New to me boat

If your thinking Shinnecock Inlet, How about just going threw the Canal?
 
I would suggest going thru the canal and go out thru Shinnecock inlet. Save probably an hour(ish) from having to go around. As long as you have good hands on deck its not hard...as long as the locks are closed. With them open you will be heading downstream fairly rapidly but shouldn't be an issue. My marina is the first marina off the canal on the Shinnecock side. The only issue with traversing the Shinnecock Inlet is wind against tide...if there's a SW wind then the inlet stacks up. If you time for incoming or slack water there should be no issue.

If you do decide to go thru the canal make sure you have fenders and ropes with you so you don't scratch the new girl.

I would not go thru Moriches on the inside. The whole back side of Gull Island and East cut are a mess. Coming into Moriches and using the West Cut should be ok. Caveat the entry to the Moriches Inlet...

hope this helps.
 
Unfortunately, I do have plans for sunday...if you go Saturday, I'm still good.
 
I'm proud of you guys wanting to help fellow boaters.

Can't help from here but I'll offer two clips that came to mind:

1. Recent History - Remember the BOUNTY

2. From a much Higher Authority - Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22

Be SAFE!!!
 
Perry, Marie and I would love to have you come with us.

We will probably taking the 5:00 pm ferry from Orient on Friday 5/3.
The ship is actually in the Pawcatuk River, on the Rhode Island border. Leaving in the morning we would go south on the east side of Fisher's Island between Watch Hill and Fisher's. If weather permits we will stay outside around Montauk to either Shinnecock, Moriches or F.I. inlets. The Chris has not been run much for the past few years so I am not going to push it. We will probably be running at about ten knots. It is about 60 miles to Shinnecock. You do the math and it will be a long day if the weather is good and we don't go into Moriches, which is why I might stop at Shinnecock. The next issue is tides. The tide is high at 3:30 pm on Saturday so that makes Sunday high at around 4:30, which kills the day. I don't want to go into these inlets unless the tide is at least half way on the flood. If the weather cooperates I want to finish the job on Saturday. If weather is not cooperating we will come into the Peconic and through the canal.

The ship is structurally sound. The surveyor found no issues with hull, stringers, moisture etc. I will be going over all seacock and bilge pump locations this weekend. Surveyor was satisfied with these also.

Diesels ran great and I will be running them again Sunday when I go to Mystic to fill them up. One cylinder on each engine has lower compression than is the specs. Not major, but something to keep in mind. It could be it just needs to be run.

Coast guard package will be on boat. If anyone has an epirb, I would appreciate borrowing it. Ship radio is in working order and will be checked again Sunday. I don't think a dingy is needed as we will not be out of sight of land.

If weather and ship play nice it will be a beautiful, but slow ride on some nice blue water.

Wish us luck.

Billy K.
 
There is an active captain route on file not sure I would trust it but you may want to look at it as a guide. Good luck and be safe!
 
Billy,

Check with Oaklands in Shinnecock. They are right inside the inlet and have fuel and I believe a restaurant. This may be a good duck in from the ocean if you wish to stop.

My friend has not yet moved his 48 Viking out there for the season so I know they have an empty slip.
 
Be careful with Oaklands, if the tide is running there is a strong current you will have to cross perpendicular to get inside the marina - very tricky. Also had unbelievable rocking in there. It is right next the the inlet and we were slamming around all night long. Nice enough marina just saying we had a very rough stay. You should maybe try the place next to the restaurant Cowfish which is also very close - Perry must know the name. Much more protected. Cowfish is great too.

Vic
 
If Suffolk resident you can stay at shinnecock for cheap.
Nice big slips on north wall.
Only issue is its before canal but that gives you a chance to wait for it to be open and slack If timing works.
 
Thanks all for your heads up.

After consideration and talking with Sea Tow Moriches, I will be coming in F.I. Inlet, ETA about 3:00 pm on Saturday. It adds a few hours to the trip, but with the report and fellow RO's advice, it is not worth the risk.

I can't wait for Saturday. I'm up pacing the floors at all hours and I can't concentrate on anything.

Billy K.
 
Sounds good. Seatow posted a new napkin chart on Facebook. Try to plan for slack high. I would do west channel after passing kismet. Then. It's a straight run in north channel to patchogue.

Good luck. Wish I could of made the ride.
 
Thanks Dave, tide is high at 3:54 pm. you have a safe trip too.

Billy K.
 
Billy,

Good luck tomorrow. The weather appears to be cooperating but NOAA is flopping back and forth. With NE wind at 10-15 I don't see the reason for the advisory. That can change again before tomorrow.

Unfortunately I have a few appointments tomorrow or I would have liked to crew for you.

Have a safe and uneventful trip.
 
Best of luck with the new boat and the trip home. I hope it all goes well for you.
 
Billy,

With winds from the NE, just hug the coast and it will be a nice ride to FI inlet.
 
Best of luck with your new boat. There is no better feeling then when the first line hits the cleat at your home base after your first run home.
 
Congrats and best of luck for a safe and enjoyable cruise. Plenty of sun in the forecast. Best wishes for a smooth ride.
 
Hi all,

We left Westerly Y.C. near Watch Hill, Rhode Island at 5:45 am and broke through the Wicopesset Passage at around 6:45. The Wicopesset is on the east side of Fishers Island. It is a very rocky channel and for us GSB people, a little disturbing. The seas were moderate through to and around Montauk at 8:00 am. On the turn west it was a very nice ride and the auto pilot allowed both Marie and I to go through the boat and stow some things. As we passed Shinnocock the winds picked up and were on our port stern. While I couldn't have asked for a better day, the seas started to pick up and we had some rolling 6-8 foot seas. The auto pilot was of no use anymore and I will not have to work out my arms this week at the gym. The boat handled well but I had to constantly course correct to keep from being turned side ways. We went through Fire Island Inlet with no problems, but if you miss the new buoy 4a, you are in a heap of trouble. It is way west of where the channel used to be. As Ed said in another post it is all the same from Sore Thumb on through Kismet. We arrived at our slip at around 5:50 pm exhausted from the trip but happy and proud of the way our new boat to us handled.

Thanks for all your help and best wishes. See you all out there,

Billy K.
 
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