First Run of the Year
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First Run of the Year
Well, I busted my ass cleaning the tri-toon and getting it back in the water Wednesday; so the wife decided that we should cruise up the coast from Weeki Wachee to Homosassa yesterday. All in all it was a nice 70+ mile ride, and the trip back south that afternoon was surprisingly smooth; sea breeze and all.
For this run; I go four miles out into the Gulf, from Bayport, then run 12.75 miles just a bit west of north to the Homosassa channel. From there, it’s about a 10 mile run inshore and up the Homosassa River to K.C. Crumps on the river. The Riverhaven Marina is immediately west of Crumps, so an easy refuel is available before heading back out.
For this run; I go four miles out into the Gulf, from Bayport, then run 12.75 miles just a bit west of north to the Homosassa channel. From there, it’s about a 10 mile run inshore and up the Homosassa River to K.C. Crumps on the river. The Riverhaven Marina is immediately west of Crumps, so an easy refuel is available before heading back out.
Last edited by Rick McC. on Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Rick
Sights are for the unenlightened.
Sights are for the unenlightened.
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This ‘efin place drives me crazy when trying to post pics!
Rick
Sights are for the unenlightened.
Sights are for the unenlightened.
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Not being familiar with the area, I checked out the map. Wow, looks like a great run!
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
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It is Mark, but there’re some nice islands much closer for just hanging out, and even semi-offshore rock piles that’ll provide the occasional grouper for supper; while staying closer to home.
Rick
Sights are for the unenlightened.
Sights are for the unenlightened.
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Sure, and I get that - but that cruise sounds like a whole lot of cool sightseeing.
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
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Looks like a great way to spend the day - cruising along, enjoying the weather and the day. Good for you!
Paul & Michele
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2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
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"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
- NonHyphenAmerican
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Looks like you had a good day.
Shoot.
A bad day on the water beats a good day anywhere else.
Shoot.
A bad day on the water beats a good day anywhere else.
[color=#FF0000][b]22' G3 SunCatcher V22F
Yamaha F-90
Tooning on El Dorado Reservoir[/b][/color]
Yamaha F-90
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Glad y’all like it!
There’s a Hooters (and other places, too) south from us on the Pithlachascottie River in Pasco County. It’s about the same distance run (65-70 mile R/T), but the ‘Cootie River run is mostly an open-gulf run, with just a short distance run up the river compared to the Homosassa run.
There’s a Hooters (and other places, too) south from us on the Pithlachascottie River in Pasco County. It’s about the same distance run (65-70 mile R/T), but the ‘Cootie River run is mostly an open-gulf run, with just a short distance run up the river compared to the Homosassa run.
Rick
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Sights are for the unenlightened.
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I will quote these as they strike close to my heart!NonHyphenAmerican wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:46 pmLooks like you had a good day.
Shoot. A bad day on the water beats a good day anywhere else.
Marc
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How do you keep all your shit from falling out of the boat?
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Craig and Paula
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"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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I don't know about anyone else but it seems like we're getting an earlier summer this year thank God. It wasn't warm enough for us to get out in the water until Memorial Day last year. This year we've been out twice for a total of seven days on the water....there's a difference between being warm enough to go out and warm enough to go out with the dogs. I only get every other weekend off so if I miss one trip that means I'm off the lake for practically a month.
2019 G3 SunCatcher V322 SS tritoon, Yamaha F200
2019 F-150 XLT SuperCrew FX4, 3.5L EcoBoost Max Trailer Tow Package
2019 F-150 XLT SuperCrew FX4, 3.5L EcoBoost Max Trailer Tow Package