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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2021, 20:31
Replies: 44
Views: 6,011
Posted By DRussell
Re: Heating options for Cape Dory 27 Sailboat

I have a ranger 28, I took the table off the wall and installed a cubic mini cub wood heater. It’s beautiful and heats the boat up nicely and keeps it dry. I mulled over all the options for a while,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-08-2020, 20:22
Replies: 9
Views: 6,346
Posted By DRussell
Is it possible to have on board pressure washer

Maybe not constantly? My boat has a lot of textured non skid on the deck and a pressure washer saved me hours and hours of hand scrubbing (Ranger 28, North Coast of BC)
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-08-2020, 06:36
Replies: 54
Views: 5,795
Posted By DRussell
Re: Taking a 5 day Liveaboard course

Verbally what I have heard is that a charter company would be looking for you to complete the CYA/Sail Canada basic cruising standard, navigation standard and advanced cruising standard before they...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 05-08-2020, 21:50
Replies: 54
Views: 5,795
Posted By DRussell
Re: Taking a 5 day Liveaboard course

I’ve been semi lurking this forum as a registered user for many years but just want to throw my chip in on Glen Mackenzie aka Capt Mac. I did his 5 day CYA Basic Cruising Standars on his 42’ Sloop...
Forum: Navigation 23-01-2016, 09:17
Replies: 19
Views: 6,424
Posted By DRussell
Re: Chartbook for BC coast?

Need a bit more than that to get up the inside, it's always good to have the most detailed charts but for a quick reference/overview Evergreen publishing has a very nice, large enough map book with...
Forum: Other 23-12-2015, 15:33
Replies: 16
Views: 27,150
Posted By DRussell
Re: Inside Passage to Alaska

Doh, realized the Alberg 30 is not the original poster, the beer offer is still on the table for anyone coming up that way though


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Forum: Other 23-12-2015, 15:32
Replies: 16
Views: 27,150
Posted By DRussell
Re: Inside Passage to Alaska

I think I saw the ad for that one... Dragonfly? The one thing I thought I saw was low volume tanks... I know as you come more north the fuel points are a little scarce... If you get up towards Prince...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-12-2015, 22:59
Replies: 29
Views: 6,310
Posted By DRussell
Re: Forgive my ignorance please, but heaving to...

If you haven't been out on a boat yet to try it your definitely overthinking it, I was slightly confused until I made a 42 sailboat "stop"

It will all click


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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-12-2015, 07:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,996
Posted By DRussell
Re: Videos Series showcasing cruising Life on a HC33

Great job, I sat and watched a couple of these videos last night, had just found them popping up on my YouTube feed. Personally the music seemed fitting for the most part and I admire try high...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-12-2015, 10:35
Replies: 30
Views: 4,847
Posted By DRussell
Re: I'm green and I got ?s

I definitely think you are in a good position to make it work... Sailing is easy, take some courses on your off time as a starting point, your on the water experience will aid you greatly. Lots of...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 27-11-2015, 12:20
Replies: 38
Views: 6,732
Posted By DRussell
Re: Sperry Shoes

What kind of recommendations for cold wet climates, there is a winter race series where I live (close to Alaska) and going onto other people's boats I would like something that would keep me dry and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2015, 18:58
Replies: 63
Views: 15,607
Posted By DRussell
Re: 30-50 ft LOA non-wooden Gaff-Rigged Sloops and Schooners?

Thank you, I was doing detective work trying to find more info and thought the lines looked very similar however this model seems to have almost a wheelhouse or nice hard dodger. Between that and SV...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2015, 06:35
Replies: 63
Views: 15,607
Posted By DRussell
Re: 30-50 ft LOA non-wooden Gaff-Rigged Sloops and Schooners?

There is a Thomas Colvin "trinity" design gaff rigged schooner with aluminum hull for sale in BC, the ad makes it look like a nice yacht, can't find much info on the trinity design. Check BC kijiji...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-10-2015, 18:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,561
Posted By DRussell
Re: Whale watching boat sinks off Vacouver island with fatalities

In the reports I have read it said the boat went beam-to the waves so they could have a look at some seals and got caught offguard by the "rogue wave".
Forum: Challenges 29-09-2015, 09:19
Replies: 30
Views: 15,201
Posted By DRussell
Re: Hold Fast: The Tale of SV Pestilence

By the wiki profile for the dreadlock "boy" it seems he was wrapped up in the dot-com tech bubble from that era. The video produced around 2000. It goes on to list his contributions to tech security...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2015, 20:39
Replies: 1
Views: 1,453
Posted By DRussell
Re: Happily anchored in silva bay bc

Beautiful cruising grounds, have fun!


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Forum: Marine Electronics 28-04-2015, 20:18
Replies: 24
Views: 4,304
Posted By DRussell
re: Creatures In My Speedo Paddlewheel

The last yacht I sailed on out of Vancouver (mosquito creek marina) was bugged by the bugs too, yes they look like aquatic pillbugs and they end up getting their shell wedged in between the housing...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-01-2015, 10:06
Replies: 6
Views: 4,129
Posted By DRussell
Re: Fjord anchoring techniques

The stern line is usually run to shore with the dinghy and it's just to keep the boat from swinging around in the narrow anchorage. There are many fine anchorages though where you can just drop the...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 01-01-2015, 20:19
Replies: 18
Views: 4,545
Posted By DRussell
Re: A Big Blue Burrito in Mexico

I just came back from 2 weeks in Mexico... a beautiful and curious country... I wish I had a better handle on the goings on there, I was definitely taken advantage of in terms of my transactions but...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 20-10-2014, 18:39
Replies: 24
Views: 4,870
Posted By DRussell
Re: Russian Cargo Ship Adrift off Haida Gwaii

Thanks for the updates on this story I have been following it on the news sites but they don't have some of the details seen here.

Are you a prince rupert resident? terrace resident checking in
...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-06-2014, 20:54
Replies: 28
Views: 3,792
Posted By DRussell
Re: Please Wear Your Eye Protection

Of course a failure of the safety squint procedure can result in 100% non refundable loss of vision. Your mileage may vary.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-06-2014, 20:53
Replies: 28
Views: 3,792
Posted By DRussell
Re: Please Wear Your Eye Protection

Ahh but why reduce visibility when you can use the old time construction trick known as the safety squint, helps if you close your mouth and slightly cock your head back and away from whatever flying...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 22-05-2014, 18:35
Replies: 47
Views: 15,232
Posted By DRussell
Re: Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card !

I don't have as much expertise as Phil out on the water but as the holder of one pcoc card I agree with his statements completely.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2014, 12:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,908
Posted By DRussell
Re: Liveaboard in Victoria, BC... Coast Harbour Marina?

Give a message to the guy that runs tug life.ca he just started living aboard in the inner harbour and may be able to point you in the right direction
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-04-2014, 06:49
Replies: 1,410
Views: 234,632
Posted By DRussell
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

In the words of internet superstars everywhere "haters gonna hate"

Thank the lucky stars that their daughter is on the mend and besides the struggle everything will be ok. Our culture is indeed...
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