from the Chesapeake to points south.
Of course, just as I've got the engines running and friends pulling dock lines to help me leave, I get a call from a a CSR member. He tells me he's made it down to Coinjock NC through the ICW, but warns me to stay in Annapolis. Apparently the Great Bridge Lock has failed and they don't know when it will be operational. So I'm thinking, "Great, reason 42 not to head down" .... But, of course I say, "f'it"….I pull the lines and go!
I've got to say, it has been one hell of an adventure. I could add so much more to the story. But, the point for now, I'll just to say I'm over 900 miles from Annapolis sitting near Cape Canaveral….In warmth….. Which was the secondary goal.
As I'm sure many of you know, Merritt Island is right here. Not only did I get a chance to see the SpaceX rocket last night, but I got a nice tour of Sea Ray from a guy that some of you might have heard of before, by the name of Capt. Rusty Higgins!
I can't say enough about Rusty. He is honestly the reason I made it to Florida. His invaluable assistance before I left…. But, most importantly, all the assistance and calls during my trip…early morning "check-ins" to verify weather reports and conditions. He is the reason I felt comfortable running on the outside out of Cape Fear. He is a treasure and Sea Ray is really lucky to have him. I'm honored to call him a friend.
I have so much more to add to this story. But I will leave you with this, down here, Sea Ray has something exciting that will be at the Miami boat show. Something very big and very cool…. You really want to be there if you can.
Thanks Rusty!
(Here are a few shots from the launch.)
September is a great time to boat up in Annapolis, but with a hint of cool weather, I knew my season was going to be short. I went from thinking about boating, to researching putting her on the hard for the winter……
….Then I said… "F' that…let's have an adventure!"
So, while it probably would have been more prudent to get a season under my belt, I started to think about taking her down to the Keys. Sure, I could have used another season to fix the little things and get helm time experience, but life always can throw curve balls and I've learned........ "You can't let life get in the way of life……"
So, in early November…. Three months after the purchase, I set out from the Chesapeake to points south.
Of course, just as I've got the engines running and friends pulling dock lines to help me leave, I get a call from a a CSR member. He tells me he's made it down to Coinjock NC through the ICW, but warns me to stay in Annapolis. Apparently the Great Bridge Lock has failed and they don't know when it will be operational. So I'm thinking, "Great, reason 42 not to head down" .... But, of course I say, "f'it"….I pull the lines and go!
I've got to say, it has been one hell of an adventure. I could add so much more to the story. But, the point for now, I'll just to say I'm over 900 miles from Annapolis sitting near Cape Canaveral….In warmth….. Which was the secondary goal.
As I'm sure many of you know, Merritt Island is right here. Not only did I get a chance to see the SpaceX rocket last night, but I got a nice tour of Sea Ray from a guy that some of you might have heard of before, by the name of Capt. Rusty Higgins!
I can't say enough about Rusty. He is honestly the reason I made it to Florida. His invaluable assistance before I left…. But, most importantly, all the assistance and calls during my trip…early morning "check-ins" to verify weather reports and conditions. He is the reason I felt comfortable running on the outside out of Cape Fear. He is a treasure and Sea Ray is really lucky to have him. I'm honored to call him a friend.
I have so much more to add to this story. But I will leave you with this, down here, Sea Ray has something exciting that will be at the Miami boat show. Something very big and very cool…. You really want to be there if you can.
Thanks Rusty!
(Here are a few shots from the launch.)
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