Sebastian April 21st-24th 2022 Gathering - Davis House

[Snookerd]

Ken-Praying for you and Mel. I'm sorry for your loss! You will be missed....

[DonV]

Very sorry about Mel's Mom!! We know what you're going through, just buried Deb's mother at the National Cemetery in Bushnell. It's no fun, however we're thinking of you! All the best! Don & Deb

[Bushwacker]

Sandy, Admiral Arden and I are contemplating bringing Dream Seeker up to the Sebastian gathering, which is an easy 2 day cruise from Stuart at 8 kts. Obviously we won’t be able to get into the gathering location with our ~5’ draft, but I’d like to try to find an anchorage that’s close enough for an easy dingy ride. If you or other members could provide approximate Lat/Lon coordinates of the docks being used, that would be a big help! Denny

[NoBones]

2 day cruise ?? Stuart to Sebastian ?? What are you doing using paddles ?? Dang Denny, I have a 10HP Merc you could hold on the back and get that 50' tug there in 4 hours...

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Sandy, Admiral Arden and I are contemplating bringing Dream Seeker up to the Sebastian gathering, which is an easy 2 day cruise from Stuart at 8 kts. Obviously we won’t be able to get into the gathering location with our ~5’ draft, but I’d like to try to find an anchorage that’s close enough for an easy dingy ride. If you or other members could provide approximate Lat/Lon coordinates of the docks being used, that would be a big help! Denny

I`ll call Kyle and ask. Pretty much across the cut.

[DonV]

You have a point Bones!!! I've got a 24v trolling motor that would also work, as long as the wind isn't blowing out of the north!!!

[Bushwacker]

You guys aren’t used to pushing 30 tons of boat! Trolling motors and 10 hp eggbeaters won’t do it, but a couple of old tractor engines, 2.5:1 reduction gear and 26” diameter props will move enough water that the stern of the boat will sink several inches in a lock when I put it in gear!

[bumpdraft]

Wish I'd seen this earlier, I was just out there demoing my motor. Water does tend to get skinnier west of the channel, but I think there will be a place you could get into Denny.
Maybe Ken would put the 10hp on my boat if I don't find a new motor.

[bumpdraft]

Denny, there is a channel going into capt hirams, I don’t know the depth, but in between Hiram and the island to the north is a designated anchorage according my friend. If you can get into there, it a short run to the dock. In process of taking motor controls out but if weather cooperates I might be able to check on that if Kyle doesn’t know answer. Ron.

[rcnight]

According to Google Earth, lat/lon for the dock are 27-49’40.06”N. 80-28’21.99W
Hope that helps.