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07-28-2016, 06:21 PM
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Member
City: Dublin, Oh and Naples, Fl
Vessel Name: Sea-V
Vessel Model: Sea Ray 340
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 11
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Hello from SW Florida...
I found this site when researching standup engine rooms. The 2-15 thread started by Marinetrawler appeared in my search. After reading the first few pages I was so impressed with the community that I registered. I'm sure I will never provide as much help as I will receive here, but I will try.
We presently have a 340 Sea Ray. Wonderful boat! We've stayed aboard as long as 10 days and my lovely wife doesn't find it to be a cave. However, the time is drawing near when we can spend longer times on the boat and an upstairs and bridge will be nice...as well as an engine room versus engine space.
Fair winds and calm seas to everyone!
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07-28-2016, 06:27 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,442
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Welcome to the forum!
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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07-28-2016, 06:57 PM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,826
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Welcome aboard!
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07-28-2016, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member
City: Cape Cod, MA or Fort Myers, FL
Vessel Name: Osprey
Vessel Model: Her Shine. Newburyport
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 388
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Welcome aboard, I sold my SeaRay 340 for a trawler. Love the space and got used to the slower pace.
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07-29-2016, 03:26 AM
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Member
City: Dublin, Oh and Naples, Fl
Vessel Name: Sea-V
Vessel Model: Sea Ray 340
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 11
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Thanks everyone! Nice to see some trawler folks on the gulf coast.
I feel like I've seen Irish Lady before. We like to stay at Pink Shell mostly, occasionally South Seas. Maybe there?
CapeCodder, great to know you made the same transition! We love the 8.5 mph slow cruise. The only reason I go faster is exercise the 8.1's for 15 minutes. Then it's back down 1600 rpm.
I'm wondering if you or OC Diver take your boats north during the summer. Maybe blog about it? I'll search the forums for related posts. We think going up the east coast for summers would be great.
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07-29-2016, 05:06 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,442
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nowakezone
Thanks everyone! Nice to see some trawler folks on the gulf coast.
I'm wondering if you or OC Diver take your boats north during the summer. Maybe blog about it? I'll search the forums for related posts. We think going up the east coast for summers would be great.
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Yes, I winter in Fort Myers and summer in Crisfield, MD on Chesapeake Bay. Stayed at Salty Sam's marina across from Fort Myers Beach last winter. Probably dock on Cape Coral this winter.
Here is a thread you might find interesting about cruising South from Chesapeake Bay to Fort Myers. January - February aren't the best months to cruise South. Much more enjoyable going south October through December and going North April - May.
Finally Heading South
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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07-29-2016, 05:16 AM
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nowakezone
Thanks everyone! Nice to see some trawler folks on the gulf coast.
I feel like I've seen Irish Lady before. We like to stay at Pink Shell mostly, occasionally South Seas. Maybe there?
CapeCodder, great to know you made the same transition! We love the 8.5 mph slow cruise. The only reason I go faster is exercise the 8.1's for 15 minutes. Then it's back down 1600 rpm.
I'm wondering if you or OC Diver take your boats north during the summer. Maybe blog about it? I'll search the forums for related posts. We think going up the east coast for summers would be great.
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Most of our cruising time is spent between Sarasota and Ft Myers/Ft Myers Beach.
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07-29-2016, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member
City: Cape Cod, MA or Fort Myers, FL
Vessel Name: Osprey
Vessel Model: Her Shine. Newburyport
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 388
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This year I took an airplane, but usually cruise by boat, it's a great trip. Here's a cell phone photo of the Great Dismal Swamp Canal. Next time I plan to have good camara.
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07-29-2016, 09:35 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Vessel Name: Knot Dreaming
Vessel Model: 1995 Silverton 41
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nowakezone
I found this site when researching standup engine rooms. The 2-15 thread started by Marinetrawler appeared in my search. After reading the first few pages I was so impressed with the community that I registered. I'm sure I will never provide as much help as I will receive here, but I will try.
We presently have a 340 Sea Ray. Wonderful boat! We've stayed aboard as long as 10 days and my lovely wife doesn't find it to be a cave. However, the time is drawing near when we can spend longer times on the boat and an upstairs and bridge will be nice...as well as an engine room versus engine space.
Fair winds and calm seas to everyone!
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Welcome aboard, My wife and I made the transition 5 years ago and have never looked back. We had a 290 SeaRay and decided we had reached the age where we wanted more room and wanted to cruise at a more leisurely pace. While technically, our boat is not a Trawler, we operate as one and spend 90% of our time at 7 knots. I do like the ability to speed up when needed. We have made 4 trips to the keys for diving in the last 5 years and are planning another for next spring. It is nice to get on a plane for the run from Marco Island to Marathon. I also know how cramped the "engine space" is in a SeaRay, and enjoy having more room to do maintenance. Good Luck with your search for a Trawler.
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07-29-2016, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member
City: Marietta
Vessel Model: Cobalt 246
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 165
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Hello from SW Florida...
Welcome aboard! We live in Atlanta but keep our boat at Tarpon Point Marina- Cape Coral in the fleet at Southwest Florida Yachts. We get down 6-8 times a year and always include both Pink Shell and South Seas, as well as Useppa Island and Tween Waters on our trips. Hope to see you out on the water!
David Hughes
2009 Leopard 37 Powercat
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