IWANNABROCK Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi, I fished the Crookhaven river-Orient point area over christmas,mainly Early morning due to wind and choppy water due to the n/easter winds. went out on the last night we were there as wind had dropped right off. launched boat at Orient point ramp and fished Greenwell point area,when we came back in it was the worst experience I have had due to not one navigational marker lit up heading back to the ramp, had to travel at a very slow idle and keep checking water depths on sounder,nearly beached couple of times. I thought all navigation markers were lit at night? Who would I speak to about trying to get these lit up? Sorry for long post had to get the story out. P:S caught bugger all fish all week due to weather condition's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 unlucky on the fish You should send your issue to waterways i don,t know the water you used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If you read the section on boating at night on the Waterways website , it advises caution as not all markers are lit. If you are in unfamiliar waters at night , the best thing to do is what you did , take it slowly , and check your water depth frequently. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWANNABROCK Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 If you read the section on boating at night on the Waterways website , it advises caution as not all markers are lit. If you are in unfamiliar waters at night , the best thing to do is what you did , take it slowly , and check your water depth frequently. Ross sorry i thought all markers are lit, but this particular stretch of water is pitch black and has a very narrow channel,moored boats and oyster leases. I have used the section of water a few times over the years but day time only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodnReel Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 This is where the GPS comes into play, just follow your out going track home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWANNABROCK Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 This is where the GPS comes into play, just follow your out going track home. Unfortuanately I dont have g.p.s on my little 12 footer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achjimmy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 sorry i thought all markers are lit, but this particular stretch of water is pitch black and has a very narrow channel,moored boats and oyster leases. I have used the section of water a few times over the years but day time only. I know this ramp and waters, wouldnt be much fun at night, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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