I haven't yet

 

same here locally, most of hte marina's look like ghost towns, the ramps are half full at best. I don't know if it is just because it is early, add gas, add the economy, and well there you have it.

 

I, mostly am low on time really. The kids are getting to be at the age where they have alot on thier plate, which puts alot on my plate. Spent today at the motocross track.

 

Our local Sunday paper had a story on the front page entitled "Broke on the water". Basically it said the same thing , empty marinas , half empty lots at ramps and the boats that are in the water aren't leaving the docks.
Gas and the economy in general must hitting home

 

I figured it has to be gas; the economy; and bad weather

 

we went out again tonight screw it lol actually a freind was up from Florida took her out otherwise I wouldnt have, on another note at are marina were having a great year for slip rentals I figure everyone plans on partying at the dock, we are pretty packed for the year

 

We just got back from the lake. Memorial Weekend was pretty busy but this weekend was dead. A few here and there but nothing like it used to be. Even the coves and party spots were empty. It didn't stop us from boating all weekend.

 

I was just out on L.Erie today off of Cleveland. Beautiful day but not many boats. I wasnt in the mood to trailer the boat down so we went out with my mom and dad on their SeaRay. Basically just layed around. We saw only about 4 go fast boats out there. As for their marina, they used to have a lottery to get in. About 100 people went in for it. This year they have 40 openings they cant fill

 

WOW, I ve been boating almost every weekend for about month and a half. The marinas are pretty full too. Went out today beautiful weather river was loaded. I do notice everyones going a little slower these days to save gas.

 

This weekend!

 

Nope. Not so far and not looking too good for us. We have a baby due next week and nothing has worked the way we had originally hoped.

I will say, the boating here appears to be as much as before on weekends...maybe just a tiny bit less, but not much. The Tides Inn really brings boaters from all over. :angry1: (that's not necessarily a good thing).

 

We've been out in ours but tomorrow morning Mrs. Ghart is having surgery on her foot. She'll be out of commission with a surgical boot for 3 weeks, which means the boat will be an ornament out on the lift until she feels up to going out!

The boat activity on Middle River at the Chesapeake Bay, our vantage point from the house, has been active but mostly big cruisers, small center consoles and lots of sail boats.

It has been rare to hear the sound of a performance boat this year.

 

Our lake is slightly slow so far. around here the weather has just finally started warming. Seems a few weeks later than usual. We spent our first day yesterday. Weather, baby being due this week also, got us off to a slow/late start. Remodeling for the new lil' girl and her big brother. When it warms I doubt it will be much slower. Maybe different crowd, but a crowd none the less...? My guess

 

I think it's a combination of things. The weather in the Chesapeake area has been flakey. The water is still pretty chilly. We had t-storms sat and sun this weekend.

 

Yes,I was thinking the same thing. I had to work back 12 this weekend so when i got home i jumped on the bike and headed down to northeast MD for a ride. Stopped at Anchor marina and only saw 2 performance boats in the water ( Links OL and Carters Formula) also saw pantera ricks trailer. Other than that pretty slow. Thats the last weekend i work till september so i'll be out except for family functions. Curt

 

our local paper just ran a story on the front page about this very topic! it mentioned registration for canoes, paddleboats, and kayak's has risen 29% in the last 2 years :laugher:

I've only been out once so far, but that's more me being too busy then anything else. as far as gas prices go...for the first time I'm happy I went SBC over the BBC.

 

Nuttin yet, but then again I would have to paddle my boat right now....

 

This pic was taken April 21st! Been boating for a month and a half already!

 

We have been out 3 times this year. Mostly 1/2 day outings and one Poker Run on Smith Mt. Lake. Hopefully hitting another Local lake event this weekend at Lake Anna (If I can get out of my little cousins graduation party) Gas is expensive but that's nothing compared to the wrath of the family if I pull a no show :dead: :laugher:

 

Water temp here is 54 degrees. I haven't even fired the thing up yet. I guess I am a fair weather boater.

 

This weekend!

Is that your boat? Very nice I remember seeing it somewhere North of the seaside bridge, on a lift?

 

I had the boat in the 1st of May, and have been out every weekend, rain or shine, and on average 2 evenings a week. I am heading out tonight, just got a new cover from Iboats, going to take the camper down. However that camper top has enabled me to do so much boating. It has been chilly and rainy but with the motor running and the top up it gets mighty cozy.

 

We've probably only missed 3-4 weekends so far this year. Sucks living in paradise.

 

Have had ours on the Portage Lakes about 3 times...haven't had it up on Erie yet. Plenty of boats out - especially 'toons...but then it doesn't take a lot of gas to idle around these lakes, hopping from one bar or restaurant to another.

Had a few chances to open her up n the speed zones - still trying to get trim settings right. Helluva chop Sunday though - pretty strong breeze. Still a lot of fun.

 

Have had ours on the Portage Lakes about 3 times...haven't had it up on Erie yet. Plenty of boats out - especially 'toons...but then it doesn't take a lot of gas to idle around these lakes, hopping from one bar or restaurant to another.

Had a few chances to open her up n the speed zones - still trying to get trim settings right. Helluva chop Sunday though - pretty strong breeze. Still a lot of fun.

not sure what differance there is with the alpha mine had a bravo but I could run around 4000 rpm and rip up any chop that I could find,