Posted: December 05 2011 at 13:44 | IP Logged

The Christmas boat parade looks kind of cool.  Great pics!  If we did that in the north country we would have to pull them around on trailers.

Anyone used Flitz on thier eisenglass?  If so what is best way?

Capt H, first ice is about here, will have to get some hard water pics up this year.  Here are few from years past.  Note the built in beer cooler and you always stir the chili with an ice scraper.

Brad

Posted: December 05 2011 at 13:50 | IP Logged

Thanks guys , Good luck Boatman. Tom do you want to start one up there . tryin to get a boat back to you

Jim, they actually have a parade in the PAtchogue River every year on the Saturday night before Thanksgiving.  I have left the My Way in the water and we hung out on the boat to watch but never participated in it.  Fun stuff...   My folks have one that goes through several canals over in Cape Coral, they've had quite big parties at their house for the parade in past years, they are right on the water, on one of the main canals the parade goes through.

I'll get another boat soon, gonna take a break for a season or two.  Not sure If I want another Catalina (unless the exact right one presents itself at the right time) or I may go with a center console whaler on a trailer.  We do a lot of vacationing in and around Maine and New Hampshire so a trailer boat would be most ideal.  Would save $ on boat rentals.  ....someday

Posted: December 05 2011 at 22:40 | IP Logged

Hey, Gang!! JimHH, I did not hear  the results from the PARADE! Hope u did WELL!

Brad, looks like a very cool time, but I think I'll keep my butt right here in S.E. Florida.  Temp about 80 today but wind still BLOWIN!!! Can't fish, losin' $$$$$$$$$

Boatman, Nauti, good to hear from you.  Boatman, I'm sure you have to be busy with Christmas!! Stay warm, All. H.

Posted: December 06 2011 at 20:32 | IP Logged

Wen t down to the Chrissy today. Installed 2 zinc groupers and a Christmas tree on the bow.Maybe thursday I'll get down their with help and get the lights on it.

Might update the Chris Craft logo, to Christ Craft,lol just kiddiing. Weather was calm and mid 60's water temp around 55.Stripers all around saw a 35 lb brought in while I was there.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockfish-Rumble/19644572710092 4

Posted: December 06 2011 at 22:22 | IP Logged

good stuff. Glad to see the old site doing well

Posted: December 07 2011 at 23:11 | IP Logged

Hello All. Dewey, glad you are up and about.  Hope all is well. Miss the ol' stripped bass (rock fish). Don't catch them this far south, but they were the fish of choice when we kept Mystic Diver in Rock Hall, Md.

JimHH, Did you win this year?? Inquiring minds want to know!!. Give Sunshine our best. Capt H. and Bonnie.

Posted: December 08 2011 at 16:13 | IP Logged

Today the word was given, throw away the crutches and remove the boot. YEAH. still got 6 weeks therpy.Normal shoes and slow going.still a challenge but almost 3 months since 9-10-11,accident date.

Weather brezzy and high 40's no boat decorations today.Soon will getter done and post sum pics.

Posted: December 13 2011 at 08:52 | IP Logged

that's when us northerners look to y'all down south to keep it going

Posted: December 13 2011 at 19:51 | IP Logged

I hear you Tom . The weather down here has not been the best boating weather. Last time I used the boat was in the boat parade on the 3rd. I need to get there and check so battery issues out . Also need to replace a few west marine 12 volt outlets that failed. The backs push right out of them. I am not happy with that . I hpope Sunday will be nice to take her out we will see.

Capt Steve sent me a link to some amazing pictures of our inlet last week .(Thanks Cap)

Check this out http://inletpics.com/20111203hl.html 

I hope you guys are also posting on this site too. I dont get an emails from the other site when someone posts .

Posted: December 13 2011 at 21:48 | IP Logged

Some pics of the Chrissy

Posted: December 15 2011 at 16:02 | IP Logged

wow...I should have listed for more $

I think this sets a new high in Catalina asking prices, she must be in pristine condition:

http://www.boatus.com/classifiedads/searchDetails.aspx?actio n=search&adkey=72322

Now I know mine was a single and no fly bridge but $45k!?!?

Posted: December 15 2011 at 17:16 | IP Logged

The sad thing is someone will probably buy it for that.

Posted: December 15 2011 at 19:25 | IP Logged

but like Rick said...there is a buyer for everything.  if the boat is unique in that it is showroom new, not a scratch, modern power, perfect cabin, teak, brightwork, etc. there may be someone crazy enough to spend it.  hell...if I hit the lotto and wanted a perfect CC Catalina I would consider it (or I would just buy one of Suwaneered (Bill's) restored CC's).  my dad sold one of his corvettes, the 1998, it was showroom new, not a scratch inside or out, only ~7000, never saw rain and kept in pristine condition, he got almost twice book value because the buyer wanted that exact car and was willing to pay a premium for one that was mint...for him it was like buying a NOS from Chevy. 

<= wow! closing in on 1k posts!

Posted: December 15 2011 at 19:28 | IP Logged

well...999 posts, I think I will retire from the forum now

haha!  just kidding , will make # 1000 a memorable one...just wish I still had My Way for the occasion but my bank account sure is happy right now