02/28 - 03/02 - St. John's River

Roy & Dixie · Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject:

The Carpy album can be quite "dangerous" (in a good way, of course Mr. Green). The Carpy logs of their cruising in the St. John's area have added that to my list too Thumbs Up

A couple months ago I saw Carpy's helm seat mod that allows the seatback to lay full down, thus allowing it to become an extension of the galley counter. I could not later remember whose pictures I had viewed to see that mod. Today I was glancing at pix of the boats responding to this thread and there it was. I have raised both helm and forward facing seats 4" to allow better fwd visibility while underway, but this would still allow a flat working surface. I hope to have mine done before 28Feb.

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:13 am Post subject:

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:27 am Post subject:

Yes.... And I sent TyBoo a PM asking him to help. This is such a great web site and the C-brat people the best! 6 possible 7 so far. I'm going to take the Out2C down to Hontoon tomorrow and talk with the rangers there. Yes.....I could phone but it's more fun this way. Wink

Tom Schulke
Out2C

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject:

Actually, I think Tyboo (Mike Barber) is in Las Vegas, the last time I heard from him (on FB), getting married! Rolling Eyes

Hope I didn't let the Cat

out of the bag Mike!

He may have done it but he may have also been "busy"....The other Nerd is Bill Giese and he's usually very responsive too...

Charlie

Will-C · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject: 02/28 - 03/02 - St. John's River

Tom,
I wondered about how long it would take to go from Astor to Sanford by boat? Depending on the weather we might put in at Astor on the 24th. We might see you on Friday but we are leaving for home on Saturday or early Sunday at the latest.
D.D.

jimicliff · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:36 pm Post subject: Astor to Sanford

Hi I'm Cliff from the area, I'd guess 6hrs due to all the no wake zones, there are a few

Will-C · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject: 02/28 - 03/02 - St. John's River

Cliff,
Thanks for the info.
D.D.

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:44 pm Post subject:

Hi D D
Cliff had the time about right if you push it. Sometimes it takes me days to make it that far but my favorite speed is about 6 mph. Lots of Manatees in the area now and one must be very careful to be at the correct speed in the no wake zones. I plan on launching Friday morning from Ed Stone park on HW 44. Joyce and I will be at Hontoon all day to greet people. So be sure to stop on by....should be a few other c-brats to visit with.

See you then....Tom Schulke

out2c

RobMcClain · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:16 pm Post subject:

I was just wondering, would we see manatees on the lake? That's very cool.

We are trying to make this work for us... its kind of up to Weflings to give us a budget for time and money needed in Appalachiola prior to coming to the lake. We are hoping to have solar installed.

Mary McClain

Ron Cowan · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:55 pm Post subject:

RobMclain, Understand you are going to Lake Martin first. If there is any way to fit in the Hontoon trip you will never regret it. Having grown up in the Lake Martin area (but not boated there in probably 50 years), and now living and boating on the Tenn. river, I can tell you the adventure of the St. Johns river will far exceed all you will do elsewhere. The wildlife, scenery, and weather are not to be missed. Alligators, manatee, and birds are be enjoyed along with Cypress trees and clear springs. ALL ONE MAN'S OPINION, but would hate to see anyone so far from home miss that opportunity.
Ron

Will-C · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:27 am Post subject: 02/28 - 03/02 - St. John's River

Tom,
We will leave Long Key Feb 23th and head up to your area 300+ miles and put in locally at the Ed Stone Park ramp. We want to wonder north down river to Welaka and check out the Ocklawaha river a little bit. I wondered should we just take the dinghy up the Ockawaha river or just barge right in there with the boat. I also wondered if you can leave the tow rig at Ed Stone Park for a few days? Thank you and Cliff for the local info. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Friday. We are in but we should be hitting the road home on Sunday. I see the average temps in Feb range in between a low of 46 and a high of 70 degrees. Much better than in Pa. Tomorrow here 10 + inches of snow and a low of 2 degrees. The ten day for these parts does not look much better. We gotta get outa here.
Dave and Ginny Deem

Simplicity · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:36 am Post subject:

Alan and I are planning a cruise on the St. John's during that time. Would like for you to count us in for those days. Cliff I will pm you for some local info. Thanks Linda

Roy & Dixie

Will-C · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:46 am Post subject: 02/28 - 03/02 - St. John's River

Thanks Roy that's great info. We travel with an older bulldog. It sounds like a great place to strap a couple pork chops on her life vest and send her out for a swim. Very Happy

My wife is seriously challenged by the whole alligator thing. I'm thinking she will probably lock and maybe barricade the door at night. Maybe also in the daytime.
About how many miles from the river up to the dam?
D.D.

Roy & Dixie · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:59 am Post subject:

About how many miles from the river up to the dam?

This just a guess, about 5 mi and about 1 hr or a little more. I seem to pay little attention to time/distance until it gets close to happy hr.

PS, gators might visit by swimming around the boat, but I've never had one try to board.