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Issue #68
9/19/08 - 10/17/08

New MDR
Shark Tourny
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Blue Whale Update

Kids Sail Optis to Catalina

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Zac Sunderland Update

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 The Mariner is FROM THE EDITOR
Editor/Publisher/Writer S ta r t i n g a N e w C u lt
Pat Reynolds
So I think I’ve decided I want to be a cult leader. I’ve been researching and it seems like a pretty sweet
Photographs
gig. They’ll be some light brain-washing, a uniform of some kind, a hair style (I’m thinking shaved head,
Pat Reynolds
with one spot grown out of the base of our necks which we’ll wrap around our necks like a weird looking
Columnist hair-turtleneck) and some mantras to recite. You’re all invited to join up. It’s going to be fun – we’ll still
Mookie cruise around on our boats. In fact, I plan on doing most of the highly illegal stuff offshore.

Contributors Ok, so where should we begin? The officers of the cult will be anyone with boats 75-feet or longer. This
Dave Kirby is where we’ll hold all our meetings. I’d like to go to the back-side of Catalina and I, as leader must never
Richard Schaefer pay for gas – that’s in the by-laws. The boat should be equipped with a bathtub, because your valiant
leader likes to get all sudsy sometimes and it should also have a sizable fridge for our “nourishment”,
Copy Editing Assistance
which will mostly be Sam Adams Octoberfest Ale.
Lisa Asahara
The movement needs financing so you members will have to kick in most of your available cash, but don’t
For advertising rates and worry, you will receive partial fulfillment for anything over 65k a year and absolute nirvana for anything
Information contact approaching seven figures. If, for some unknown reason you do not obtain the desired serenity, you are
310-397-1887 - phone free to leave the organization with no questions asked.
email
marinermagazine@earthlink.net I think I can get Ship’s Store to supply the apparel and we can use our VHFs to communicate (not on 16,
of course). All the other stuff, I’ll work out on the fly. The main thing is that you guys donate lots of coin
Mailing address and supply big boats for the meetings – everything else will work it self out I’m sure.
P.O. Box 9403
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
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Important WHAT’S INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 4
at a glance:
Off The Wire 6
n Marina del Rey
Zac Report 10
Sheriff:
The Latest on Circumnavigator Zac Sunderland
310-482-6000
Sharing a Planet 12
n Los Angeles County Blue Whale Protection by Danielle Knecht
Lifeguard:
An Optimist’s Journey 14
310-577-5700 Young Kids Sail to Catalina in 8-ft. Optis
n Vessel Assist: Powertails 16
800-399-1921 New Moon Fishing Tournament
n Sea Tow
866-473-5400 Racing 20
Ask the Experts 23
n Marine Life Rescue
Ask Mookie 24
800-39WHALE Classifieds 26
Cover: Underwater mako by Mike
Schmidt, author of “Shark Fishing”

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 sistership
65’ McKinna 2002, Pilothouse loaded 58’ Spindrift 1985 cockpit motoryacht 3 58’ Hatteras Motor Yacht 1979 Coast 53’ Defever 86’ 3 spacious Cabins Large
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hours on Cummins diesels $395000 slip available. Great Liveaboard $275,000 cabs, dsls, drastic reduction $125,000 1986. Twin CAT diesel, 2 Cabs $139,000
45 Carver Voyager 2002 loaded $429000 55’ Carl Craft ‘81 certified charter $99,000

42’ Californian 1976 trawler 450 original

45’ Bayliner Pilothouse. 1985 twin cabs 45’ Prima Euro Sedan ‘01. 370 HP 43’ Californian 1987 cat 300 dsels. twin
hours on 185 perkins dsls $89,000 consider
2 staterooms recent refit $139,000. Cummins. 2 Cabs. Reduced$40,000 end 300 Caterpillar diesels , sleeps 6 ,loaded
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47’ CHB plthse trawler 1984 $145,000 tie live aboard slip available . $239,000 $149,900

42’ Chris Craft Aft Cabin 1985 Queen aft 41’ Silverton Sedan 1993 $149,000 39’ Sea Ranger 39 Sea Ranger legal live 38’ Dolphin Sundeck Trawler 1986 fully
and forward. Full canvas $135,000 37’ Silverton Sedan 1984 $54,500 aboard slip end tie 1981, twin diesels equipped, very clean twin diesels,generator
42’ Uniflite 1978 Aft Cabin $ 69,000 34’ Uniflite Sedan 1973 new tanks $19,900 $109,000 $125,000
42’ Uniflite 1975 AC $59,000 partnership

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Low hours, recent survey, w/ slip $167,500 34’ Tollycraft Sedan 1980 $59,000 hours Great price, $79,900. hours, twin merc , v drives, air cond, gen,
32’ carver 1977 voyager livabord 29,900 30’ Tollycraft Sedan 1987, low hrs $49,900 newer radar/ gps new canvas $49,900

32’ Chris Craft Crowne 1994 $29,900 45’ Columbia 1973 motor-sailor livaboard 42’ Catalina 2000 Loaded w/updated 41’ Hunter 2001/2002 Passage. Loaded,
28’ Chapperral Express 1992 $22,500 slip needs cosmetic work $57,950 gear. Marina slip available $182,000. Clean. Never charteredaft cabin/ aft cockpit
28’ Sea Ray Sundancer 1989 $19,500 Offers considered. 36’ or so sail as $159,000.
26 Formula 1989 new engs $29,000 down payment trade-in

37’ Fisher Pilothouse Motorsail 1975. 35’ Magellan Ketch 1978 $44,500 32’ Hunter 1990. Double cabin layout. 32.5 Beneteau 2006, loaded clean, in
Refitted 1999, aft cabin. $99,000 (trade in 30’ Catalina 1975 newer 3cyl dsl $13,900 Walkthrough transom. $38,400. mast furling. spaceous interior $112,000
OK - power or sail) Slip in MDR. 30’ Catalina 1977 needs int work $4,900 34’ Catalina 2005 $112,000 30-30 Chance ‘73 Fst Cruisers $17,500
30’ Tartan 1974, Cruiser inboard. $10,500 37’ Bruce King 1974 sloop $47,000 32’ Erickson 1971 lots of gear $15,000
Listings Wanted Power and Sail - Slips Available for Brokerage Boats

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 Lifeguard demonstrations, children’s inflatable meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a social
activities and games ($5 bracelet). Free. Burton hour, and a light dinner is served. Each meeting
Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. 11a.m.- features a guest speaker discussing their
4p.m. For more info call 310-822-8530. adventures and achievements. WSA invites
boaters of all skill levels to join. Its programs,
If you have any coming events you Ongoing include day sails, seminars, parties, and cruises
would like published, email:
Sailing Singles of Southern including destinations such as King Harbor,
California Catalina and the northern Channel Islands, For
marinermagazine@earthlink.net Sailing Singles of Southern California is a membership information contact Sandy Penrod.
Sailing Club Centered in Marina del Rey but at membership@wsasmb.org or on the web at
September 27 open to all Sailing Enthusiasts from the Greater www.wsasmb.org.
Lobster Fest, Island Style Los Angeles area. We meet twice monthly, at Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay,
Come celebrate the opening season by enjoying 7 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each Owners of Catalina Yachts
a weekend of diving for the cagey crustaceans. month at the Marina Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Join us for our monthly meetings at the Santa
Afterwards, meet up at the Harbor Reef Admiralty Way located at the Marina City Club Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd
Restaurant for special lobster menu. West Tower in Marina del Rey. There is a $10 Tuesday of each month. We would like to
October, 2008. For more info contact Leslie meeting donation per person that includes a light welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We
Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or eventsthe@scico. dinner. Drinks are available at a full bar at very have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races and
com. reasonable prices. Club members will meet and other events throughout the year. Our doors open
September 29th socialize with sailboat owners and can arrange at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner around
America’s Boating Course
for weekend or mid-week sails in Santa Monica 7 to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join
A four night course that covers the introduction to
Bay. After sailing, club members can enjoy wine the fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. For
boating, safety equipment, safe boating, boating
& cheese parties of full dinners on member’s more info email Horst.Lechler@gmail.com.
laws, navigation, boating problems, trailering,
boats. Catalina Island trips and special events
storing and protecting your boat. Times are 7:15
are also planned. For information: (310) 822-
pm - 9:30 pm for four Mondays at California
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Yacht Club - 4469 Admiralty Way , Marina del DG’s MARINE
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The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival This three
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a free
weekend event features 30 different smooth jazz
Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold
stars performing Unplugged at the Ranch and in
a brief business meeting and then head out for
the historic Casino Ballroom. Art Good features
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
the newest and best talent in the smooth jazz
we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks
genre. For tickets and information call (866)
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
872-9849 or visit www.jazztrax.com.
and may attend two meetings free. No prior
October 4 sailing experience is necessary. Married people
19th Annual Buccaneer Days
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For that little bit of Pirate in each of us, join the
visit www.marinasinglesailors.org
Buccaneers of “2008” for a great day of fun. Don
Single Mariners Meeting
your best pirate attire for the costume contest
Social meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and
and compete in the Treasure Hunt for the Grand
3rd Thursday of each month at Pacific Mariners
Prize. Enjoy great food and dance the night
Yacht Club on 13915 Panay Way in Marina del
away! For more info contact Leslie Luchau at
Rey. Meeting donation is $7.00, which includes
(310) 510-4249 or eventsthe@scico.com
October 10 & 11
a light buffet dinner. At these meetings, skippers Paul’s
and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing
Cruiser’s Weekend at Catalina
Cruise on over to Two Harbors for a fun filled
days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. for Refrigeration
breakfast at the Marina del Rey Hotel on 13534
weekend of cruising seminars, exhibits and Sales ❄ Service
Bali Way, spend the afternoon sailing and then
music. Sponsored by Latitudes and Attitudes
and The Log Newspaper. For more info contact
return to the docks for a wine and cheese social. Installations
Novices are welcome and encouraged. For more
Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or eventsthe@
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Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 310-712-2550
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 O FF THE WIRE
S a n ta M o n i c a W i n d j a mm e r s Y a c h t C l u b R a i s e s B i g B u c k s for Charity

On August 22nd, the Santa Monica Windjammers

Yacht Club once again presented the City of
Hope Cancer Institute with a donation generated
from their regatta and auction held earlier in the
year. This year the club raised $26,025, up again
from the previous year and once again setting
a new record for funds collected. The regatta
included a substantially greater amount of boats
since last year with the addition of the Catalina
42 class, and that helped raise the final tally.

The SMWYC has been behind the City of

Hope’s cause for the past eight years and they
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“I think we started out in year-one making about

$4,000,” said Event Chair Mary Anne Mendel.
“And this year we reached $26,025.”

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Learn to Race at T h i s Y e a r ’ s H o m e P o r t R e g at ta

By Don Hedges to make the event fun and

In 2007, local South Bay informative for attendees.
residents, Lee Casey and Ingrid
Buic saw a flyer for the Home “The experience that I have
Port Regatta, a race designed gained racing a boat has made
and organized for the racing me a much better sailor and
novice. The flyer was fateful as given me confidence in sailing
they wanted to get into yacht my boat.”
racing with their Laguna 27,
but did not know how to go Since that Home Port Regatta,
about entering a race or what she and Ingrid have raced in
racing was all about – they just several local club races and
knew they wanted to do it. have even managed to get a
second place.
The Home Port Regatta is an
event put on every year by the This year the Home Port
Association of Santa Monica Regatta will take place on
Bay Yacht Clubs (ASMYC) to introduce sailors to the fun and excitement November 8th. The seminar will be held at the South Coast Corinthian
of racing sailboats. In addition to the race itself there are also mentors and Yacht Club on November 4th and 6th starting at 7:00 p.m. Speakers at the
seminars to aid in exposing the newbie-racer to the sport. seminar will be some of the top sailors in the South Bay. And if, after
the discussions, a sailor is still unsure of their skills, the association
At the seminar, Lee and Ingrid learned about starting procedures and some provides mentors who will sail along and provide instruction. For further
basic tactics used in racing. They were invited to sail in the regatta on a information you can contact Don Hedges at (310) 374-0635 or log onto
J92 where they got a chance to crew and drive a real race boat. Lee said the ASMBYC web site www.asmbyc.org.
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T w o H a r b o r ’ s F u e l M i s ta k e N o m i n at e an Activist
Two Harbors, located at the Isthmus of Catalina Island, has just learned As waterfront land values skyrocket and condominiums sprout on nearly
that unleaded fuel with excessive levels (approximately 40%) of ethanol every acre of waterfront property, recreational boaters are being squeezed
was sold to its customers during the period from August 30 - 8:00 a.m. to out. To spotlight the problem and to recognize those who are helping
September 3rd 10 a.m. The excessive level of ethanol was the result of turn the tide, BoatU.S. is seeking nominees for its national Recreational
its refinery delivering a load of what was supposed to be unleaded fuel Boating Access Award. But time is running out - the deadline to enter is
but was in fact 100% ethanol. When this was mixed with the existing October 1, 2008.
unleaded fuel in the Two Harbors storage tanks it created a fuel mixture
with approximately 40% ethanol. The BoatU.S. Recreational Boating Access Award will honor an
  individual, group, government body, business or non-profit organization
Ann Luchau, Two Harbors Vice President and Chief Administrative that has succeeded in preserving or improving public waterway access.
Officer, is advising anyone who purchased fuel at Two Harbors during Judges will look at four criteria: First, the challenges faced in retaining
these dates to contact Two Harbors Enterprises to assist in having the fuel or increasing access in an area; second, the direct impact or measurable
in their tanks switched out. Luchau added, “Upon learning of this mistaken results of the solution; third, the level of success in increasing awareness
delivery, Two Harbors immediately ceased sales and flushed its tanks to of the issue in a community and; fourth, “repeatability,” or the ability to
make sure our supply is no longer contaminated. The fuel mixture does take the successful approach and adopt it in other areas.
not pose a health or safety risk to people, but could effect the performance
of boats or vehicles and/or potentially damage vehicle or boat engines. Examples of solutions could include creative public/private partnerships,
We can assist you in verifying your purchase and inform you of the steps changes in land use planning or permitting processes, tax incentives,
that can be taken to have the fuel removed from your tanks and replaced legislation or public ballots, publicity or public education. Eligible
without charge”. activities include those undertaken in the last three years.
 
Two Harbors regrets this incident and plans to work closely with its Winners will be announced by October 31, 2008. For more information or
customers to remedy the situation. Those concerned are urged to call Two a look at last year’s winners, go to www.BoatUS.com/gov/AccessAward.
Harbors representatives Laura McElroy at (310) 510-4219 or Ann Luchau
at (310)510-4204. 

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 O FF THE WIRE
Disney’s New Toy

By Rich Roberts This boat’s kind of racy but it’s not

Pyewacket V - whether a racing boat,” he said at the launch
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You’ll recall that he was allow access into more out-of-the-
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up, chartered his MaxZ86 Pyewacket back from Orange Coast College,
turbo’d it like a seagoing top-fuel dragster and — without him aboard The first big event for the boat is, fittingly, Del Rey YC’s PV09 International
— the boat did the ‘07 TransPac, earning the 78-year-old Disney his third Race Series, a four-leg, 1,034-mile racing series down the Mexican coast
barn door (first to finish) trophy in 15 TransPacs. He’s done so many with layovers at Turtle Bay, Mag Bay, Cabo and the finish, Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico races on four different Pyewackets that he’s lost count. Pyewacket is one of 33 boats entered so far in the 20th biennial edition of
  the event, which is sponsored this year by Corum Swiss Timepieces. Leg
Now he’s back with yet another ‘magic cat’. But the fifth Pyewacket is 1will start on January 31. Roy will do the race with wife Leslie DeMeuse-
a big departure from the others. For one thing, at 60 feet, she’s smaller. Disney and a smallish crew with a minimum of pros. “This is a friendly
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 Z A C R E P O R T
Laurence and Marianne Sunderland commicate not be any communication due to equipment son in need of help? We tried contacting the
with thier 16-year-old son Zac twice a day as he failure. I tried to comfort her with the reminder yacht club in Port Moresby to see if they could
steadily makes his way around the world alone of these conversations. contact local shipping in the area but there is
in an Islander 36 that departed from Marina del no organized marine safety organization there.
Rey back in June. The teenager who is seeking It had been eighteen hours since we last heard We contacted any and all missionary pilots we
to be the youngest person to ever circle the globe from Zac. Conditions were fair with the lightest could find out of PNG. It was already Sunday
has landed in Hawaii, the Marshall Islands winds he had experienced in a month. What there and we had very little success.
and now Australia, for the most part, without a could have gone wrong? We decided to start
glitch, but back in the beginning of September, taking action. Zac is very responsible and would We began to put out prayer requests, contacted
the Sunderlands lost contact with Zac for 18 have made every effort to touch base with us. other cruisers with SSB radios and Aussie
hours and reluctantly entertained some of the Aside from his Iridium satellite phone, he customs organizations that fly in that area. There
darkest thoughts. Here’s a description entered has SailMail (email service) through the SSB were many emails and phone calls made during
in Zac’s blog by Laurence recounting the scare: (single side band radio) via a Pactor III modem. the course of the evening. We had not called for
He also has SSB radio contact with other vessels a full blown search at this time.

T
hroughout this journey, Marianne and that would have been able to relay back to us
I have had a few of those awkward via email. It would be very unlikely for all of Situations grew worse when we contacted Linda
discussions of what would happen these systems to go down suddenly and at the at Clearpoint Weather. She is the Iridium phone
in the unlikely event of disaster same time. We took his last known position and expert there. She was able to get Zac’s call record
overtaking Zac. Many times throughout the projected his course to next way point, taking directly from Iridium. It was not good news. His
afternoon we exchanged glances and the look into account lapsed time, speed of the vessel last call was to Mike, our team electrician, at
from Marianne troubled me. I had told her in the and conditions. We could figure out where Zac 2:00 a.m. (our time). The call put Zac’s position
past to be prepared for days where there would should be. Were we being hasty or was our way off course in amongst a heavily reefed
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area. Were our greatest fears being realized? We
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 Sharing a Planet By Danielle Knecht

M
an must work to coexist with krill means more blue whales, which is great CINMS continues to investigate ways to
nature. When blue whales were if you’re taking a whale watching cruise from prevent these strandings from occurring again.
killed off the coast of Southern Santa Barbara or Orange County, but not so According to their website, they are currently
California last year as the result of collisions great for the shipping vessels or whales in their working on a plan to assess “relationships
with ships, the maritime community realized path. between environmental conditions and spatial
just how hard it is to coexist with the creatures pattern whale densities” so that shipping vessels
of the oceanic community. Some groups took Many groups were outraged at the whale deaths. can be aware ahead of time of the increase in
measures to make it easier for man and animal The Center for Biological Diversity even went potential collisions. Since the voluntary speed
to inhabit the same waters, while other groups so far as to sue the Coast Guard in June of 2008. limit has not received enough compliance, a
were less accommodating. Luckily the number Treece of the CBD said that her organization system to warn ships about large populations of
of blue whale deaths due to ship strikes has filed the suit because, when incidents like blue whales has the potential to prevent more
stopped, but for how long? unusual blue whale deaths occur, the Coast blue whale deaths.
Guard is “obligated to go to the National
Last September, three blue whales died as the Marine Fisheries Service, which is in charge of Other threats that exist for the North Pacific
result of collisions with vessels around the protecting the blue whale, and essentially get blue whale include entanglement in fishing
Santa Barbara Harbor. These three incidents NMFS’s advice about whether the animals will nets, unnatural noise from vessels, and
of whale deaths due to ship strikes forced be adversely affected.” She said that this didn’t habitat degradation like pollution, according
scientists to name this an “Unusual Mortality happen and the Center simply wants the Coast to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Event”. The Marine Mammal Protection Act Guard “to go through that process so that they Administration (NOAA). Ship strikes are
of 1972 defines a UME as “a stranding that is can figure out if there are ways to better regulate currently the biggest threat for the North Pacific
unexpected; involves a significant die-off of ship traffic to avoid those sorts of ship collisions blue whale.
any marine mammal population; and demands that killed blue whales.”
immediate response.” Blue whales of the North Treece remains optimistic for a bright future:
Pacific are on the list of endangered species, According to Joseph Cordaro of the National “I’m hopeful that the whales are going to be
according to the Environmental Protection Marine Fisheries Service, the NMFS, along safer this year than they were last year….we’ll
Agency. Thus, the increased number of whale with the Channel Islands National Marine wait…and hope and see what happens.”
deaths in the Southern California area is cause Sanctuary, did request that the Coast Guard ask
for investigation. shipping vessels to slow their speeds. Cordaro As scientists and maritime groups continue to
said that research from the CINMS “indicated research the most effective ways to preserve
Scientists found that blue whales have migrated that the commercial vessels transiting the SBC the lives and safety of blue whales, they urge
farther south in order to follow the movements did not slow down to 10 knots or less” since it that recreational boaters exercise respect and
of krill, which they feed on. Andrea Treece of was a voluntary speed limit. However, he went caution when interacting. If you do happen
the Center for Biological Diversity said the on to say that they “have not documented a blue to spot a stranded sea creature, contact the
“coincidence of where [the blue whales] were whale being struck by a ship in California since proper authorities. The Santa Barbara Marine
finding the food and where the ships happened to November of 2007.” Center and the Santa Barbara Natural History
be traveling very likely led to a lot more injuries Although there seems to be less of a threat Museum can help with live and dead stranded
and deaths than we’ve seen in past years.” More of deaths this summer due to collisions, the sea creatures.
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Blue Whales feeding off the coast of Paloa Verdes last year. In contrast to other years, the blues were spotted in abundance farther south than
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 An Optimist’s Journey

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 C ATALINA CURRENTS

Which
Island
is
Better?
Captain Schaefer pits
Catalina Island against
Santa Cruz Island to see
which reigns supreme.

By: Captain Richard Schaefer

A
couple of weeks back I was bringing Santa Cruz you will usually find yourself either knot range - great for the beginner, but a little,
a boat down the coast and decided to close hauled or on a close reach. Windy Lane “ho-hum” for the rest of us. The return trip is
spend a few days at Santa Cruz Island. is mostly just that - windy. I beat across from often even less exciting. I know, I know...don’t
Over the years, I have probably visited Santa Ventura, reefed, in 20-25 knots and steep 4 to email me and tell me about the time blah, blah,
Cruz maybe, 18 or 20 times. I liked it a lot more 5 foot seas. This is probably a shade more than blah.... I’ve had those times too, but I’m talkin’
before the Park Service and the other Enviro’s average, but not much. f you want to visit the the ‘norm” here.
took it from the private owners, but that’s island’s western anchorages prepare to beat and
another story. Anyway, I thought it might be tack, hard to weather. Wear your foulies or plan So, on the “Getting There” Scale of 1-10, I’m
entertaining (well maybe not entertaining, but on hunkering down behind the dodger. If you giving Santa Cruz a 9 and Catalina a 5. I feel
certainly mildly informative) to categorically prefer a dry and calmer crossing, motor over so...unfaithful.
compare Santa Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands. early in the morning. On the other hand, coming
Sort of a “battle of the islands”. Now you all home is usually an exhilarating reach and, if 2. Weather
know, I’m not biased in any way - although I you’re returning from the western end, maybe
must admit I feel like I’m cheating on Catalina a good following sea and a little surfing as well. Santa Cruz has more variable weather than
when I’m with another island. Also, being more than an hour closer is nice and Catalina. I think that’s great if you’re a
makes an over-nighter much more sensible than weatherman or meteorologist, but not so great
So, let the battle begin and may the best island making the long crossing to Catalina for just one if you’re planning a vacation or wanting a tan.
win. night. Santa Cruz is generally colder, more overcast
and windier than Catalina.
1. Getting There The “sail” from Marina del Rey to Catalina is...
well, to be honest, usually isn’t much of a “sail”. Catalina has more of a Mediterranean climate,
For the sake of simplicity we’ll declare Marina It is, more often than not, three to four hours especially the lee side, below Long Point. As a
del Rey as the official point of departure for of motoring followed by around two hours of matter of fact, I have never seen a better climate
Catalina and Ventura for Santa Cruz. a decent close reach for the west end and an than Avalon’s. I hate to use the word “perfect”,
added hour of beam reaching if you’re headed but if I were God, I wouldn’t change a thing
When departing from Ventura for the east end of for Avalon. Winds, if any, are usually in the 8-12 about Avalon’s weather. (Gee, I wonder who
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 C ATALINA CURRENTS

wins this category?) 5. Amenities - Venues more than a hundred times and Santa Cruz,
maybe 20. But even though there’s a huge
Weather goes to Catalina by a margin of 10 to 6. Santa Cruz will suffer big time in this category. disparity in the numbers, I think I’ve been to
Hey, we’ve got a tie game. By the way I grade Since it has no amenities to speak of for the Santa Cruz enough to have a fair opinion of it.
on a scale - Tera del Fuego or the Bering Strait boater. The venues are basic and primitive.
is 0 and, well, Avalon is 10. There is little choice. The other thing, some of you may have noticed,
is that I didn’t get into the inland stuff - hiking,
3. Fishing In contrast, Catalina has various options and backpacking, etc. I don’t know enough about
venues. For instance, when I take “first timers” it, but I don’t think I’d find hiking along, steep,
Fishing at Santa Cruz is often quite good. The to Catalina I like to rough it at Little Harbor or dusty trails, through the scrub brush, particularly
calico, rockfish and bottom fishing is definitely Emerald Bay for a day or so and then drop down interesting, especially since nearly all the
superior to Catalina. Also, there is a little less to a calm, Avalon mooring for the restaurants, animals, on both islands, have been killed off by
pressure from the commercial sport fishing shops, museum, theater, golf, horseback riding the various enviro-groups. Anyway, there’s no
boats than at Catalina. Further, there seems to and the various tours available. It’s a nice “Inland Activity” category for those reasons.
be a little better habitat - rocks, kelp and reef contrast that most folks seem to enjoy.
areas. However, the areas closed to fishing are Drum roll, please...the winner is Catalina! 44 to
increasing and constantly changing. Also, the Furthermore, Catalina has great boater services 40. Umm...only 4 points? Maybe I should have
law enforcement presence is, at times, a little such as mooring services, food, parts, mechanics, cheated more.
oppressive. bait, fuel, ice etc. The Avalon Harbor Patrol
couldn’t be better. The Island Company’s staff Richard Schaefer is a USCG Lic. Sailing Master
Catalina, while not having the same caliber of and harbor patrol are also outstanding. All in and has skippered charters, instructed in sailing
“inshore” fishing, does have a longer season all, Catalina has superb, dependable “visitor” and seamanship, and managed yachts for more
and wider variety of pelagic and “warm water” services. than 25 years. Contact at (310) 460-8946 or
species. And there is bait and fishing tackle littlebighorn@dishmail.net.
available at Catalina. In comparison Santa Cruz only offers a one
dimensional, relatively primitive experience,
All things considered, I give a slight edge to which is fine, but we’re comparing choices and
Catalina, 8 to 7. venues here.

4. Water-sports Santa Catalina is the BIG winner here. 9 - 4,

Catalina.
For the purposes of this category, we’ll define
water-sports as kayaking, swimming and 6. Anchorages
diving. Under these three subcategories I would
compare the islands this way: Santa Cruz has about 20 fair weather anchorages.
Most are often “bumpy” or “surgey”. Of course
Kayaking would go to Santa Cruz. The water there are no moorings. But, the anchorages
is rougher and not as warm as Catalina, but the are certainly less crowded than Catalina and
scenery is a little more grand. For instance, The most are more picturesque and interesting.
Painted Cave is spectacular and Forney’s diverse There aren’t the, “No Trespassing - Keep Out”
and interesting. Although I must say that, for the signs that mar some of Catalina’s coves, but I
beginner, Catalina is the more forgiving and has note that the Nature Conservancy does have
more to offer the novice. signs proclaiming “Permit Required” in the
anchorages they control.
Swimming would go hands down to Catalina.
More sun, warmer and calmer water. Nice
beaches. Bay Watch. People watching. Ice
Catalina is cluttered with moorings and there
are precious few anchorage spots left. On the C h a s i n g Sunsets
A tale of a practicing devout coward’s
cream and soda. Bikinis. positive side I should point out that landing your
circumnavigation with his wife and son
dinghy is usually a little dryer and safer than on
By Lawrence Pane, author of
Diving is a toss up - warmer and better visibility Santa Cruz.
Steering You Straight
at Catalina and more to see at Santa Cruz.
Tips for cruisers, soon-to-be cruisers and
However, this category is about “anchorages” the envious everyone else ($14.95)
I’m giving another slight edge to Catalina. and Catalina has darn few left so the clear
Purchase by going to
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 P OWER TAILS

Fishing on the New Moon

Two local fishermen design a new shark/swordfish tournament that
promises to be something different.

I
f mako and/or swordfishing is your bag, here’s something to consider “As the years go by, more and more people are starting to catch them on
as we close the curtain on summer fishing. The water is toasty warm – rod and reel,” Dela Cruz says. “[Not long ago] in San Diego a father and
prime time for these targets. And to compliment the conditions, there’s son caught a 130 pounder and down in Oceanside, a guy went out with his
a new tournament in town that looks to make competing a little cheaper, wife and two sisters, caught a 300 pounder.”
easier and more fun.
Both organizers are also looking forward to the
The New Moon Mako Shark and Swordfish night and no grid aspect of the tournament as they
Tournament is the brainchild of two local allow for a good amount of time, varying conditions
diehards, Brad Dela Cruz and Dave Kirby. After and a wide-open area to make a catch.
quickly organizing a makeshift contest last
year on the heels of a last minute cancellation “It’s going to give people the opportunity to fish
of another tournament, the duo decided that the makos and the swordfish at night. They should
they would do it right the following year. On be able to get at least three different tides – we’re
September 27th, the multi-harbor, no grid, fishing on the new moon, hence the name, and
overnight New Moon tourney will be held during this time the fishing usually really turns on.”
from both a King Harbor and a Marina del Rey
location. Kirby and Dela Cruz also like the timing as it
pertains to the calendar. They are hoping that the
“We are looking to have it a little bit different New Moon tourney will be the last major event of
than everyone else’s,” says Brad Dela Cruz. “We the season where anglers can pull out the stops for
wanted to make it a tournament where people of one final tournament.
all levels could join. Lots of people feel they’re
going to be priced out of a tournament because “This is the time of year where we typically see the
of high entry fees.” monsters come through – there have been a bunch of
thousand-pounders caught around this time.”
At $400 per team, Kirby and Dela Cruz have
designed a competition that will be more Both of them see the concepts they have put together
affordable, but still a contest where fishermen are not only sound for an annual tournament, but also
can win substantial prize money. A first place fertile for the growth of a massive year-end multi
fish, for instance, is worth $5,000, but they harbor blow out that involves the entire southern
will also offer jackpot options (like many other Californian coast.
tournaments) for teams that want to risk a bit
more to win a bit more. If all goes according “We’re thinking next year we’re going to have
to plan, Kirby and Dela Cruz expect that with Courtesy of Dave Kirby a minimum of five more ports,” says Dela Cruz.
a jackpot buy-in and a first place fish, a team “We’re looking to break down the obstacles many
could possibly walk away with $17,000. people have, like entry fees and towing their boats to different ports.
Eventually we hope to have ports going from San Diego up to Oxnard
Aside from the financial element, they have also addressed a number of with one master tournament control and possibly a live feed over the
other issues that they felt would make for a unique and all-round better Internet where everyone could be viewing at the same time. I think that’s
tournament than many of the competitions currently happening. The New where things are going to be heading for us.”
Moon focuses a bit more on swordfish and allows anglers to win in two
places with qualifying mako and swordfish. Swordfish will receive 4-to-1 Surplus fish will be donated to local shelters. Past donations from
pound ratio at weigh-in and there are additional prizes for the team that tournaments have provided an estimated 10,000+ meals. Get more details
catches the heaviest swordfish. Dela Cruz is excited about this swordfish by logging onto www.newmoontournament.com.
angle mentioning the growing interest he’s seeing.

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 According to Dave
Fishing Update by Master
Marina del Rey Fisherman
Dave Kirby

Coast Guard
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October 20
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a few halibut have been picked up. It
seems the only thing limiting anglers
during this time are the wind conditions
that cause the water to roll over making
it hard to spot kelp patties and dolphin.
But with water temps around 69 to 70
degrees, we’ll make the trade.

Anglers in the South Bay area are

targeting bluefin, tuna, dorado, and
yellowtail - all within a day or two trip.

Over at Inseine Baits, Larry and Mike

are keeping cured Sardines, even
though the warm harbor temps make it
difficult.

Well, next stop is the New Moon Mako

and Swordfish Tournament - the last
local tourney of the year.

Until next time...........Tight Lines

Photo: Dave Kirby with his sister Karen.

2008 The Mariner - Issue 68 19

 R ACING SCENE

B e r g e r /S t e i n and S u n s e t R e s u lt s

Overall results for the Del Rey Yacht Club’s

Berger/Stein series have now been posted.
Overall winner in the Berger is Farr Niente
(pictured), a Farr 40-2 skippered by Frederic
Scheer from California Yacht Club. In the
ORCA fleet taking the overall winner was Spyro
the Dragon, a L 7 tri skippered by Nicholas Pike
from ESY/CC.

Overall honors in the Stein was Elixir , a Jenneau

49 skippered by Chad & Kerrie Downey from
California Yacht Club. A complete list of class
winners and overall results is available on www.
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In the Sunset Series, the ever-commited Dick

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 R ACING SCENE
Will Your Name be on the “B r a ss B a l l s ” T r o p h y ?
By Michael Kaminskas
It has been eight years since Frank Guernsey’s Guernsey on the completion a single handed already a single handed sailor, it’s a great place
wife Mary requested in vain for the Coast Guard passage from Los Angeles to Osaka Japan. Each to see if you are still up to it by competing
to search 15 million square miles of ocean for year, the fleet has grown and the race is more against others--as well as the wind and waves.
her missing husband. And it’s been six years anticipated by the sailors involved. From the Frank Guernsey Challenge, if you
since Redondo Beach Yacht club, of which dare to enter, you will most certainly return and
Frank was a member, decided to run a race in For a man like Frank, this race would have you may even meet an aspiring professional or
his honor. surely been too short, For me, on the other hand, record-breaker enjoying a cold beer at RBYC.
appreciation of Frank’s accomplishments comes After that, there’s no telling what might happen.
At a place in history where solo sailors in the with the confidence gained from the participation To sign up go to www.khyc.org.
Mini class and IMOCA class Open 60’s are in a race like this and in the competition and
making world headlines and folks like our own camaraderie of others who see value in the
Zac Sunderland seeks to become the youngest pursuit of single handed sailing. The hardship
solo circumnavigator, Redondo Beach YC has and danger of the 10 mile course with its three
sponsored their own definition of what it means spinnaker sets and the prohibition of the use of
to sail single handed. autopilots may be too arduous for some, but it is
merely a Saturday stroll when you compare it to PSSA is a sailing association for single
The Frank Guernsey Single Handed Challenge, the task of pumping the handle of a watermaker and double-handed racers of all levels.
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 C RUISING

S o u t h A f r i c a t o M D R
An excerpt from “First Time Across,” the new book by

Jim Cash, Commodore of the South Bay Yacht Racing Club

Jim Cash took early Atlantic from the coast of

retirement after 30 years South America and moving
in corporate management eastward up the eastern
to fulfill his dream of doing seaboard of South African
some ‘blue-water sailing.’ coast. Abnormal wind and
This is an excerpt from his waves occur, especially along
story of purchasing a new the Agulhas current, where
cruising catamaran, built in the southwesterly gales blow
South African and sailing it up against the southerly flow
back to Marina del Rey. of the current. The charts
warns “Waves of up to 20
meters [60+ feet] in height,
preceded by deep troughs
Kat Atomic World Tour 2001… I was really doing this; only four months before may be encountered in the area between the
Okay, it wasn’t a world tour, but it was my first I’d planned on having the boat delivered, but edge of the continental shelf and twenty miles
time sailing across an ocean, and we did do a having recently retired, my daughter shamed me to seaward thereof.” All the old salts at the pub
lot of touring. Anyway, that’s what I called the into flying over and making the delivery myself suggested not venturing out of Durban harbor
T-shirt. Eleven thousand nautical miles and nine saying “Dad, you’re retired, you’ve got nothing heading south, if you have a deadline to meet at
countries; we started at 32º east longitude and else to do!” the other end. When I heard this I couldn’t help
finished 118º west. We also reached over 34º but think of those friends, back in the States,
south latitude and didn’t tie the lines for the last We were motoring out past the breakwater of a that were making their plane reservation for our
time until we were almost 34º north. harbor half way around the world from anywhere planned rendezvous in Aruba, only a hand full
I had ever sailed before. We had a short weather of weeks away. Was I putting too much pressure
I had decided to have a cruising catamaran window and hoped we could make it, at least to on our schedule, would we make decision to
built in South Africa after extensive research, New London, 225 miles down the coast, and the “go” when in fact we should “stay in” at some
and the fact that the U.S. dollar was extremely first opportunity to find protection. point?
strong again the South African Rand at the time
making a very good value possible. When I Ship’s Log - March 28, 2001 - It’s been an Three days later...
arrived in Durban the boat was in its finishing anxious yet event filled ten days as I waited for Wind on the nose at 15-20 knts. Motor sailing
stages having been splashed and the final fitting the finishing touches to be completed, but at and hugging the coast. Beautiful windswept
being conducted. It was tied to the docks of The 1045 hour local, 0845 Zulu (Greenwich Mean dunes. Local radio indicated a cold front will be
Point Yacht Club of which I was immediately Time) we lifted the dock lines for the last time coming through with rain and high wind from
inducted as a visiting member. It was here that in Durban, South Africa, and the Kat Atomic the SW (the direction we need to go....naturally.)
I met Colin Schwegman, past Commodore, made it’s way out of Durban harbor. Heading Decision made to put into Port Elizabeth.
whom I’d hired to help me bring the boat across 220 degrees, speed 5 knots.
the Atlantic. Even thought it had only been three days, I was
The cruising guide states: “The sailing route ready for terra firma, and already questioning
Durban To Port Elizabeth from Durban to Cape Town is governed by this cruising life style. The city of Port
The Kat Atomic, was a fresh out-of-the-mold, three major factors…a) The Agulhas Current, b) Elizabeth lies at the western end of Algoa Bay,
Wildcat 350 Mk2, 35’ long 23’ wide, galley- The variable weather patterns, and c) Lack of the entrance to the bay is between Woody cape
up, cruising catamaran with four staterooms, sheltered harbors and anchorages.” and Cape Recife. Our timing for making port
two heads, powered with twin Yanmar diesel couldn’t have been much worse [the middle of
engines. Everything was state of the art. We had The variable weather patterns and the Agulhas the night] the guide warns of several dangers;
all the latest electronics with the GPS talking to Current were the stuff of local pub lore, and we It is suggested that note should also be given
the autopilot and the chart plotter/radar, and the heard much about it every time the conversation to the rocky foul ground. Maybe I was lucky it
SSB feeding the weather faxes directly to my at The Point Yacht Club, would turn to our was darker than pitch…I was totally oblivious
laptop computer. The stereo/CD changer was up-coming voyage. It was explained to me, of any of these dangers, in my anxiousness to set
playing Jimmy Buffett, and I knew I had several the weather patterns are governed by the low foot on land again.
months ahead of me to read all the manuals. and high pressure systems moving across the
22 The Mariner - Issue 68 2008
nASK THE EXPERT
High Price of Fuel mileage due to excess vibration. Additionally, adjusting your trim according to boat speed,
your boat’s propeller size needs to be properly load and surface conditions, you will be able to
matched to your hull and engine. The proper optimize performance and save fuel.
diameter and pitch of a propeller are usually
determined by a number of factors, including Is there anything else a boater can do to save
engine horsepower, shaft size, hull configuration fuel?
and displacement. A prop that is mismatched EVE: Proper loading of your vessel will also
may cause your boat to burn more fuel than is help you to save fuel. Let’s say, for example,
necessary at any given speed. You can check that you are going to have six guests with fishing
with both the hull and engine manufacturer or diving gear aboard. Let’s further assume that
to verify the proper propeller match for your your boat is in the 25’ to 50’ range. If you load
vessel. all the guests and gear in the aft end of the boat,
you will depress the boat’s waterline, thereby,
Captain Joel Eve has been licensed since Thirdly, you should make sure that your engine increasing the hull’s drag through the water.
1976 and has taught safe boating classes for is kept in a properly tuned condition. Naturally, The result is more fuel consumption. To correct
the Recreation and Parks Department, City a rough running engine will burn a great deal this situation, simply redistribute this load
of Los Angeles and for the U.C.L.A. Aquatics more fuel. To ensure a smooth running engine more evenly throughout the boat. This simple
Department. Captain Eve teaches boat handling you want to check the entire fuel system from redistribution of people and gear will help your
and navigation to new boat owners in the tank to exhaust. Fuel lines and filters should vessel to handle better and save valuable fuel.
Southern California area. He also serves as be clean and open; injectors (if diesel) and
Senior Captain for Fantasea Yacht Charters. spark plugs (if a gas boat) need to be cleaned
You may reach Captain Joel at the Marine or serviced on a scheduled basis. In addition,
Resource Center at (310) 210-0861 or on the proper engine timing is important in both diesel
web at: www.marineresourcecenter.com. and gas engines and should be checked per the
manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
Gas and diesel prices continue to rise, and this schedule. Periodic crankcase oil and filter
fact is having a tremendous effect on the boating changes will also contribute to the smooth
industry. High fuel prices have contributed to a running of an engine. Talk to your marine
decline in boat manufacturing and a slowdown mechanic about a fuel-saving tune-up today.
in sales at dealers and brokerages across the
country. Secondly, many boaters have had to cut Is there any additional equipment that
back on both the number and distance of their you could install on a boat to improve fuel
trips this season. With little fuel price relief on mileage?
our “horizon,” there are actions we can take to EVE: Yes. You can retrofit your boat with
improve the fuel efficiency of our boats. various types of fuel saving devices, and I will
mention just two of them here. First, fuel flow
Whether your vessel is gas or diesel power, meters can be installed on your vessel at only MARINE INSURANCE
what general steps can you take to ensure that a modest cost. These meters will measure the
your vessel is getting the best fuel mileage? amount of fuel (usually in gallons per hour) P rivate /C harter /C ommercial
EVE: There are several important measures you that is flowing through the fuel system at any H ull V alues 60K & U p
can take to ensure that you are getting the best given speed. After installation, all you have to
fuel mileage. First of all, make sure the bottom
of your boat, including the propellers, shafts,
skegs and rudders are not only free of marine
do is run your vessel at various engine speeds
and record the amount of fuel flow at that speed
(RPM). After trial testing, you will be able to
Oversea
Insurance Agency
growth but smooth as possible. In addition to find the optimum cruise speed or sweet spot that www.overseainsurance.com
having a diver perform regular cleaning, you seems to burn the least amount of fuel in return
should also haul, clean and repaint the bottom for the best speed of the boat. By adhering to Jim Dalby
on a regular basis. I recommend that you haul this cruising speed you will be able to save a 310-702-6543
your vessel once every two years even if your significant amount of fuel over the course of the Lic. # obo5231
dive service says that the bottom paint is in fair boating season.
condition. Hauling every two years will help to
ensure that your bottom remains smooth and Secondly, installing a quality trim-tab system on
resistance free. your boat (if appropriate) will not only improve Heads/Plumbing
the ride of your boat; it will help you go farther Specialists
Secondly, your propeller(s) should be free of on a tank of fuel. Trim tabs allow you to make
nicks and dents to ensure proper balance. An necessary adjustments to the way your boat 310-827-7686
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2008 The Mariner - Issue 68 23
 Quality Advice From A
Two Year Old Black Lab
Puppy

This is a bit sad for me to describe, but my

older sister just got committed to a psychiatric
ward. She is a delusional schizophrenic and
we finally had to check her in. The hard
part for me is the visits. The other patients
are running around obliviously - some are
drooling. There are often fights. Some of the
patients have inappropriate sexual urges and
some are not even in control of their own
bladders. It’s very difficult to be there. Any

Q uality
advise on how to cope?

Signed,

Going crazy in the mental hospital

Since 1982

Dear Crazy,
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 “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s .......”

Sailboats 310-827-7686. new $595. For more info call Ed 818-349-9907.

Beneteau Oceanis 400 25’ Skipjack Cabin Cruiser 1979 Tooling and Molds
$12,000 310-397-9490 For Morrelli 18’,20’, Reynolds 21’, and C.S.K. 38’ cat-
Time Share. Tri-Cabin, nice boat, island ready, radar,
amarans, and Seawings 24’ trimaran, 9’ ponga and
auto pilot, GPS - All the bells and whistles. 3 days per Sabot/El Toro. 760 945 9161
month $235.00 - One slot open. Call Richard 310- Garmin GPSMAP 2010
460-8946 Complete w/new antenna. $ 475.00. 310-574-3444
31’ Jim Brown Trimaran 2003 Honda Super Quiet Generator
Disassembled in my back yard, complete, can deliver, EU1000i.
$8500.00 760 945 9161 Less than 10 hours use. Exact same new retails for
Hunter 28 1979 Boston Whaler 13 ft. $790 plus tax. Asking $600.00. 310 -339-1748
Good sails, Good Running diesel. $8,900 Tohatsu, 4-stroke 30 HP engine with hydraulic lift, cus- Sails
310-621-4102 tom cover, cushions, tilt trailer. $5,700. For more info Used sails in stock 310 827-8888
O’day 27’ 1979 call Chuck 626-359-0869 Bait Tank
Universal diesel engine, new interior and Hood furling 13’ Boston Whaler 3 scoop fiberglass standing tank $400. 310-823-2040
system, 5.900 ‘payment plan possible? 310.3081249 w/25 Evinrude $4900 OBO call 310-823-2040 Washer/Dryer
J 24 1982 11’ Boston Whaler Combomatic washer/dryer $500. 310-823-2040
Good Shape, repainted, Clean inside, Great deal! 11’ Boston Whaler $1200 call 310-823-2040 Donate Boats
$6,500 310-343-2557 Inflatables/Dinghy CASH FOR YOUR BOAT !
8.5’ Aquapro Reef 270 Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
With Air Floor Inflatable and Yamaha 2.5 HP Outboard Donate Your Boat
with caddy, 2005 Used only twice. Like new. $1200 LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your
310-472-7628 boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and
Achilles RIB formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040
Achilles RIB 13.5 feet with 40 HP oil injection. Wheel or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com
steering. Seats four. Call weekdays after 6 p.m. 818- In Need of Research Vessel
996-1093 Looking for boat in good shape to conduct studies
West Marine 10’ Inflatable in the field of marine mammal research. Contact
Hirondelle Catamaran 23’ $400 - call 310-823-2040 csaylan@earthlink.net.
Enclosed cabin, sleeps four, galley, enclosed head, 9’ Avon Hypalon inflatable NEED CASH FAST?
table and lazerette. Sleeps four. 8hp outboard. This w/ Suzuki 4 HP 2 stroke. Both about 6 years old. Good I’ll buy your boat 310-827-7686
is a solidly-built fiberglass catamaran with additional shape. $1,000. 310-823-9911 X 22. In MDR. Donate Your Boat
equipment for comfortable and safe cruising; Roller Dingies and Outboards Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth

furling, autopilot, windvane, self-tailing winches, all All shapes and sizes - new and used. Call 310-823- boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212

lines aft, Caribe dingy. 15” to 4’ draft. Trailerable. 1105 Services

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs
$18,900. For more information and photos write: Outboards/Engines
Atomic 4 New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
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Reynolds 21’ Running condition. $2,000. Call Eddie 310-301-7079 repelency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242
Custom Marine Carpentry &
21’ catamaran, & trailer, sleeps 4, fair condition Volvo 290-1990. Complete with control box and
Fiberglass
$5,500 760 945 9161 many extras. Reduced to $3,500. Call Eddie (310)
Hardtops, swimsteps, extensions, doors, mold making.
Sailboat Share 301-7079.
Large portfolio. Movie experience. Small boats &
Partners Wanted Paquet M/C 260 Transom Outdrive
props. 310-592-5915.
To share my 27’ Ericsson sailboat. $2,000 for one Exhaust system. Good condition – only 300 hours.
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Master, 25 years experience.
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deliveries, pre-purchase and repair consultation.
Experienced Sailor looking to buy access to a 30 + FT. OB $700. call 310-823-2040
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references.
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Outdrive Volvo 290 $2,000 Captain Richard Schaefer 310-460-8946.
Power Boats (310) 301-7079.
Canvas Or Upholstery
34’ Bayliner 1989 I offer Custom Interior & Exterior canvas, Framing,
Outdrive Paquet M/C 260 $2,000
Avanti Express Cruiser. Twin 454s gas. Radar, GPS, Carpet and Upholstery by English speaking US VET.
(310) 301-7079.
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abard slip. $37,000. Tony 310-920-1478 Good Condition $2000 - (310) 301-7079. Help Wanted
Formula 34 Captain Wanted
Fully loaded, Interior new in 2007, Furuno electronics. Other Stuff Spend weekends on the water and get paid! Sea Tow
Mainsail
Generator, Mercruisers, Must see. $69,000. seeks licensed operators with towing endorsement for
From 40 ft. Cal call 310-823-2040
213-880-0555 days and week-end work. Call 866 473-5400 or fax
Princess Stainless electric stove /
Proline Cuddy Cabin Sportfisher resume to 800 473-0170 email - seabourne@att.net .
oven $600 - call 310-823-2040
2000 Model. Very clean-like new. Sleeps 4. Loaded.
Dinghy Hoist Wanted
Ready to go fishing or cruising. New custom teak Trailer
Aluminum single arm hoist $300. Call 310-823-2040
decks installed,twin outboards. Never in water only on Portable Generator For my Columbia 22, the number to call is
a trailer. Must see to appreciate. Selling for $85,000 Honda 1000. Used one season. Looks and runs like 310.301.1542

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 SEVEN SEAS MECHANIC 4 HIRE
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