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Dragon Wing going 60+ MPH!

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JimGo
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Initially Posted - 04/28/2012 : 18:43:10

Yes, you read that right. Yesterday, the winds were howlin' - 20-30 kts, and we got Dragon Wing up to about 60 MPH, maybe a little more! Okay, okay, so she wasn't on the water when she went that fast. But, still...

[Getting ready for the move]

Yesterday was SUPPOSED to be our "big splash," but it didn't happen. The boat trailer guy came and picked up the boat exactly when he said he would (actually, he was about 5 minutes late, but it wasn't a big deal).

He was VERY nice, and VERY good with his truck. AMAZINGLY good, in fact. My boat had BARELY enough room between it and the boat on its starboard for me to fit through turned sideways. If I tried to pass through facing forward, I'd get stuck. The jack stands were only separated by a foot or two. Yet he managed to back his trailer in there very easily.

And, he got out easily, too. I was REALLY imressed!

He helped me lash down the mast better, then I headed off to the "launch marina" while he strapped her down. Unfortuantely, with the winds that strong, there was no way the launch marina could raise the mast, so we decided to postpone the launch until this coming week. Of course, today would have been a PERFECT day for my family to cut our teeth again - temps in the 50's-60's, winds in the 6-10kt range, and a high tide around 1:00 PM. Of course, the launch marina only works during the week. So, I'm now considering working from home (actually my in-law's condo) one day this coming week, once I know when they'll be able to launch her.

Yes, the suspense is killing me!!!

- Jim
Formerly of 1984 C25 named Dragon Wing

NOTE: In my case, PLEASE don't confuse stars/number of posts with actual knowledge. On any topic.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 04/28/2012 : 19:11:46

Jim,

All of your hard work shows - very nicely. Great job.

Fair winds

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 04/28/2012 : 19:33:08

These guys are GOOD! I watch with some trepidation and amazement as they maneuver boats in and out of my marina's yard, including just to launch... My boat has been packed in so tightly I could barely polish the hull amidships--not enough room for all of me (and I'm not that big).

Congrats on the successful move--it all gets so much better from here!

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 04/28/2012 : 19:45:55

Thanks guys! By the way, for ayone needing a boat move, their rates were excellent. They were local (which helps), but so were most of the others I called. I had estimates from $450-$1800, and All Aboard Marine Transport was one of the lowest price. The marina owner and marina foreman both knew him, and spoke very highly about him when I told them who I had chosen, and that made me feel even better.

At the other end, my boat is sitting in the service portion of a sailing marina. The guy who runs the service center is a die-hard sailor, and I was very impressed with him, too. His team and he treated my boat as though it was a $50,000+ vessel, ensuring that everything was laid out properly after the transportation, etc. In the end, although we're not going to be at this marina (we're at their "little sister" marina), knowing that this team is available will help ease any concerns I may have had.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2012 : 10:23:50

Jim
I see Great Egg Harbor and Somers Point (is that pronounced summers or soh - merz?) and it looks like a very interesting area. I recalled your debate on where you wanted to put in and the distance of the drive over the winter.

What's it like there? I assume there will be lots of summer people. Shops, restaurants, boardwalks, beaches and summer fun. Any signs of Snookie or The Situation?

What are the currents like at the inlets between tides? Do you plan to sail out into the Atlantic, or tool around the harbor?

I see Atlantic City is nearby, Little Egg Harbor, as well as Cape May. I don't see the scale of miles, but is it a day's sail to and from Cape May?

Can't wait to see the photos and have you regale us with your "finds" and adventures.

Speaking only for myself, by comparison, LI Sound is a little <i>BOR-ing!</i>

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 04/29/2012 : 20:48:00

Bruce,
Ironically, Snookie and The Situation are close to where our boat had been. We were in Island Heights/Toms River, and I'm told that the show films just across the bridge in Seaside Heights, NJ. I grew up power boating on Great Egg Harbor and in the Atlantic off the coast there. It is a fun area, and the Eastern side of the bay can be pretty busy with LOTS of power boats. Where I'll be shouldn't be as bad; we're at the back (Western) end of the bay. There are lots of places to eat all along the waterfront, and I'm looking forward to taking my wife and kids out to eat by boat! Ocean City, which is just across the bridge, is a great family town. It's a dry town (no alcohol sales, and even had blue laws prohbiting most stores from being open until some time in the late 70's or 80's), and prides itself on being family-friendly. They have a great boardwalk with two modest amusement parks, and my kids love it there. So, the boat will be a great "home base" for visiting Ocean City, and for exploring all around the bay.

Cape May is a bit far for a day trip, but we could probably do it as an overnight, once we're confident enough to go out in the Atlantic. I understand that the local inlet can be tough, though the Army Corps of Engineers apparently dredged it some time early last season. Hopefully that will help some. Currents in the inlets can be pretty strong; the Barnegat Bay has almost no tidal swing, but where we are (farther South) we see 2-4' swings in tide. All that water has to go somewhere, so it goes through the inlet.

I'm very jealous of your sailing area! LI Sound is HUGE, and full of potential for exploration! I wish we'd have been able to stay on Barnegat Bay, but that just wasn't in the cards. So, we'll make due with Great Egg Harbor for now.

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