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05-15-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pm203

Speaking of barnicles,
In the northeast, you will start to see the beginnings of barnicles after two weeks. At this stage, they can be power washed off. If you go any longer, it will get alot tougher. I can't believe how fast they take hold in Fl.

Growing up and boating in NJ, I came to the same stark realization when I moved down here.

05-15-2007, 07:18 AM

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I had the boat there for about four days, when my brother and I decided to go fishing. I couldn't get the boat on a plane. I thought I had spun a prop. Turns out there were barnacles that were already over a half inch long growing on the hull,

Been there, not fun. Yep, I know exactly where Huber's is.

05-15-2007, 07:43 AM

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Yeah right. A guy from Cleveland ought to know.

Do you have any idea how many boats are stored in Florida on trailers? Please.

i from s fla... and went to u of f....... my fishing guide got his yankend right out of his driveway!! oh and hes a marine insurance consultant/adjuster.... he said s fla. is the worst
told me tons of stories

05-15-2007, 06:13 PM

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Where are you planning on leaving it in the water?

I'm going to Panama City Fl.
I can use the park launch a couple of miles from the condo. I spoke to the condo and their security people today. They have a place on the premises for boats. gated resort w/ 24 7 security. I will chain and lock the boat and trailer and block it with other cars if need be. I plan on washing and flushing w/ salt away after running it.
I think I have it covered now