question docking/beaching a 1987 mastercraft 190

tdes · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 270 City: Orlando

The situation is that my girl and I found a sweet palce on a pretty decent lake in Central FL. However, there is no dock, and there is a significant amount of sediment buildup at the seawall, where I would tie off to. I'd guess the lake level is pretty much low to medium for this time of year, and wouldn't expect the level to decrease substantially from where it is now. I estimated about 1.5 to 2 feet of water at the seawall, with high water marks going up another foot.

I have a 1987 Mastercraft 190 with the 454 engine. Will I be effectively beaching my boat in this depth or should I be OK? I have no idea how much water my boat draws, and was wondering if anyone out there has a rough estimate for me.

If you think this is too shallow, any other suggestions? dredging? It's probably a medium to coarse grained sand. anchoring out 50 feet into the lake and use some dingy or something retarded like that to get people out there? I'm open to all suggestions at this point...

tdes · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 270 City: Orlando

I should probably add that building a dock is not an option, as I will be renting this place. it is pretty cheap, but it might be taking into account the torture that residents must endure by being on the lake and not being able to keep a boat out there conveniently.

BIGMAC · Posted: Jun 26, 2003 12:54 pm Post subject:

Get an anchor buddy.

Sean_Brinston · Posted: Jun 26, 2003 1:02 pm Post subject:

I agree with BIGMAC my lake is dam controlled so we sometimes have to anchor it out a bit. That would be alot better then beaching the boat.

eldorett · Criminal Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 96 City: Massachusetts

i'd agree with the others. Put a mooring down on a buoy and a rope with a clip that's JUST long enough so if you tie the back of the boat to it, you can pull the front of the boat (which you'll tie to the seawall) to the edge so you can hop on. The mooring will keep the boat safe away from the wall and the running gear will be in the deeper water and safe. Problem solved!

arthropod88 · Outlaw Joined: 21 May 2003 Posts: 210 City: Birmingham

I agree with Eldorett. You really do not want to take a chance on causing any damage to your boat. I think that a Mooring Buoy is the way to go.

tdes · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 270 City: Orlando

good idea eldorett. it's still gonna be really close, as the slope of the sands going from the seawall is at best 10:1 (H:V) for the first 50' or so. I'll probably create a little trench by taking my boat over it, so after a while I should be cool. Worst case scenario I have to move some sand around or put it out a ways. t for the help.

cameron_05 · Outlaw Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 246 City: Cadillac, MI

why don't you get a boat hoist and put that out a ways