T&T: T&T: ICW in winter

[Noel Russell]

Re: T&T: ICW in winter Man, you need hydronic heating... Then just don't run
the Generator  LOL. Also, Radiant heat works then too




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-----Original Message-----
From: George Hechtman
Sent: Mon, 01 December 2008 06:46:40
To: trawlers Trawlering
Cc: "R. A. McCall"
Subject: Re: T&T: ICW in winter

I am going to emphatically echo Larry Zeitlin on this. The big issue
is getting the boat, especially a 39 Carver, from Rhode Island TO the
ICW during the winter time. One would have to allow almost unlimited
time for weather to open up for any number of passages. The majority

of recreational marinas and fuel docks (especially those with
gasoline, which I would guess is what the Carver has) will be closed,
and mooring fields pulled or discontinued. So, a tremendous amount of

planning just to figure out where the stops are. All survey items

would have to be addressed before taking off, and I'd consult the

surveyor again, letting them know the trip plans. If the boat is
heated with raw water reverse cycle air conditioning, it will
struggle to heat anything due to water temperatures. We left
Massachusetts on October 4, and it has been a cold trip a good part
of the time.

Far more prudent to have the boat stored properly and make this
wonderful trip when the weather is nice and the living is easy. And
after you have had time to learn the boat and it's operating issues
as well. The more I think about it, the worse idea I think it is.

George

"Incentive" Hatteras 56MY
Getting ready to weigh anchor on Bells River, Fernandina Beach FL....
and it's chilly!
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