Exactly what I was thinking the first time too!!!
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Maiden Voyage |
Today was our first day out on our new boat. It may be a 2003, but it's new to us. The weather was perfect on the Great South Bay, Long Island, NY. My wife was astonished that I managed to dock safely to gas up. After about two hours of mostly slow cruising, I managed to not only find our marina, but I also managed to back the boat into our slip without property damage or physical injury. There was quite a large audience at the marina since they were having a party while enjoying the holiday weekend and perfect weather. I can only thank God that I managed to pull my 8 foot beam between the 9 foot poles without touching anything -- a true miracle. I'm thinking I should quit while I'm ahead and sell the boat! Kevin |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 25, 2009 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Thats awesome! Perfect day to enjoy a cruise. Lucky you...I am at work today. Good luck in the slip. Having basically 6 inches on each side without a single rub is pretty good...especially in reverse! |
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Thanks, but I won't count on it ever again. Pure beginner's luck. I'm lucky to have today off from work. I hope you get out on the water soon. Kevin |
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| Author: | FWFord's [ Mon May 25, 2009 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Sounds like you had a great day and that is always important on the first day out. Can be nerving! I hope you have many more good days!!!! Ben |
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Thanks, Ben. I hope so, too! I'm really glad my wife and daughter enjoyed it. I was afraid my wife would say "Oh, no, this is not for me." Happy boating! Kevin |
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| Author: | FWFord's [ Mon May 25, 2009 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Exactly what I was thinking the first time too!!!
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
My wife is the four-star hotel, room service type. I once asked her if she wanted to go camping. Her reply? "When tents have room service." |
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| Author: | FWFord's [ Mon May 25, 2009 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Mine is just the opposite. She's a country girl but she likes my toys! Remind your wife she could be riding in your first boat. 
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Trust me, my wife would NEVER ride in my first boat. In fact, she wouldn't step foot in it. But I have to say that I had great fun in that junky little boat. I beached it without hesitation, could dock it under any circumstances, and for some reason -- either bravery or stupidity -- I would take it anywhere, including out through the Rockaway inlet and into the ocean. Okay, I admit it, it was stupidity. |
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| Author: | FWFord's [ Mon May 25, 2009 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
I completely understand. I did the same thing in my first boat. I had no worries with it as long as it ran. lol It was sort of care free fun!! I never noticed a new scratch.
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 25, 2009 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
ksteiger wrote: Thanks, but I won't count on it ever again. Pure beginner's luck. I'm lucky to have today off from work. I hope you get out on the water soon. Kevin Oh, dont worry...I got my share of water time this weekend too. We went out for a few hours for an evening cruise on Friday night and spent most of Sunday out. It was a great weekend, and I even ran into another member of here out there (leftlane) on his sexy SL262...love that thing! |
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
I'm glad you had some fun this weekend. I spent Friday installing a new GPS, replacing the transom shower, and doing some cleaning. I spent Saturday babysitting a man doing a backsplash in our recently renovated kitchen, and two guys polyurethaning our newly sanded and stained floor and stairs. Even though our oak railings were being scraped and sanded today, I had no intention of staying home. They were at our house when we left, and they were still there when we returned. I hope we'll both be out there again next weekend. Kevin |
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| Author: | Busacharger [ Mon May 25, 2009 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Congratulations on a smooth first run with your new boat after a few times out with the same crew it'll be second nature for everyone knowing what to do. I get a lot of good help with my bunch, probably cause I need it. |
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| Author: | ksteiger [ Mon May 25, 2009 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Hi, Mike. Eventually my wife will get the hang of it. I'm trying to teach her what to do with the boat hook. Believe me, I need the help -- it's been about 32 years since my last boat and this one is 8 feet longer and a lot heavier! Happy boating! Kevin |
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| Author: | MichaelB [ Tue May 26, 2009 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Kevin, Congrats on the first cruise, reading your post it sounded like our weekend with our new to us 03 328 vista. I too got her to the fuel dock and it looked like i'd been doing it for years!!! Slipping her was another issue, A lot of wind! Got her in though, just have to be patient. Hope you have many happy days on the water! If your wife is a four star hotel type, you should start to lay the ground work for a cruiser!! |
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