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More or less a "plankowner" here, from almost 15 years ago. But we sold our Grady-White in early January, and don't expect to be purchasing another GW. So I am saying goodbye and wishing you all the best. Enjoy the water and your boats, stay safe, and be kind to others. Brian

Lots of discussion here and on other sites as a result of the recent loss of two young men off east coast of Florida. I decided to start this thread. Although we sold our Islander in January for health reasons, many of you know me from years on this site. My background includes electronics...

If your boat is on a trailer or a lift, and you are in an area experiencing freezing weather, then you should open your seacocks (livewell, raw water, head) to allow any water trapped in the piping or hose above the seacock to drain out. If it freezes the expansion can rupture hoses or even the...

On Sunday we had our fifth Annual Meeting and Holiday Party. Busy time of year, and just under half of our "boat" members attended. But we had a great time, good food, and elected the officers who will lead us to an even better sixth year in 2013. Brian Past-President, TGWC

Shortly after we purchased our Islander 270 in 2002, I installed a Horizon 500 windlass on the pulpit. I used the factory installed wiring from the helm to the bow, but added separate wiring (#6 AWG) from the batteries to the helm area. Had a 50-amp breaker back aft for overall circuit...

Well, my last post was in December 2009, after our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party. We elected new officers, and had a great year in 2010. At the December 2010 meeting, I was again elected President, so I will be working with a great group of club officers to continue our club success in...

This trip started when I saw Mike Avery's post on TidalFish on Tuesday evening about NOT chasing stripers on Friday, but possibly making a deep drop run. We did some coordination on a two-boat trip, as it's always nicer to have company out there. "C-Time" left her slip in Pretty Lake at 0415...

We held our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party yesterday, and had elections for officers for 2010. After serving for the first two years, we have a new slate of officers. New ideas, fresh energy.... :D

"C-Time" got underway from our slip at Harbor Walk at 0400, with Chuck and Jim joining (Admiral) Cathy and me. Cleared Little Creek Inlet and set the course for the Norfolk Canyon. Moderate swell from the ENE slowed us and it was almost four hours until lines in. Made a loop through the...

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there. :D :D :D

since I last posted here. :? The TGWC had a good first year, and our second year got off to a good start as well. We had 32 "boats" renew their memberships, and our calendar of activities for this year is a mix of meetings, boating events, fishing, and social gatherings. Next event is...

We ran 75nm from Little Creek Inlet to the north side of the Norfolk Canyon, and dropped at 0900 in 320-feet on a somewhat snotty day. Had Jeff, Chuck and Ed along with Cathy and me. First drop was dogfish, so we moved about 100yds. Pulled up two BSB, and then we were in the Blueline Tiles...

This was taken on 12/30 anchored at the highrise bridge on the CBBT. Here is a link to the high-resolution version, if you want to download it. http://members.cox.net/ocnslr3/CBBT_Sunset.jpg

The weather on Tuesday morning looked too good to pass up, particularly with the predicted blow for the next few days. We had a great day trolling Cape Henry on Christmas, and a lousy day doing the same in the fog on Saturday, so we decided to head out for some eeling off Smith Island. Left...

"C-Time" left Little Creek Inlet about 0415 on Sunday, August 24th. Joining Cathy and I were Mike Avery (Fishdad), Wes Blow, and a rookie colleague from work, Rick Overbaugh. We knew the ride out would be snotty, and it was. Just before 8am we had lines in at our tile spot on the north side of...

The Tidewater Grady White Club (TGWC) is off to a great start. We have 35 "boat" members already, from northeastern NC to MD. We've almost sold out our first order of 48 T-shirts, and have just placed another order. We also designed and have ordered a club burgee. Our first newsletter...

Well, in mid-2006 I upgraded from a Lowrance LCX-16Ci to an LCX-19C. Same size, but did a new flush mount and it looked like this. Neat, functional, and the Icom 502 was the back-up radio. Well, bigger is always better, but going from a 7" display to an 8" is hardly worth the effort...

First of all, I want to thank Seafarer222G for setting up this Forum, and Dr. Kleen for getting it started with the Chesapeake Bay Grady Club. The Tidewater Grady White Club (TGWC) is just getting started. Our sponsoring dealer, Norfolk Marine, and Grady-White sent out a big mailing in...

We made our first offshore run of this season two weeks ago, and again this past Saturday. Added deep dropping to our program and have been rewarded with some really nice blueline tilefish. First time, we had 31 nice tiles, with a 11#2oz citation fish (10# in Virginia). On Saturday, at...