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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 01-08-2021, 10:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,920
Posted By CaverCop
Re: 36-42' liveaboard-ready sloop in or adjacent to the Salish Sea

I almost relocated with my Catalina 36 Mk1 out to Friday Harbor to liveaboard but unfortunately did not get the transfer. Its a little far to relocate (Columbia River) but I am looking to upgrade...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-12-2020, 15:19
Replies: 41
Views: 5,899
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Really, why not automotive quality glass?

Just pure speculation but I assume it is the flex and possibly the weight as well.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-10-2020, 10:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,097
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Recommendations for a 34-40 ft monohull?

I have a 1986 Catalina in good condition I could let go for ~30k in Washington. I would definitely not do a Hunter but I am just repeating what I hear over and over again amongst sailors.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 01-09-2020, 11:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Tayan 47 w/ 3 sleeping cabins

We have been in search for a 3 cabin offshore boat as well in the pacific northwest. We have found a few, namely a Liberty 458 has a stacked pullman berth and two additional cabins. Another boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2020, 19:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,522
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Using Yachtworld search

Lol id leave yachtworld Australia alone I wouldnt want them to get word that there is a new search function on the mainsite lol.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2020, 19:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,522
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Using Yachtworld search

https://au.yachtworld.com/advanced-boat-search/

Just change the currency to USD and if you so wish change measurements to imperial.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 30-06-2020, 18:40
Replies: 240
Views: 25,470
Posted By CaverCop
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends July 2, 2020

If I won the grandprize I would probably use it to purchase a

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/55-lbs-m2-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

Why? because I'm broke and a new modern design...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-06-2020, 07:51
Replies: 29
Views: 1,525
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Trucker who plan join sailing

Welcome,

I hear backing up a big full keep boat is a lot more challenging than a 50ft trailer ;)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-06-2020, 08:01
Replies: 61
Views: 11,846
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Webasto installation on a 32ft boat

I have a Chinese heater on my Catalina 36 Mk1 and it is installed in the rear lazarette. do pay special attention to the exhaust as it will get very hot. I have just a single outlet in the aft berth...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 22-05-2020, 13:49
Replies: 6
[SOLD] Maine Cat 38
Views: 8,574
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Maine Cat 38

That is good information to know. If you could humor me for a few questions;

With the open bridge deck I can only assume this cat was designed for sheltered coastal sailing (I am a huge fan of...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 22-05-2020, 12:05
Replies: 6
[SOLD] Maine Cat 38
Views: 8,574
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Maine Cat 38

Just saw this yesterday listed with Wright Yacht sales there in Seattle (Broker had a lot of really good things to say about this boat.)

Really wish as the last (I think) US cat manufacturer they...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-05-2020, 12:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Simpson Slipstream 15 / Opinions?

Thanks all for the insight on the simpson cats. I am still weighing the options and would have gotten back sooner but have spent the last 5 days out on the water in my current SV.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-05-2020, 10:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Simpson Slipstream 15 / Opinions?

Thanks,

I had been seeing it on CL for a long time as well which made me finally inquire about it. Thank you for your observations.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-05-2020, 08:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Posted By CaverCop
Simpson Slipstream 15 / Opinions?

I have looked and looked and haven't been able to find much information on these cats and I foresee going and viewing one currently for sale in western Canada...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-05-2020, 08:04
Replies: 16
Views: 1,893
Posted By CaverCop
Re: '72 FiskarsFinnsailor 35 on Columbia River?

Good Day,


I am not familiar with that boat make but sight unseen and unknown boat from 1972, 35k seems a bit steep. My '87 Catalina also on the Columbia only cost me 24K.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2020, 19:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,522
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Using Yachtworld search

If you go to Yachtworld Australia you can still search via the old system. For me its even worse as it seems the new search function java? based and will not come through my works firewall and how...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-04-2020, 16:13
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Hello from Vancouver, Washington.

Hello,

My family and I also cruise the Columbia albeit 200 miles upriver cruising generally between the navigable extreme north of Richland down so far to the Mc'Nary Dam on our Catalina 36. I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-02-2020, 08:51
Replies: 77
Views: 10,185
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Liveaboard choices for a rookie

I am really surprised at all the recommendations for the Hunter albeit I have never been on one but they have a lot of hate mongerers. If I can add anything to this conversation I can say that blue...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-01-2020, 11:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,404
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Oregon to Georgia in April - Via Panama Canal

I have my 36' Catalina further up the Columbia than you and one thing that worries me about moving it up or down the coastline is the Columbia bar; have you looked into the difficulties in crossing...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-12-2019, 08:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,762
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Vancouver Island (West coast of Canada) charts

I did a circumnavigation of Vancouver Island two years ago and had a great time. One day of gale force winds carried us a third of the way down the outside though.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-11-2019, 08:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Air Breeze Marine, wind charger

If everything else falls through let me know.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2019, 14:10
Replies: 96
Views: 7,422
Posted By CaverCop
pirate Re: Let's keep politics off the forum

:) And I would smile and say all the pirate flags in the marina are silly :Viking:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2019, 12:58
Replies: 96
Views: 7,422
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Let's keep politics off the forum

My boat, my platform; I see no difference in a MAGA hat than a Nike hat as they are both promoting something of the individuals choice.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2019, 12:49
Replies: 96
Views: 7,422
Posted By CaverCop
Re: Let's keep politics off the forum

Speaking about hyper sensitivity amongst boaters. I have had people complain to the management at my marina which is city owned about both my Trump 2020 and thin green line US flags. You would...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 08-11-2019, 12:19
Replies: 187
Views: 22,221
Posted By CaverCop
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY

I would love to add a complete solar kit to my boat!


https://www.emarineinc.com/SunPower-110W-Solar-Panel-12V
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