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pleasedontsink
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Initially Posted - 06/11/2005 :  12:25:45  Show Profile
I just bought a Catalina 250 from Maryland and need to trailer it up to NY. Anyone have any suggestions on where/how I can buy/rent a trailer to get it to its new home??? Thanks!
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atgep
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  13:35:04  Show Profile
Congrats! You will likely find the answer here. You will have to add a few items to get an answer.

WK or WB ?

Where is the boat located?
Where is it going?

Do you have a rig that can safely tow 6-8k lbs?

Again, Congrats and welcome to the finest forum on the Net.

Tom.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  14:46:53  Show Profile
Hi Tom,

Have you considered sailing it to Bayville? Extra hands, if needed, shouldn't be a problem.

No I don't know where you can get a trailer. Unless some member volunteers their trailer.

You could have it shipped but it might be pricey.

Val on Calista # 3936
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pleasedontsink
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  18:16:52  Show Profile
The boat is 25' long 1986.

We are attempting to tow it or sail it from Elkton Md to Bayville NY. We intend to head through the delaware and chesapeake canal and then up the Jersey Coast. Any advice on routes, where to rent/buy a trailer, expriences on the ICW if we do sail or otherwise would be appreciated. Thank you.

We have a everrude 10hp, but it is a shallow engine. We also have a Yamaha 9.9 that needs to be repaired but is a deeper more ocean worthy engine. Thank you for your anticipated advice and assistance.
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pleasedontsink
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  18:20:37  Show Profile
Val, Tom & All,

Thanks for the quick replies! The boat is a fixed keel, and located on the western end of the C&D Canal in a town called Elkton and its coming up to Bayville NY (North Shore of Long Island). Originally we were going to sail it up, but the seller recently advised against it. I figured the Intracoastal to be a safe/manageable bet, so we began seeing if trailering it would work instead. Any thoughts on sailing the intracoastal? I am trying to put everything together pretty quick, it was kind of a spontaneous thing, you know how it goes sometimes. I appreciate all the input!

Tom
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pleasedontsink
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  18:23:38  Show Profile
I don't have multiple personalities I swear, my brother and I just have impecable timing. Hahaha. Thanks again,
- Anthony & Tom
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  19:52:48  Show Profile
Welcome to the group you'all. First of all if it is a 1986 it is not a C250. Thereby it is a C25 and if the hull, rigging and sails are sound, I would not see a problem sailing her to her new home. Matter of fact, it would probably be a great adventure and a excellant way to learn a great deal about your new boat for you and your brother.
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atgep
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  20:03:42  Show Profile
I was looking at the gps and it would be a LONG trip. It was something like 600 miles unless there is a lock or canal you can use to get out of the CB. The trailer would be the way to go.

Unless....Someone local has a trailer you can use.

Tom.
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pleasedontsink
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Response Posted - 06/11/2005 :  22:49:49  Show Profile
We are planning on using the CBD Canal that cuts right into Delaware Bay. Does that improve our standings Atgep?

Thanks for the advice.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/12/2005 :  05:14:34  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I've done the trip on the water and if you have a couple of weeks vacation it should be very doable (and enjoyable) on the water. You can cross the Deleware Bay to Cape May, that will most likely be the roughest water you'll see on the whole trip. From Cape May you can take the New Jersey ICW inland the whole way, stopping along the way at little marinas in various beach towns (for example Atlantic City).

The only Atlantic sailing you'll have to do is Manasquan inlet to New York, about 25 miles.

Make sure the motor is in top shape. If its old and tired, get a new one, you'll need it anyways. Cheaper to buy the new motor now then pay to have the boat shipped and then buy the motor later.

<b>Why did the owner advise against sailing it up there?</b>


Click here to see the trip you are contemplating...

http://www.indiscipline.org/cruise2000/chapter8/nynj.html
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pleasedontsink
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Response Posted - 06/12/2005 :  11:21:56  Show Profile
The engine that we are having repaired is a 1986 Yamaha 9.9. It had the plug come out and lost its oil. The mechanic told the former owner that it needed about $800 of work to replace the lower unit on the engine. Does anyone know if this is worth it? What is a good price for a new Yamaha 9.9? Anyone selling? You guys have been great so far with your suggestions, encouragement and warnings. Thanks.

Anthony and Tom
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