GWP

31 minutes ago, whaler1 said:

When there are clearly placed channel markers it’s often a good idea to navigate between them lol. 

I was in the channel just right of center.

1 hour ago, Shakemsam said:

I'm not 100% sure...But, I would guess you hit the old trolley tracks.

If so, they need far better hazard markings around it. Sounds like it's still too shallow for comfort, even without the dangerous submerged hazards.

Thanks.  I have a 28 footer sterndrive that drafts about 3 feet to the skeg.  When going out through the channel, how far from the marker do you both tend to navigate?  I wasn't close, but maybe the regulars are aware of something to avoid that I wasn't as a first time launch.  I should have pinned the exact location when it happened but the shock of the collision spooked us pretty good.

I probably have my last trip on the plotter. I know we stayed a good distance from the outbound path when returning.  (Which took a while as the prop could only get us about 2 knots max in its condition)

I spun a prop and kicked the outdrive up in the summer of last year.  Almost rented a slip that summer, but didn't as a result.  We didn't hit bottom, but struck a submerged hazard along the right side of the channel going out. No idea what it was, but it was seriously solid.  Sounded like maybe a chunk of concrete or pipe.

I know this is an old thread.  Anymore recent feedback?  It's so much closer to home than Charlotte. (And too much riff-raff down there too)

the red markers are there and the green markers are coming soon. about 2 1/5 feet of water in the channel

Thanks.

Baby steps I guess.  I need deeper water unfortunately.  I'd be nervous in 4 feet.  I'll wait til they finish and see if I can ever slip there.  I'd really like the option. 

Any word on channel depth and marking?