So, lets talk weather....

[Skybolt]

OK Mid-Atlantic guys......I'm getting a serious itch to open up the boat. Get the HVAC units running, begin the Spring clean up, and prep the Fresh Water system, replace on-engine fuel filters and fire up the mains. The Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC are expected to be at peak bloom on March 23, 2024. Our yacht club is planning a cruise up to DC to get pictures of the boats in front of the cherry blossoms with the Washington Monument in the background. Pretty cool.

So, for you guys in the general vicinity, when are you considering waking up your boats?

@Korkie , @PlayDate @scooper321 @Skybolt @techmitch

I too have been thinking of the same. Last weekend was my last busy weekend doing non boat things. I think this weekend I am going to clean the cabin up (remove heaters etc.) and possible start the AC units up and get some water in the boat. If not this weekend then definitely next.


That WM trip sounds like a great primer for the season. Wish it wasn't such a long trip to get there.

 

[OllieC]

Sux….

 

[sbw1]

In the 50s today in west Michigan. The crocus are blooming and the forsythia have lots of green buds. I cleaned the garage today and moved the snow blower back to its summer spot. I will probably need it again but it felt good to move it out of the way. Spring is in the air.

 

[OllieC]

In the 50s today in west Michigan. The crocus are blooming and the forsythia have lots of green buds. I cleaned the garage today and moved the snow blower back to its summer spot. I will probably need it again but it felt good to move it out of the way. Spring is in the air.

We need snow, and you just gave me an idea for when we return home.

I’ll just “Summerize” my snow blower, and - Viola! - we’ll get snow.

 

[sbw1]

3/6/2024: the growing season has begun. Boating can’t be far behind. I saw fishermen launching today at the northern launch of Spring Lake.

 

[techmitch]

3/6/2024: the growing season has begun. Boating can’t be far behind. I saw fishermen launching today at the northern launch of Spring Lake.
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Speaking of boating, what's the plan, you out?

 

[Jus Cruisin]

3/6/2024: the growing season has begun. Boating can’t be far behind. I saw fishermen launching today at the northern launch of Spring Lake.
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I put Triple 19 down last weekend because the grass is starting to perk up. My daylillies on the south side of the house are already growing.

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

 

[highslice]

This is how our spring has gone.

 

[Phasma]

Cloudy and 51 degrees with occasional rain in west Michigan

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

This is how our spring has gone.

Was almost 80 yesterday, no wind. Just a perfect day. It is snowing on me and 30 mph wind right now. Crazy

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Was almost 80 yesterday, no wind. Just a perfect day. It is snowing on me and 30 mph wind right now. Crazy

We won't see 80° for a long time. But your weather sounds like ours last week 50°drop in one day.

 

[highslice]

According to jihad Joe it's all due to "extreme climate change". Is that like when we have an ice age and then the earth warms and the glaciers retreat? That must have happened right after the industrial revolution since this is all "human induced", right?

 

[play dough]

The 10 day forecast looks like a return to seasonal norms for a while. I wouldn't get too anxious in the northern tier. It's still early although ice isn't going to be a player this year.

 

[KrazyKarl]

We are cool today but the rest of the week is supposed to be above normal.

 

[Skybolt]

All in the 50's during the day going forward, 40's/30's night.

Filled the boat with fresh water and started the engines, they started right up like they were just running. Got to love block heaters. Going to start the HVAC up tomorrow. Nice way to spend a rainy day under cover.

 

[sbw1]

Currently snowing pretty hard here at 7:45pm.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Radar shows it should be snowing. Nothing hitting the ground yet. Just a blip this morning anyway. Back to above average temps tomorrow. Friggin cold this morning. The wind goes through you. Kept the walk with the dog as short possible

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Update.... Yeah, the snow is sticking on the grass and roofs. Streets are just wet. I'm OK with it as we are better than last year when we had gotten 7 inches of snow to deal with.

 

[Jaybeaux]

I just received word from a dock neighbor that the water to the dock has been turned ON!!!!

2024 Boating Season has officially begun.