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Off season therapy
- Cooler
- Admiral
- Posts: 1547
- Joined: May 22nd, 2018, 12:09 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Carver 330 Mariner
Twin 350XL Crusaders
Home port: Menominee, MI - Location: Green Bay, WI
- Has thanked: 66 times
- Been thanked: 365 times
Off season therapy
Cooler By The Lake
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6195
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
- Has thanked: 72 times
- Been thanked: 462 times
Re: Off season therapy
We are located at the south end of the Detroit River just minutes from Lake Erie. The Lake Erie Islands are about a 39 mile cruise. Of course there are plenty of places to go on the Detroit River and Canada is just across the river so we have a bit of an international flavor. I have friends on both sides of the river. During the season I try to get my boat out on the river at least once a week. It is a great place to keep your boat. There are plenty of near by anchorages in both Michigan and Canada where you can drop a hook.
I've been boating this area since I was 15 when I bought my first boat. Like many places in the Great Lakes it is a great place to own a boat. I still have a couple of things I need to do then get her shrinkwrapped for the winter. Hope to have that done by sometime next week. Now starting to save up some money for next season. Depending on the weather I hope to launch next April 3rd or thereabouts. Got in way to late this past season.
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2831
- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
- Has thanked: 253 times
- Been thanked: 1093 times
Re: Off season therapy
Also nice to find anything you need 15 minutes away by car right off the highway at Brockville. Home Depot, Walmart, you name it. Due to non existant services in the last 20 years I have learned most everything that needs to be done on a boat which is a good thing.
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- First Mate
- Posts: 123
- Joined: September 25th, 2018, 8:36 am
- Vessel Info: 2002 Carver 410 Sport Sedan
- Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Has thanked: 69 times
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Re: Off season therapy
I’m at a marina, this winter, in a covered slip hanging from straps and have access to it with shore power. My list includes:
-Install my Magnum 2800 pure sine inverter (local marine electrician charges $110/hr and claims two days...may need to keep looking) I had one on my Cruisers connected to 4 Rolls Surrette S550’s for 860Ahr and loved it.
-replace the original Raymarine RL70 MFD, leaning towards Garmin, thoughts? Fingers crossed for a good deal at Toronto boat show.
-some restitching on the canvas. I called Carver support, It’s a shame they no longer have the patterns.
- replace the screen on the sliding screen door. The frame is weak aluminum with a vertical curve in it...should be interesting.
- last but not least are any other upgrades that I see from fellow members!
- Cooler
- Admiral
- Posts: 1547
- Joined: May 22nd, 2018, 12:09 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Carver 330 Mariner
Twin 350XL Crusaders
Home port: Menominee, MI - Location: Green Bay, WI
- Has thanked: 66 times
- Been thanked: 365 times
Re: Off season therapy
Although our marina is not small, 272 slips & 20 wall tie ups, we still manage to maintain that close community feel. We do not have that one stop quality that Rick has in Gibraltar. That would be really nice. I am down to 1 mechanic that I trust to solve mechanical issues. The mechanic that was the best in the Midwest recently retired because his knees and hips are giving him serious challenges. The guy was magic though, perfect balance of craftsman that could diagnose any problem just listening to it, and also able to use current technology for new, advanced systems. He would also like for you to assist in repair so you could help yourself with reoccurring issues. How rare is that? He now has transitioned into hauling and storage only. I am lucky enough to have a relationship with another mechanic that is 99.9% as good as the magic man.
I have Cooler stored in warm storage, owned by the magic man. When I get really depressed in mid-winter, I can go sit in the cockpit and fantasize that I am at Nicolet Bay in Pennisula Park in Fish Creek, smelling the aroma of coconut breezes and smoke/barbecue from the campfires on land. The coconut smell comes from Babe's Seat Soap. Yes, I am a pirate, born 200 years too late. I may be pathetic, but I prefer to think of it as creative. Hope to hear from more boaters about their memories, experiences, and boating habits! We are all cut from different pieces of wood!
( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
- bud37
- Admiral
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- Joined: April 23rd, 2015, 10:22 pm
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Re: Off season therapy
Cooler you seem to be very lucky ( very lucky indeed ) with your mechanic situation, I have looked for years now and no luck, basically have to do everything ourselves. ,I completely agree with your Garmin assessment, used that stuff for years....have exactly the same comments....
Between the new head and dinghy, I believe the boat show this year will be a fairly expensive day, we are looking forward to it.........
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- First Mate
- Posts: 123
- Joined: September 25th, 2018, 8:36 am
- Vessel Info: 2002 Carver 410 Sport Sedan
- Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Has thanked: 69 times
- Been thanked: 36 times
Re: Off season therapy
Thanks for the feedback on the Garmin line. I have always had Raymarine but after speaking to several dealers and fellow boater am definitely leaning to Garmin.
The boat is currently in Queens Cove in Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay. It’s also a large full-service marina which is a big change from our regular seasonal marina. My regular marina is a municipal marina, no frills, just fuel and pump-out. Finding a reliable mechanic is also a challenge in my area as it usually means bring a mechanic from 45mins away so have also learned to do my own work. Thank goodness for this forum and YouTube.
I had a Magnum inverter on my last boat and fairly confidant I could install myself but a little concerned that I may overlook something.
I also had a drain plug light on my last boat, will put that on my list. The other enhancement I would do again is the sidebar beverage dispenser. For this not familiar, it’s essentially a tap with five of you favorite bevies hooked up to a 12VDC pump, it will fit perfectly on my wet bar above the fridge/ice maker combo.
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2831
- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
- Has thanked: 253 times
- Been thanked: 1093 times
Re: Off season therapy
- Sadey
- First Mate
- Posts: 174
- Joined: September 16th, 2018, 6:56 am
- Vessel Info: Former owner of a 2003 Carver 356 with 8.1 Mercs
Agradecida
Current owner 1989 60’ Hatteras MY with 8v92 Detroit’s
Benedetto - Location: Racine Wisconsin/Ft. Lauderdale
- Has thanked: 4 times
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Re: Off season therapy
Dave & Trina
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2831
- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
- Has thanked: 253 times
- Been thanked: 1093 times
Re: Off season therapy
Came out pretty darn nice if I say so myself. Juggled things around so I could have dual screens and not need to cover up any holes left from previous installations.
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