Trojan Boat Forum

My charts are in the boat, but I'm guessing it's about 100 miles from Philadelphia via the Delaware River and C&D Canal. We haven't been that far South yet into the Chesapeake. So figure 200 miles round trip, putting it at about 100+ gallons. Hopefully the tides and wind will be in our favor. With anchoring overnight on the way there and back, it shouldn't be too expensive of a trip overall. We're all 12-volt (no generator), with 360 watts of solar panels on the hard top powering our cabin, so fuel is consumed only for motoring.

Our trip measures out around 413 KM each way and since we burn between 1.6 and 2 gallons a mile, I figure that should be around 1600 gallons round trip. I'm trying to keep the economy going all by myself. LOL

Dito on the fuel its more then that ($300)1 way for me

Wes,
That sounds good. I totally understand you coming down earlier than I expected. I will be leaving friday because of work. Our long vacation is in July, so I will be spending all our resources on that time block. I have been wanting to come down to the rendevous for the last two years but could not make it happen. This year makes up with time off from work. I am not to excited about no pool because of my two young daughters. We usually go to St Michaels Marina and they have a pool right by the docks. Higgins is too far away if I stay at that marina. I would be missing the whole function if I stayed there. I am not complaining but I know the kids love a pool. There are nice things to do down there. The have the Crab Claw Restaraunt " Cash Only" and other places and some bars at the other marinas. Every thing is in walking distance. Great place for the family to shop around while you tinker around on the boat.
Butch I

Hi Butch,
Bring the girls and I'll fill my inflatable with water for them or they could go shopping. That might not leave you with enought money for fuel to return home. LOL Maybe we could all find a swimming hole close by. I don't know the area but at my age and shape I don't spend much time in a pool. Besides, with a boat, who has time for pools? It looks like we're getting some people responding. I spoke with Cathy yesterday and she thinks she has between 7 and 9 reservations and that the marina is starting to run out of slips. PS. Next year maybe everyone could come up to Cedar Island. We have a pool, a great restaurant and shuttle service available. Just think of how the economy would be stimulated with all the fuel used.
Wes

thelast322 wrote: I am not to excited about no pool because of my two young daughters.

How old are your girls? I have two daughters, 8 and 10, and am planning on bringing their bikes. They'll keep them busy.

My girls are 2 and 4 this july. It is definetly a little work to keep them happy but I am not giving up the fight If you know what i mean. The both learned to walk on the boat and been boaters since there birth. The do seem to love it Thank God.... I don't really think they have a choice...LOL

I wonder if thers a beach or sand bar near by ?

I made the call. See you Guys at the Rendevous at Higgins Marina. I figured if all of the Trojans can come from far away then I shall commit...

That's great Butch. I look forward to seeing you in August. Have a safe trip and I'll see you there.
Wes

We will see you there !


Please let Kent know your going FagarweII@aol.com

wet wonder,

I found a quick way to check mileage, is use the plotting tool in Google Earth

Oh thanks. I wasn't aware of that. I checked the big book chart. My brother-in-law bought the Del/Ches book for me as a boat present. I think it was like $150 and I wouldn't have done so for myself. But it is really nice to have. The mileage chart puts St. Michaels at 120 from Philadelphia. I'll check the Google site to see if it confirms.

I just bought that chart book for less than 100.00.

Any updates on the trip?