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Hi Rob, I do have you on my list of boats making the trip. Thanks for letting us know you will also be at the dinner. Thanks Neal :thup

Hi Everyone! Went to Lambs Marina today. Confirmed our reservations. Larry ,the owner. Said "His restaurant should be open by the time we arrive." He will have slips for us. Some will have 50 amp, some 30 amp, some none. The price is $30.00 per boat. He does have a nice shower facility and a...

To all who are going on The Carolina Cruise. I am going to both marinas to confirm our reservations. The dates are 16 -19 May. Right now I have 15 boats, and 26 crew members. I am fudging the numbers a little for an extra boat and crew. I am looking forward to the cruise. My boat is ready...

I went to both marinas today. I made reservations for our group. Coinjock Marina Restaurant would like a head count. It would be for their planning. Please le me know soon :D Neal

So far, there are 12 boats that are interested in going on the Dismal Swamp Canal trip. The dates are 16 May- 19-May. 16 may, Coinjock Marina, Coinjock N.C.17 may Lambs Creek Marina, Elizabeth City, N.C..18 may Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, N.C.19 may return. I will be going down to...

I just wanted to write an update. Right now ,if all boats are going on the trip, We will have 12 boats. :D Right now I count :(3) 25 cruisers, (2) 16 cruisers, (1) 19 angler, (2) 23 ventures, (4) 22 cruisers. That is great. :D I would like to know how many boats need help. Like trailer storage...

The C-Dory Dealer in North Carolina is Mobile East Marine. We bought our 22 and our 25 from them. They also sponsor C-Brat get together at oriental N. C. Both times Carrie did the paper work and really helped with finding financing for both. Mobile East is located in alliance N. C. on highway...

Hi everyone. So far we have 6 boats signed up. Great! I did check out the Lambs Marina web site. They do have a courtesy car available. It looks belter than pelican. I will be solo on this trip. I do plan to drive Delfin from Vinings landing al the way. :) Hopefully the Chesapeake Bay is calm...

May 16-19 sounds good. Delfin will be ready to cruise. I will have the vacation time and the funds. We need to get this on the cruise thread so maybe we will have many more boats. Maybe we will also miss the sunbirds. (people who take their boats south for the winter.) :D Neal

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. :D I do plan to meet everyone at the Dismal Swamp Marker. But...

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...

I, was out today. The Coast Guard Called on the radio about the Great Bridge Locks. The locks are closed and eta unknown at this time according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The locks are located on the I.C.W in Chesapeake Va. I do not know what the problem is. :(

You can launch at Centreville Marina. From there will be Battlefield Draw Bridge. Then the Great Bridge Locks. Then smooth sailing to the Great Dismal Swamp Canal Marker. It will be on your port side. There are two locks on the Dismal Swamp. Make sure you have 35 - 40 ft. lines fore the locks...

Thanks for the replies. :D I did buy some 6 gauge wire. it was the wrong type and size. :oops: I now have 10 x 3. It is the right size and will fit in the inlet socket. I am changing the wire run because the original wire is short and the black( hot ) is burnt and corroded. After repairs, I...

I am having problems with my shore power. At first, I was not getting any power to my outlets. I did check for continuity, first at main breaker, tested good. Then, with power on ,breaker on nothing. tried resetting gfci. No go. Tried moving shore power cord to another box. Worked after changing...

Hi All, We left the hotel marina at about 10 till 5:00 am. Jeanne's back was really hurting. I do have the pictures on my computer but I do not have a picture gallery. I did enjoy seeing everyone and also meeting new people. Neal & Jeanne

I installed a Flow scan fuel flow meter. I have a 2007 Honda 150. On the helm I also have an older Garman GPS. On the top, I have speed and distance. At a glance, I can tell how fast and look to see how many gallons I am using per hour and distance. I am able to trim and see at a glance the...

We will be driving down. We made reservations at Oriental Marina Hotel. We will not be bringing the boat. We would like t-shirts, sizes (1) 3X, (1) large. We will be there for the pot luck & everything else but the trip to Beaufort. Thanks Neal & Jeanne

I would like to know what time we are going to meet in Smithfield. Then I can plan on a time to leave Vining's Landing Marina. Any ideas would be nice. I was thinking about leaving Vining's Landing about day break. That is when the water is the calmest. Still looking forward to the trip...

I have made my marina reservations. My vacation time has been approved. looking forward to this trip.