Alex F
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- Nov 14, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
I had an opportunity to share this thread with admiral. We were able to iron couple of things out that in the way helps to continue planning. She made a good point that for this trip we should limit to no more than a week due to the fact that this is not like every stop would have amusement parks, so the last thing we want is for the kids to get bored. I’ll try to have the ports of call with mixed activities. The other point admiral made is that she’d like to go to Black Island on the separate trip. I think this is fine, b/c when we’ll be back we can hit other ports.
Brian,
Your last suggestion for ports looks interesting and gave me an idea to make bigger jumps between the ports to cover those that are on must visit list. So, I’m thinking that something like this can work (I got some rough distance numbers from my PC planner):
NJ to Westhampton (~85-90nm)
Westhampton to Greenport (~25nm), stopping at Shelter Island for lunch.
Greenport to Montauk (~20nm)
Montauk to Fire Island (~55nm)
Fire Island to NJ (~60nm)
I was thinking that it might be easier to have longer run on the first day of the trip, that’s why I’m thinking to do Westhampton as first stop. If I make the WH as the last stop, then the longest trip would be on the way back home, which I’m not sure is the best approach.
What you guys think, is this a good rough plan? How long would you say it’s better to stay a particular port? If I recall, I’ve read that some marinas require 2 nights minimum stay (I think it was Townsend Manor Marina in Greenport). Would you think that I need to spend 2 nights there? I don’t know these towns too well, but from what I recall the only port that might be worth staying for two nights is the Montauk.
Brian,
Your last suggestion for ports looks interesting and gave me an idea to make bigger jumps between the ports to cover those that are on must visit list. So, I’m thinking that something like this can work (I got some rough distance numbers from my PC planner):
NJ to Westhampton (~85-90nm)
Westhampton to Greenport (~25nm), stopping at Shelter Island for lunch.
Greenport to Montauk (~20nm)
Montauk to Fire Island (~55nm)
Fire Island to NJ (~60nm)
I was thinking that it might be easier to have longer run on the first day of the trip, that’s why I’m thinking to do Westhampton as first stop. If I make the WH as the last stop, then the longest trip would be on the way back home, which I’m not sure is the best approach.
What you guys think, is this a good rough plan? How long would you say it’s better to stay a particular port? If I recall, I’ve read that some marinas require 2 nights minimum stay (I think it was Townsend Manor Marina in Greenport). Would you think that I need to spend 2 nights there? I don’t know these towns too well, but from what I recall the only port that might be worth staying for two nights is the Montauk.