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stevenp
USA
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 Posted - 09/26/2009 : 10:15:36 PM
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We're considering the relocation of our 28' Mariner from fresh water to the ocean in search of broader horizons. I'm curious to know how these boats perform in moderate chop/swells as I have never been in anything more than a 1' chop with our boat. The hull appears to be pretty flat when compared to Grady style hulls which concerns me a bit.
We're looking at slips in the Newburyport, MA area which seems to be pretty well protected. Our boating will consist mostly of anchoring in coves, motoring along the cost from port to port (overnight) and the occasional offshore tuna/striper fishing on calm days.
Does this sound like a good fit for the boat?
Silver Beaches, 1986, 28' Mariner
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Rockmeister
USA
307 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 10:29:37 AM
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I have been in up to 10' seas in mine.
Once you get a feel for the boat and know how to use the Trim Tabs to your advantage in different seas, it does very well!
The only major problem I see with Salt Water is the major risk of corrosion.
Usually have to replace the risers & manifold every 4 or 5 years or so in salt water.
(At least check them well.)
79 28' Mariner twin inboard V-drive.
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Justus3
Canada
74 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 11:39:40 AM
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We do all our boating in the Gulf Islands off East Vancouver Island. The boat handles choppy water really well. I do bring it off plane when approaching short angular bow waves from other boats as they can hit pretty hard.
Larger rolling waves are no problem unless they hit beam on. If you get in that situation you can expect the furniture to be rearranged a bit.
Ron
1978 Carver Santa Cruz 28
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stevenp
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 2:55:57 PM
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Thanks guys.
Rockmeister, I'll be sure to check the condition of the manifolds and risers. I plan to go through all the electrical to make sure all connections are properly crimped and sealed. I'll probably repack the stuffing boxes and do a compression test as well (1,000 hours on engines). Anything else I should be checking for? We'll be moving the boat for the 2011 season so I'll have all next season to go through everything with a fine tooth comb.
Silver Beaches, 1986 28' Mariner |
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Jimbo Song
237 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 4:22:29 PM
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My 1987 Voyager 28 has been in salt water all its life. I've been out in some pretty rough stuff and never had a problem with handling. I haven't been on 10' like Rock has but I've been in 3-5 quite often and have no reservations about doing so.
That said, if you are sitting still or drifting the flatist bottom can get a but rolly abeam to the waves. But as long as you are underway it'll handle far more than your body will. 
Salt is, in some ways, harder on the boat than fresh water but with a proper maintenance schedule it's not a big deal. My risers have been replaced once and lat year I replaced a couple of exhaust tubes.
Other than that, it's just been regular routine maintenance.
Bob
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
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Justus3
Canada
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Posted - 09/28/2009 : 11:05:14 AM
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Don't forget the zincs and in particular the one in the heat exchanger. I have to change that one every 4-6 months.
Ron
1978 Carver Santa Cruz 28
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How many of you keep your Mariners in saltwater?
