Anybody still boating?

[robert843]

I changed my oil and spark plugs on the boat this weekend does that count?

 

[fvcoachv]

Got to install my seadek upgrades, thrust vector, and ribbon delete before heading out to the river. Beautiful weather in needles.

 

[Dixie Highway]

I brought mine home Thursday, about a month early. Needed something to do, so I put the batteries in, checked the oil, fired her up and warmed the engines. Oil level is good, I just changed it 10 hours ago so I hate to change it again but might as a preventative. Will look at plugs, etc. next. It’s so cold out here, so I’m keeping it to an hour or so per day. And if we don’t go, it’ll be all ready for the season!

 

[marcham]

Took her out for a shakeout cruise. First 2.3 hrs on the meter! 10 deg C and sunny.

 

[Neutron]

Got out today but was very disappointed to see so many young boaters in large groups hanging out as if this CV19 isnt going on.
One 22 foot boat had 12 kids on it and while cruising we saw them beached up with 4 boats over 30 people hanging out.
They have no concern for others or themselves

I was trying to video them as we went by but didnt start the recording. My wife got this pic right after 1 boat loaded left. There was still over 20 people still there
We couldn't believe how many boats were full of teenagers

 

[Kaiser211]

Out at Marco Island this weekend enjoying the beautiful weather with friends and family! Had a fantastic time during these crazy days we’re living in. The water was amazing and there were so many boats out! Enjoy the pics! View attachment 114090View attachment 114091View attachment 114092View attachment 114093View attachment 114094View attachment 114095View attachment 114096View attachment 114097View attachment 114098View attachment 114099View attachment 114100View attachment 114101View attachment 114102

Out at Marco Island this weekend enjoying the beautiful weather with friends and family! Had a fantastic time during these crazy days we’re living in. The water was amazing and there were so many boats out! Enjoy the pics! View attachment 114090View attachment 114091View attachment 114092View attachment 114093View attachment 114094View attachment 114095View attachment 114096View attachment 114097View attachment 114098View attachment 114099View attachment 114100View attachment 114101View attachment 114102

I am coming down to Marco Island in March - any good tips or things to do or avoid?

 

[Liveto99]

Sure but traveled 1,203 miles from NY to do it. Love the Keys.

 

[Toby]

I am coming down to Marco Island in March - any good tips or things to do or avoid?

South end very shallow. Drains out fast. Pay attention to locals and tides. We had a couple adventures with a group down there in 2019. Keewaydin island is awesome. but remember the whole north end drains out through there. It will go from 5 to 30 kts current in 30 mins. Fun times

 

[Kaiser211]

South end very shallow. Drains out fast. Pay attention to locals and tides. We had a couple adventures with a group down there in 2019. Keewaydin island is awesome. but remember the whole north end drains out through there. It will go from 5 to 30 kts current in 30 mins. Fun times

Where do you go to get your tide information online?

 

[Liveto99]

Simrad Home Screen on left is tab that says tides, or internet.