One picture of your last outing.

Dean P · Jan 25, 2021

Went to AJ's On The River in Gibsonton, Fl.

dels · Jan 25, 2021

Beautiful day in St. Augustine! Went out for a couple hours with the Admiral and I snapped those pictures while she was backing up the trailer when we got back.
She had never backed up a trailer before I rented a UHaul for us to practice with a few weeks ago and she did great!

jocolo21 · Jan 25, 2021

buckbuck · Jan 26, 2021

I just finished shoveling the driveway. Please keep the (warm) pictures coming.

ourlee · Jan 27, 2021

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Oh who’s a big boy...you’re a big boy! He need a woman? .....and just noticed you’re rocking a 2021, CONGRATULATIONS gorgeous

Scuba_ref · Jan 31, 2021

Got to spend about an hour with a pod of 6 humpback whales on Saturday!

dels · Jan 31, 2021

haha he still can’t believe how much room there is in there!

jocolo21 · Feb 1, 2021

ourlee said:
Oh who’s a big boy...you’re a big boy! He need a woman? .....and just noticed you’re rocking a 2021, CONGRATULATIONS gorgeous

Thanks

Dean P · Feb 10, 2021

Went to Frescos for lunch. Water was very smooth. 78° Downtown St. Pete in the background.

1WetBoat · Feb 10, 2021

Dean P said:
Went to Frescos for lunch. Water was very smooth. 78° Downtown St. Pete in the background.

I hope I can get as comfortable as you in our area. So worried about shallows around here, lol. I usually take my wave runner out first, investigating areas and then bring the fam on the boat once I know how to navigate outside the channels.

Dean P · Feb 10, 2021

1WetBoat said:
I hope I can get as comfortable as you in our area. So worried about shallows around here, lol. I usually take my wave runner out first, investigating areas and then bring the fam on the boat once I know how to navigate outside the channels.

I felt just like you. Pick up a GPS unit with maps. This will show you where you are and how deep the water is at mean low tide. I don't go anywhere without it. You can also setup a depth alarm should you get into low depths. A definite necessity in the bay.

1WetBoat · Feb 11, 2021

Dean P said:
I felt just like you. Pick up a GPS unit with maps. This will show you where you are and how deep the water is at mean low tide. I don't go anywhere without it. You can also setup a depth alarm should you get into low depths. A definite necessity in the bay.

Yup, that is how I'm learning the area also. On my ski I use the Wavee boating app but I'm also braver on the ski with shallow areas. I'm still careful but its easier.

For the boat I have my depth alarm set at 4ft, just in case. Have Navionics on my tab and use the built in maps on the connext screen. The connext screen doesn't give me depth per say like Navionics does, but I like to use both and compare.

A bit envious every time I see you posting going to the waterfront places around here, lol. I'll get there eventually though.

Dean P · Feb 11, 2021

1WetBoat said:
Yup, that is how I'm learning the area also. On my ski I use the Wavee boating app but I'm also braver on the ski with shallow areas. I'm still careful but its easier.

For the boat I have my depth alarm set at 4ft, just in case. Have Navionics on my tab and use the built in maps on the connext screen. The connext screen doesn't give me depth per say like Navionics does, but I like to use both and compare.

A bit envious every time I see you posting going to the waterfront places around here, lol. I'll get there eventually though.

LOL, I keep my depth alarm to to 1.5-2.0 ft. I trust my Garmin unit wholeheartedly. I always have. IMHO, You should have a unit specifically mounted to the boat. I still have my old unit (3-4 years old) Garmin Echo 44DV you can have. It works great and there is nothing wrong with it. You can have it. It gets HOT out there and tablets are just not meant for Tampa heat and rain. PM me if interested.

Good luck!!! Hope to see you out there. Say Hi! if you do.

Jimmers · Feb 11, 2021

Here’s mine, Duluth Mn. Mouth of the St Louis River to Lake Superior, heading under the lift bridge. Just waiting for the ship to get out of the canal so we can safely pass.

Bizywk · Feb 12, 2021

1WetBoat · Feb 12, 2021

Dean P said:
LOL, I keep my depth alarm to to 1.5-2.0 ft. I trust my Garmin unit wholeheartedly. I always have. IMHO, You should have a unit specifically mounted to the boat. I still have my old unit (3-4 years old) Garmin Echo 44DV you can have. It works great and there is nothing wrong with it. You can have it. It gets HOT out there and tablets are just not meant for Tampa heat and rain. PM me if interested.

Good luck!!! Hope to see you out there. Say Hi! if you do.

Thanks, totally appreciate the offer.