moorings in chesapeake bay - SailNet Community
WEBApr 12, 2010 · They're on the Sassafras River in Georgetown MD on the Eastern Shore. They maintain a number of moorings and the river is mostly fresh water. Georgetown folks are very friendly and accomodating. It should meet your requirment for convenience to NYC. Their number is 410-648 5112.
Bottom Painting advice and costs for Chesapeake Bay
WEBMar 5, 2010 · 35' Sailboat or Powerboat bottom painted for $225.00 and includes taping waterline, all materials (less paint) tape, rollers brushes, etc. We have the lowest prices on bottom paint - We beat West Marine's catalog prices on bottom paint. Micron with Biolux $191.36 gal. Act with Irgarol $99.99 $267.77 for 3 gallon pail.
2021 Sailing the Chesapeake Bay - SailNet Community
WEBJan 2, 2021 · Jeff_H. 12603 posts · Joined 2000. #13 · Jan 3, 2021. I apologize, I had it wrong about the entire Chesapeake Bay being a no-discharge zone,. Roughly 10 years ago I had followed the proposed legislation on what had been referred to as the five state agreement. Much of the land based changes went into effect.
Bottom Paint Options on the Chesapeake Bay? - SailNet Community
WEBApr 2, 2009 · Bottom Paint - Chesapeake Bay. On our 10 yr. old Bene 352 the P.O. put on Pettit Trinidad, hard antifouling paint in '07, just before we acquired the boat. It sat on the hard during most of '07 while it was for sale. In spring of '08, after a light sanding, we put 1 coat of Micron 66, an ablative, and did a full season of weekend daysails and ...
Chesapeake bay tidal currents. | SailNet Community
WEBMay 26, 2014 · The Williams & Heinz Maryland Cruising Guide map kit has tidal current charts for the Northern Chesapeake Bay (north of Cove Point) toward the back of the volume. I believe Reeds Nautical Almanac has them as well. The Bay has relatively benign tidal currents, but there are some places where it may affect you. In addition to tidal …
Best Boat for the Chesapeake Bay? - SailNet Community
WEBJul 28, 2011 · If boat would only be used on the Chessie for weekend and up to weeklong Cruises, I would go for a light air performer. Maybe a J-boat. or: Sunfast 3200. 2009 Jeanneau 3200 Sun Fast Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com.
Water maker in the Chesapeake Bay | SailNet Community
WEBMar 14, 2015 · With 99% of the city/municipal sewer systems draining draining RAW untreated sewage into the Chesapeake and all the rivers (NY, PA, VA, MD, WVa) that 'feed' into the bay, it would be more than foolhardy to operate a RO unit in the Chesapeake Bay. We are in the Med and no need for a watermaker and we have one.
How much keel is OK for the Bay? - SailNet Community
WEBJul 31, 2007 · At the point where the Susquehanna River flows into the bay, the average depth is 30', although this soon diminishes to an average of 10' from the city of Havre de Grace for about 35 miles, to just north of Annapolis. A person 6 feet 7 inches (2 m) tall could traverse some 700,000 acres (2 800 km²) of the bay without being entirely submerged.
Is there a sailing "season" on Chesapeake Bay? - SailNet Community
WEBJul 11, 2020 · Many of us sail all 12 months especially in the Southern Chesapeake like Mobjack Bay. Spring Months (March - June) = water is still cool and winds are good. Less boats and crab pots to be found. Summer Months (July - August) = hot humid and light winds. Boat traffic and crab pots abound especially on weekends. Thunderstorms can …
How much of the year can I sail - Chesapeake bay
WEBSep 22, 2020 · 272 posts · Joined 2011. #12 · Sep 25, 2020. You will find good days to sail on the Chesapeake (I'm on lower bay) every month the year. And I did this when we had outboard powered boats. But now, with two diesels to winterize afterwards, more likely to enjoy my time on boat projects. Make that a certainty.