Outrigger Question

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Quick question: Some friends are joining us this weekend, and we're thinking of going to Outrigger for lunch. I know where it is, as I've passed it going thru to the Sac - but where would I dock? Do I need to hail them first? Just not sure of the procedure, as I've never done this.

Thanks for any tips!
 
I've only docked at the gas dock, which is right in front of the restaurant. Very easy docking as everyone moves at a crawl at this wide bend in the slough. I'm not sure if that's the place to tie up for a longer stop. They monitor ch. 16 and the phone number I have is 916 777 4646.
 
There should be more than adequate docking space for your boat, unless it is extremely large. The dock goes all the way around the corner. We have our boat berthed there and just a caution if it is an extremely low tide try to avoid the inside docks closest to the marina. They usually use caution tape if it is too low. If you feel you will have any problems just call them and they will assist you in docking your boat. It usually doesn't get really crowded until after 2:00 p.m......so anytime before that you should be fine. Never seen a boat being turned away unless it was exceptionally large. Just looked at your profile and with your 27ft boat you shouldn't have any problem. Like I said though, if indoubt, don't hesitate to call them. Enjoy your lunch!
 
Steve, it's nice to see you and your admiral doing more "exploring the delta" this year! Just remember to approach the dock into the current. Currents through there can be quite strong. Have fun!!!
 
Thanks for the tips everyone! Yeah, Liz, we have a friend at our marina who has kind of 'adopted' us and is showing us the ropes. I guess that's what we needed! Anyway, since we're on our boat every weekend and it's become our 2nd home we're actually kicking around the idea of moving up! Funny how a 30' LOA boat seemed so big when we bought it, and now it's feeling kind of cramped.

I guess that's what happens - we all get 2-foot-itis!
 
Yup, you've been bitten! It is a disease that gets harder to fight, the longer you own your boat! BTW---what are you considering?
 
We're just beginning to look, and since we already have a great boat we're kind of taking it slow. We're definitely going with a sedan-bridge-type of boat this time. We really want to have a salon, a 'real' stateroom, genset and A/C. Preferably twin deisels but twin gas engines on a good boat/good buy wouldn't be out of the question. We're starting to look at used Bayliners and Carvers, like 38'ers, and we're finding there are a lot out there. Now - finding one in good shape and in our price-range is another matter. Also, there's the matter of selling the boat we have, which we haven't even begun yet. Like I said - we're doing it slowly this time!
 
You have a Rinker now, right? Why aren't you looking at a bigger Rinker? Just curious!
 
Rinker only makes express cruisers, and this time we're looking for a sedan-bridge. We'd like a nice 'living-room' type of salon. The larger express cruisers - even the Rinker 410 or 420 - have salons that are kind of like 'coffins'!
 
Opps, I didn't catch that in your earlier post. I like the privacy afforded by the down below salons, but many prefer the other kind. I'd probably be up on the bridge most of the time anyway! Good luck looking and keep us informed as things progress.
 
I looked at a Rinker 410. Very nice boat. This one even had a washer/dryer in it and a bow thruster. But even at that size it had a coffin feel to it. That is why I went with a motor yacht.
 
I've 'toured" the 41. It is sure eye popping! I really loved the head! What luxury on a boat!!!!
 
Have you checked out the inventory at D'Anna's just over the bridge on Bethel Island?
 
We went there this weekend, as well as Tower Park. We were a bit disappointed in D'Anna. They didn't have much, and what they had looked really beat up. Seemed like they didn't even make the effort to clean them up. They were filthy, and a couple even were 'funky' smelling! Tower Park's inventory were very clean, and they had a 38 Bayliner that was in great shape, but I think we're just going to wait a bit. As we were talking to the salesman and describing our boat (<120 hours, 2 years old, kept on a lift, covered slip, always use the cockpit cover when we're not there, etc. etc.) we started thinking - 'wait a minute, we're thinking of buying a 20+ year old boat with 1000+ hours (ok, it WAS a diesel)and getting rid of ours just to get more room??!!'. I think a new, smaller boat trumps a 20+ old bigger boat - at least for now.

Maybe in a few years we'll start this whole thing again, although if the right boat comes along .....
 
I did that one time. I went to see a;privately for sale older boat. All I wanted to do was talk about MY smaller but newer boat! That is when I knew I wasn't going to get a different boat. Sometime a reality check is needed.......
 
Why not install a generator on your Rinker 27? You could also get one of those AC units that fit over the forward hatch. That way you could sit out on the hook in comfort and it won't cost nearly as much as trading up for an older bigger boat with it's own host of problems and increased maintenance costs.
 
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Actually, we're thinking of ordering a Honda 2000 generator to use when on hook. We actually bought a small window A/C that we plan on setting over the hatch. We figure that putting a piece of cloth around it and the hatch will direct the air down into the cabin. Should make it easier to sleep, anyway. We looked at the over-hatch A/C units, but they're somthing like 75 pounds! We didn't really want to be dealing with trying to lift that thing on and off all the time. It hasn't been hot enough in the evenings to try out our contraption, but we'll be in Rio Vista this weekend (Shriner's fund-raiser) and we're thinking of trying it there.

As for that used Rinker - well, it's probably a good deal, but our next boat will probably be a sedan-bridge type. We'd really like a nice salon, and a 'real' stateroom!

And ... Liz ... you're right - sometimes we need to go looking just to get it out of our systems!
 
It's the surge when starting that's in question I guess. The little unit I bought actually has a lower power-on surge than the cruise-air carry on, and I've heard of people using those with the 2000. I guess I'll have to experiment!
 
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