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Woodsong
RO# 20095
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 17:46:52
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June 7th we got our Bayliner 4550 back on the water! Major storm repair work finally done! Our trawler is still being worked on up river about 70 miles away but it is good to have our "new" boat back on the water after 5-6 weeks on the hard. I spent the last 12 days aboard doing more work to her- had to run wiring through our new arch I installed, working with electronics guy to get things up and running again and installed on the arch, finish sanding the varnish and putting down 4 coats (hope to do 6 more ASAP!), organizing, cleaning, etc. She is starting to come together. Still need new bimini, etc. but man did it feel GOOD to be back on the water for something other than sea trialing someone else's boat we were selling. :)
They had the big annual Riverbend festival in downtown Chatt so we went to that and anchored out for a night and then anchored out a few other nights around the river, spent fathers day up there, etc. etc. Generally...enjoying life! Some pics....
Anchored out in one of our favorite coves:
The new varnish (tape at edging still visible lol):
Compared to how the teak USED to look:
Anchored in downtown Chatt for Riverbend:
Dawn at riverbend:
Docked at a local waterside restaurant for father's day lunch:
And a video from one of our anchorages in the morning (turn up your volume to hear the happy little birdies chirping):
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v255/livinglite/?action=view¤t=IMG_5600.mp4
Also been redoing some of the interior soft goods, etc. which is coming along nicely. Entire boat from waterline up was compounded and waxed as well so she is looking pretty darn good. So happy to be back on the water. Once my Monk is fixed back up I have a proper fleet again. :)
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~~Let's see...1987 Bayliner 4588 & 1995 Boston Whaler 17' Dauntless, and a few other water toys~~
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Edited by - Woodsong on Jun 18 2012 17:51:39
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Homeport: GA
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getakey
RO# 32379
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 17:57:04
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Congrats! - lookin good
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Homeport: CA
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 18:23:06
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Lookin fine Tony! I am enjoying our boat W1 since we launched. I still can't stop upgrading equipment, wiring and maintenance. We came down late last week on Friday, I had to run up to work this morning but I'm back down at the boat with my wife until Wednesday. Then we should be back again Friday.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
Sedan Bridge
Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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rommer
RO# 12280
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 18:59:19
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Gotta love the extended weekends on the boat. We've been here since Thursday, will stay tonight as well. Spend Tuesday and Weds night on land and then be back on Thursday... Sweet!
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Boats, yup, 5 of em...
WLC - We love Champlin's! |
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Homeport: Liberty Landing Marina, NJ
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BJL
RO# 1308
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 19:29:11
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I'm jealous! Looking beautiful, peaceful and relaxing :)
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Homeport: Boynton Beach, Florida
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Nancy
RO# 4224
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 Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 20:20:32
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Great news, Tony! Glad you're back on the water. We're really liking our Albin 28TE.
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Homeport: Malletts Bay, Lake Champlain
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Britanic
RO# 27562
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 21:15:38
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Excelent news Tony!
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Homeport: Barnegat Bay, NJ
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 21:50:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Britanic
Excelent news Tony!
Bob are you in the water? I would really like to meet you in person when you are in the area.
Bill
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
Sedan Bridge
Little Egg, N.J. |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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Britanic
RO# 27562
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Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 13:29:11
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Sure am Billy, as would I. Barnegat Bay every weekend, sending you a PM.
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Homeport: Barnegat Bay, NJ
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folieadeux
RO# 27326
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Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 14:08:01
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Tony-
Congrats on being back on the water, this past weekend was some of the nicest weather in a very long time. We spent the weekend jumping around Hilton Head Island on our 391 with 2 other couples, it was a great way to spend Father's Day weekend !
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Neal and Barbara
Savannah,GA
"Olive or Twist" 2006 Meridian 391 T-Cummins 380QSB, Onan 9K |
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Homeport: Savannah.GA
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Woodsong
RO# 20095
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Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 21:01:43
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I think I have only spent the night at our house for the month of June maybe 4 nights??? Loving the pilothouse!!
Downtown Chattanooga:
Going through Chickamauga Lock:
Joy:
And my "view from the office this morning:
And my son cruising the boat and just having a good time:
http://youtu.be/AUbJ9Znbx6M
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~~Let's see...1987 Bayliner 4588 & 1995 Boston Whaler 17' Dauntless, and a few other water toys~~
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Homeport: GA
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Flutterby
RO# 14378
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Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 21:37:48
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Boy life at the office is sure t-o-u-g-h!!!!! 
hang in there 
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Homeport: California Sierras/Gold Country
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Billylll
RO# 24494
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Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 07:19:34
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Tony, we just got home last night to make sure we still have a standing house. I have 2 Sons that still live there and are at the party age! My wife and I will be back down tonight and there until next Thursday. Our 3 Son's and girlfriends are coming down to watch the fireworks from Little Egg bay next week.
Bob (Britanica) I got your PM I will call you this weekend.
We had a great time with Harlan and Lil and their dog Greta last Friday and Saturday morning.
It is really nice to meet real people from this board and enjoy their company.
Regards,
Bill & Jan
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WirelessOne,
40 Mainship
Sedan Bridge
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Edited by - Billylll on Jun 28 2012 07:20:55 |
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Homeport: Tuckerton, N.J.
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OldMariner32
RO# 25936
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Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 09:52:05
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She looks beautiful. No wonder you're so happy to be aboard.
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1979 Correct Craft Mustang
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Homeport: North Carolina
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