JD Ray
Senior Member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2020
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- Location
- USA
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- GOML
- Vessel Make
- 1978 Fiberform Bermuda 2400
I feel like this is something that has probably been discussed here, but a search didn't turn anything up, so...
What's involved with transiting the mouth of the Columbia River, either getting into or out of it, for boats in the ~35 foot range?
As we work to imagine how we might make our idea of boat ownership, and for that matter living aboard such a boat, it's natural to think that we would want to to either north or south out of the Columbia River at some point. It's either that or moor the boat, at great expense, in the Puget Sound and rarely get to use it.
A Google search about the Columbia Bar turns up videos of the water there basically swallowing fishing boats. And there's an organization called the Columbia River Bar Pilots, suggesting that if you want into or out of the river, call someone to come do the driving, even if you're an old sea dog.
What can you practical-minded folks tell a wannabe boat owner about making the transit? Presume that we're willing to wait for best conditions and not get impatient.
Thanks.
JD
What's involved with transiting the mouth of the Columbia River, either getting into or out of it, for boats in the ~35 foot range?
As we work to imagine how we might make our idea of boat ownership, and for that matter living aboard such a boat, it's natural to think that we would want to to either north or south out of the Columbia River at some point. It's either that or moor the boat, at great expense, in the Puget Sound and rarely get to use it.
A Google search about the Columbia Bar turns up videos of the water there basically swallowing fishing boats. And there's an organization called the Columbia River Bar Pilots, suggesting that if you want into or out of the river, call someone to come do the driving, even if you're an old sea dog.
What can you practical-minded folks tell a wannabe boat owner about making the transit? Presume that we're willing to wait for best conditions and not get impatient.
Thanks.
JD