Mariner Issue 130

Issue #130
December 2013
Ma r i ne r
A P u b l i c a t i o n Fo r Wh e r e L a n d E n d s
www. ma r i n e r ma g a z i n e . c o m
A Magazi ne For The Mari na del Rey Boati ng Communi ty
The
Holiday
Boat Parade
Decorating
Interview with reality show star
Aleks Taldykin
Flying the Kite Shorthanded
Remembering Dennis Wilson
2 The Mariner - Issue 130 2013
The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
Columnist
Mookie
Contributors
Dave Kirby
Richard Schaefer
Tim Tunks
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This issue Oct. 25 - Nov. 29
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Sheriff:
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Lifeguard:
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n Vessel Assist:
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FROM THE EDITOR
WHATS INSIDE
VOI CI NG POLI TI CS
Coming Events 4
Of the Wire 6
The Reality of Reality 8
Interview With Aleks Taldykin From Bravo Channels Below Deck Reality Show
Shut the Motor and Fly the Kite by Tim Tunks 10
Flying the Spin While Crusiing Shorthanded
Dont Spectate - Decorate! 12
Tim Tunks Gives Advice for the Last Minute Boat Parade Entrant
MdRs Beach Boy by Richard Schaefer 16
Dennis Wilsons Last Days in Marina del Rey
Powertails 18
Maintenance Tips by Ian Roberts
Racing - Berger-Stein Kicks Of the Season 20
Gizmo of the Month by Tim Tunks 22
Another Way to Use Duct Tape
Classifeds 25
Thanks for
picking it up!
Cover - Shadow Sailing
by Pat Reynolds
Photo by Pat Reynolds
When I started this thing nearly 11-years ago I
sort of laid down a mission statement that said
this publication is for sharing a love for boating.
That involves exchanging stories, information,
stuff for sale and phone numbers of people who
can fx stuff better than you. As the redevelopment
became more and more prominent for the local
boater, many have approached me and said are
you going to do a story about ? I usually
say, eh, I dont want The Mariner to carry that
burden. What little politics that has appeared, as
neutral it might be, would still be read through
the political prism of the reader. People get angry
when it comes to politics and Im not crazy about
interacting with angry people.
Ok, here comes the but. As the years have
passed, I feel that The Mariner is perhaps a bit
more about community than it once was and
thats a good thing. So, as this development
moves forward, well devote a section of the mag
to publish reactions and feelings of those who
want to lend reasonable sentiments, positions and
viewpoints about the changes that we are all apart
of.
The Mariner has hardly ever looked to be
interactive, frankly Ive never thrown a party for
fear no one would show up and Id feel bad. So,
if no one emails in, well scrap it. But if anyone
does choose to participate keep it short, succinct
and not ranty. I hope to generate calm rational
concerns for the public record.
Lastly, let it be known - I have no agenda. Im not
a man driven by sentimentality, causes or anger.
This is simply an experiment to see if this little
rag can help information circulate and cause ideas
to fow.
Send your viewpoints, concerns, satisfactions or
ideas to editor@marinermagazine.com
94 Sea Trec Comm certifed charter vessel -
operating business in Newp Bch $399,000
50 Azimut Pilothouse 1989 3 cabins -
shows beautifully $149,000
47 Hylas 1989 3 cabin motor yacht. Very
well maintained $149,000
39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar
diesels $85,000
45 Morgan 1979 ctr cockpit ketch just
outftted for Bluewater Cruising $120,000
68 DeFever Trawler 1986 This proven long range trawler was built at 68 with cockpit
and was extended by Defever - additional 6 swim platform hull extension. $389,000
55 Bluewater Cruiser very clean yacht with over $170,000 spent on remodeling and
equipping - improved layout - far and above the standard 55 Bluewater. $179,000
49 Gulfstar Flybridge motor yacht 1983 3 cabins, spacious interior $139,000
46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht,
twin dsls air cond, full tronics $110,000
38 Dolphin 1985 twin diesl 2 cabin trawler
bristol! Teak interior, very equipped $79,000
36 Carver 1989 aft cab 2 state rooms, dual
controls, great for fam & livaboard $35,000
41 Islander Freeport 1978 full keel double
cabin, needs major work $29,000 TRADE
39 Carver 1994 mtr yacht - have 2; gas and
disl models, equipped/clean from $79,000
38 Bayliner convertible 1988 2 large
staterooms, twin diesels. Two helms $69,900
33 Silverton 2007 Convertible with 2
cabins, shows as new, loaded $179,000 offer
41 Hunter 2002 loaded and in excellent
condition $115,000
65 McKinna 2002 pilot house, Exceptional 800 hp Cat 3406s, stabilizers, bow thruster,
satellite TV, computerized entertainment center, dual helms 3 cabins, low hours $699,000
52 Californian cockpit MY 1990 $199,000
48 Californian 87 cockpit MY $189,000
47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded Great
family fun or live abrd, motivated $165,000
39 Bayliner 2000 Cummins diesels, AC
loaded 400 hours, AC only $129,000
38 Carver 1988 motor yacht only $69,500
45 Hunter 2006 Center Cockpit loaded and
ready to cruise $245,000
37 Fisher Pilothouse 1975 bluewater ketch
upgraded 1991 new engine $89,000 TRADE
Sistership
36 Sea Ray 1983 express, rebuilt, new en-
gine, fully equipped slip available $35,900
November 29-Dec 1
Catalina Film Institute
Students and industry professionals immerse
themselves in a workshop setting surrounded
by the spectacular beauty of Catalina Island.
Take advantage of different programs and be
creatively inspired by the enchanting scenery
of historic and beautiful Catalina Island.
Participation in this event supports the Catalina
Island Conservancy and their work to keep
Catalinas wildlands wild. Catalina Film
Institute. 818-787-1946, www.CatalinaFF.org
DEC 6 -7- 8
Celestial Navigation Course
This is the Basics (Lan, Polaris & Starfnder)
Captain Paul Miller will be using the Basic
CN book he wrote for ASA. We also will be
shooting, reducing and plotting the Sun, Lan and
Polaris. Cost - $395. Call Paul 310-310-1909 or
email at csa.captainsschool@gmail.com
December 7
Boat Lighting Seminar for Holiday
Boat Parade Catch The Magic!
Get the inside scoop on how to WIN and have
a great safe time on the water. Join the West
Marine staff and past participants as we go
over how to get noticed, what the 14 award
categories and great prizes are, the parade route,
awards party and much, much more. Light fare
and refreshments will be served. And now that
LED lights use very little power and are cheap,
it makes it fast and simple to put on a special
light effects extravaganza. The parade is a must-
do event for anyone who enjoys the marina
and wants to have the best seat for viewing
the spectacle. The entry fee is only $25 for an
individual! The Marina del Rey Holiday Boat
Parade will be on December 14th. Fireworks
kick off the parade at 5:55pm. This years theme
is Holiday Magic. For more information on
the parade, photos, history, the entry form and
sponsorship opportunities, visit our website:
mdrboatparade.org
December 9 - 20
USCG Approved OUPV Course
Passing this course & license qualifes the
mariner to carry six passengers for hire. Call Paul
310-310-1909 or email csa.captainsschool@
gmail.com
December 14
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Join the boating community in the main channel
for the 51st Holiday Boat Parade from 6- 8 p.m
with a freworks show starting at 5:55 p.m.
This year the parade includes NBA royalty
with Co-Grand Marshalls Jeanie Buss and Phil
Jackson who will be aboard the motor vessel
Pastabilities. For ,ore information on how to
sign up or anything else go to mdrboatparade.
org.
December 14
Book Signing at West Marine With
Author Tim Tunks
The Best Gift Ever for this season is Tim
Tunks new book personally autographed on
Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 - 4pm at the Marina
del Rey West Marine store. $10 cheap including
CA tax makes this a great crew gift, and Tim
will be giving useful tips all day. Drop by and
share Seasons Greetings. 4750 Admiralty
Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. (310) 823-
5357
December 21
Book Signing at West Marine With
Author Jim Cash
Long time Marina del Rey sailor sailor Jim
Cash has released his book First Time Across.
Jim sailed his 35 catamaran from South
Africa to Marina del Rey and learned a lesson
or two along the way. There will be a photo
presentation and he will be signing autographed
copies of the book. 11am -2pm at West Marine
- 4750 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292. (310) 823-5357
ONGOING
Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Women practice
Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and
Saturdays at 8 a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m.
Newcomers are welcome! For more information,
contact Steve at (310) 997-2313 or Cal at (310)
902-8096; email info@marinaoutrigger.org, or
visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Live Music - Yacht Rock!
Unkle Monkey at The Warehouse every
Wednesday -Steve Stafford & Casey Jones of
the popular local band Unkle Monkey will be
performing Island Music and Soft Rock at the
Warehouse Restaurant every Wednesday night
from 6-9 pm Using guitar, ukulele, congas, and
steel drum, they play music from the Caribbean,
Hawaii, and other exotic ports. Come have a
Mai Tai, watch the sunset and enjoy some great
live music, right here in the marina ! Happy
Hour 4-7 pm 4499 Admiralty Way
Santa Monica Windjammers
Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292,(310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
details, racing, other events, directions, and
more.
Marina Venice Yacht Club
Social Sundays
Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our
Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 PM to
7:00 PM. Food items are provided at a moderate
price. MVYC is located in the Marina City Club
West tower at 4333 Admiralty Way. Whether you
own a boat, are looking to buy one, or just want
to be around other water loving people MVYC
welcomes all who share in the Corinthian Spirit.
Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator to the
Club House on G2. For more information call
(310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc.
org, or contact membership@mvyc.org. .
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
C o m i n g E v e n t s !
Whats happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all
skill levels to join. Its programs, include day
sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and
the northern Channel Islands, For membership
information contact email membership@
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.
Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to
Catalina and other destinations. We meet on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome and
a one day guest membership of only $5 entitles
you to brunch and a day of sailing, if space is
available.No prior sailing experience is
necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000 or
see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay,
Owners of Catalina Yachts
Join us for our monthly meetings at the Santa
Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month. We would like to
welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We
have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races and
other events throughout the year. Our doors open
at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner around 7
to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join the
fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. For
more info email Jeanne Cronin at jeannecro@
gmail.com.
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Single Mariners of MDR meet at 7 p.m. on the
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Pacifc
Mariners Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Marina
del Rey, CA. At the meeting, Single Adults
meet other Single Adults to setup upcoming
Weekend Day Sails. There is a small charge for
a light meal during the meeting, however, there
is a courtesy discount if you RSVP for dinner
at rick.beauchemin@sbcglobal.net or leave a
message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday
prior to the Thursday meeting.
To list a coming event, email
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O F F T H E W I R E
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The new book titled First Time Across by past
Marina del Rey resident, Captain James F. Cash
is being released and available through Amazon
and other book dealers mid December 2013.
First Time Across is the true story of Captain
Cashs epic frst voyage aboard his 35 sailing
catamaran Kat Atomic, from Durban, South
Africa, across the Atlantic, through the Panama
Canal to Marina del Rey, CA.
Capt. Cash will be giving a photo presentation
and signing autographed copies of his book at
the West Marine store in Marina del Rey on
Saturday December 21, 2013. There will be
signed copies of the book available and time
for personal conversation with the author from
11am -2pm with the presentation to follow at
3pm. The public is invited.
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email: sales@andermarine.com
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Long Beach, Calif. - The brig Lady Washington, the Offcial Ship of the
State of Washington, will visit Long Beach December 9-19. The ship,
which has appeared in several motion pictures and television programs,
will offer walk-on tours, public sailing excursions, and K-12 education
programs for Long Beach-area students and youth at Rainbow Harbor.
Heres Lady Washingtons public schedule:
12/10-13: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person
requested.
12/14-15: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person
requested.
12/14-15: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Adventure Sail, $39.
12/17-18: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person
requested.
In addition, Lady Washington will host one-hour and three-hour educational
programs for K-12 students from local schools, service organizations, and
home-school groups. The on-board programs feature learning stations
focused on Life of a Sailor, Life of an Offcer, and Early Trade.
Schools designated Title I by the U.S. Dept. of Education are eligible for
large discounts on pricing. For information and reservations for K-12
education programs, call the Historical Seaports education programs
manager at 800-200-5239.
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The Reality
of Reality
Photo courtesy of Aleks Taldykin
Aleks Taldykin from Below Deck
discusses life on a realty show
Passing by the fuel dock these days, all stocked up with mega-yachts, one
might wonder what life is like behind the opulent sliding glass doors that
lead into the lap of lavish luxury. Looking up, we see young crewmembers
polishing stainless or cleaning some other something, making sure the
multi-million dollar vessel is perfect for some wealthy persons pleasure.
For a glimpse into this life, there is a new reality show on the Bravo
network called Below Deck that documents the days and nights of the
captain and crew of a 165-foot luxury yacht called Honor. As it would
happen one of our own, a Marina del Rey local, is the frst offcer of the
vessel and thereby a member of the cast.
Aleks Taldykin who operates Elite Yacht Management in Marina del Rey
is now swimming with the sharks of reality TV. With a young crew all
sharing a confned space, the show is complete with the staples of the
genre casual sex, drinking, arguing, - confict everywhere you turn.
However, after the completion of the frst season, he is portrayed as a
young professional captain looking to rise through the ranks and be the
man in charge of the king-size pleasure-craft.
When The Mariner spoke to him he had just completed a 23-day delivery
through the southern United States on a 101-foot yacht. He spoke of his
odd new life of simultaneously being a professional captain and a reality
show character.
The Mariner: How did you get involved in this?
Taldykin: I was approached about two-years ago by a head-hunter kind
of thing that said [a production company] was looking for young good
looking yacht crew to work on a boat for a TV show and I said, yeah, Im
interested. I was looking to do my own TV thing but this came along frst
so I fgured Id give it a shot. It was a six-month casting process and they
picked me. I was supposed to run the boat, but we ran into complications
when they chartered that frst season boat, so I had to work with what we
had. Thats why I was really frustrated throughout the whole season I
had to work with the other guy, the other Captain.
The Mariner: Youre referring to Captain Lee Rosbach who was the
captain of the boat before the show was created. One of the sub-plots
on Below Deck is that you want his job is he coming back for the next
season?
Taldykin: I dont know if hes going to be back or not I hope I get to run
the boat for the next season, but who the hell knows, you know?
The Mariner: The friction between you and the Captain is not reality
show BS you two really do have issues?
Taldykin: Were starting to talk now and trying to resolve our differences
if were going to work together but he and I did not get along one minute
on the show. I signed up for something and got something else so I felt
completely out of place.
The Mariner: How do you feel about how you were portrayed in the fnal
edit? Were you happy with it?
Taldykin: I meanI was. I wasnt shown [as] much on the show because
I wasnt really camera happy like CJ or Sam or the girls. I was more
focused on doing my job I thought the show was more about documenting
the interesting reality of yacht careers. That was the mindset I had. Some
people thought I was stern, cocky, arrogant, professional but thats my
career, its what I strive for. I wasnt trying to be a goof-off on television,
trying to get attention. I was hoping to show the world what its like to
be in the yachting industry and how fun it is. So, as far as the edit, I was
happy they cant really twist what I did because I didnt really mess up
that much. I do wish they showed a little more humor on my end
The Mariner: They wanted to paint you as the serious one.
Taldykin: Yeah, they painted me as the serious one /drama free, young
kid that thinks he knows it all, which of course I never said I did or ever
say I do
The Mariner: Did you ever think to yourself, oh man what did I get
myself into? They might make me into something Im not.
Taldykin: Oh yeah, the whole editing process was the most stressful part
of my life I didnt know how they were going to crop it, what they were
going to do they can manipulate the crap out of something. Once I saw
the frst three or four episodes, I was uncomfortable but the truth started
coming out a little bit. I wish they showed a bit more of the reality of the
drama Lee and I had. I feel like they portrayed him a little better light, but
it is what it is thats the whole TV business.
The Mariner: Do you think the show represents accurately how crews in
this industry are?
Taldykin: Well, not every single person in the show came from the
yachting industry, which happens you get a newbie and you mold them
into what you want. And there was probably a little more partying going
on in the show then there would be in real life.
The Mariner: The clients who booked the charter they obviously know
theres a show going on all around them.
Taldykin: Oh yeah, they all wanted to be on the network. They paid their
money it was a discounted rate because theyre going to be on TV. They
all signed up, so they were all for it.
The Mariner: Is it weird getting used to being surrounded by cameras
and people following you around as you work?
Taldykin: There was about 14 mounted cameras throughout the boat it
took about two-weeks to get used to the cameras but then its basically a
fy on the wall. It was really awkward at frst with having three people all
around you and in your face 24/7, but then you kind of forget about it and
do your job. The only problem with all of that is waiting on them. If you
have to do something theres times when okay, you have to wait for the
cameras or you gotta wait for the sound people. Theres times when its
like, cmon guys, were already running a day behind can I please do my
job? So that can be stressful.
The Mariner: But since the clients are in on the whole thing, does it
matter if things are late or not right in some way?
Taldykin: The clients understand, but it can affect our tip. Even though
they pay a discounted rate, you still want to show them as amazing time
as possible.
The Mariner: What would you say are the best and worst parts of doing
the show?
Taldykin: The worst part would probably be anticipating the editing part
of it. They didnt show the fun and the hard work, but drama sells we
all know that. The positive has been meeting new people and learning
about TV.
The Mariner: Are you feeling any kind of celebrity at this point?
Taldykin: I dont Im one of the most humble people youll ever know.
My friends mention it and fve or ten people recognize me every day. They
mention the show, but its awkward and uncomfortable to me because Im
just a frinkin yacht captain ya know?
ne of the great joys of cruising is a long downwind passage
under spinnaker. Much less joyful is motoring dead
downwind to make a port on schedule, breathing diesel
fumes and rolling back and forth with no wind in the sails.
This was beautifully demonstrated one December twenty
years ago when several cruisers who had gathered in the Manzanillo area
decided to buddy boat 200-miles south to Zihuatanejo.
Compare two different experiences: In the mostly light and warm tropical
breeze, Scallywag and I sailed nearly the entire trip under an asymmetrical
cruising spinnaker, adjusting our reaching angle to match the wind
strength for best progress to Zihuatanejo. We motored for a total of four
hours through some very light wind spots at night. The buddy-boating
cruisers had motored the entire distance complaining on the radio that
the wind was too light to propel them on their dead
down wind rhumb-line course. While the travel time
was about the same for all of us, the experience was
altogether different.
Unlike these other skippers, my sailing school was the
racecourse where I studied hard under many masters.
My sailing a fully crewed boat gave me a solid
foundation in spinnaker work, as most yacht racing
involves handling the large sail in close quarters in
all kinds of conditions. The spinnaker and I were old
friends, frequently sailing and even racing together,
just we-two against fully crewed boats. I knew that
Scallywag could make excellent VMG downwind in
six to eight-knots of wind by reaching at the optimal
angles for the various wind strengths and always
jibing onto the headed board when the wind shifted.
(VMG stands for velocity made good which means
how fast you are getting to your destination.)
Motoring dead down wind at fve to six knots in fve
to eight knots of wind maintains a gentle tailwind,
keeping boat and occupants in a constantly refreshed
cloud of fumes. Some of the motor sailing bunch had
cruising spinnakers equipped with a snuffer sock of
some sort. Why didnt these boats fy their spinnakers?
Part of the answer is these folks had too little
experience fnding their downwind sailing angles for best VMG, so they
were unaware of their abilities to make good progress tacking downwind
broad reaching on the headed jibe. A larger part of the answer is their
paucity of training experience and a general insecurity about handling a
spinnaker when the breeze pipes up. Even though modern socks enable
easy dousing, few cruisers turn downwind to reduce apparent wind speed
and bring the spinnaker into the wind shadow of the mainsail for easy
snuffng.
I believe every cruising boat should have at least one cruising spinnaker
in its sock on board. The best socks (I call them snuffers) have a smooth
funnel shaped throat and a separate halyard sleeve on the outside to
prevent fouling with the bunched up sail inside the sock.
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Cruiser sometimes hesitate, but its worth fguring out how to manage the spin shorthanded
The snuffer facilitates great control
of the sail during the transitions of
setting and dowsing the spinnaker,
but using it during the jibe involves
lots of activity including jibing
the snuffer halyard along with the
socked spinnaker. The requirement
for a foredeck crew to handle this
operation complicates the jibe to
the point that many only deploy
their downwind sails when they
can stay on one jibe for the duration
of their sail. Reluctance to jibe
frequently drives these skippers to
sail very deep angles, slowing the
boat until the fun meter registers
downward trends.
It is easy for a cruiser to learn about
VMG from studying the polar
performance graphs of a similar
boat. Polars are a set of circular
graphs that show the optimal
sailing angles for various wind
strengths for that boat. A bit of
research by the curious sailor will
yield a wealth of useful knowledge
about VMG. However developing techniques for simple and safe jibing
can be a more diffcult task without some guidance. Let me guide you
through the method I worked out for solo sailing on my 37 sloop.
Vital to my method were two ratchet turning blocks and a continuous
spinnaker sheet. See the drawing and note that the setup is for outside
jibing where the spinnaker changes jibes with the clew crossing the boat
forward of the sails luffan inside jibe has the sail and clew crossing
the aft of the luff. The continuous sheet provides a solution to the tangle
potential long spinnaker sheet tails produce when the new working sheet
is hauled in and the new lazy sheet is released. When the mainsheet tail is
also involved, a short handed sailor can quickly produce a Gordian Knot
during the middle of the jibe. With the continuous sheet set-up, the tail
of the lazy sheet is also the tail of the working sheet, leaving just enough
slack for easy handling. As the new sheet is hauled in, its tail is taken up as
the lazy sheet goes out, and the lazy sheet stays out of the water.
The ratchet turning blocks substitute for winches to take up the load as the
spinnaker flls on the new jibe, permitting most any angle of pull to provide
8:1 holding power. I added the ratchet blocks after a few problems when
the sheet came off its winch while I was juggling preventers, mainsheet,
and autopilot. The ratchet blocks holding power substitutes for the winch
and permits different angles of pull as I move about the cockpit.
Most important to the short-handed sailboat is a simple to operate and
reliable autopilot. Scallywags autopilot was only relieved from duty
when I chose to drive the boat just for the fun of it. My usual procedure
was to set the pilot to the estimated course for best VMG for that wind
strength and then to trim the sails for best speed as the boat steadies on
course.
I knew the optimal jibing angles from experience, so it was easy to watch
the compass to tell when a shift lifted us enough that it was time to jibe
onto the new headed board. [Note that when sailing downwind best VMG
comes from sailing on the headed tack while sailing upwind the lifted tack
delivers the best VMG.] Id begin the jibe by frst releasing the preventer
on the mainsail boom, then sheeting the mainsail in a bit. This made the
boat turn upwind ten degrees or so as I hit the autopilot button to adjust
to the new course. The slightly higher course before the jibe applied more
pressure to the sail, which was useful in blowing the billowing cloth away
from the boat in light wind before the sheet was released, which helps
prevent any wrapping around the headstay as the sail crossed over to the
new jibe.
My autopilot had a tack function which initiated a 100 degree turn in
either direction by pushing two buttons simultaneously. That is how I
began my jibe. Then it was easy to handle the mainsheet easing it through
the jibe while the spinnaker was billowing in front of the boat. The new
working spin-sheet was taken in and led to a winch for trimming the sail
on the new jibe. Fine tuning the autopilot and the sails to the new optimal
course maintained the best VMG.
This technique served me well when I took frst in class at the third
Banderas Bay Regatta, holding off a fully crewed J-35 in a jibing duel on
the last run to the fnish line in 18-knots of wind. Their ffth jibe fnally
produced a bad wrap and gave me the lead as Scallywag sailed to Puerto
Vallarta in frst place.

Any skipper with a free fown headsail, whether it be a cruising spinnaker,
a gennaker, a reacher or a Code 0, would beneft from practicing jibes in
the full range of wind strengths, building competence and confdence until
spinnaker jibes downwind are as easy and routine as tacking up wind.
ve enjoyed the Marina del Rey
Holiday Boat Parade from many
angles over the last thirty-eight
years. I watched the frst few
parades during the 70s from an
infatable dinghy, and then I had
a kayak that was nimble enough I could
dart in and out of end tie slips to get a clear
view for my camera. Then I became part of
the Pacifc Mariners Yacht Club team that
dominated competition for a few years in
a row during the eighties, helping to build
and man the prize winning decorated boats.
After the millennium, I enjoyed the comfort
and hospitality of the judges boat anchored
halfway up the channel and serving as the
parades turning mark.
Entering the Boat Parade can be a wonderful
experience and you dont need to take a
frst prize to be a real winner. Many boat
decorating teams begin designing for the
next year almost before the present year is
over, but others have entered for the frst
time and at the last minute with a newly
assembled team and a sketchy idea. The organizers are making it easy for
last minute entries this year with a deadline of 9 am Saturday Dec, 14
only nine hours before the parade begins.
Modern LED technology has given us all kinds of inexpensive decorative
lighting strings that fash and animate in a variety of ways. These LEDs
use very little electrical current, permitting modest displays to be lit with
only normal shipboard power. You can fnd them in all the big box stores.
After the parade you can repurpose your boat lighting to home decoration
for conservation and thrift.
Electrical load is a key issue in determining the displays, for one must
either restrict the number of watts to ft within the boats supply capacity
or plan for a portable generator to be mounted somewhere above decks.
Designing a rental gasoline generator into your system introduces fre
and electrical hazards, that require planning and expertise. However
the additional power available from a 3kW
to a 6kW generator multiplies lighting and
sound reinforcement capabilities. www.
mdrboatparade.org is the offcial parade site
and offers lots of good advice.
Here are some tips about how to have a great
time with your group even if this is your frst
time and youre starting late.
If possible, plan to have room on your boat
during the two hour parade for all the team
who assembled the decorations. Have easy
to serve in the dark onboard refreshments
planned. The party aboard during the
parade is a big part of the fun, as is a party
afterward on the dock or at the yacht club,
or harbor cruising to show off your display
after the parade is formally over, or at any
of the Marinas fne eating and drinking
establishments.
There are many ways to present a boat entry
and they all include most of the following
elements:
A clever expression of the parade theme is the frst step. Holiday Magic
is this years theme, which suggests all sorts of animated designs like
rabbits from hats or Santas and chimneys. Try to fnd an idea that is well
suited to your boat and the resources at your command. For instance a
large motor yacht could have a tree with loads of presents piled around on
the foredeck with food lighting from the fying bridge and choir singers
in the stern, all powered without an additional generator.
You can make a power budget allocating the regular onboard power
generating capacity between lighting and sound equipment, and scale
your effort to what you have.
On a smaller scale, a jet ski with a Santa Claus rider could orbit around,
illuminated from a small sailboat with a couple of search lights and maybe
a Rudolf at the bow all running on batteries. Imagine an outrigger canoe
with $30 worth of 99 cent store fashlights in ziplock bags taped to the
Dont Just Spectate - Decorate
Tim Tunks suggestions for folks who might want to stage a last minute entry in this years Holiday Boat Parade
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outrigger like foot lights in a theater, or shine them underwater to foat the
canoe on a cloud of light. Build a hanger for a camp lantern and make a
canoe with a banjo player an effective presentation.
The Boat Parade is a wonderful event for imagination exercise, but even
without imagination you can count on good spirits aboard to yield a
worthwhile experience.
Sound carries well over the water and live music is grand. Recorded music
is also good if you have the equipment and the electrical power for good
sound quality. There are awards for the best sound, so just making good
music can be enough to win prizes without other lighting or visuals. On
the other hand it is easy for a boom box at full distorting volume to spoil
the mood for all those within earshot. The same can be said for off-key
carolers. The rule for music is make it good or leave it off.
Scenery is sometimes employed in boat decoration, but it can easily
consume the majority of your effort. The design must be detailed well in
advance so materials, rigging, paint, etc. can be collected; a work/storage
space found, transport for the scenery, and illumination so it can be seen.
Lighting the scenery consumes considerably more power than decorative
light strings, and special rigging is required to position the lighting units
some distance in front of the scenery illuminated.
Let me suggest that you consider using scenery only if you have plenty
of time and other resources for your effort. However props, three
dimensional things like lit Christmas trees or gifts, can be both effective
and easy to produce.
Dont feel you must mount a massive effort just to participate. A few
light strings in a sailboats rigging or some light strings zip tied to the
handrails of a fshing skiff can be enough to set the mood so you can join
the party. Print up a side view of your boat and look through the photos of
past years entries on the parade website to stimulate ideas. Sketch your
ideas on your print to see how you can modify another design to make it
uniquely your own.
The whole notion of a community parade, no matter what the occasion, is
to celebrate the community and its values. Consider assembling your team
to join the celebration in Marina del Rey December 14.
E-mail me at padretimo@verizon.net with your idea if you need help with
your design. It just so happens I have a graduate degree from UCLA in
just this sort of thing.
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...was 30 years ago. As a matter of fact, 1983
was my worst year... ever; and it started goin
bad in January, so I got the full 12 months of
lousy.
At that time, I lived in the same house where
I was born over near the canals. I lived there
with my girlfriend of six years and life was
about as good as it gets. Looking back Id have
to say 1982 was the best year of my life; but 83
was right around the corner. It was that January
when she started making nesting noises and I
started to sweat.
Other than boats and the beach Annie, (names
have been changed to protect the innocent)
and I had little in common. I was a licensed
private investigator/bodyguard, part-time
sailing instructor and boat broker - the 9 to 5
thing never seemed a good ft for me. On the
other hand, Annie was vice president of a bank
and was always jetting around the country to
a meeting or a conference. Later, she became
mayor of a trendy town not far from here and
is now a banker again. I either went to work
in shorts and fip-fops or carrying a gun. I
drove an MG, when I wasnt riding my bike
on the beach. She drove a Volvo, went to work
punctually, wearing a business suit, heels and
carried a briefcase. She looked good in a dress
and heels and I liked to look - so we had that in
common as well.
Anyway, pretty soon after Annie started cooing
and subscribing to Good Housekeeping I started
to fall apart... Im talkin a world of change
and issues. I think she knew it was that whole,
Commitment thing... I thought I had a brain
tumor and a month to live.
It soon became apparent that I needed some
space, and so I moved onto our Ranger 30
sailboat in the marina. You may get some mental
space by moving onto a boat, but you sure dont
get any space of the elbow room variety. And,
I didnt fnd any peace either - but I sure did fnd
lonely.
Prior to the split, the longest I had ever stayed
aboard was for a week at Catalina. Living on a
boat full time - especially a 30 footer - demands
a whole different mind-set and a serious attitude
adjustment. I really wasnt prepared for a life of
mildew, laundromats, head smells, canned food
and fuzzy TV. But Annie and I thought it would
be no time at all before I got my mind right and
we could start planning our future.
Well, the days turned to weeks and the weeks
to months; in just a wink and a whisper the
Christmas season was upon us. By that time,
both Annie and I knew I was in a nose dive and
wouldnt be pulling out anytime soon. I was
lonely, depressed and worried, and she went
shopping for a house and a new life for herself.
Got to give her credit though - she knew when
to holdem and when to foldem. I was still
trying to pull my life out of the fre (a fre that I
started). But she was moving on and not looking
back; meanwhile I continued to sort through all
the woulda, coulda and shouldas of the last
six years.
About this time, a bunch of guys started hanging
out on a large sailboat, slipped on the dock
across from me. They partied a lot and liked their
music loud and their women frisky. Even then,
I was the poster boy for anger management,
and it wasnt long before I was yelling at the
partiers to, quiet down! - on what seemed like
a nightly basis.
Early on I spotted one of the guys as the
leader - he seemed to call most of the shots
and apologized, for the noise when our paths
crossed on the sidewalk or parking lot. He
was about my height - 6 feet and a little more,
medium build, long hair and beard - mostly just
two eyes in a sea of hair. There was something
different about him - like he didnt belong
in the life he was living and was destined for
something more, different, better - I cant
explain it now any better than I could then - but
you could sense there was something substantial
in the guy... but deep and hidden - maybe by
remorse.
One morning, in the days preceding Christmas,
I was standing before the mirror in the marina
bathroom, shaving with a razor that was
painfully past its prime. My shaggy headed
acquaintance came in, gave me a nod of
recognition and began to brush his teeth.
Late night? I asked.
He coughed a little tooth paste out and laughed,
Wake you again?
Nah, Im gettin used to it. There was
something familiar about him, but I still couldnt
connect the dots in my mind.
He dried his face, You livin aboard full time?
I smiled, What are you...a spy for the dock-
master?
He laughed again...He seemed to like to laugh,
and smiled easily. No man. Im just gettin
away from all the hassle. I feel good around the
water.
He seemed easy to talk to and I said, My
girlfriend and I are breakin up and Im just
stayin on our boat until she closes escrow on
L o c a l C u r r e n t s
By Captain Richard Schaefer
MdRs Beach Boy
Original Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson spent the last
days of his life on the docks of Marina del Rey. Richard Schaefer
recalls his personal interactions during those last days.
her house, then Ill move back into my old
place.
He shook his head knowingly, Women
problems uh? Man, I know about that. Hope it
works out okay for you... See yaround.
See ya.
He seemed like an interesting guy, and it
appeared that we had the woman-trouble thing
in common, so I hoped wed have a chance to
talk again.
A few days later it was Christmas Eve - dreary
and wet. As a matter of fact, the winter of 83-
84 was the wettest on record for California. It
was also the year that the Santa Monica Harbor
Breakwater was destroyed by massive storms
(and sadly, never rebuilt).
Anyway, like I was saying, it was a Saturday,
Christmas Eve, and I was on board watching,
Alastair Sim in probably the best retread of, A
Christmas Carol ever made. I was picking at
a lukewarm bowl of clam chowder and sippin
a little fat Canada Dry while the small space
-heater hummed along at full throttle. I felt then
that I was at the lowest point of my life, and
now, looking back, I know I was. I was so lonely
I could cry, and did - long and hard - until I fell
asleep. Christmas doesnt amount to much when
youre alone. Merry Christmas indeed.
It was easier after Christmas - though not much.
I wasnt working much that December and on
Wednesday a buddy of mine suggested we grab
an early dinner at Perrys Pizza. It was probably
a handful of minutes past four when I started
up the dock toward the parking lot. I heard a lot
of commotion coming from the other dock and
saw a couple of guys running up the gangway.
When I got up to the sidewalk one of the men
ran up to me and said that their friend had gone
diving around the boat and hadnt come up. I
immediately ran behind him to the their dock
and was about to kick my shoes off - just in case.
I asked, how long has he been gone?
A wild look, about ten minutes!.
I stopped in my tracks, hesitated, trying to
choose my words carefully, and said, dude, is
maybe your friend screwin around with you?
A blank look.
I persisted, look... if its possible hes just
messin with you then check the lot for his car,
and send somebody to check out any place you
guys hang out. In the meantime Id call the
harbor patrol. Then thinking to myself, not
that its gonna do much good at this point.
The guys split off in different directions and
I left to go to dinner. I didnt know which of
the usual group was missing and didnt really
even consider it might be the guy I had casually
spoken to a couple of times.
When I returned from Perrys I was surprised
to see the road blocked off. TV. news vans and
trucks were everywhere, harbor patrol boats
prowled about and helicopters probed the
darkness with their spotlights.
I walked up to the barricade and asked a woman
reporter, whats the big deal? People drown in
the marina pretty often.
She answered, not Dennis Wilson of the Beach
Boys!
I was stunned, and suddenly knew why my
acquaintance looked familiar.
I spoke to one of the Sheriff Deputies, told him I
lived there. He asked for I.D. and then, satisfed,
let me pass.
When the news crews saw me go through they
called to me and asked if I would take them
out on my boat so they could get better footage
of the search. I was fguring out a price when
the word spread that the body was found. The
news hounds lost interest immediately, and I
continued down the sidewalk.
To my right, I saw a white panel truck marked,
L.A. County Coroner; and on my left I saw a
gurney - the outline of a body beneath a sheet -
being pushed up the gangway. By that time in
my life Id seen a few bodies, but this time was
different. I felt as if a piece of my youth - my
innocent days in the sun and sand - had also
died. I stood aside as they came through the gate
and then toward the truck. I walked slowly back
to my boat - burdened by an odd sense of loss.
The next morning I talked with a couple of
Wilsons friends and they told me Dennis had
been diving for an old picture of his ex wife that
he had thrown into the marina a while before. I
remember thinking, my God... what a waste.
On December 28th 30 years will have passed
since that night. At 4:30, my sons and I will take
our boat over to the spot, drop a few fowers and
play a few Beach Boy songs.
Yeah, December 1983 was a bad month for me -
but for Dennis Wilson, it was his last.
R.I.P. Dennis.
Captain Richard is a U.S.C.G. Licensed
Master of Sailing Vessels. He has skippered
charters and deliveries, taught sailing and
seamanship, managed yachts and written for
boating publications for nearly 30 years. He
can be reached for comments, instruction or
consultation at 310-460-8946 or e-mail at,
sailinlonesome@gmail.com
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maintenance). Service below waterline
components, bottom paint, rudders, trim tabs,
cutlass bearings. Check and service the
engines cooling system, raw water pump and
impeller and exhaust (water and exhaust gas)
system. Again, any leaks?
SYSTEMS CHECKS
Check the shore power cord and inlet for
heat damage, wear and provide strain relief
on the cord. Test and service the high water
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SAFETY
Personnel safety alarms - carbon monoxide
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vapor alarms. At least press the test buttons,
make sure the wire is connected, replace any
batteries and replace the units every fve years.
Safety or carriage items (most are legally
required), life jackets/PFDs (proper size, type
and stored in the proper location), fares (every
3.5 years), fre extinguishers (yearly inspection,
fve year replacement or certifcation), horn,
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While all of us can see the changes in
the weather, as fshermen, we need to
make particular adjustments. We switch
over to bottom fshing with double
dropper loops and larger lead.
The tides and moon phases have
slowed down the fshing, but look for the
weeks ahead to pick up.
Currently rockfshing, lingcod, scorpion
and sheephead are flling bags and with
squid for bait, its been good. Hooping
for lobsters has been a little slow but
the quality have been of a nice size.
Again I encourage that larger bugs over
5lbs. should be released - they are the
breeders.
Around Catalina they are picking up
Bonita. The waters continue to be in the
60s.
Careful if youre paddleboarding around
Manhattan Beach theres been shark
sightings near the surf line!
Tight lines and have a safe Holiday
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Berger Stein Race to
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R a c i n g S C E N E
The Berger-Stein, Del Rey Yacht Clubs racing series, that has become a New Years tradition, will kick-off the frst Saturday of the New Year, on
January 4th. For So Cal racers, the announcement of Berger-Stein means the short off-season is over and its time to begin another year of sailboat
racing competition.
Last year, there were over 100 entrants including the West Coast 70, PHRF, ORCA and Cruiser/Novice feets. Racers came from as far south as San
Diego and as north as Santa Barbara to compete on the fckle Santa Monica Bay.
The Berger-Stein is particularly interesting to racers because January racing in Marina del Rey is luck of the draw. Conditions have been anything and
everything through the years, so boats have to be ready for what the Wind Gods dish out for the trip up to Malibu and back.
Whatever happens, one thing they can count on is some tasty after-race food and a traditional trophy presentation at DRYCs clubhouse overlooking
the main channel.
Racers wishing to enter the series are encouraged to visit the DRYC website at www.dryc.org to access the online entry form. Limited docking for
visiting yachts will be available at DRYC. Reservations are required in advance and should be made by calling the DRYC Offce at 310-823- 4664.
For further information, contact Sterling Tallman at 310-344-5949, Tucker Strasser at 310-821-8100,
The sun is in your face and the breeze may be warm, but below the keel
the water temperature has dropped. A simple fall overboard at this time of
year can be a big problem if you cant get back into the boat. What is your
plan to get back aboard, especially if youre boating solo? Wearing a life
jacket can also buy you critical time to get back in the boat.
You need to let someone know where youre going and what time youll
be back. Thats because there are signifcantly fewer boaters on the water
at this time of year to bail you out if theres trouble. A foat plan left with
family or friends is simple to do, and dont forget to check back in upon
your return. Heres an easy, sample foat plan: BoatUS.com/seaworthy/
foatplan.asp.
With temperature fuctuations, fog takes only a short time to appear. If
youre headed out on the open water, carrying a compass and chart should
be a bare minimum.
Check your communications gear, including your VHF radio and all of its
wired connections. If it is a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF, have
you connected the radio to your GPS/chartplotter and have you gotten
your MMSI number? If not, rescuers wont be able to fnd you quickly.
BoatUS offers this service for free at BoatUS.com/MMSI. Handheld
VHFs should be fully charged before you go, and remember that cell
phone batteries dont last as long when youre using fshing or charting
apps.
Layer up. It may be sunny when you head out, but a short rainsquall
and temperature drop with clouds in the afternoon can serve up a case
of hypothermia pretty quick. Be prepared for big swings in the weather.
Story furnished by BoatUS
Concerns for Boating in the Fall
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Gizmo of the Month
Duct tape with a twist!
By Tim Tunks
I thought of Garrison several years ago when a lifeline stanchion broke
during the Catalina 38 National Championships. The break left a sharp
edged stump protruding from the deck. The other nasty-ended part dangled
from the slackened lifeline. With only ten minutes before the next race
began, a strong fast repair was essentialand I knew how to do it.
Decades earlier I produced trade show events in Las Vegas where rush work
and strict deadlines drove most activities. Every well equipped road box of
supplies included many rolls of duct tape in a rainbow of colors to match
whatever was being kludged together. Whenever a truly strong connection
was required, we added some twists for surprising strength, and that is
how I spliced our stanchion. You can master this technique to gain another
valuable tool for your emergency kit.
Grab two pieces of scrap tubing and your trusty role of duct tape to begin
the repair just as youd expect. First wipe the tubing to remove the salt and
moisture for better tape adhesion, then hold the two pieces together with
about four inches of overlap. Tape them together tightly. The twist comes nexttwisting the tape forms an extremely strong yarn. Wrap each end of
the overlap tightly several times with the twisted tape yarn. Wrap the entire splice with fat duct tape to cover the sticky twisted yarn to make a fnished
repair.
The several wraps of twisted tape yarn are equal in strength to wraps of wire, making this overlap splice surprisingly rigid. The repair on the Catalina
lasted until we ftted a new stanchion four months later.
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
13589 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 827-7692 www.smwyc.org
A Perfect Place in a Perfect Setting
Join Us For
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS
BBQ or home-cooked dinners from 5:00 - 7:00 and
live jazz or classic rock music from 4:00 - 7:00
An ideal place for:
Anniversary Parties
Business Meetings
Seminars/Conferences
Weddings
Any special event
Check out our website www.smwyc.org for a calendar of all of our events and activities
Make event reservations early at reservations@smwyc.org. For facility rental and event information email clubrental@smwyc.org.
For membership information please email membership@smwyc.org
Having a Holiday Party? Need a venue?
Dont wait...call us today to reserve your date at
(310) 827-7692, ext. 2, or email us at clubrental@smwyc.org.
We offer some of the nicest facilities anywhere, the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful marina and wit-
ness breathtaking sunsets. We are located on the main channel adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Our
clubhouse, lobby, dining and meeting rooms and patio offer an ideal setting for any occasion.
All repairs are temporary, so go ahead and use duct tape. Garrison Keillor
Dear Mookie,
I just ran into a good amount of money and
was going to invest in stocks. Do you have
any tips?
Signed
Wants to get rich and quick
Dear Rich and Quick
You guys sound like your all primed up to
spend some of that new money but I say
relax and be patient. I dip my paws in the
markets now and then and I can tell you
that the graph goes up over long periods,
not in the short haul. Sadly the dog/human
time conversion kills me. For instance, Ive
owned this one tech stock for about 5 years
and been hoping it was going to make some
gains, but its been only about 10-months
your time, so, yeah, its a tough economy for
a canine investor. Use the conversion to your
advantage.
Quality Advice From A
Two Year Old Black Lab
Puppy
COMMODORE YACHTS
Phone 310.821.6817 Toll Free 877.369.3582
www. commodor eyacht s. net
Let Us Sell
Your Boat!
2005 Meridian 459 $269K Chris Craft Constellation 55 $129.5
1980 Formosa 47 $115K
Bertram 70 $199K!
Catalina 30 Excellent - $16,500 Bayliner 285 Runs Great! $19,900
Mechanic Available
Repairs
Upgrades
Maintenance
SEE THIS SPOT?
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Let em know youre out there.
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Sailboats
Beneteau Oceanis 400
Timeshare/Partnership on Beneteau Oceanis 400.
Tri-cabin model - two heads. Full electronics, refrig-
eration, inverter, dinghy and outboard, windless, roller
furler, full canvas. Professional lessons available if
needed. No equity buy in. 3 Days, $300.00 per month
- no long term commitment. Call Captain Richard
Schaefer 310-460-8946
Coronado 35 1974
Sloop, Center cockpit aft-cabin. Yanmar Diesel, well
maintained and many upgrades. Great live aboard
and ready to sail. Recent Survey available. $29,000
Denise (310) 490-9432
Lancer 30 1985
C&C Design, tan hull, 10 opening ports, pressurized
water, wheel steering, autopilot, roller furling, Yanmar
diesel, fast and lovely. $11,000. David (310) 351-
9212 lancersailboat@aol.com
Newport 27 1984 Tall Mast
In MDR, Catalina ready, internal diesel engine, new
toilet, new batteries, portable generator, Achilles
dinghy, Yamaha outboard motor, sleeps 5, many
extras,roller furling 150% jib, smart battery charge.
$5,000 213-321-9569
Ericson 27 1974
Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc
$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882
Islander 27
Scallywag Beautiful and ready to cruise. New bot-
tom paint, cushions, canvas. Solid rigging and gear.
Famous Scallywag available $29,500 call 818-331-
8999 Marty
Open 6.50
All Carbon, insanely fast, race ready. 310-500-6216
Pogo 2 - 21-foot Mini Transat Boat
Launched in 2011 USA 806 has been campaigned
by Team Open Sailing including the Single Hand-
ed Transpac in 2012. Perfect for a true adventurer
$95,000 Call 310-500-6216
14 Classic Enterprise sloop
Ku u ipo
(Euro Lido) Beautiful mahogany FRP epoxy. Spruce
spars. $10 K all inclusive w/trailer. Fractional own-
ership available. randy@tightship.biz 805 798-0493
Fastacraft Prowler Flying Moth
Less than 5 years old and has only been sailed a
handful of times. The main sail is in perfect condition.
This is a great deal on a great boat that fies above the
water on foils! $7,950. 310-500-6216
Power Boats
42 1981 Californian Trawler
2 3208 Cat diesels w 1400 hrs, all fberglass hull, 2
heads w showers, sleeps 8, one level walk around
deck. Owner will carry or trade. Located in slip D-701
on Panay Way stern out endtie. $69,000 Call for Appt
- Al Lee 310-392-4193 or Gary at 310-293-9200.
36 Hatteras Sportfsher
1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY
300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in
MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com
30 Grady-White Marlin, 1996.
Twin VX250 Yamahas. Just completed 50K renova-
tion. Everything New: motors, gelcoat, interior, elec-
tronics, more. Lowered to $54,000. (661) 257-9275.
Dinghys
Mercury 10 340 Air Floor 2013
Only 8 hours in water. Bottom was painted. Has bench
cover and two cup holders. $1,200. Lou 805-857-8445
Infatables
8.5 Bombard/Zodiac AX3, PVC, Slatted Floor $500
9.7 Bombard/Zodiac AX4, PVC, Air Floor $600
10 Mercury, Hypalon, Air Floor $1200
10 Achilles, Hypalon, Air Floor $1000
310-822-8618.
Trailers
0 - 13 Boats $400-$1200
14 - 16 Boats $600-$1200
17 - 21 Boats $750-$1200
24 - 29 Boats $3000
310-822-8618.
Outboards/Engines
Honda Outboards
Buy-Sell-Repair-Install-Total Overhaul
See page 26. Don at (818) 427-2144
Electric outboard motor
Torqeedo 1003. Only 8 hours in water. Comes with
second battery. $1700. Lou 805-857-8445
Outboards
3.5 Nissan $450
4 Mariner, Long $600
4 Mercury, Long $600
4 Suzuki $800
6 Evinrude $800
6 Mercury, Internal Tank $1150
6 Nissan $750
6 Nissan $1000
6 Tohatsu $800
6 Tohatsu $1000
6 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty $1299
8 Honda $1000
9.9 Yamaha, High Thrust, Elec Start, Long $1200
9.9 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty, High Thrust, Power
Tilt, Elec Start, XLong $2799
20 Honda, NEW-5yr Warranty, Long $3299
20 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty $2799
310-822-8618.
Other Stuff
Extra Long Whisker Pole
Want to win sunset races (cruising class)?
With this extra-long telescoping whisker pole on
downwind legs your wung-out headsail will spread
wide and your boat will go signifcantly faster. Made
of very lightweight carbon-fber tubes. As new condi-
tion. Is a spinnaker pole, too. It adjusts anywhere be-
tween 13 to18 ft. (Cost new: $2500) Priced at $1350;
310-776-0800. Displayed at:Hasley/UK Sailmaker:
310-822-1203
Pair Barient #36STA.
Professionally maintained since new. $400. Call 305
1122 lv msg
Charger
LEWCO 24V 60A charger. Excellent condition. $50.
Call (310) 305 1122 lv msg
GalleyMaid Macerator Units
Double-ended motor with sea-water pump and head-
waste pump on opposite ends, 32V dc, 3 units avail-
able due to engine repower with 24V electrics, 2
working units and 1 spare for parts as its motor needs
rewinding. Costs $1500 new, rebuilt $500. Priced
for quick sale $125 each, spare unit $60 obo. (310)
804-1875.
West Marine adult life vests (7)
Like new condition. Comes with whistles & West Ma-
rine yellow soft case for easy storage. $60 Call (310)
398-1430
Trailers
0-13 Boats $400-$1200
14-16 Boats $600-$1200
17-21 Boats $750-$1200
24-29 Boats $3000
310-822-8618
Mainsail
From 40 ft. Cal - $450 call 310-823-2040
Sails
Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28
Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364
Anchor
Fortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174
Donate Boats
Looking for Boat Donation
Marine Mammal Research
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
many benefts to donating your boat. Please email
csaylan@earthlink.net.
Cash For Your Boat !
Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
Donate Your Boat
LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your
boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and
formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040
or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com
Donate your boat
To SOS, a non proft organization helping and thank-
ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportin-
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Donate Your Boat
Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth
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Professional, U.S.C.G. Lic. Sailing
Master, 25 years experience.
Available for boat purchase sea trials and
consultations, local deliveries, sailing instruction and
charters. 30 years local experience. 310-460-8946 or
Richard Schaefer sailinlonesome@gmail.com.
Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
repelency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242
Resell Consignment Service
We sell it for you online - Valuable & quality marine
electronics, equipment, parts, etc. CALL (310) 749-
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Come Sail with Capt. Royall!
Fun Charters, professional deliveries, sail or power-
boat lessons, video or photo shoots, private skipper,
personable and experienced.
www.royallcharters. com 310-367-3415
USCG Licensed 100-ton
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Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,
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Captain Larry Beane at your service!
Charters, deliveries, private skipper, lessons, sail or
power. Professional, experienced, friendly, and FUN!
www.CaptLarry.com 424-217-9295
Wanted
Live Aboard Situation
Limousine company owner seeks live aboard boat for
rent. Town car service available trade or cash. Saab
900 SE or Gulfstream RV Possible trade for boat.
Luken Limousine 310-621-0663 lukenlimos.com
Information on Americas Cup replica
nine-foot sailboat.
Any and all will be appreciated. Please send to
marina@anet.net
Looking for a 36-40 Yacht
Something like a Carver with 2 state rooms to live
aboard - on a live aboard slip, Preferably in D Ba-
sin. Please email mike@peprinting.com or call
310.314.3537
Looking to sell all my old clothes as
museum pieces
Need buyer to buy all my old clothes - too many to
list. Mostly just old tee shirts and grubby pants - some
socks. Need at least 1,500 for the cost of replacement
and a bit of proft. Serious inquiries only. 310-397-
1887
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Marine Consulting Services
Since 1976
Boating Instruction
Yacht Management
Delivery
Captains Services
Make the Ocean Your Treadmill!
Phone: 310-822-7600
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