Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,167
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
Finally spring is just around the corner and we’re getting ready to deliver our friend’s boat from Huntington LI to Tomes River NJ. Although, I feel pretty confident I think getting some tips in regards to local knowledge from fellow boaters will help us very much with the voyage.
Here are preliminary rout highlights and bridges we need to pass.
High Level Route
Bridges:
- To begin with, do you guys see anything wrong with this route (we’re simply looking for the shortest one, since this is simply a boat delivery that we'll slightly dress up with some overnight fun stops along the way, but the basic idea is to get from point A to point B?
- Are the any special considerations when travelling in the areas like the City, Statue of Liberty and cutting straight to NJ coast?
- It looks like we’ll be travelling near few shipping channels, is there anything we should avoid or to be aware of, besides staying away from large ships :wow:?
- We’ll be passing under at least 6 bridges, is there a way to get the bridge opening schedule or they’re all open on request basis only?
- What’s the average wait time to get a bridge open?
Any input to make this voyage a safe one is greatly appreciated :thumbsup:
Alex.
Here are preliminary rout highlights and bridges we need to pass.
High Level Route
- Huntington Bay into LI Sound
- LI Sound into East River
- East River into Upper Bay
- Upper Bay into Lower Bay
- Continue South bound hugging the Sandy Hook
- Following shore line all the way to Manasquan inlet
- Manasquan River to Point Pleasant Canal
Bridges:
- Rail Road Bridge near Rt35
- Rt.35 Bridge
- Rt. 88 Bridge
- Bridge Ave. Bridge
- Mantoloking Bridge
- Tomes River Bridge
- To begin with, do you guys see anything wrong with this route (we’re simply looking for the shortest one, since this is simply a boat delivery that we'll slightly dress up with some overnight fun stops along the way, but the basic idea is to get from point A to point B?
- Are the any special considerations when travelling in the areas like the City, Statue of Liberty and cutting straight to NJ coast?
- It looks like we’ll be travelling near few shipping channels, is there anything we should avoid or to be aware of, besides staying away from large ships :wow:?
- We’ll be passing under at least 6 bridges, is there a way to get the bridge opening schedule or they’re all open on request basis only?
- What’s the average wait time to get a bridge open?
Any input to make this voyage a safe one is greatly appreciated :thumbsup:
Alex.