Fishing Charlotte Harbor Area (Big Pine Key: calculator, living in, accent)

[HarborRat]

Thanks HH, sounds like you know what you are talking about. I was planning on running 8/3 underground (125ft) to the dock where I would install a 30amp sub panel, then feed the lift and dock outlets off that panel. Are you saying the lift wiring must be a separate run of wire? Will #10 stranded be enough for that 125ft run? Thanks!

[Harbor Hopper]

Originally Posted by HarborRat

Thanks HH, sounds like you know what you are talking about. I was planning on running 8/3 underground (125ft) to the dock where I would install a 30amp sub panel, then feed the lift and dock outlets off that panel. Are you saying the lift wiring must be a separate run of wire? Will #10 stranded be enough for that 125ft run? Thanks!

I don't know everything (I actually hired my lift wiring out, since it had to have a permit). I was an electrician for 3 yrs after high school, before moving on to bigger & better things. For the past 10 years, I've worked for a company that make electricians tools.
My electrician installed a 50A subpanel outside my house, and ran the pipe & circuits out from there. My lift motors are wired 220, so I had to have a circuit for that, and a seperate circuit for the 110 receps, and both circuits on seperate GFCI breakers in the sub-panel. Regarding wiring size, that is determined by the load of your motors and distance of the run. You'll have to check with national electric code for that. Remember, bigger is always better (safer) than saving a few bucks to go with smaller wire, which can overheat and start a fire.
Also, make sure the gray pvc that goes underwater (to the outside motor)is glued sufficiently and let it dry for a good day before putting it underwater. You don't want this to leak! Good luck!

[HarborRat]

Thanks HH. If you don't mind me asking do you remember about what the electrician charged? Doing it myself I have figured it to be about $500. That is IF I can dig the trench without renting a ditch witch. I may be better off paying someone.

I got a few estimates for the pilings...wow. Then of course $400 in permits for just driving the pilings that may take 2 months to be approved.

I was planning on building a boat house cover over the lift with 2x's. I was hoping to wire the outside motor through the rafters instead of underwater, if code allows that.

[Harbor Hopper]

Originally Posted by HarborRat

Thanks HH. If you don't mind me asking do you remember about what the electrician charged? Doing it myself I have figured it to be about $500. That is IF I can dig the trench without renting a ditch witch. I may be better off paying someone.

I got a few estimates for the pilings...wow. Then of course $400 in permits for just driving the pilings that may take 2 months to be approved.

I was planning on building a boat house cover over the lift with 2x's. I was hoping to wire the outside motor through the rafters instead of underwater, if code allows that.

I think it was just under $1,400 for everything, including permit. The permit should only take a week or so.
I saved about $200 by digging the trench myself. The soil is so sandy here, that a 90yr old can dig it
You will definitely need a permit for the permanent roof structure. They have to be able to withstand high winds.

[rock creek]

Originally Posted by Harbor Hopper

I think it was just under $1,400 for everything, including permit. The permit should only take a week or so.
I saved about $200 by digging the trench myself. The soil is so sandy here, that a 90yr old can dig it
You will definitely need a permit for the permanent roof structure. They have to be able to withstand high winds.

Do you need a permit for the Bimini style?

[Messing About]

We had our boat lift cover put on by Waterway Boatlift Covers from PG.
They did a great job and their contract states they are responsible for any permits, if needed.
We love the work they did. They have products of their work EVERYWHERE in PC.

[Harbor Hopper]

Originally Posted by rock creek

Do you need a permit for the Bimini style?

No, those are not considered a "permanent" structure, so last I knew, no permit was required (but I'm sure that will eventually change, knowing this county).
As MA stated, Waterway is big around here. I had them quote one for me. Started at $4,800, and eventually they went down to $3,900, but I still felt it was too high. A common size around here will run around $2,000-2,500.

[pcozad1]

A little action from yesterday.I had to get it off the bottom for her.

[Harbor Hopper]

Originally Posted by pcozad1

A little action from yesterday.I had to get it off the bottom for her.

Nice ray Pat! Looks like the wreck in front of Bull Bay.

[quenelle]

Originally Posted by pcozad1

A little action from yesterday.I had to get it off the bottom for her.

Great pictures but am a little confused What was it the lady caught, didn't look like a fish