matthewmiller01
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- May 14, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 2008 290 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin 5.0 MPIs (DTS) w/ Bravo III Drives
Kohler 5 ECD
I am beginning the planning for a week to week and a half cruise from home in Knoxville down to Chattanooga for a couple of days for the Riverbend festival, then possibly down to Guntersville for a day or two, then back to Chattanooga for a day or two, and then back home to Knoxville. the crew will be myself, the admiral, two kids (7 and 11), and one or two dogs (one small dog and possibly one lab). I have quite a few questions and comments...
1. Any suggestions for a first-time lengthy cruise away from home? (All maintenance will be done and the boat will be ready to go. This is more of a packing type question. I will have extra impellers [engine and genny] and tools onboard. I do not and won't have any spare props.)
2. I am very familiar with about half of the trip... most of the way to Chattanooga, but have never been past there. I want to go through the gorges downriver from Chattanooga as they look pretty amazing from the pictures I've seen.
3. I believe there will be 4 locks each way. I've never locked through, but have read up plenty and watched many videos and I am confident I can do that. I am also aware of marinas along the way for gas and needed marina supplies.
4. We plan on anchoring somewhere in Chattanooga and can resupply as necessary there. They have very good transit around the waterfront and we can get to where we need to go to get anything we need.
5. Is there any reason to go to Guntersville/anything to see or do there? Who all is from there or knows the area? Marinas there worth stopping in on?
6. Will anyone be in Chattanooga for the festivities? We haven't been to Riverbend yet, but know quite a bit about it. I know we need pins/admission if we want to go ashore for it.
7. Anyone interested in joining us for any or all of the trip? John (Loneranger) - interested?
8. Does anyone know if the locks down around and below Chattanooga are operating as expected or will be then? I will call and verify no planned shutdowns for that timeframe, but I haven't yet.
As I said, this will be our first lengthy trip on the boat/multiple overnight stays onboard. We've only done single overnights within an hour or so of home.
Any and all guidance or tips would be appreciated! Please don't take any knowledge for granted. I'd rather be suggested something I already know than not be told something I need to know. Thanks!
1. Any suggestions for a first-time lengthy cruise away from home? (All maintenance will be done and the boat will be ready to go. This is more of a packing type question. I will have extra impellers [engine and genny] and tools onboard. I do not and won't have any spare props.)
2. I am very familiar with about half of the trip... most of the way to Chattanooga, but have never been past there. I want to go through the gorges downriver from Chattanooga as they look pretty amazing from the pictures I've seen.
3. I believe there will be 4 locks each way. I've never locked through, but have read up plenty and watched many videos and I am confident I can do that. I am also aware of marinas along the way for gas and needed marina supplies.
4. We plan on anchoring somewhere in Chattanooga and can resupply as necessary there. They have very good transit around the waterfront and we can get to where we need to go to get anything we need.
5. Is there any reason to go to Guntersville/anything to see or do there? Who all is from there or knows the area? Marinas there worth stopping in on?
6. Will anyone be in Chattanooga for the festivities? We haven't been to Riverbend yet, but know quite a bit about it. I know we need pins/admission if we want to go ashore for it.
7. Anyone interested in joining us for any or all of the trip? John (Loneranger) - interested?
8. Does anyone know if the locks down around and below Chattanooga are operating as expected or will be then? I will call and verify no planned shutdowns for that timeframe, but I haven't yet.
As I said, this will be our first lengthy trip on the boat/multiple overnight stays onboard. We've only done single overnights within an hour or so of home.
Any and all guidance or tips would be appreciated! Please don't take any knowledge for granted. I'd rather be suggested something I already know than not be told something I need to know. Thanks!
