Survey today, fingers crossed.

Handymans342

Looks just like mine 

Liberty44140

What did they do to shine up the blue gelcoat?

Sheri

Yes we are very pleased with her so far. There was a leak in the tilt/trim, that was fixed Friday and the last coat goes on today . The new zinks are in place and the guy that buffed her is going to go over it one more time. They are working on freeing the sea cocks today that are stuck open and the new radio was put in last week. We have 2 places that need attention on the deck from something being dropped that cracked the fiberglass next to the captains seat and she should be good as new.

We have learned a lot from this site and are so thankful to everyone for all of the information that you all share. 

Sheri

Liberty44140 said:

What did they do to shine up the blue gelcoat?

I will ask them what they used today when I go check on her, I know he buffed her but I do not know what with.

Handymans342

Sherri, do you know of any nice marinas up there that have transient slips? Near restaurants, etc? Thanks! 

Sheri

Handymans342 said:

Sherri, do you know of any nice marinas up there that have transient slips? Near restaurants, etc? Thanks! 

 Handymans342 

NIO has a few and the Mad Beach fish house is awesome. Tierra Verde is new and has the Island Grill that is opening there soon but I do not know what the actual open date is. they are currently just down the road and their food is awesome as well. Blind Pass Marina may have a few transient spots, not as nice docks but they have Sea Haggs Bar and Grill that has great food and is close to the beaches

Handymans342

Sherri, we are driving up there Saturday to check out the marinas. Thanks!!

rasbury

and your in such a great area......enjoy!

Handymans342

Taking car, not boat. 

raybo3

Handymans342 said:

Taking car, not boat. 

Is it diesel???????

Handymans342

Really Ray, really?

raybo3

Yerp!!!!!

Sheri

Handymans342 said:

Sherri, we are driving up there Saturday to check out the marinas. Thanks!!

Awesome, you might also check out the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. they are downtown and there is so much to do and see around there. If you make it into downtown you should try Frescos for lunch.

randy56

Really Handy we figured your car, lawn mower, weed eater, grill, cell phone, computer, toaster, HVAC, all ran on diesel.

Handymans342

Randy I think your jealous. I am actually working on all that. 

Handymans342

We are going to check out the Fish House for one cause it's close to the beach

Sheri

Shirley is the owner there and a Very nice lady. NIO stands for "Not in Oklahoma" she has that true southern accent. and the beach across the road is awesome.

Handymans342

Sherri, pick us up as you are taking your maiden voyage 

rasbury

You should also look at the Marina at Dunedin which is not to far north of St. Pete- very well protected and a quiet area and nice down town, stayed there a week last summer and very reasonable!

Handymans342

1$ a foot for residents

rasbury

I don't remember what we paid but my wife still brags on what we spent for the week...I think they even knocked off a day or two as the dockmaster felt sorry for us because of the rain.....really nice folks but the pump out did not work!

Sheri

Handymans342 said:

Sherri, pick us up as you are taking your maiden voyage 

I am a bit upset that the boat is not ready. I guess when it comes to recommending a boat yard for service the one we are using will not be on the list. grrrrrr

Handymans342

Sorry

MDboater

Just be happy that you aren't in the north where our season is rapidly coming to an end. 

Handymans342

Your season ends when Rockfish season is over

Michael T

Hey Steve how good was your boating today ? ..torrential rains and lightening, with a tropical depression headed your way and ads in the newspapers for storm shutters, plywood, bottled water and canned beans. OH, wait - it"s hurricane season...that outta be fun! 

craigswardmtb

We boat until November. The water is swimmable until mid October. It's great to enjoy the change of seasons and no crowds in our favorite spots. No doubt we do wish the season was longer...  I was down in FL last week playing in a golf tournament and I darn near melted. This Viking blood is not meant to be in that climate...
Good luck as you Floridians enter prime time boating season in a couple months. 

Sheri

Mother nature needs to play nice.... I would like to go for a cruise and catch a sunset. So far we are just having little picnics on her waiting for the weather to be nice enough for us to go out. I ordered our favorite wine and it came in last week. It is chilled and waiting for us.

Michael T

That's a great way to boat!

Sheri

Handymans342 said:

We are going to check out the Fish House for one cause it's close to the beach

well what did you think of the area? I hope you enjoyed your time before the rain hit.