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Forum: Our Community 15-06-2019, 08:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Personal liability loaning out sailboat

Sell the boat to this guy for whatever you can get. If you planned to donate any you will be ahead with no slip fees or insurance payments. Don’t loan the boat unless youdon’t Mind facing large...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-06-2019, 18:34
Replies: 104
Views: 14,176
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Is It Time to Stop Sailing?

In addition to an allergist, look for a consultation with a Naturopathic MD. The MD part is important as you want a realistic assessment of your condition before you decide on what to do with either...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-05-2019, 08:28
Replies: 60
Views: 27,633
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke bogging

Remote tank air vent open?
Forum: Navigation 06-05-2019, 13:11
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Nautical Miles for Common Passages

Followup question. ‘How long will it take?’
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-03-2018, 09:25
Replies: 38
Views: 16,472
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Advice from Locals on Catalina Island to go or not to go

Very good launch ramp at end of Edinger ave. North end of Huntington Beach. Fenced parking area. Public launch ramp in Long Beach off of E. 2nd St. at Marina Drive, also has parking but not as well...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-08-2017, 08:57
Replies: 73
Views: 15,367
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Buy a boat without a survey? or even seeing it?

Only if you like expensive surprises.
Forum: Powered Boats 05-08-2017, 09:45
Replies: 28
Views: 10,464
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Twin Engine 8'6" Express Cruiser?

With two V-6's in an 8'6" beam there will be very little, if any room in the engine bay to work. Search some of the owner forums like GlasPly, Tolly. Sea Ray, Bayliner to get some good information. ...
Forum: Powered Boats 11-04-2017, 17:37
Replies: 16
Views: 7,099
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Im wanting an older trailerable HT cabin cruiser... suggestions?

Look into GlasPly boat's. Out of production for many years, these PNW built boat's are extremely strong and seaworthy. There is a strong following on www.glasply.net. We have over 400 of these...
Forum: Our Community 20-11-2016, 12:04
Replies: 84
Views: 10,422
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Gave my two week notice at work...

Keto

You can get quotes from marine trucking companies. If you have a flexible pickup and delivery schedule it can be a saving. Also if you can find a trucker who's looking at a deadhead run...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-11-2016, 17:08
Replies: 154
Views: 15,396
Posted By GPSocal
Re: What is the cheapest to maintain sub 30 feet powerboat?

BoxHome

I have a 28' fiberglass Flying bridge cruiser with twin V-8 V-drive engines. Two forward berths, a convertible dinette and a pull out settee can sleep four max. One head, Propane range &...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-09-2016, 11:30
Replies: 24
Views: 10,720
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Sailing the Columbia River, Portland to Pasco

Gold Falcon
That will be a memorable trip. Years ago I went from Pasco to Lewiston and back in a 24' I/O. The wind and current in combination often make interesting wave patterns.
You have...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2016, 09:20
Replies: 39
Views: 5,158
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Probably getting sick of posts like this, another noobie asking for help!

Wind459

Buy a plane ticket to Seattle during the 'Big Seattle Boat Show' week. Usually in January. Two shows actually, one indoors in downtown Seattle and a second in the water show at the South...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 06-08-2016, 09:40
Replies: 51
Views: 7,210
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Sounds Strange to me?

If you want to give away your boat, never see it again and never see any money, this "E-3" is the right buyer.
This is an interesting twist on the letters/e-mails from Lagos Nigeria telling you...
Forum: Powered Boats 25-07-2016, 19:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,317
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Lower Unit "Growths"

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Forum: Powered Boats 25-07-2016, 19:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,317
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Lower Unit "Growths"

Are you sure those 'bumps' aren't electrolysis? Sometimes different boats in adjacent slips can increase the stray current flow.


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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-07-2016, 11:47
Replies: 74
Views: 10,643
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Snag ate my anchor

SC
Plenty of ideas for you to consider. Best advice is to enlist some help, either onboard or in a second boat.
If you can raise the tangle enough to retrieve the cut end of the rode, try to...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-05-2016, 09:46
Replies: 27
Views: 6,663
Posted By GPSocal
Re: So we finally have our new boat. Now What?

In your spare time sign up for boating classes offered through the US Power Squadron or USCG Aux. In addition to the knowledge gained from the course material, you gain an association with other...
Forum: Powered Boats 03-05-2016, 20:05
Replies: 8
Views: 5,825
Posted By GPSocal
Re: 1987 Bayliner 3888 for cruising

Sounds like a very ambitious trip. There's not much scenery off the coast of California/Oregon and Washington and at 6-8 knots it would be at least 150 hours of run time to Puget Sound. If you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-04-2016, 09:36
Replies: 11
Views: 3,944
Posted By GPSocal
Re: How to put a Columbia 22 on a trailer

Get the boat titled in your name. Insure it for handling (launch/retrieval/trailer movement), then call the crane operator. Cheap down payment. :smile:
Forum: Powered Boats 21-03-2016, 21:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Cruising my 41' CHB from WA to Calif May2016

Splash
Others will comment on the weather, but there is no marina or public docks in Seal Beach. Good anchorage between oil islands and coast. Look for dock space in Long Beach harbor (Port of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2016, 12:38
Replies: 71
Views: 7,628
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Buying boat long distance through Broker

Sounds like you are spitting in the wind with this broker. If you really want this model of boat, spring for a plane ticket and go look at as well as a list of other sale offerings of the same or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-03-2016, 09:53
Replies: 30
Views: 6,938
Posted By GPSocal
Re: What I've learned in 2 weeks week of boat ownership

Flipped
Keep your great attitude and enjoy the boating life.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-03-2016, 17:53
Replies: 40
Views: 5,602
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Hypothetical Course, of Course

Niko
Hope you do recover your anchor but in the meantime, thanks for starting an entertaining thread.
Forum: Powered Boats 09-03-2016, 17:27
Replies: 3
Views: 3,056
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Carver 326 on Great Loop

Key word is BUFFER, meaning keeping a RESERVE fuel supply.
These boats are hard to paddle so you don't want to let you fuel tanks get close to empty without a fuel dock in sight.
MPG will vary with...
Forum: Powered Boats 07-03-2016, 23:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,613
Posted By GPSocal
Re: Extra gas tank portable

Teveau
You have about a 200 mile range now. Are you going to be cruising beyond available fueling stations? Where do you plan to put 100gal. Of fuel in a flexible bag so it and you will be safe? ...
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