Hello all, New to this list. I don't know if this is the right place to post this. Just in the process of purchasing a 336 model in St. Petersburg, Florida. I have to move it to where I live in Merritt Island (port Cape Canaveral). I have many years of sailing experience on smaller boats in lakes and inland waters and some close coastal sailing. I'm not up to sailing it all the way around on my own. At least to Miami. Once in Miami, it's straight up the coast or I can go North on the intercoastal. My last resort is to hire a professional Capt. which I don't really want to do, but it's the smart thing rather than take the risk alone. The mast height is 56 ft so sailing across the canals through lake Ockechobee is not an option due to the train bridge height of 49 ft. I've also heard there is a 56 bridge just North of Miami on the intercoastal to watch out for. Anyone in the Tampa or St. Pete area willing to help or going to Marathon or Key West any time soon or can you suggest someone. I'd like to either go in a group or have someone aboard that's experienced. Time frame is mid October to early November. You may reply to me personally if you like at rjperez@lanset.com Thanks, Rick
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Unstep the mast
Why not unstep the mast in Ft.Myers and restep the mast in Palm City where you come off the canal. A big shortcut with some locks to go thru. There is a boat yard/ marina that could service your boat. I have made this trip and would help you if I had more time.
Why not unstep the mast in Ft.Myers and restep the mast in Palm City where you come off the canal. A big shortcut with some locks to go thru. There is a boat yard/ marina that could service your boat. I have made this trip and would help you if I had more time.
What's the max that Indian Head can handle?
The marina at the bridge can heel the boat over and get too tall masts under the bridge. It's been discussed here before and I thought they could handle masts well into the 50's. Might be worth checking the archives, calling the marina, or someone here might know.
The marina at the bridge can heel the boat over and get too tall masts under the bridge. It's been discussed here before and I thought they could handle masts well into the 50's. Might be worth checking the archives, calling the marina, or someone here might know.
not this time of year
I wouldn't suggest trying to lean the boat at Indian Town, your mast is too high and the lake waters are very high this year. I belive the RR clearance is 50', possibly 55' but I don't think it is that high. You can call Indian Town Marina (don't have the number on me) and they would probably be a much better source of info. If you need to go all the way down don't sweat it, from St. Pete to Marathon is a two day run if you stay off shore or three days if you anchor at night. From there it is again either two days up or three if you anchor every night. Let me know your e-mail and I'll get you a bunch of info for this side of Fla and the keys up to Miami. From Miami up to to the cape I have limited experience so I won't be too much help.
I wouldn't suggest trying to lean the boat at Indian Town, your mast is too high and the lake waters are very high this year. I belive the RR clearance is 50', possibly 55' but I don't think it is that high. You can call Indian Town Marina (don't have the number on me) and they would probably be a much better source of info. If you need to go all the way down don't sweat it, from St. Pete to Marathon is a two day run if you stay off shore or three days if you anchor at night. From there it is again either two days up or three if you anchor every night. Let me know your e-mail and I'll get you a bunch of info for this side of Fla and the keys up to Miami. From Miami up to to the cape I have limited experience so I won't be too much help.
A couple of thoughts
Congratulations on your new purchase! Now for the hard part... First, figure out how long the trip will take. Get all the charts, decide where you want (or have) to stop, figure distances and calculate how long each leg of the trip will take. I'd suggest starting with short daytime coastal hops until the boat checks out and everything is working as it should. Then gradually extend the time between stops as your confidence and comfort level increase. A couple of overnight or three-day passages should not be out of the question, as this is the fastest way home. How you plan to break up the trip will depend on how much time you have available and how comfortable you are as skipper on an overnight or three-day passage. Your plan also affects people's ability to crew. Because of work or other commitments, very few people might have time for the entire trip. However, most (myself included) could probably swing a two or three day hitch. It may involve riding the bus, or driving a rental car one-way but it's possible. Weather is also a factor. Fall is here so the cold fronts are coming. Since the Gulf Coast could become a lee shore, you'll need some forecasting capability and a contingency plan just in case you can't run for port. It sounds like an interesting prospect. Keep us posted as things develop. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
Congratulations on your new purchase! Now for the hard part... First, figure out how long the trip will take. Get all the charts, decide where you want (or have) to stop, figure distances and calculate how long each leg of the trip will take. I'd suggest starting with short daytime coastal hops until the boat checks out and everything is working as it should. Then gradually extend the time between stops as your confidence and comfort level increase. A couple of overnight or three-day passages should not be out of the question, as this is the fastest way home. How you plan to break up the trip will depend on how much time you have available and how comfortable you are as skipper on an overnight or three-day passage. Your plan also affects people's ability to crew. Because of work or other commitments, very few people might have time for the entire trip. However, most (myself included) could probably swing a two or three day hitch. It may involve riding the bus, or driving a rental car one-way but it's possible. Weather is also a factor. Fall is here so the cold fronts are coming. Since the Gulf Coast could become a lee shore, you'll need some forecasting capability and a contingency plan just in case you can't run for port. It sounds like an interesting prospect. Keep us posted as things develop. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
How about
hauling over land and then acclimating to your new boat in your home port? With your experience, weather and the desire to have help, the cost of transport is more than reasonable. Enjoy your new boat.
hauling over land and then acclimating to your new boat in your home port? With your experience, weather and the desire to have help, the cost of transport is more than reasonable. Enjoy your new boat.
last resort
we bought our C30 in St Pete back in May. we planned on sailing her most of the way back and hire a Capt for the rest of the trip. as it turned out we ran out of time and had to use the Capt for the entire trip. the guy we hired was very reasonable and was a great guy to work with. he called us every other day and gave us a progess report. we were very happy with the deal. if interested I can give you his name and number.
we bought our C30 in St Pete back in May. we planned on sailing her most of the way back and hire a Capt for the rest of the trip. as it turned out we ran out of time and had to use the Capt for the entire trip. the guy we hired was very reasonable and was a great guy to work with. he called us every other day and gave us a progess report. we were very happy with the deal. if interested I can give you his name and number.
RE: Last Resort
Yes, send me his name and number as a last resort. My e-mail address is rjperez@lanset.com Thanks
Yes, send me his name and number as a last resort. My e-mail address is rjperez@lanset.com Thanks
Enjoy yourself and go to Key West
I moved my boat from Texas to Miami 1 1/2 ago. WE stopped in Key WEst on the way over. Do yourself a favor and sail down to Key WEst (no more than 2 days or so (Coastal) from St. Pete) Enjoy the island for a day or two and them head up the Hawks channel and stop along the way, or get out in the Gulf stream and pick up a few knots and head north. You can always plan a stop or two between KW and your home. When is the next time you'll be near Key West? YOU and YOUR BOAT deserve a stop there. Isn't that why you bought a sailboat? Have fun, (I'm shoving you away from the dock now
) Marc ~~__/) ~~
I moved my boat from Texas to Miami 1 1/2 ago. WE stopped in Key WEst on the way over. Do yourself a favor and sail down to Key WEst (no more than 2 days or so (Coastal) from St. Pete) Enjoy the island for a day or two and them head up the Hawks channel and stop along the way, or get out in the Gulf stream and pick up a few knots and head north. You can always plan a stop or two between KW and your home. When is the next time you'll be near Key West? YOU and YOUR BOAT deserve a stop there. Isn't that why you bought a sailboat? Have fun, (I'm shoving you away from the dock now
) Marc ~~__/) ~~Indiantown Marina
Call Indiantown Marina (772-597-2455) and ask if they can handle passage at the r.r. bridge east of Port Myakka. Generally this bridge is 49 ft. clearance and has not been any problem for them to clear a mast of your height. Ft Myers has a nice mooring feild as does Stuart (where I live). Cruising the Okee you will see old Florida and really slow down to appreciate a time warp. If you go Miami the Julia Tuttle bridge is 54 ft I believe, plus you are in the condo canyons and wakes of a**hole powerboters, you learn to give the single finger salute as the only way to communicate since none of them have any idea what the VHF is supposed to do nor do they have any idea of saemanship courtesies. If going the southern route stay outside going north. With limited experience you will need to limit yourself to the deep water inlets of Ft.Lauderdale,Palm Beach, & Fort Pierce. Any of the other inlets really require local knowledge as they are very fickle with shifting shoals and MEAN tides. Best of luck,Tim
Call Indiantown Marina (772-597-2455) and ask if they can handle passage at the r.r. bridge east of Port Myakka. Generally this bridge is 49 ft. clearance and has not been any problem for them to clear a mast of your height. Ft Myers has a nice mooring feild as does Stuart (where I live). Cruising the Okee you will see old Florida and really slow down to appreciate a time warp. If you go Miami the Julia Tuttle bridge is 54 ft I believe, plus you are in the condo canyons and wakes of a**hole powerboters, you learn to give the single finger salute as the only way to communicate since none of them have any idea what the VHF is supposed to do nor do they have any idea of saemanship courtesies. If going the southern route stay outside going north. With limited experience you will need to limit yourself to the deep water inlets of Ft.Lauderdale,Palm Beach, & Fort Pierce. Any of the other inlets really require local knowledge as they are very fickle with shifting shoals and MEAN tides. Best of luck,Tim
Rick/ last resort
Doran Cushing www.southwindssailing.com he is a hell of a guy and knows his stuff.
Doran Cushing www.southwindssailing.com he is a hell of a guy and knows his stuff.
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