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Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-05-2016, 21:38
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For Sale or Trade: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal
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Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-05-2016, 22:19
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For Sale or Trade: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal

Price drop
$1000 OBO
Forum: Classifieds Archive 11-05-2016, 12:16
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For Sale or Trade: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal

I should mention, this boat will only be available till the end of the month
(May 2016).
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-05-2016, 15:50
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For Sale or Trade: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal

The boat is in Altadena, CA.
She weighs about 150lb.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-05-2016, 00:06
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For Sale or Trade: 8' fiberglass tender SoCal
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Posted By Ben M-P
8' fiberglass tender SoCal

8' fiberglass rowboat set up as a yacht tender with removable center seat for stowing large items, airtight flotation fore and aft, lifting eyes aft/bow eye forward, bronze oarlocks with matching...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-04-2012, 17:00
Replies: 58
Views: 51,168
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

The guys at the harbor patrol would most likely know, every one there knew about Grace. I haven't been over there since we gave her away.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-04-2012, 08:48
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

Last it heard, she was about 1/4 mi outside Avalon harbor, heading south about 50yrd off the rocks. She is the second boat on the bottom as you go south.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-04-2012, 08:49
Replies: 58
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

Just a final update on the whole Grace saga.
We passed grace along to someone who didn't really do anything for her, they then passed her on to a Diver/Shipwright team who tried to save her but...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 31-01-2012, 09:43
Replies: 2
Views: 9,541
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Perkins 4.236 Marine Diesel

Hi Alex,

I'm fine with having it shipped to Australia (paid in full before, of course) as long as you make the arrangements. It weights about 1200 lbs.
The height from the center of the coupling...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 09-01-2012, 08:38
Replies: 2
Views: 9,541
Posted By Ben M-P
Perkins 4.236 Marine Diesel

We bought this running engine out of another sailboat to install in our 40' sailboat, but had to give the boat up due to the economy.
The engine was just rebuilt 600hrs ago and started ran...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-12-2011, 06:56
Replies: 58
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Posted By Ben M-P
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-12-2011, 09:13
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

I really can't think of a way to "force his hand" but it might be possible if he knows that no one has anythigng to loose. Some one with enough cash to make it worth his while to give it a shot might...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-12-2011, 15:55
Replies: 58
Views: 51,168
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

Just an update.
The harbor patrol in Avalon has been pumping her out once a day (she's not in their service area but they are a great group) but she needs to be taken in the next day or so as they...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-12-2011, 20:40
Replies: 58
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Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

Willmington Marine service quoted me (several months ago) about 400 for the haul and 250 for lay days.
Windward in Marina Del Rey also is reasonable and has some nice deals.
If you don't want to...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-12-2011, 13:01
Replies: 58
Views: 51,168
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

As Free as a boat ever is.

As long as you can get her in the next day or so.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-12-2011, 09:20
Replies: 58
Views: 51,168
Posted By Ben M-P
Mariner 40 1966 wooden ketch

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ms1prlvupU/TvQrsKb-yUI/AAAAAAAAAZY/QuqqqakKzyY/s320/IMG_2204.JPG
Designed by William Garden, built by Clair Oberley in Japan
Hull #7
LOA 44', LOD 40', LWL 36' ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-11-2011, 09:39
Replies: 17
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Chartering-Out Your Boat without OUPV

I'm studying for all the tests, but right now it is the sea days that are the show stopper. (almost have Grace ready to start sailing). After 360 I plan on getting the OUPV then upgrade to master as...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-11-2011, 23:00
Replies: 17
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Chartering-Out Your Boat without OUPV

Just a clarification:
I'm not looking to go "under the radar" or "on the sly", I was wondering if it was a LEGAL way to operate.
Thanks for all the replies, I reckon I'll hold off till I have a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-10-2011, 13:24
Replies: 2
Views: 3,387
Posted By Ben M-P
Where to Find Perkins 4.236 Engine-Mounting Brackets

Before we bought the engine the raw water pump on our engine leaked on to the forward port engine mount bracket and it rusted out and needs to be replaced.
Does any one know where to get the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-10-2011, 10:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,916
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Engine Colors

Thanks for the input.
The engine will be painted prior to installation (but after the mechanic has a chance to see all the rust/leaks/stains). I had forgotten about white. We were on a schooner that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-10-2011, 14:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,916
Posted By Ben M-P
Engine Colors

We are getting ready to install the engine (it is on a pallet at the moment) and once the mechanic has gone through it we are planning on cleaning and painting it.
Which brings me to my question:
...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-10-2011, 19:45
Replies: 17
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Chartering-Out Your Boat without OUPV

Interesting.
But does it work for the Captain's License issue?
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-10-2011, 19:04
Replies: 17
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ben M-P
Re: Chartering-Out Your Boat without OUPV

I'm afraid I already know the answer to that. But I wasn't sure about the Coast Guard/LE side of things.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-10-2011, 18:38
Replies: 17
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ben M-P
Chartering-Out Your Boat without OUPV

I was reading "Blue Water: A Guide to Self-Reliant Sailboat Cruising" by Bob Griffith and he was saying that the only way that one could make money with a boat while not having a captains' license...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-07-2011, 14:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,469
Posted By Ben M-P
Pulpit vs Netting

The pulpit floor on grace need to be replaced (it is completely absent at the moment) and that got me wonder which option is better or what the advantages of each are of a wood floored pulpit or the...
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