Quite a First Night in Boston Harbor

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matt_unique

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What a night in Boston. The ambient temp was in the teens and we had Gale Force winds with gusts to 40 knots. When crossing the harbor into the wind the spray would immediately freeze when it hit the windows/windshield. I had to climb up on the bow several times to scrape the windshield. I would only do this tied up to the dock of course. It was just bitterly cold and even working aboard a heated vessel I was dressed for skiing. On these boats the heat only works when the engine is warm from running at cruise rpm. When I'm sitting at the dock for extended periods there is no heat.

While appreciated, it amazes me what the 20 something ladies will wear in that kind of weather. One rather large girl fell as she boarded the boat and I had to catch her.

I had an exciting 3 second maneuver as well. I had to pass behind a large commuter cat with jetdrives. It was tight quarters for both of us in a narrow channel but the wind was such that the Captain really hit the throttle as I was passing behind him. I was immediately blown toward some docked boats and I had to nail the throttle with a vector to clear the other vessels.

It was a long night. I can't imagine the guys who cruise in these conditions for fun!
 
matt_unique":18qf5oy9 said:
What a night in Boston. The ambient temp was in the teens and we had Gale Force winds with gusts to 40 knots. When crossing the harbor into the wind the spray would immediately freeze when it hit the windows/windshield. I had to climb up on the bow several times to scrape the windshield. I would only do this tied up to the dock of course. It was just bitterly cold and even working aboard a heated vessel I was dressed for skiing. On these boats the heat only works when the engine is warm from running at cruise rpm. When I'm sitting at the dock for extended periods there is no heat.

While appreciated, it amazes me what the 20 something ladies will wear in that kind of weather. One rather large girl fell as she boarded the boat and I had to catch her.

I had an exciting 3 second maneuver as well. I had to pass behind a large commuter cat with jetdrives. It was tight quarters for both of us in a narrow channel but the wind was such that the Captain really hit the throttle as I was passing behind him. I was immediately blown toward some docked boats and I had to nail the throttle with a vector to clear the other vessels.

It was a long night. I can't imagine the guys who cruise in these conditions for fun!
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(My Red emphasis.)

Matt-

So exactly WHY were you out there???

(Amazing what a new boat owner will go through to try out and enjoy the new boat!!!)

Couldn't you have had as much fun and be warmer, too, in a snow cave with the gals and all?


Joe. :lol:
 
Joe, he's a commercial Captain. His TC is shrinkwrapped. I'd have to guess he was taking some hardy (and not so hardy) souls out for First Night (hope he made a bunch of $$).

:lol:
charlie
 
Captains Cat":2b2hf0fa said:
Joe, he's a commercial Captain. His TC is shrinkwrapped. I'd have to guess he was taking some hardy (and not so hardy) souls out for First Night (hope he made a bunch of $$).

:lol:
charlie
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Charlie-

I'm a left coast kind of guy, all my life.

Never heard of First Night!

Thought it might be a Honeymoon Trip or something?

For us neophytes, here it is from Wickipedia!

Joe. :lol:
 
Sea Wolf":32aultlw said:
Captains Cat":32aultlw said:
Joe, he's a commercial Captain. His TC is shrinkwrapped. I'd have to guess he was taking some hardy (and not so hardy) souls out for First Night (hope he made a bunch of $$).

:lol:
charlie
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Charlie-

I'm a left coast kind of guy, all my life.

Never heard of First Night!

Thought it might be a Honeymoon Trip or something?

For us neophytes, here it is from Wickipedia!

Joe. :lol:
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Ha - I can understand how this could be confusing! I should have said New Year's Eve.

I thought for sure the passenger service would have been canceled that night but some hardy souls were out and about.
 
Hey Matt,

How about posting a photo of the boat you run when you aren't on your TomCat?

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
JamesTXSD":35z476i2 said:
Hey Matt,

How about posting a photo of the boat you run when you aren't on your TomCat?

Best wishes,
Jim B.
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So far it has been on 26', 32', 40', and 110' vessels. I posted pics in my album titled "Other Vessels".

I was able to get one day of Sea Service time aboard the 110'/69 ton vessel this past summer. I had wheel time with the Captain in the pilot house (I have a 50 ton and I'm working toward the 100 ton). I hope to log more time this upcoming summer.

I ran 40' Hydra-Terra's in Boston last year. They have since upgraded to 2nd generation vessels and no longer have pics online of their older models. I found a company in Alaska with pictures of the version I ran.

I no longer run the Hydra-Terra's but still serving aboard the others at various times throughout the year.
 
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