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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 16-03-2013, 10:35
Replies: 15
Views: 8,801
Posted By MABell
Re: Buying a Boat in Canada

Thanks for the updates everyone.
We looked at a sweet Mainship in Sidney that we were ready to make an offer on.
Then...
Found out about our first grandbaby coming that September (2012).
Knew...
Forum: Meets & Greets 29-03-2012, 19:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By MABell
If I’m not mistaken

You have some great lake sailing areas nearby.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-02-2012, 19:53
Replies: 15
Views: 8,801
Posted By MABell
Re: Buying a Boat in Canada

In our boat buying search throughout Washington's Puget Sound area this past week, I was surprised at the availability of moorage. It’s gone from 3 to 5 years waiting lists to available now. Even...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-02-2012, 16:15
Replies: 15
Views: 8,801
Posted By MABell
Buying a Boat in Canada

Looking at buying a boat in British Columbia. I’m an Oregon resident.
The US border is close to the boat, so “transfer of title” in US waters would be close. Could be registered in Oregon (no sales...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-12-2011, 08:48
Replies: 5
Views: 3,256
Posted By MABell
Re: Looking at a Mainship

Thank you David - I'll check that out.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 20-12-2011, 23:52
Replies: 5
Views: 3,256
Posted By MABell
Looking at a Mainship

Your thoughts on Mainships - 1978 34 foot.
Reputations, craftsmanship in that era, concerns.
Thx
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-06-2011, 20:56
Replies: 36
Views: 11,650
Posted By MABell
I converted the existing fixtures. ...

I converted the existing fixtures.
Superbrightleds.com
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-03-2011, 14:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By MABell
Re: West Marine 2011

https://www.defender.com/catalogrequest.jsp
:whistling:
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-02-2011, 19:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,720
Posted By MABell
Some sort of anchor that will repel the hoards of...

Some sort of anchor that will repel the hoards of officials that are going to show up to haul your a** out of there.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-12-2010, 18:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,234
Posted By MABell
Even anchoring...

Isn't allowed most places in the harbor.
You might look at Cadboro Bay, just around the corner (to the East).
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-12-2010, 19:47
Replies: 18
Views: 7,834
Posted By MABell
OK – to get off the boat...

Don’t know where you are, but
Maybe go up the coast to Ganges, Nanaimo, down to Sidney or Victoria.
To get off the island go international and head to Friday Harbor.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2010, 21:31
Replies: 18
Views: 7,834
Posted By MABell
Smugglers Bay

Between Secret Cove and Halfmoon bay is Smugglers Bay (directly across from the north end of Thormanby Isl).
It doesn't get any more protected than that. You may get some wind over the lower...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-11-2010, 19:21
Replies: 11
Views: 3,587
Posted By MABell
My GPSMAP 498

My unit worked fine last summer. I fired it up last week only to discover a dark display (like a night time display). I can see it well enough to see the brightness adjustment bar, but changing it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-06-2010, 09:46
Replies: 34
Views: 9,640
Posted By MABell
I'm thinking spiders also

Had the same thing happen on my boat.
They were on the hull just below the hull/deck seam - they weren't red but black.
But just as you described. And very hard to get off.
I recall using a...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-05-2010, 12:34
Replies: 15
Views: 7,230
Posted By MABell
I have, on occasion...

...wanted a back-haul line to un-stick an anchor in questionable areas.
While other boaters should be used to the idea of floats in the moorage (crab pots), they tend to either swing over them as...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 22-05-2010, 10:39
Replies: 50
Views: 5,486
Posted By MABell
Most excellent

You're not nuts.
You will probably live longer.
And you will live out the best part of your life wondering, why isn't everyone doing this.
Congrats.
Forum: Meets & Greets 21-05-2010, 20:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,126
Posted By MABell
Welcome

Your in a great place to be on a boat.
You can spend years exploring - and not even leave home!
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-05-2010, 20:07
Replies: 24
Views: 4,418
Posted By MABell
How large of boat?

I would suggest taking someone (with experience) out with you on your maiden voyage.
You would be surprised how many people are willing to help out. Especially if there is wine and cheese afterwards.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 18-03-2010, 10:55
Replies: 34
Views: 7,442
Posted By MABell
According to Wiki...

...a cafetiere is a french press. Maybe something lost in the translation.
And I would agree with you 12reasons. A french press would be second on my list after a cone filter (with fresh ground...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-03-2010, 19:59
Replies: 34
Views: 7,442
Posted By MABell
I suspect...

All the instant coffee enthusiasts also have a favorite frozen TV dinner.
You've been had by the marketing geniuses.
Welcome to the 50's
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-03-2010, 08:27
Replies: 23
Views: 7,736
Posted By MABell
I'm assuming....

...He is referring to the grade of the face.
"A" grade is sanded and has no defects or "plugs"
"C" grade is rougher and will have plugs - maybe even be made up of several pieces.
And to preempt...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-03-2010, 17:24
Replies: 23
Views: 7,736
Posted By MABell
My experience...

In my various little boat projects, I attempted to use White Oak on a couple projects. Found that no matter how well you varnish the wood, the grain turns black (mold or mildew?)
This was dry wood,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 28-01-2010, 11:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By MABell
Greetings

You could purchase progressively smaller sailboats, and visit the beautiful high mountain lakes in your area (I'm assuming you are in or near Bend). Especially if you enjoy camping, I can't think of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-01-2010, 21:17
Replies: 8
Views: 4,103
Posted By MABell
Contact cement

Contact cement
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-01-2010, 19:33
Replies: 16
Views: 4,943
Posted By MABell
My 2 cents

We often stern tie, so setting the plow (even on a rocky bottom) will not come loose and have to reset. I've found that while deploying... I hold the rode while "She Who Must Be Obeyed" backs the...
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