Boating in the Delaware River
 

Any of you guys boat in the Delaware river? There is a few of us from New Jersey and we usually hang out at the National Park Island south of Philadelphia. Where are your cool hang outs and what kind of boat are you running?

Russ

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I went by there last weekend. Ended up going to the marina next to the Lagoon for a "river jam" party. they had 15 bands come through during the day/night.

We usually run the boat more north. hang at the tullytown cove in the afternoon, then run somewhere for dinner down the city.

Running a 35 Sonic.....

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Russ,
Where do you launch? I did Hargroves for 10 years and Gloucester City ramp last year but they aren't open this year and have only gone to Hargroves once this year. Usually hung out in the cove just south of the island in West Deptford(Riverwinds). Due to the oil spill last November I've been avoiding the place somewhat this year. Been launching at Burlington NJ or Delaware City De.
Tenitve plans call for the Chesapeake Saturday , launching at Salem NJ or Del. City but very likely be out there this Sunday , keep an eye out :cool:

272 Formula

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Keep boat in DredgeHarbor Dry storage. Usually head north to Sandbar that's under RT 295.
Attached is pic of Bcoffield's boat

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I usually hang out up north at the Tullytown cove. Come up this way, a lot less oil in the water. Some good parties in the back.

Kevin

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Live on the Rancocas Creek always on the river running my 37 OL "Wild Child" always going south to "up the creek" in Wilmington or the the C&D usally run with a friend with a 28 Skater

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Cool I'm not alone here!

HiPerf2000 and mr weazelle- Where is Tullytown cove? I have heard of this place before.

mopower- I launch at the Friends of Isreal. Its also on Big timber creek.

I really dont see much oil out there.

Wild Child is your boat purple or white and green with flames?

boatbunny24 I was up there Yesterday. We were running with a boat just like that. Was he out?

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He was out and I'm sure is was running between Burlington and Penn's Landing.

Tullytown cove is just north of the turnpike bridge on the left.

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Heading north up river-the first cove on the left hand side just past the turnpike bridge. There is a small marina in the cove. We usually are on the back side of the cove.

29 Fountain.

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That was me... Sharp boat you got Russ.

You guys that hang in the cove don't you feel the water is dirty? I always feel like I got a film on my sin after swimming in the cove.

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I only go swimming up the cove from time to time. never noticed a film before when i got out?? But that's what my shower is for, right :p

We mainly go up there to party. usually have 15 - 20 boats tied up with our group.

Probably head out tonight somewhere..... Rock Lobster ??

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Shower...no show on my boat. Next year I can start looking for a floating condo like yours.

Back in the day my day and uncle's spent every weekend anchored in the cove. Hell most of the Boats in the state marine too. Go up on Friday after work and stay till late Sunday.

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When we go out on the river we put in at Hargrove's and boat north to Trenton Marine, Tullytown cove, but "the Hairy Canary" was sold three weeks ago. Now the 15' Boston Whaler is out on the river on a Sunday for a cruise, till the replacement for the Magnum is found.

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What is the name of his boat ? What kind of boat ? I more than likely know them.....i grew up in that cove. did the same thing with my parents...Friday to Monday.

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You sold the Hairy Canary ??? I've always loved that boat since i was a kid. Where did it go ? Still in the area ?

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If you're out in the Chesapeake, we'll be creek-hopping with friends, starting with Still Pond around 10:00 AM, then working our way up through Lloyd's, Back Creek (Sassafras), and finally winding up just across from Skipjack Cove near Georgetown. You know the boat - silver 382 FasTech.

Chuck

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Actually , making a lunch run to the C.I. then perhaps a short ride. Taking the wifes boss and her husband out for her birthday:rolleyes:

The Hairy Canary was sold :eek: :eek: . Where did it go???

Russ, how is that ramp and docks. Particularly at low tide I haven't been up there in years. How about $'s and hours of operation?

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RUSSEL :evilb:

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[QUOTE=mopower]Actually , making a lunch run to the C.I. then perhaps a short ride. Taking the wifes boss and her husband out for her birthday:rolleyes:

The Hairy Canary was sold :eek: :eek: . Where did it go???

Russ, how is that ramp and docks. Particularly at low tide I haven't been up there in years. How about $'s and hours of operation?[/QUOTE
My father owned "the Hairy Canary" for the last 18 years, and sold to someone from Toms River, NJ. It is will out on Barnegat Bay. I have many good memories on that boat, it will be missed.

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Whereabouts might you be on the Rancocas? I know the waters there well. Don't think there is enough water once you get past W-boro. Maybe Delanco? I almost bought a house across from old Big "D". Oh, yeah Do you know where Dunbar marina is? How about Ebble's marina?

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bcoffield- Cool your boat runs great. What kind of speed are you running?

Mopower- The ramp charge is only $12.00 the hours are until 8:30pm. Low tide is a little tricky. But we pulled at dead low with a 25 footer a few days ago.

Thanks for the info about Tullytown cove guys. I will be up to check it out.

Russ

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I know they started to dredge the cove at the Chesapeake Inn, you may want to call first to see if the docks are still there. I was down about two weeks age and they were starting real soon and it was going to take 2-3 weeks to complete.

Kevin

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We also boat in the Delaware, I have a 33 Powerplay. Mostly go down to the CD Canal or the city. Hang out at Curtains in Nj not a bad place either.
We were at the Chesapeake Inn last week still dredging it!

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Don't have GPS...speedo says 70-72. I think I'm in the 66-69 range...either way it's a lot of fun on a 22' boat!

It's most likely before your time I thing I'm a few years ahead of ya! I'm talking late 80's! No marina in the cove and the landfill was still a hole! Dad's boat was called "Catch-U-Later" For as long as I can remember my father ended every conversion with that phase. He started out in the cove with a 24' bayliner over time moved into a 32' Searay. By the time the mid 90's rolled around most of them move to Georgetown (Sassafras). The only one still boating is ungle Jim, he keeps his 36ft SeaRay at SkipJack's

About time...we stayed there over the 4th on E Dock at low tide had just enough water to float boat!

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A friend of mine came past there yesterday afternoon and the docks still weren't back.
Looks like Saturdays out :( .
Guess I'll just be in the Delaware.


Russ, Took a ride(by land) this morning about 1000 am at just about low tide to check it out. Those suckers don't open till 12 noon during the week :mad: ....Oh well :(

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I was around back then !! don't think i remember your dads boat though. cove used to be a fun place before they put the marina in and added no wake zone. we all used to have 8' zodiaks with 9.9 hp motors and buzz around the cove the whole weekend. we would play tag with a tennis ball throwing it in one anothers boat. most of the time it would turn into bumper boats at 25mph :eek: had a friend drive over my boat and his prop popped my zodiak :mad:

ahh the good ole days when you could have fun and not smell trash !! :drink:

We should be up there all weekend. just finished putting air in my boat and bought a honda 2000 generator......so i'm gonna try it out. stop up if your bored.

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We planning on going out early both days this weekend. Headed to the sandbar about five miles north of cove. Maybe we swing into cove on way back, I'll see how the kids feel!

Have you every anchored in the cove about 2 mile north, on same side of river. I always see a few boats achored and if wind is right, no trash smell either.