| Soho Lady - Summary of Boating Seasons |
| A Summary of the Boating Seasons of Soho Lady | |
| 2003 | Season Five |
| Season Five began with about a month and a half of rain and wind. Virtually no boating took place until July. We were on a cruise to Bermuda from June 30 through July 7. After that, there was scorching heat and humidity. As of 8/26/03, we've put about 10 hours on the boat. It's function has been mostly a vacation home - one without air conditioning at that. Hopefully, there will be some good boating weather in September and October. We'll haul the boat out on October 25, 2003. | |
| 4/14/03 | Launch |
| 6/30/03 | Linda & I went on a cruise to Bermuda, returning on 7/7/03 |
| 2002 | Season Four - A new engine, installed by RAM Marine Service. |
| Season Four was the first with the new more powerful engine. Also installed was a 4 bladed stainless steel prop. Peformance was improved. Only two trips this year, an overnight to the Channel Club Marina at Monmouth Beach, NJ, and a 4 day trip to Catskill Creek, NY (for the 2nd consecutive year). Dockings and crew coordination improved again. Some crew adjustment was made due to Matt's work schedule and his getting his driver license this year. | |
| 4/20/02 | Launch |
| 6/22/02 | First trip of the Year, to Channel Club Marina in Monmouth Beach, NJ |
| 7/13/02 | Spectacular local sunset cruise with friends. |
| 7/25/02 | Catskill Marina trip for the 2nd Consecutive Year |
| 2001 | Season Three |
| Season three, things started to come together. Improved dockings, less panic, better crew coordination. Trips included Catskill Creek, NY and Red Bank, NJ overnight. More engine trouble, mushroomed valve, necessitating re-work of all valves on the impacted cylinder head. | |
4/28/01 |
Launch Click HERE for dock photos |
6/01 |
1st trip-Molly Pitcher Marina, Red Bank-Click here, 2nd trip- Overnight at Liberty Landing Marina |
07/2001 |
7/01-Catskill, NY Click here for pics. Channel Club & Molly Pitcher week long trip |
10/27/01 |
Hauled out, Season Over |
| 2000 | Season Two |
| Season Two, our sophomore year. More engine experience. Lots of experience with docking and on the water. Trips included an overnight at Liberty Landing, and an Epic Journey to Port Jefferson NY, Mystic Ct, and Block Island Ri. Lesson learned, crack the engine room hatch and check the shift Linkage BEFORE shoving off. | |
| Click HERE for Liberty Landing Overnite | |
| 1999 | Season One |
| Season One was our Rookie Season. Lot's to learn about wind, currents, and docking. Also alot to learn about how to load the boat correctly and with how many people. Learning experiences included engine malfunction, and the intracate details of dealer and manufacturer interaction. Trips included an overnight at Liberty Landing Marina, and an overnight at Haverstraw Marina. | |
| Click HERE for our 1998 Mother's Day QE2 Cruise, HERE for some photos of Soho Lady | |