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Does anyone boat at Lake Murray and know this area good?
Stan

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If you are reffering to Lake Murray SC if so check with mrs.wigginout or phantom1 here on the board they both live there.

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I'm here and so are many others, what ya need? You coming in to town? I would be more than happy to help you check out a few places or show you around the area. Just shoot me a PM or post something here. I travel a lot but will be in town a good bit the next few weeks.

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I was checking out real estate at Lake Lanier and was traveling up to Wilmington, NC to see a friend. Noticed LAke Murray on the atlas and decided to check it out Tuesday afternoon. Visited a realtor and started checking some homes on the lake..WOW, I like! The only thing I've noticed the water is down quite a bit. Is this normal?
I saw a new home in Batesville-Saluda county that really caught my attention. I have alot of questions and dont know where to begin. If I gave the location of the cove can anyone tell me how deep it is? How big (acres) is the lake? Can someone refer me to a dock builder for an estimate and will hydro-hoist's work? Just a few questions I can think of but any info would really help.
Stan

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1.) Saluda County taxes will be much lower than other areas on the lake.
2.) The lake is coming back up after some major repairs to the dam.
3.) Jack Wessinger is the man to call about a dock. I can find his number if you would like. Hydro-hoists are allowed and work well.
4.) The lake is 50,000 acres
5.) Many many many beers are consumed on the lake every year, and the DNR patrols are pretty reasonable in my opinion.

Let me know if I can help. I have access to the multiple listing service and can help with your search if you would like.

Mike

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Check these sites out.

LakeMurray.com

lakemurraycountry.com

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Thanks Phanton!

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Another thing you need to think about is schools if you have kids because there is a difference. If you don't have kids then it's not a big deal.

Like Phantom said the lake is down but coming back up. When you were here the lake was probably at or a tad above where it normally is in the winter. It is generally dropped some in the winter but then back up to full.

As for docks the first thing to do is find out exactly what it is permitted for first. If it is not permitted for a hydro hoist make sure you make that a stipulation in any contract, "Seller must have approval from SCE&G for (specify what you want in a dock)". Then the seller will go through all of the trouble to get you what you want and it will save you some headaches down the road. Once you have the approval you are good to go.

The one great thing about Lake Murray as opposed to a lot of the other lakes I have been on is the marinas with restaurants and bars. There are places to hang out during the day no matter what mood you are in.

If you have any questions I would be more than happy to help. As far as knowing how deep the cove is that would be a tough one without actually seeing it. If it has good water now...it will only get better.

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Look at the picture below and it will help you realize how far the lake is down.

This is a picture of my dock that was taken just now. The water, when the lake is full, comes all the way up the boat ramp to within 10' of the end of the walkway. The sitting area you see will have water all the way up under it (covering the poles). It will be between 12-14 ft deep off of my floater and about 6' deep under the sitting area.

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Hey Mike, I noticed the Lake was down quite a bit. How often does this happen? I was in Lake Murray Tuesday the 2nd just on a whim. Wish I would have known there was someone on the site w/a MLS service. I am working with a local agent in Irmo and really like the home I saw. If you can get Jack's ph# I would really appreciate it. Any idea what a covered dock will run and what to expect?

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Wow, awsome place you've got there! As I said in the last post I visited the 2nd of Nov. Wish I would have gotten a chance to hook up with all of you but time was not on my side. Our current plans with this property is to rent it out weekly etc and to use this as a vacation house for now/future retirement within 10 years or sooner. Do you have any pics of covered docks with or without hydro-hoist?

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Unfortunately covered docks are Taboo here :rolleyes: if you don't already have one they will not permit you for one. There are several docks in my cove that have hydro hoists...I will try to get some shots when I can.

One thing about Lake Murray...it's like all waterfront property....you can't make a bad investment.

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Clearcut3, I went into a few web sites checking out dock builders. Noticed there are alot of davit type lift systems. I'm thinking that the hydohoist's may not work. The property is supposed to have 20+ feet at full pool. What type of hoist would you recomend?
Stan

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Jack Wessinger, the dock guy that I recommended, can also give you some recommendations on lifts. His number is 803-345-5857.

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As Phantom1 said I would talk with the dock guys here and see what they recommend. It's not something that is real popular on this lake for some reason. Everybody just drops the boat in when they want to go and then puts it back in the garage when they are done. If the property has 20' at fool pool odds are you are in a place that definitely needs a lift because it can probably get rough. I will be interested to see what you end up with...I have a ski course in my cove so lifts are starting to pop up in here. I actually built my dock myself and built it with the thoughts of a lift going in next...but I need to get off my ass and by another boat first :D

You could also PM DaveHam on the board...he has a lift that he keeps his formula on but I'm not sure what kind of lift it is.

I'm sure Jack can hook you up on the best options that are available.

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Thanks, I'm calling Jack now. Got a quote of $15-25,000

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I see ClearCut3 and Phantom are taking care of your questions, so I will just tell you Lake Murray and Columbia are a great place to live. If you make it back down give us a call and we can show you around.


Jan

Cell 803-413-0769

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stan...call me...i found my nextel, but PTT aint workin...the phone was sitting out in the rain... :mad:

516 455 1200

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Cig1988~
Here are a couple of photos that show you what the water "used" to look like before they lowered it.
1) Our cove before water lowered
2) Our dock before water lowered
3) View of our home/dock before water lowered

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I have lived on Lake Murray for about 19 years and really enjoy it. The lake is well marked and easy to navigate, large number of performance boats and usually something going on most weekends. Long boating season and Columbia has a good bit to offer. Not far from Charleston if you want to take your boat to the coast, several other lakes within a short drive. Columbia is growing and Lake property keeps going up.

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Cig1988~
And here's after the water was lowered :(
1) Cove after
2) Dock after
3) House (and weeds :mad: ) after

However, the water is on the way up and next summer is going to be awesome on Lake Murray! :drink:

~Cat

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:eek: :eek: WOW!!! That's quite a difference.

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Mrs w/Jan and all,
You all are making my decision very easy! The property is in Lake Murray Estates with plenty of water now. I've got to step into work today to pickup a fax from the realtor on the restrictions from the sub-division. I have the contract in hand and have a good feeling of sending a binder and offer on Monday. The owner is leaving for Italy on Tuesday for 2 weeks and hope it all pan's out.
Still waiting for a copy of the dock permit for restrictions on that issue. From what I was told there are several "lake god's" that issue the dock permit from SCE&G. If for any reason the permit needs to be modified is it an easy process? Looks like I'm going for a cradle type lift with 4 serious pileons to support the weight (10,500 lbs) of the Bullet. I was'nt clear if that needed to be specified in the permit.
Stan

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Wait till you all see the newest latest boat addition to the lake next sping he he he i wonder who on here knows who is getting it

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? :eek:

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The dock process is not to bad you just have to make sure you deal with the right person. Tommmy Boozer of SCE&G is over the lake but can be hard to reach because he stays busy. If you need to have some modifications done call 803-217-9015 and ask to speak with Curtis Stockman (SCE&G). if you can't get Curtis PM me and I will let you know who NOT to talk with (don't want to post in an open forum).

Also if they happen to ask what size boat it is tell them it is a 28' cabin cruiser that weighs 10,500 lbs. There is a long standing rule (few people know about it) that boats over either 30' or 35' aren't supposed to be kept at private docks for extended periods of time. The reason the law is there is so people won't park 85' house boats at their dock. They do not enforce this but it is in place. Compared to other lakes Murray is by and large one of the most laid back lakes with extremely low regulation :)

Good luck...it will be nice to see another Cig on the lake :drink:

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Is it a 32' Skater with SSM #6's on the back :eek: :D

I saw a solid white tunnel going through Chapin a couple of weeks ago. I didn't get a good look at it but it looked like a Skater from a distance. I could definitely make out the #6's on the back though...it's hard to miss those things :D

Who bought it :confused:

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Sounds like my kind of water! Nothing like the sound of couple of big blocks echoing on the lake.

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eliminator daytona 33' canopied the boat you saw i think is that raceing boat which runs mainly offshore i have seen it alot

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Only boats I ever see in chapin are start with john, bass, or sail. But then again, I'm only there 3 times a week. I think i know what you're talking about though, can't wait to see it.

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I bet I know who bought that :D

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well as far as i know it still hasnt actually been ordered as of yett still trying to finalize engine and drive choices very possible may have a screaming eagle down each side not sure yett just one of the ideas

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Michael,
Ken saw Bud Brown out driving it a couple of weeks ago. Bud's working on it and he told Ken it belongs to a gentleman on Lake Hartwell (or maybe it was Norman). I saw it at the golf cart place in Ballentine...it's a beautiful boat!

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Does your boss know you're posting this on here!?! He said he may want it to be a suprise. :D

Just yanking your chain, Harold :p

Cat
(Owner of Kentek)

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I thought Bud may be working on it but wasn't sure.

I guess the person who is thinking about the eliminator is exactly who I thought :D . With the lake back up it will be hard to resist biting the bullet and making a purchase.

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The surprise would be if he ever took the boat out an actually ran it! :cool:

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thats cute man under his wifes name and i will not comment on the takeing it out and running it there is a big white cat that gets all over that does belong to J D buyryder or however you spell it i seen it up close very fast guy said its mainly race though now i finnaly see where ken hides so you gonna sell that old scarab or not hope your not afraid of being stung by a ray

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Superwrench,

This is NOT Ken...he has his own name and doesn't have to hide under mine. BTW, he's out of town and hasn't even read/seen these posts.

As for the "old Scarab" I think it can handle it's own with these under the hatch! :D

~Cat (the wife)

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sorry i appoligize figured he would be only one to know my name on here till i found out you called thinking it was a certain person and yes i have seen whats under the hatch i been to your house just ask you know who if your in doubt if you think i cant make something run faster ask him who does all of his wrenching and you will understand also ask ken who is always stiring up stuff its alot easier to make 20 ft run over 86 then it is to push 34 ft but i have no reason to even try to my boat was bought to enjoy the lake and water ski behind and now since i you probably dont liek my coments about your boat which is a very pretty boat and quite fast i guess i better steer clear but i am sure you will eventually run into me just look for a tall skinny guy with long black hair then you will know who to laugh at cause i have a lil boat by the way hows the suburban doing

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Superwrench,
It's all good! :D I was just yanking your chain and posting what your boss man said to post...haha!!

Please don't ever think you're not welcomed here...because you always are! And as far as your boat, it doesn't matter what you have! Be proud of what you have and enjoy it!

P.S. Ken just got home and he's getting a kick out of this! :p