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bluewaterpirate posted 09-27-2010 08:30 AM ET (US)
Saturday, we fished with a friend from the deck of his 35 foot SeaHunter CC. We tried to make the run to the gulf stream but had to turn back at 25 miles the weather wasn't what was forecast. The weatherman missed this one for sure .... forecast called for winds 5 - 10 mph winds from the south with 2 - 3 foot seas ... what we got was 15 - 20 mph gusting to 25 with waves 5 - 7 at about 7 second intervals with thunderstorms. Not conducive for running 70 miles to the stream.
We got the stuffings beat out of us ... could only make 22 mph and keep the boat on plane and in the water. But hey, it was great to be on the ocean.
I shot some video running thru Top Sail Inlet .... it's such a pretty ride I decided to post it.
Enjoy .....
http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/4619048_5392986
Tom
jimh posted 09-27-2010 09:25 AM ET (US)
The black outboard motors on that boat are quiet. What kind are they?
skinnywater posted 09-27-2010 09:48 AM ET (US)
We live in Hubert and drop our 170 Montauk in at Red Barn so have the privileged choice of transiting through Bogue, Brown's or Top Sail inlets. The run through base down the ICW to Sneads Ferry/Top Sail where the New River joins is quite a pleasure both boating and sight seeing-wise, as is this entire area(!)
Well, the secret's out now I guess.... ;-)
bluewaterpirate posted 09-27-2010 09:49 AM ET (US)
Well they're not Zukes so let's see 275 Verados LOL. They run great.
jimh posted 09-27-2010 06:27 PM ET (US)
I thought those black motors might be Mercury VERADO motors. The cameraman seemed rather shy about getting them in the frame. After I finally watched about eight minutes of the video I did get a glimpse of the Mercury logo and the "FOURSTROKE" designator.
That boat throws a very narrow wake. What speed were you making near the end of your reel?
bluewaterpirate posted 09-27-2010 07:55 PM ET (US)
About 50 at 5200 rpms.
rong posted 09-28-2010 11:15 AM ET (US)
Don't take this the wrong way Bluewaterpirate. But the inlet is called "Topsail Inlet" not "Top Sail Inlet".
It's pronounced "Topsoil" to the people born and raised in the area.
annapoliswhaler posted 09-28-2010 11:38 AM ET (US)
beautiful video! Sorry the weathermen are just as bad there as here in Washington! (they match the politicians!!)

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Author	Topic: Top Sail Inlet ..... NC return from offshore
bluewaterpirate	posted 09-27-2010 08:30 AM ET (US) Saturday, we fished with a friend from the deck of his 35 foot SeaHunter CC. We tried to make the run to the gulf stream but had to turn back at 25 miles the weather wasn't what was forecast. The weatherman missed this one for sure .... forecast called for winds 5 - 10 mph winds from the south with 2 - 3 foot seas ... what we got was 15 - 20 mph gusting to 25 with waves 5 - 7 at about 7 second intervals with thunderstorms. Not conducive for running 70 miles to the stream. We got the stuffings beat out of us ... could only make 22 mph and keep the boat on plane and in the water. But hey, it was great to be on the ocean. I shot some video running thru Top Sail Inlet .... it's such a pretty ride I decided to post it. Enjoy ..... http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/4619048_5392986 Tom
jimh	posted 09-27-2010 09:25 AM ET (US) The black outboard motors on that boat are quiet. What kind are they?
skinnywater	posted 09-27-2010 09:48 AM ET (US) We live in Hubert and drop our 170 Montauk in at Red Barn so have the privileged choice of transiting through Bogue, Brown's or Top Sail inlets. The run through base down the ICW to Sneads Ferry/Top Sail where the New River joins is quite a pleasure both boating and sight seeing-wise, as is this entire area(!) Well, the secret's out now I guess.... ;-)
bluewaterpirate	posted 09-27-2010 09:49 AM ET (US) Well they're not Zukes so let's see 275 Verados LOL. They run great.
jimh	posted 09-27-2010 06:27 PM ET (US) I thought those black motors might be Mercury VERADO motors. The cameraman seemed rather shy about getting them in the frame. After I finally watched about eight minutes of the video I did get a glimpse of the Mercury logo and the "FOURSTROKE" designator. That boat throws a very narrow wake. What speed were you making near the end of your reel?
bluewaterpirate	posted 09-27-2010 07:55 PM ET (US) About 50 at 5200 rpms.
rong	posted 09-28-2010 11:15 AM ET (US) Don't take this the wrong way Bluewaterpirate. But the inlet is called "Topsail Inlet" not "Top Sail Inlet". It's pronounced "Topsoil" to the people born and raised in the area.
annapoliswhaler	posted 09-28-2010 11:38 AM ET (US) beautiful video! Sorry the weathermen are just as bad there as here in Washington! (they match the politicians!!)