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Old 22-05-2017, 17:43   #1
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Hellow from the Happiest place on Earth

Hello everyone..
I just wanted to say hello. From anaheim California. and I'm very happy to join a group of dedicated people who love the ocean and water as much as me. Ive browsed many post in the past as I got ready to buy my first boat. Thanks to God, I was able to do this about a month ago. Now I need to move it to Long Beach from Oxnard. I will, undertake this adventure this coming weekend, I'm excited to make the trip as this will be my first trip being captain and the longest. I like to go all the way in.
If you guys have some advice I would welcome it and I'm going to write about it and take some pics..

I have a 33 foot 1978 Yorktown sailboat.
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Old 23-05-2017, 04:18   #2
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Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Doctor.
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Old 23-05-2017, 19:31   #3
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Hello everyone..
I just wanted to say hello. From anaheim California. and I'm very happy to join a group of dedicated people who love the ocean and water as much as me. Ive browsed many post in the past as I got ready to buy my first boat. Thanks to God, I was able to do this about a month ago. Now I need to move it to Long Beach from Oxnard. I will, undertake this adventure this coming weekend, I'm excited to make the trip as this will be my first trip being captain and the longest. I like to go all the way in.
If you guys have some advice I would welcome it and I'm going to write about it and take some pics..

I have a 33 foot 1978 Yorktown sailboat.
Welcome Aboard CF!

A few tips for your First Voyage:
On your first coastal move of your boat, make sure you take a spare impeller with you and/or first replace the old one with a new one prior to using the engine and depending on it. Also, learn the method needed for bleeding air from your system and for changing your fuel filter, and take a spare filter or two with you too. Also, always have a "plan B" (sail) in case the engine quits while you are maneuvering, especially near inlets and marinas where you have little time to fix problems.

Bon Voyage!
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Old 23-05-2017, 19:49   #4
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Re: Hellow from the Happiest place on Earth

Welcome aboard! And why would you want to leave beautiful CI harbor???

I think you are referring to the 35 right?

You are certainly going in the gentle direction as long as there are no Santa Anas predicted. You could be extra bold and take a dog-leg out to Catalina!

I'd just add that you should join BoatUS and get their good towing package in case something breaks and you need a tow. Worked for me once!! Watch out for all the ship traffic down there but don't worry about it too much, as long as you are going in in daylight, which you should.

Please check all rigging, swagings and be sure engine is running well and COOLING well before you leave.

Of course be sure to have all the safety and signaling devices required.

For the trip down you can use your cell phone with the Navionics app or something similar, you should have reception but those apps run without cell connection. One thing you might load on your phone too is "marine traffic" which does require cell reception and it will show you anyone nearby who has their AIS transponder turned on.

I will be down at my boat Saturday night through Monday. If you are still around and need a hand with something, PM me. My boat is over in Peninsula.
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Old 23-05-2017, 20:03   #5
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Try to enter through the breakwater with the tide or at least a slack tide. I came in from San Diego to Long Beach with outgoing tide and took me an hour running 2 engines at near full throttle for almost an hour to get 500 feet in through the opening.

Oh yes, welcome to the forum.
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Re: Hellow from the Happiest place on Earth

Welcome aboard DaDoctor,

A lot of the guys before me have give you great tips, especially @Steady Hand, the extra impeller will go along way. As a rule of thumb, I would suggest you always carry one.

I would stress that you become accustomed to where everything is on board, before leaving port. I always say a new boat, is like driving a stick shift car, because each manual gearbox is always different. It's a weird analogy, I know , but it works wonders when you feel certain that you know where everything is, and how it well they work, aboard.

Also, get used to the rigging, check them, halyards, sheets, etc. I would recommend that you play with your sails, in the marina, prior to leaving. Bring them down, if weather allows, then host them back up, open the sails, check the luff, clew and tack, if possible. These sort of things will go a long way and maybe force of habit will help to stick with some of them.

Most importantly, enjoy the trip and have fun, that's always a rule!!
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