[TheFinFanMan]

Hello everyone! I signed up last year, late in the season but never really got on this site too much as the weather turned cold and the boat got parked.

I am new to the area and live in West Chester. We are thinking of storing the boat at a Marina on the river this season so it's just easier to drive down, get in and go. I think we would use it more and can always go get it to drag to a any of the lakes in the area.
Does anyone recommend a Marina near downtown Cincy that is affordable, yet safe for keeping a boat?

Also, how feasible is it to anchor up outside the Riverbend concert stage during a show? Do the local authorities hassle you much? Can you hear the show and do other people do this as well?

Thanks for any input....maybe the wife and I can meet up with some people on here sometime. I'm not sure what kind of events ya'll plan.

Thanks again!

[WET EAGLE]

Welcome To Raft Up. The Marinas Can Get Pricey. No Problem Anchoring Behind Riverbend. It Is Usually A Good Time. Lot Of Good Folks In The Area. Trying To Get A Group Together To Plan Some Trips. I Am On The East Side Of Cinti.

[TheFinFanMan]

Thanks for the response!

Yeah, I know the Marinas can get pricey but we thought we would try it for a year and see how it went. The boat is 25' and given most marinas charge by the foot we have the lowest price of $1100 for the summer but I don't know how much I can trust the boat being parked at a place with the lowest price. I think it was Shelter Cove...on Kellogg Ave on the little Miami. I drove by and there was a lot of silt around from the floods this summer, but it didn't look too bad.

I just moved up from Florida last year so i have an offshore walk around fishing boat with an outboard and we are debating trading it in for something more "freshwater friendly" if that makes sense.

I love the boat though...it has low hours because I got from an old guy in Florida that hardly ever used the damn thing. It's a 1995 Pursuit 2470 with a 225 Yamaha Saltwater Series outboard. 320 hrs on it. It's around 5,000 lbs depending on how much fuel is in it, so my truck can pull it....it would just be nice if it was already down where I wanted it instead of draggin it around.

I appreciate any input....this IS my first boat. It took 30 some odd years to get it, but I finally jumped in so to speak.

[WET EAGLE]

Shelters Cove Can Be Pretty Shallow Water. I Have Heard That It Has New Owners So They May Try And Clean Things Up. Best Of Luck To You On Your Search. Hope To See You On The Water And Have A Beverage With You

[gettin wett]

We love going to riverbend and hanging out.. you reallty cant hear much of the show but well worth the party if you are into that.. The Buffett concert is the all time awsome party... definatelly do it this year and you will be back every year like us...

[craigblue]

Originally Posted by TheFinFanMan

Thanks for the response!

Yeah, I know the Marinas can get pricey but we thought we would try it for a year and see how it went. The boat is 25' and given most marinas charge by the foot we have the lowest price of $1100 for the summer but I don't know how much I can trust the boat being parked at a place with the lowest price. I think it was Shelter Cove...on Kellogg Ave on the little Miami. I drove by and there was a lot of silt around from the floods this summer, but it didn't look too bad.

I just moved up from Florida last year so i have an offshore walk around fishing boat with an outboard and we are debating trading it in for something more "freshwater friendly" if that makes sense.

I love the boat though...it has low hours because I got from an old guy in Florida that hardly ever used the damn thing. It's a 1995 Pursuit 2470 with a 225 Yamaha Saltwater Series outboard. 320 hrs on it. It's around 5,000 lbs depending on how much fuel is in it, so my truck can pull it....it would just be nice if it was already down where I wanted it instead of draggin it around.

I appreciate any input....this IS my first boat. It took 30 some odd years to get it, but I finally jumped in so to speak.

It is good to see you on the site! It's been allmost three years with little to no activity in Cincinnati on the site.
I love center console's with outboards. My current boat is my first I/O and it is nice however the hole shot of an outboard is great. On the marina, check into Rivertown off of Kellog Ave. The offer dry (rack) storage and wet storage.
Stay in touch with the site because I think we are planning a pub crawl or something like that.
On Riverbend, I think we should all go in together and buy an old pontoon and put 3-4 port-o-lets on it (and a keg) and charge for it's use? O'well great to see you here.

Craig

Beers,

[gettin wett]

Craig that is one kell of an idea..... may have to look into that...LOL The pontoon with the porta jons, and multiple kegs..LOL

[TheFinFanMan]

Thanks for the tips! We went down yesterday and put her in the water and at took a little run down the river. After further research, I think we're going to end up putting it at Rivertown Marina. I might have to check out the party for the Buffet concert then!
Craigblue, the boat actually isn't a center console...Pursuit calls it a "walk around" model. I think because the back is real open and it's got a cuddy cabin that can sleep 2. But, it does have a nice gitty up and go with the outboard. Wish it had a little more top end, but it will cruise around 30 mph.

Can you anchor and stay on the river overnight? I'm not sure how safe or feasible that is or what with barges traffic and whatnot.

[craigblue]

Originally Posted by TheFinFanMan

Thanks for the tips! We went down yesterday and put her in the water and at took a little run down the river. After further research, I think we're going to end up putting it at Rivertown Marina. I might have to check out the party for the Buffet concert then!
Craigblue, the boat actually isn't a center console...Pursuit calls it a "walk around" model. I think because the back is real open and it's got a cuddy cabin that can sleep 2. But, it does have a nice gitty up and go with the outboard. Wish it had a little more top end, but it will cruise around 30 mph.

Can you anchor and stay on the river overnight? I'm not sure how safe or feasible that is or what with barges traffic and whatnot.

There was a few yachts that stayed overnight last year, so I guess you can stay after the concert's.

[gettin wett]

We too have spent the night on the river, we were actually tied to a dock at a campground though... it did get a lil rough at times when the barges went thru, but nothing that would prevent us from doing it again