Moving Boat to New Outside Slip??

A long winded look at whey we relocated our boat to another slip in the marina - and then BACK again! To quote the late Jimmy Buffett, it's my own damned fault 😂
We purchased our lovely Sea Ray 370 Sundancer Sight Unseen! To see our entire journey, please check out my 'Buying A Boat - The Good, Bad & Ugly' playlist here: • Buying A Boat - Sea Ra...
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Boat Specs;
- Model: 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Length (bow to transom): 37-6", LOA (with factory swim platform): 40'-1"
- Beam: 12'-7"
- Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs
- Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (1,664) + Water (580) + Gear (1,250 +/-) = 20,500 LBS
- Fuel Capacity: 275 U.S. gallons, 1,040 litres
- Draft: 32”
- Dead Rise: 20 degrees
- Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre Mercruiser Bluewater, Multi-Port fuel injection, gasoline, raw water cooled, rated at 310 HP
- Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, in Vee-Drive configuration
- Generator: Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated, 3,600 RPM continuous engine speed
- 18,000 (total) BTU (12 + 6), reverse cycle heating/air conditioning
- Shore Power: 2 x 30 Amp, 120 V connections
- Freshwater Holding Tank: Single 70 U.S. Gallon tank
- Waste (black-water) Holding Tank: Single 40 U.S. Gallon
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Happy Boating :-)

[@warlordop713]

Outside slips are way better. Gives you more of a reason to be on the boat

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Nice.

[@jetlag4754]

I would have thought that being under a cover would be the cat's meow! It sure would keep the sun from beating up your boat finish as much.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The cats like it too 😁 And, spoke to the polishing guy today to book a complete job for first thing next Spring. Boogaboo is needing some loving in that department, but getting a bunch of gel coat repairs done first. Stay tuned... BTW, I'm gonna check in to that cleaner you showed in your last video 👍

[@jetlag4754]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I was very satisfied with it so far.

[@Chillin_in_AZ]

Greetings from the Desert Southwest! Sounds like you have a flexible management team there. Good to shake things up a bit, eh? Hilarious.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Flexible. Let's go with that 🤓

[@shinystar1781]

we play around with moving slips and even moving marina’s but we’re comfortable where we are, even if it doesn’t hit every mark. we love our dockmates and slip neighbours so that helps us stay put

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That also plays a part...

[@BoatsPWCCars]

If you're looking for a nice Marina with outside slips, you should just take a drive next door. Delray's got everything you're looking for!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks

[@christopherozolins4724]

I like the covered slip but not really getting out side life,I've never had one !you got what you wanted priceless !

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It's all good 😊

[@chucks_88]

Don't think it's us groaning but I bet the marina staff was 🤣 Bottom line is you have to be where it makes you guys happy. Thanks for the update though.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ultimately, we're better off where we are for the rest of our boating season.

[@monoskier2112]

I really feel that covered slips are the best!! You get lots of shade and your boat is protected from the sun beating down on it all day. The only disadvantage is the bird poop that gets to be really annoying. Take care, buddy. Have a great weekend.😎🇨🇦

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Bird poop. Don't get me started 😩

[@joanneiler2415]

Boogaboo is ready for a vacation with the kitty's and anchor girl 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

So am I!!!

[@michaelpowell9164]

It happens. Hey, that slip over there looks better than here.......lol

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It was a learning experience 🤓

[@eternitysshore]

Obviously there are pluses and minuses to both options which is why people choose one over the other. There are very few marinas with covered slips within our 50 mile or so of water on the Chesapeake so we never had that option. We did have a lift slip option that we initially tried to get at another marina, but it wasn't available. I'm not if we would pursue that in the future. On another note, your Friday is Thursday. My Friday is Sunday. Mary and I use that kind of terminology. Here's hoping you burn some fuel soon...

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, different marina setups in different geographical areas. North of us, on Georgian Bay, covered slips are extremely rare. Hoping to start burning that gas on Boogaboo very soon! Don't want it to get stale 🙂

[@cheapme1850]

I just like the open air of an uncovered slip. Same thing for docking bow in so I can see the water instead of the dock. We have a relatively short summer season and I try to absorb as much outsideness (new word) as I possibly can. You have a nice dock area so I understand the stern in part but many of us have a crappy dock or parking area behind our boats, or worse, are docked butt-to-butt with another boat.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Docking stern-in also lets us keep an eye on the Kitty Kats when we're off the boat.

[@garystrain2788]

The staff saying heres this guys again 😂

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I betcha that's not the only thing they say about me 🤣

[@garystrain2788]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo the money we pay for these marinas they gotta keep us happy

[@jimndonna8716]

Hoping for some perfect weather to settle in for the upcoming trip!!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It's looking good right now. Finger's crossed, it stays for awhile 🤞

[@jimndonna8716]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo fingers crossed, be safe my friend.

[@jrschantz]

We bought the 330DA out of a covered slip on Lake Cumberland, KY and spent a little time there before shipping it north. Although I appreciated the protection from the elements, it was like sitting in a garage to me. I'm not a fan for our limited season here. BTW...spent all week on Mackinac Island and completely missed any hurricane effect. Sunny and calm most of the week with a couple late day sprinkles one day.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I know what you mean by the garage effect. Looking back, I'd say that was similar to our first marina, way back in the day. One main dock that was 4' wide, with finger docks on either side of the main spline. Lots of roof coverage on all sides, but the close quarters made everyone there good friends, as we always were in close proximity to one another. Sadly, many have passed and all except one have gotten out of boating...

[@ampegor]

Never experienced a covered slip.very few around here. I can see pluses and minuses of both. Hope you get out on the water soon.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

At some point I'd like to go back to our original marina from way back in the last century. Actually, my folks had family boats there too, back in the 70's. Haven't been back there since 2007 and it would be neat to see if the (many) dozens of beer caps are still laying where I spun them 😏

[@AdventuresonTour]

Its all about location, location, location...

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes! .... And what the crew likes 😉

[@610boating5]

Like I said, a pretty cool hangout spot.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It is. And our neighbors like to bring over a cold 🍺 and talk boating stories 🙂

[@610boating5]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo what model is that Regal next to you?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

@610boating5 Ahh, it's a blue one 😉 Sorry, if don't come from Sea Ray, I don't much pay attention 🤣

[@Misc665]

Would love a covered slip for my boat- but I don't spend much time on it at my home dock. I can see preferring to be out in the open when hanging out.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The benefit of a covered slip is getting out of the rain - and no black streaks. But open is nice for the view and less bird 💩

[@airman6822]

Good morning. For someone that loves boating as much as you do, they could not blame you for having things the way you want them. How are the skeeters by you? Horrible in Northern WI. Have a good one, cheers!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ya, it seems like just this week the mosquitoes came out in force! Late for the year, but the wind has probably kept them in hiding up to now.

[@alias19]

The grass is always greener …

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

🙄

[@chuckmvs]

Would you call that a Chinese Fire Drill?😂🥂

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

😜🤣

[@r.c.jewell4164]

I see you have a camera on your tower, behind you. What kind is it and how well does it work with wifi? I am looking to put one on my boat, but find the ones I have used, don’t work well.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Something I found on Amazon.

[@markburley4901]

What's the saying? "The water is always better on the other side of the marina." Oh wait, I made that up! You have to at least try! I've always been more a stern in guy anyway!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

My preference would still be stern facing open water, but that's not gonna happen for the foreseeable future. All good, as the folks around here are great and we still have a lovely view of trees and nature from our stern.

[@markburley4901]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo it sure is a nice spot where you are with the patio set up, bbq and dock box. I'm pretty sure I was on that dock back in the late 90s looking at a boat. Didn't buy it.

[@roadstar92220]

So the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the street.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yup...

[@user-fd8qt7el9d]

I would make plans to go back to the marina that you where last year you will not be happy where you are now

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

👍

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

Anything but boring.. And totally understandable. I was curious if you had reservations regarding the covered slip.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Right now, the sun is shining at our slip and the ice is melting in my Corona Light, so all good 😎

[@craigc.7033]

Omg, have another corona, and go take something apart to keep you out of trouble? 😮😮😮

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Keep me out of trouble?? That'll take a lot of effort on my part 😜

[@GUATAPARO1]

I, personally, do to not like the idea of having a roof on top of the boat, but it is of course, a matter of preference. 🌤️

[@jeffspicolli593]

The sun in outdoor slips will destroy a boat.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The sun does dull down the gel coat, but I can guarantee the boat will outlive me - covered or not 😉

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

There are both plusses and minuses to both situations. For now, we'll be staying with our new/old covered slip 😜

[@larrys4109]

As soon as the video started I said to myself (that’s a mistake), I’m glad that it all worked out! Happy boating season, love your videos, keep ‘em coming🍻

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Trust me, this isn't gonna be my last mistake 😭 Looking forward to finally getting out of this slip and do some traveling!