05/16 - 05/19 - North Carolina Loop

nmitch2859 · From 16 May 2014 to 19 May 2014 (included)

I do know it is December, but is it too early to start planning a North Carolina loop? I do plan on being on this one. Right now the boat is winterized. I am also planning on new projects.( 1) changed anchor to Lewmar plow type, (2) change anchor rode and chain. (3 )have water pump on engine changed, ( 4 ) find out why the installed a/ c does not work,(5 ) get generator running, (6) wash and wax Smile

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srbaum · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject:

Neal,
It is not too early to get the ball rolling for the Mini-loop trip.
Winterized... Does that mean you won't be boating this winter? It was toasty in my boat today...a nice 70 degrees, thanks to Mr. Wallas.

Steven Dore · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:11 pm Post subject:

I hope to make the 2014 trip.

All I do in the winter is drain the fresh water tank and remove the drinks. I run her year around without any problems.

Steve

schiavolou · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:03 am Post subject:

Yay - I'm glad somebody is thinking ahead to warmer days. Thanks Neal! Skimmer is up for another loop. We need to start thinking about dates. It's OK with me if we can't coordinate with the Potato Festival this year Wink

nmitch2859 · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:51 pm Post subject:

we mostly boat in the Chesapeake bay. I do plan to do the trip on its own bottom. No trailer this time. As time gets closer ,we will then try to find dates. Also we do not know when the battlefield locks will be fixed at this time. Very Happy

I do plan to meet everyone at the Dismal Swamp Marker. But plans can always change. Smile

Rcbeach · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject:

All,

I am in for the trip this coming spring. Let pick a date and do it.

Dick

shellndanm · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject: Carolina Loop

I would love to do this trip!

Rcbeach · Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:53 pm Post subject:

Sounds like some would like to get the date on the calendar. How about starting out May 16 and return on May 19?

Dick

Sea Angel · Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject:

Selfish request is not to do this on the 3rd weekend of any month. We are involved with a charity [Newborns In Need] that meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. We're on the leadership board and do their photos.

If we do this in April I think we can avoid most of the heat and the flying teeth.

If for some reason I don't take the boat again this year, I plan to be at the NC Visitor's Center again for support and pixs; except for the times I noted. So it may be too early for any support stuff, if I drive there, but I suspect that ice cream will again be desired in that situation.

Art

Rcbeach · Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:39 pm Post subject:

Art,

No problem. We are flexible on the date or month. I hope you can bring the boat this year. It would be great to see all the improvements you have done to your boat.

Dick

schiavolou · Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:46 pm Post subject:

My 2 cents ( as the lion says): I'm OK with avoiding 3rd weekend, but think May would be better than April for weather crossing the sound, no?

Others' input?

srbaum · Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:27 am Post subject:

Skimmer,
You are correct... May has less predicted wind (less small craft advisories) then April. My co-pilot is always game for these trips as long as the weather is favorable.
Last year we did have a front roll through as we were making that voyage and we dealt with it okay. Tying up to the marina in Elizabeth City was a real challenge to the point of being almost unsafe. The fortunate part of the sound crossing was that we had quartering seas.
But the previous month had more periods of higher winds...
My vote is for a May trip...sorry Art.
Steve

schiavolou · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:14 am Post subject:

Here's what the marina in Elizabeth City was like in May last year...
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srbaum · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:32 am Post subject:

Skimmer,
Thanks for sending a note to Lambs Marina for a possible mooring. Their facility will certainly get us away from the roller-coaster ride that we had previously at Pelican Marina.
Dick had mentioned leaving on May 16th and returning on the 19th. This is fine by me, though it will most likely correspond with the E-City Potato Festival.
Others please chime in as we need to go ahead and get our dates and mooring arrangements confirmed.

Steven Dore · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:37 am Post subject:

I vote for May 16th - 19th. How often do you get to attend a potato festival?