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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 6:08 AM
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You are right Chris. We need to come up with a staging area and NYC isn't likely to be it. Anybody have ideas? I can find marinas searching the net, but it would be better if someone could suggest a known reputable place.
Keep in mind, Scrimshaw is coming from CT and he is the one who started this thread.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 6:59 AM
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Maybe a common meeting spot on the water would suit more people ? It seems alot of interest from alot of directions, thats good, my intentions in starting this thread was to amass a flotilla to circle the City !! It's happening ! Jim
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| Pete |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 7:33 AM
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Jersey City, NJ has a public ramp in Liberty State Park. This is located near the NJ Turnpike and is easily accessible. No vehicles are to be in the park after 10:00 pm.
I believe there is a restaurant. There is no restroom, water or power at the ramp. I think there is a porta potty. There are enough parking spots for vehicles + trailers. I believe the cost is $14.00 per day per boat/vehicle/trailer.
Another good spot is Great Kills Staten Island. This public ramp is located in the Gateway National Park on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. This is also easily accessible by main road and the ramp / facility is great. There is a per day fee, whic I dont know. I get the season pass for $50.00. This park with allow overnight parking as long as you let the ranger office know you will stay. There is no power or water here. There is porta potty. There is plenty of parking and is a very nice facility and park. There are restaurants shouting distance from the ramp and accessible by boat.
Liberty State Park ramp is very near the Statue of Liberty. Great Kills is about 5 miles from the Verrazano Bridge entrance to the Narrows.
Pete
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 6:30 PM
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Thanks Pete. Those sound like excellent places to meet.
Anyone else have suggestions?
As Jim said, some people will probably come by water. We will need a good amount of dock space for all of the boats. (100s I'm sure) 
Others will probably meet up with us along the way.
I most likely will be trailering and I can get to anywhere the group decides to meet.
Roger
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| Yiger |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 7:21 PM
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Maybe the SurfSide 3 dealership at Chelsea Pier (now part of Marine Max) wants to lend us some dock space! They are a huge Whaler dealer, why wouldn't they want 10 or 20 'potential' customers hanging around their docks?
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| Pete |
Posted on 03/04/08 - 8:42 PM
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The Chelsea Pier location is great. There is much around you there. Its a great part of NYC. Many possibilities for a fun outing.
The Jersey City ramp will not offer as much.
Great Kills / Gateway Park ramp is in the Great Kills harbor with several marinas. I know at least one marina / restaurant that can accomodate a few dozen whalers with slips (but would they want to ?). There is also good street access here for a walk around the area.
I'll get the name of the place. I'm having a senior moment.
Pete
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 3:15 AM
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arthureld wrote:
sraab928 wrote:The only problem would be launching the Whaler. I would need someone to drop it in for me.
I can help you launch it.
Thanks for the offer. I guess at this point everyone will just need to figure out where we are going. I have no opinions as I have never boated in that area. Obviously the more 13 friendly the better... unless I find something else by then. 
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| Pete |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 9:03 AM
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Well, I called the Marina Cafe in Great Kills Harbor and they said they do not control the slips and could not commit dock space to an event.
I always just launch, head over to the restaurant, dock and hit the Tiki bar for a snack and drink. Never had an issue. I learned something new. Anyway, dont ask dont tell.
Pete
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 3:28 PM
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The attached site has alot of info and great pictures,http://marinas.com/view/overview/270erview/270
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| danedg |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 7:22 PM
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So...Scrimshaw....
Coming from CT.....where are you going to launch?
....My left eye... starts twitching, thinking about trailering the Whaler...... into Manhattan...from Poughkeepsie...and back......
...talk about Hell's Gate.......
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| howard Werner |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 8:24 PM
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I live very near Peekskill and George's Island Park just south of Peekskill. I am hoping to launch from one of those. Or I could be persuaded to trailer a bit further south but I would not want to get too close to the city.
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/05/08 - 11:47 PM
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It is hard to imagine a bunch of boats trailering the streets of Manhattan.
But after seeing those pics in Scrimshaw's link, I can't wait to boat around it.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/06/08 - 3:24 AM
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I plan to plot a westerly course and enter New York Harbor via Hell's Gate. I have navigated this stretch of water when it has presented itself as a Mill pond and as an Olympic kayac course with class 5 rapids, both situations bring a smile to my face. Only with extreem seas would I pull and haul as New York Harbor is easily within my reach. Jim
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 03/06/08 - 6:07 PM
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Those pics in Jim's link look really nice. Have we decided on a date yet? If we are voting on that Ill throw a vote for the weekend of the 7th. I know meeting point is up in the air. Looks like probably somewhere on the water. Lets keep this going and make it a reality. 
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/06/08 - 6:26 PM
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I'm open for the weekend of the 7th or the 21st, they only let me out of the Hospital every other weekend ! So guys come up with a date and pick a spot. My kids seem to think a hundred Whalers floating off of Liberty Island listening to some patriotic tune would be a good start..
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/06/08 - 6:42 PM
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How about if we plan for the 7th but if the weather is bad, we make it the 21st?
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 03/06/08 - 6:54 PM
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I'll follow the majority http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1j9EA...re=related
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 03/07/08 - 4:06 AM
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arthureld wrote:
How about if we plan for the 7th but if the weather is bad, we make it the 21st?
Works for me...
Scott
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| arthureld |
Posted on 03/10/08 - 12:03 AM
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Great video Jim. I moved to NY two years ago and love this place.
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| oliver1234 |
Posted on 03/10/08 - 12:50 PM
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arthureld wrote:
How about if we plan for the 7th but if the weather is bad, we make it the 21st?
I can make it both weekends
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