Splash 2019

dvx216

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Feb 1, 2012
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Catawaba Island/Orrville,Oh.
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340 Sundancer 2001
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8.1s 370 v drv.
Well the mechanic said he was putting our boat in next Friday come hell or high water which are both possible in Lake Erie depending on the direction of the wind. He's getting his shop cleared out for all the spring last minute prepers.
 
I wish I had that problem... it's probably going to be early May before I can splash. It seems that we are in a dry spell right when we need the rain. We had a really wet winter with not much snow here in WV. So there is very little snow melt to help fill the lake. Currently need ~65 feet of water elevation and only coming up at 1 foot per day.
 
I'll be joining you the following day. My dock was a foot underwater the day after I launched last year.
Let the games begin!
 
I've been in for a week. With the North East wind today the water started to come over my dock(at Midway, Catawba Island). It was back down again by the evening. It's going to be an interesting summer for sure!
 
Well the mechanic said he was putting our boat in next Friday come hell or high water which are both possible in Lake Erie depending on the direction of the wind. He's getting his shop cleared out for all the spring last minute prepers.
Congrats & good luck!
 
I've been in for a week. With the North East wind today the water started to come over my dock(at Midway, Catawba Island). It was back down again by the evening. It's going to be an interesting summer for sure!
I am surprised you would get a big push ...being that protected.... I saw on the islands a couple of feet last year this time of year.. And that makes sense.but wouldn't think the same in your area... I am floating dock side tie... So I feel a bit better
 
Blueone...you are side tie...I'm on the T-head of my dock. Question for you...Do you ever switch sides that you tie up on? I always tie up starboard side to, but I'm starting to rethink this. Especially during the winter. The wind at my marina comes from the North. As starboard side to, my stern is into the wind. I'm thinking of spinning the boat next winter. Thoughts?

Jaybeaux
 
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GWell.... Splash 2019 didn’t go so smooth. The boat behind me was close ... the boat beside me was close and when I mean close I mean overlapping. So when they raised me off the stands and blocks my swim platform hit the bow keel of the boat behind me... first going up accident I ever had. Then I’m told there is someone in my slip and they refuse to move so you’re going to have to park somewhere else....and of course no management is here. Not a good start

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A beer is helping :)
 
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Blueone...you are side tie...I'm on the T-head of my dock. Question for you...Do you ever switch sides that you tie up on? I always tie up starboard side to, but I'm starting to rethink this. Especially during the winter. The wind at my marina comes from the North. As starboard side to, my stern is into the wind. I'm thinking of spinning the boat next winter. Thoughts?

Jaybeaux
They have rule here at my marina that you have to face a certain way. Fortunately it’s the right way. So I don’t have an option. I spin it around once in a while to wash it but that’s it. I always like the aft facing the morning sun rise so it dries the aft canvas in the morning if covered in dew or it rained... that is the way I face now
 
Well.... Splash 2019 didn’t go so smooth. The boat behind me was close ... the boat beside me was close and when I mean close I mean overlapping. So when they raised me off the stands and blocks my swim platform hit the bow keel of the boat behind me... first going up accident I ever had. Then I’m told there is someone in my slip and they refuse to move so you’re going to have to park somewhere else....and of course no management is here. Not a good start

A beer is helping :)
Sorry about your damage... at least it can be fixed in your slip. I like your taste in beer!
 
Wow, I would be so pissed off is they damaged my swim platform while lifting the boat. Then, the squatter, I would consider coming back up to Lk St Clair!!!!
Best of luck with the repair and getting into your slip. Hope to run into you at the Ohio Islands this summer.
 
Blueone...you are side tie...I'm on the T-head of my dock. Question for you...Do you ever switch sides that you tie up on? I always tie up starboard side to, but I'm starting to rethink this. Especially during the winter. The wind at my marina comes from the North. As starboard side to, my stern is into the wind. I'm thinking of spinning the boat next winter. Thoughts?

Jaybeaux
I turn around once in a while. We're good unless the wind is strong out of the east, sure helps with the bouncing and noise to turn around.
 
I would consider coming back up to Lk St Clair!!!!
Hope to run into you at the Ohio Islands this summer.
It’s safer in StClair for sure... Lol
If you are up in the Ohio islands ..make sure you let me know ahead of time... and that goes for the rest of you characters.
We just started talking about plans for this summer but nothing decided yet.
 
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It’s safer in StClair for sure... Lol
If you are up in the Ohio islands ..make sure you let me know ahead of time... and that goes for the rest of you characters.
We just started talking about plans for this summer but nothing decided yet.
Blueone, we are tentatively aiming for the first weekend in August. Beginning of July and end of August will be up in Lake Huron.
Will keep you posted as the plan if finalized. We stayed at Miller's Marina last year, seemed good and will most likely try for there again for start of August.
 
100%! I think the squatter and I would have a friendly discussion.. Miller Lite is proper :cool:
Hey ...if it was easy it wouldn't be fun... It sounds like they have the squatter out... Will find out more in the morning..

I will tell you it's good to be floating... Beautiful day.... Have the tunes just cranked...no one around... It doesn't get better than this in April in Ohio...Cheers you land lovers!!!

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You're late to the party! Lol!

Sorry to hear about the damage and glad to hear they got rid of the prick in your slip!

Our 1st trip of 14 planned to PIB is next weekend! Weather is always permitting of course. We may hit Kelleys a few times more this summer too...
 

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