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Well, we finally closed the deal on that '87 3100 Tiara and after the paperwork I should be able to pick it up next weekend. It's about 60 miles from my house and I can run the ICW or go out in the Gulf depending on weather.
Any "been there done that" advice on picking up a 'new' used boat and running it back?
LOL, got that in the works!
Also bringing EPIRB, dock lines PFD's, raft and ICW charts plus a Garmin handheld I'll be more familiar with than the electronics it has on board.
Congratulations! Besides seconding the advice to be sure your insurance is in effect before you leave the dock, I recommend you choose your crew carefully. Maiden voyage isn't necessarily party time. If possible, I'd want to have at least one other person with me with boating experience - kind of a qualified co-pilot. Should strange things happen, the old "2 heads are better than 1" applies.
Add a handheld VHF to the list of items you're going to take with you.
It's always nice to see someone wise-up and graduate from the multi-hull school of hard knocks! And Sir...you did it right by going to the S2 Yacht family.
(I was going to say that now you only have one hull to worry about instead of two but, in a Tiara/Pursuit you need not worry about hulls period!)
Make sure you have a heavy anchor that will hold you in a good wind . . . that way you will have time to think if something happens . . . make sure you have current flairs
Make the previous owner come with you for the trip
I had this situation last year. Needed to travel 120 miles, most through waters I'd never been including my first lock. On top of all the good advice above I would suggest a Sea Tow or Boat US membership. I'd also have a least a basic float plan left with someone reliable and a good idea of where I could tuck in if conditions warranted.
The better prepared you are the more likely everything will be fine. Have a great trip and get us some pics.
Congratulations, I know that you've been working on this deal for a while and it's great that it all came together. I'm sure you and the family will have many happy hours with your Tiara. I've done the "bring the boat home" a couple of times and it was very helpful to have an experienced friend along who wasn't as "caught up" in the emotion of the moment and keep things organized.
Thanks. Will definitely have insurance in effect. I'v ehad enough expereince with bizarre accidents out there to last me a long time!
I'm bringing charts, the EPIRB (need to reregister for different boat I guess), ditch bag and raft from my Prowler and probably the anchor too (good point) since I think he has one of those claw anchors or something on board instead of a Danforth for the sand around here. Also have a good crew lined up too and wife will know our plans and course. I can hardly wait, but it's gonna be sad to see my cat go, keep putting off making flyers etc.
check the bilge pump(s)....seriously...and the scuppers to make sure they are clear. Your biggest risk is probably the engines....it's easy to the check fan belts visually for tightness and fraying. Plan on stopping on the way..just to have a rest and check things out while tied up. Check for any gas fumes early on.....I know the survey said all ok..but stuff happens. Try running the boat on one engine...just in case....
I would change the fuel filters when I picked up the boat.....unless you're sure they are relatively new/clean.
Beautiful boat...I'm envious
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Good for you! I just had the survey today on a 94 31 Tiara myself. In a couple of weeks, I will be doing the same thing. My trip home is only about 30 miles though.
TOOL BOX!!!!! spare fuses, duct tape, wire, fuel filters, a piece of hose, cell phone, credit cards, first born male child, mother inlaw..
Just kidding....
Bring a well stocked tool box... Brought my Tiara home from the Chesapeake 140 miles, had to fix a few odds and ends after a 4 hour ride in 4-5 footers. Having tools made it much easier...
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1984 31' Tiara Open, 2001 Cummins 4B250 Diesels
Is it cheating if you don't get caught???
I did a 120 miles trip when I picked up my boat and was a bit nervous myself.
Here a few extra items I would add:
- At least a gallon of oil
- several quarts of tranny fluid
- sea star hydraulic steering fluid (if so equipped)
- extra belts
- some barbed fittings, various sizes (to fix split hoses)
- mechanic friend
- Filter wrench and a piece of rubber intertube
- A complete set of tools (metric, sae, sae & metric hex head, torx, etc.)
- Those emergency wooden tapered plugs
- Any extra engine parts you may need (plugs, cap, rotor, wires, etc.) Sorry not sure what kind of engine you have.
Getting that Tiara 3100
