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Need help to dock a 36ft boat at Liberty Harbor Marina. I'm new to the boating all together.

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mdiFREE2019#1

Hi, I just bought a 36ft tri cabin and it's docked at Edgewater Marina nj. I need to take the boat for winter storage at Liberty Harbor Marina but I don't have the skills to dock and un dock the boat from slip. So, I'm looking for help. I want some experienced boater to help me take the boat to the Marina. I'd really appreciate if someone could help.

Thanks,
mdi

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DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019

AquariusFREE2019#2

Contact the management at the local marina. Tell them you are looking for a professional captain for some help. It might pay to hire someone for a day to help you learn the new boat and the new area.

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First MateOriginal Crew568 postsSince 2018

mdiFREE2019#3

Contact the management at the local marina. Tell them you are looking for a professional captain for some help. It might pay to hire someone for a day to help you learn the new boat and the new area.

Thanks Aquarius. I'll call the marina and see if they have anyone to help.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019

ScupperFREE2019#4

Thanks Aquarius. I'll call the marina and see if they have anyone to help.

Cmon Capt 13 , take a ride ...... Maybe he will buy you lunch .........

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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018

georgeADMIN2019#5

Cmon Capt 13 , take a ride ...... Maybe he will buy you lunch .........

Yea Capt13, you have plenty of time on your hands 😉

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018

pequa1MOD2019#6

mdi, in addition, start looking for a Boating Safety course in your area. Power Squadron and USCGA should be giving them over the winter. Pick up a copy of Chapman's Piloting and Seamanship as well. If you can afford that boat, you can afford the book. Invaluable. and Congrats on the boat !!

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CommodoreOriginal Crew7,027 postsSince 2018

mdiFREE2019#7

mdi, in addition, start looking for a Boating Safety course in your area. Power Squadron and USCGA should be giving them over the winter. Pick up a copy of Chapman's Piloting and Seamanship as well. If you can afford that boat, you can afford the book. Invaluable. and Congrats on the boat !!

Thank you Pequa1. I've completed the Boating safety course but I need to spend hands on time with the boat to get familiar with the boat and the Hudson river current patterns.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019

mdiFREE2019#8

Cmon Capt 13 , take a ride ...... Maybe he will buy you lunch .........

I'd definitely take care of drinks and dinner for anyone who can help me.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019

ScupperFREE2019#9

Thank you Pequa1. I've completed the Boating safety course but I need to spend hands on time with the boat to get familiar with the boat and the Hudson river current patterns.

You can do it !!!!!!!

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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018

Capt13FREE2019#10

Yea Capt13, you have plenty of time on your hands 😉

I wish I did !! 😵

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CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018

Old MudFREE2019#11

MDI, did you get your boat moved yet ? 🙂

Your not from Mount Desert Island are you ?

Just thinking out loud here. 😊

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018

movetheboatFREE2019#12

he's doing good

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CommodoreOriginal Crew12,530 postsSince 2018

ScupperFREE2019#13

I'd definitely take care of drinks and dinner for anyone who can help me.

How'd you make out , the wind has finally flopped , be a good time to get it done ...

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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018

mdiFREE2019#14

MDI, did you get your boat moved yet ? 🙂

Your not from Mount Desert Island are you ?

Just thinking out loud here. 😊

I finally did. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. I found a captain who helped me move the boat and I also got some docking lessons. Thanks for checking.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019

pequa1MOD2019#15

I for one think its great you asked for help.

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CommodoreOriginal Crew7,027 postsSince 2018

canyMOD2019#16

I for one think its great you asked for help.

I agree 100%

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AdmiralOriginal Crew40,955 postsSince 2018

ScupperFREE2019#17

I finally did. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. I found a captain who helped me move the boat and I also got some docking lessons. Thanks for checking.

Watch your wind , think about the current , don't be aggressive , don't be too timid ..........
Even the best screw it up once in a while ..........

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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018

ScupperFREE2019#18

I finally did. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. I found a captain who helped me move the boat and I also got some docking lessons. Thanks for checking.

While you wait to haul , close your thru hulls , check for drips on shaft , check for drips on rudder shaft ........Sleep better at night

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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018

georgeADMIN2019#19

I finally did. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. I found a captain who helped me move the boat and I also got some docking lessons. Thanks for checking.

You did the right thing. I have seen many inexperienced boaters do a lot of damage of learning on the fly. T

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018

AvengerFREE2019#20

While you wait to haul , close your thru hulls , check for drips on shaft , check for drips on rudder shaft ........Sleep better at night

Just don't forget to open them again before you start up.

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CaptainOriginal Crew3,414 postsSince 2019

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