Sit Back Sunday #95 - Bobcaygeon + Burleigh Falls Locks, Summer Sea Ray Boating

Location is at the bottom side of Bobcaygeon Lock #the32 - then through the Burleigh Falls Lock #28 on the following morning. Both located along Ontario, Canada's lovely 240 mile/386 km Trent Severn Waterway.
Google Maps location for Bobcaygeon Lock here; goo.gl/maps/VaaLmSzV1X1VYaVj6
Google Maps location for Burleigh Falls Lock here; goo.gl/maps/n66nq3J2TfSK1gSFA
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Filmed July, 2022.
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 + 8), reverse cycle heating/air conditioning

[@BobEstler]

Thanks, love the gentle sound of the engine purring along.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Sounds like summer 😁

[@12000Jetlag]

Love sit back Sundays! Great scenery once again for us to enjoy on this cold snowy Ohio day.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

We're getting snow ourselves today, hence the inspiration to go back in time to a nicer looking day 😎 Glad you liked it 👍

[@joanneiler2415]

Awesome video as always enjoy them booboo forever!!! 💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jamesherchel5827]

looks like it was a beautiful day on the water.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It sure was - and the start of our extended Summer Cruise '22 😀

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

Another gorgeous day on the water. It was fun to watch Anchor Girl do her thing with the ropes and fenders. I thought I was the only one who insists on the ropes being neat and ready all of the time. I must check the fenders every few hours when they are down and we are out ( we normally keep them up when under way, but sometimes it just makes more sense to leave them down). At least I now know I am not nuts with the ropes.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, I continue to comment to her about the dock lines shuffle she always does 🤣 No worries, as they are gonna be ready for the next lock or when returning to the dock - and a much more efficient approach than many that we see who appear to be sooooo unprepared when docking their boats 🤔

[@clevjam]

Hey Paul, Well, January is almost over and looking forward to some Boogaoo time at the marina. Hope you are enjoying a nice Sunday....Cheers

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Counting down the weeks now! Groundhog Day already next week, so hopefully that furry guy will have some good news for us all 🦫😄

[@cpwatching5647]

Enjoyed the cruise. Nice day!! Thank you for sharing. We are now discussing line and fender management improvements. Looks like you two have this dialed in. Take care.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That's great, but does line and fender management mean?

[@cpwatching5647]

Just how we hang lines on the rail like you do and we are thinking of hanging fenders from the rail instead of putting them in a locker like we do now. Little procedure improvements to make each step simple. We find that where things are placed for use can improve a day on the water.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

As you know, we travel through the locks numerous times throughout any given season, so having the fenders always at the ready is what works best for us. When crossing a lake or moving at speed, we (Anchor Girl) just pull them up onto the side decks. I've had many comments, back when I was doing my Facebook Page, that the boat looked 'wrong' with the fenders hanging out. I guess those folks just stick to open water cruising - if they even have boats of their own 😉

[@mikec4736]

Once again, great video Paul! Really makes one eager for the start of boating season. Still construction at Bobcaygeon’s lock 32?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The work that was happening there when we passed through was replacing the swing bridge, with no impact on boat travel. According to Parks Canada's website, the work will be ongoing there well into 2023; parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/infrastructure/kawartha/2023-01-11-pont-tournant-bobcaygeon-swing-bridge

[@timkenyon6088]

I got a notice from Parks Canada that a contract has been let for Kirkfield and that work should start soon! They anticipate being open for the 2003 season!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Indeed! I was there today making a video so I could pass the word. Keep an eye out for that one coming out soon 👍

[@sylvaintherrien6469]

Cant wait to retire to go up

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The entire Trent Severn Waterway is lovely, in my humble opinion. After spending some time on the Rideau this past summer, we are even more grateful to have this in our backyard 😀

[@sylvaintherrien6469]

Ok cool thks syl

[@sylvaintherrien6469]

How far did you go in the rideau and come back!!!!! Thks syl I know from expérience that to avoid two last week of july to avoid Québec construction holiday to busy in the canal and not to pleasent

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Actually, we were surprised as to how little traffic there was in the areas we visited on the Rideau. As for how far we got, you're gonna have to watch the next video in this series 🙈