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Issue #161
July 2016
Mar i n e rA P u b l i c a t i o n F o r W h e r e L a n d E n d s
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A M a g a z i n e F o r T h e M a r i n a d e l R e y B o a t i n g C o m m u n i t y
The
750 Miles Sail to Alaska on a 22-foot Etchellls
Copper Bottom Paint Update
History of Cat Harbor
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There she sits, a once proud bright yellow RIB, now reduced to a sad, deated shell of her young self
When I got my 14-foot RIB with the center console and 40HP Honda, not all that many years ago, she wa
full of all kinds of stuff screwed in wherever there was room. I was told the fellow who managed her las
was whats known as a tweaker, that is a Mariner (or in many cases a simple citizen) with a propensity
for a dab of crystal meth now and againor as often as possible as the case may be.
This substance, for those who might not be familiar, gives the user a fair amount of spare energy Im told
and if you happen to be both a boater and a tweaker you might see it t to start attaching all kinds of thing
to your boat, not because the boat needs these attachments and modications but because you dont intend
on any sleep for the next couple of days and that power drill is literally calling your name.
Sadly, the tweaker mariner can rush the job and many of the screws will not be screwed in all that straight
So when I took ownership of her, there were many many lights screwed into the homemade T top in
addition to a good amount of non-working gauges, plaques and some random screws that might well have
been screwed in to simply keep a restless man busy in the night.
When the man went to jail, I bought her and cleaned her up. I spent hundreds of hours blasting around
the Santa Monica Bay taking pictures and having experiences I will never forget. I was forced to keep my
little yellow friend in the water, which inatables dont like, and now the leaks wont relent.
I believe its over and I am sad. To my Pacic partner, I thank you for taking care of me and always being
there. I will always remember your reliability and the lunches we shared off the coast of Palos Verdes and
beyond. Be well in boat heaven where your seams shall never leak, your batteries will always stay new
and no tweaker will ever install a fourth antennae upon your T-top just because he has enough screws to
do it
The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
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FROM THE EDITOR
WHATS INSIDE
EULOGYFORARIB
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Cover photo: Cal Race Week
by Pat ReynoldsPhoto by Pat Reynolds
Coming Events 4
O the Wire 6
750 Miles to Alaska in a 22-foot Etchells 8A Race Not for the Faint of Heart
Copper Update 10Update on the Copper Bottom Paint Issue
Is Your Epirb Ready For an Emergency? 12Electronics Expert Gives Great Advice
According to DaveMonthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby 17
History of the Cat 18Cat Harbor History by Richard Schaefer
On the Books 20New Text Book Released by ASA& a Cool Summer Recipe
Racing - Wooden Dinghy Race 22
Tip of the Month - Road Rules 24
Classied Section 25
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June 29
Kids Fishing Derby
Free activity each Wednesday! Bring your
own rod & reel or dropline (or purchase onthe Green Pier) and join our shing guide!
Prizes awarded every week following the
derby. Bait & gear also available on the Pier.
7am-9am every Wednesday. City of Avalon
Recreation Department. 310.510.0220 ext. 231,
CityofAvalon.com
June 30
CYC Luncheon
Catalina Island Boaters
Paradise Awaits You!
Presented by Ari Castano, Harbor Master -
Two Harbors, Rudy Alvarez and Christine
Emhardt, Santa Catalina Island Company.Join fellow yachting enthusiasts for an update
on everything at this boaters favorite cruising
spot. Happy half hour Noon buffet luncheon
- 12:20 p.m. Presentation 12:40 p.m. $20.00
includes luncheon, tax, service and parking.
Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure
as a public service of CYC. Reserve a spot at
[email protected]. California
Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, MdR, CA
90292 310.823.4567
July 2
Childrens Festival
Kick off Independence Day with our 30thAnnual Childrens Festival. Have your kids
join us on the beach for crafts & activities. -
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July 2
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the
Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Located at the
corner of Via Marina & Panway Way (parking
lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory).
Saturdays, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.
July 2Annual Dinghy Parade at
Two Harbors
Decorate your dinghy in a creative patriotic
theme and follow us in a parade through the
coves of the West End for our thirteenth Annual
Dinghy Parade. Prizes will be awarded to the
most creative dinghies. For more info 310-510-
4205.
July 2
Summer Beach Shuttle
This free Beach Shuttle starts in Playa Vista and
makes multiple stops throughout the Marina and
to the Venice Pier! Enjoy the sunny skies and
beach views hassle free with this easy mode of
transportation. Friday Saturday: 10 am 10p.m. Sunday and Holidays: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.
For more information contact: Marina del Rey
Visitors Center (310) 305-9545
July 2
Marina Del Rey Harbor Tours
45 minute narrated tour by Professional
Hornblower Captain with information about
Marina del Rey landmarks and 51 year history.
Captains will discuss local environmental
efforts and books on the History of Marina del
Rey written and sold by the Historical Society
available for purchase. Visit www.hornblower.
com/port/overview/mdr+county-history-harbor-tours for more info.
July 3
Fireworks Show in Two Harbors
Come watch the spectacular rework show over
the Isthmus Harbor. Fireworks begin at dark.
July 4
4th Of July Fireworks Celebration
in Marina del Rey
Celebrate 4th of July with one of the BEST
reworks display in town! Spend the day in
the Marina with a picnic in the park, enjoy
a waterfront dinner with rework views or
hop aboard an observation cruise for a frontrow seat to the show. Parking is available in
County lots for a reasonable fee. This annual
event is sponsored by the Los Angeles County
Department of Beaches & Harbors. Best
Viewing Spots Fishermans Village 13755
Fiji Way. Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao
Way. Marina (Mothers) Beach 4101
Admiralty Way.
July 4
Avalons Annual 4th of July
Parade, Dinner at the Casino
Ballroom & Fireworks Display
Independence Day Catalina Island style! Thepicturesque island will be alive with a brilliant
reworks exhibition.
July 7
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert
Series - Opera At The Shore
This popular summer series of free outdoor
concerts is held at one of the most spectacular
waterfront settings in Los Angeles, Burton
Chace Park. This Thursday night see emerging
opera stars from the Loren L. Zachary National
Vocal Competition perform along the water in
arias and ensembles from classically beloved
operas in this always-popular concert. Maestro
Frank Fetta conducts the Marina del Rey
Symphony. Location - 13650 Mindanao WayMarina del Rey - 310.305.9545
.July 8
Catalina Concerts
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Live@DBC: Toad the Wet Sprocket & Rusted
Root. The Descanso Beach Club Summe
Concert Series is a unique opportunity to groove
to the sounds of big name bands in a beautiful
one-of-a-kind beachside setting! More info go
to www.liveatdbc.com.
July 9
Marina Del Rey
Summer Movie NightsThe Los Angeles County Department o
Beaches & Harbors presents free Movie Nights
in Burton Chace Park! This week the featured
movie is Pan. Pack your picnic baskets and
enjoy outdoor movie screenings under the stars
Held on select Saturday nights in July & August
For more info call 310-726-4128.
July 15- 17
Junior Olympics Festival
After a four year hiatus, CYC will once
again host the US Sailing Junior Olympics
Festival. US Sailing Junior Olympics Festiva
is to promote the enjoyment of sailing anddevelopment of skills to young sailors as well as
provide an Olympic pathway for talented junior
sailors. Call 310.823.4567 for more info.
July 16
Mdr Summer Concert Series
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.
The rst of the series will feature the original
stars of iconic 70s music group, The 5th Di
mension, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr
- they have received seven Grammy Awards
15 Gold Records and three Platinum Records
Named by Billboard as The First Couple of
Pop and Soul, Marilyn and Billy invite you toenjoy Up, Up and Away! A Musical Fable abou
this dynamic duos journey and celebration of
their own music, including a loving tribute to
The Beatles. Location - 13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey | 310.305.9545
July 16 & 17
One Design Race Weekend
The Classic SCCYC buoy One Design race
Weekend is coming. Seven races over two day
with 1:00 pm starts. Have lunch on the dock
then come out and race. Early registration i
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encouraged as there is a $10 discount available
until July 6th. As an extra incentive, the rst
three registered classes will have preference.
As always with SCCYC Hospitality, racers
eat free both nights. For more information
please see www.SCCYC.org or contact Fleet
Captain Bruce Fleck, [email protected].
Looking forward to seeing you on the water.
July 21
Symphonic Thursday ConcertSeries - Megan Hilty
Join us for a sensational performance by Tony-
nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty. Best
known for her performances as Lorelei Lee in
the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes, Doralee Rhodes in Broadways 9 to
5: The Musical and Glinda in the international
musical hit Wicked, this rising Broadway star
is not to be missed. Accompanied by her four-
piece band, Megan will put her vibrant and
inspired spin on many Broadway, American
and pop standards. Location - 13650 Mindanao
Way, Marina del Rey - 310.305.9545
July 23
Marina Del Rey
Summer Movie Nights
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches
& Harbors presents FREE Movie Nights in
Burton Chace Park! This week Earth to Echo.
Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy outdoor
movie screenings under the stars. Held on select
Saturday nights in July & August. Visit the
website for schedule and titles. For more info
call 310-726-4128.
July 24
Old Fashioned Day in the Park
Tour nostalgic Classic Yachts, Vintage Autos,
Motorcycles, and lots more for the 40th year,
presented by Classic Yacht Association. From
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location - 13650 Mindanao
Way, Marina del Rey
July 28
CYC Luncheon
Foundation Offers Catalina Youth Unique
Maritime Programs Presented by Richard
Somers, President and Co-Founder of the
Mariners Outreach Foundation. Richard will
describe the mission and the activities of thefoundation and give a presentation describing
the unusual and exotic animals and marine life
living in the Galapagos Islands as well as in
Catalina Islands marine environment. Dont
miss this informative program with excellent
photography both above and below the waters.
Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure
as a public service of CYC. Reserve a spot at
[email protected]. California
Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, MdR, CA
90292 310-823-4567.
July 30
Pop Saturdays Concert Series
Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight - legendary R&B singer-
songwriter, performer, producer and musician
Brian McKnight is a multi-platinum recording
artist who has sold more than 25 million albums
worldwide and has earned an impressive 16
Grammy Award nominations. This multi-
talented, stellar artist will grace the Marina with
soulful tunes from his highly anticipated new
album, Better. Location - 13650 Mindanao Way,
Marina del Rey | 310.305.9545
Ongoing
Marina Del Rey Waterbus
For just $1 each way, the Marina del Rey
Waterbus is the hottest deal in town! Whether
youre hopping aboard from Beach Eats to the
Summer Concerts or just simply want to enjoy
a casual boat ride, the Waterbus is a great way
to experience the water. And with eight stops
throughout the harbor, its easy to join the fun.
Thursday Saturday: 11 am midnight
Sunday: 11 am 9 p.m. 4th of July: 11 am
midnight. Labor Day: 11: am 9 pm
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del ReySanta 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, membershipdetails, racing, events, directions, and more.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
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 mee
onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon 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 fo
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 $10
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 ou
monthly meetings at the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club. The meetings have
been changed to the 4th 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 he
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main even
after that. Join the fun and meet other owners o
Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin a
[email protected] Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinne
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a mee
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new
people that have an interest in sailing or wan
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew fo
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the rst and
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sai
the following weekend weather and skipperpermitting. The meetings are held inside Pacic
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at [email protected], (310) 721-2825
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.
To list a coming event (for free)t,
email [email protected]
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After a four year hiatus, the California Yach
Club will once again host the US Sailing Junior
Olympics Festival this coming July 14 17. USSailing Junior Olympics Festival is to promote
the enjoyment of sailing and development o
skills to young sailors as well as provide an
Olympic pathway for talented junior sailors.
CYC expects about 300 young sailors, ranging
in age from 8 to 18 years, who will compete
in Lasers, Radials, CFJs, C420s, 29ers and
Optimist Championship and Green Fleets. Thi
event draws junior sailing stars, some of whom
have already earned regional, national and
international titles.
CYC will provide an Olympic style atmosphere
with an Opening Ceremony on Thursday, July
14 at 6 p.m. and ofcial Closing Ceremony and
medal presentation by world sailing champion
and Olympic silver medallist Pease Glaser, afte
the conclusion of the regatta on Sunday, July 17
Special events during this weekend are planned
including clinics for the competitors Thursday
afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. These clinics
will be will be conducted by CYCs Optimis
head coach Manny Resano, Jr. Program Director
at ABYC Allie Blecher and Kayla McComb
Junior Olympic Sailing is coordinated by US
Sailing, the governing body for the sport of
sailing and sailboat racing, and sponsored
nationally this year by Gill, Sperry and New
England Ropes.
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Few events in Marina del Rey rival the staying power of Old Fashioned Day in the Park. The long-
standing event will celebrate 40 years when it once again allows the opportunity to tour nostalgic
classic yachts, vintage autos, motorcycles, and all kinds of other stuff. On July 24th from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. presented by the Classic Yacht Association.
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O F F T H E W I R E
MdR Boater Pens a Book Tongue Waggin Good Time!
While some of the best sailors in Southern California were outside the breakwall participating in
Cal Race Week, paddlers were completing their own top-level competition that also brought racer
from all over the state. The Kahanmoku Klassic draws more than 2,500 participants lling rs
Mothers Beach on Palawan Way, then, later in the day, the Santa Monica Bay. Six person crews
were battling hard against each other, but later congregated and had a good timeHawaiian style
Photo Pat Reynolds.
Recently, local Marina del Rey sailor Peter
Jenvay took a long solo adventure aboard his
Catalina 36 and wrote a book about it. The
Mariner will be doing a feature story in the next
issue, but heres an exciting little snippet from
the book to get the beak wet. Always interesting
when one of our own takes the plunge.
Huge black clouds overtook the boat, and with
the main full up and the jib apping away, the
boat was locked into position by the force ofthe elements. I had no control! The boat was on
its side, and the water up on the deck! I could
hear the terrible noise of everything below
scrambling in its own cyclone. Its an amazing
feeling to be surrounded by walls of waves with
no ability to steer the boat out of the valleys that
wont let go
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erhaps one thing that all real boaters have in common is a sub-level, if not overt, hunger for adventure. The moment the lines are off the cleat
we understand that its on to a different realm. It might be a trip up towards Pt. Dume or out to the Redondo Canyon but along the way we
know that in and around us are whales, dolphin, sharks and who knows what else. The weather looks ne, but that might change and we may
be tested. As the land gets smaller on the horizon we feel smaller in turn. Its part of the wonder of it all, and many here in Marina del Rey
like to keep pushing that envelope.
For instanceas we speak, a local sailor out of the California Yacht Club, along with her brother and a friend are taking part in an untra-challenging
race that spans from Washington State, 750-mile due north to Alaska called the R2AKRace to Alaska. The tag line for the contest is 750 cold wate
miles. No motors, no support, all the way to Alaska.
Marilyn Cassedy sails in the Martin 242 class in MdR, mostly racing around buoys and is an experienced sailor, but not of the long distance breed. She
had learned about the race and would jokingly talk about it with her brother Paul, also a sailor, until it wasnt a joke anymore.
Initially, we sort of hit on this and started talking about it as something we would never do, and we kept talking about it and talking about it, said
Marilyn. Then we realized we werent talking about how crazy it was anymorewe were talking about how we were going to do it.
Paul is an active adventurer. Hes paddled a kayak across the Straits of Magellen, summited Californias 14,000 foot peaks, kite boarded across a
signicant portion of North Dakota and has been sailing since he was ve. Hes described this way on their blog:
From the coast of Baja California to the mountains of Tierre Del Fuego he has been pushing his limits in expedition style racing. The Race to Alaska
has given him the opportunity to combine some of his favorite things: the ocean, non motorized expedition racing, and suffering...lots and lots o
suffering.
And its this ability and willingness to suffer that will serve the three-person crew well for a race like thisits a bear. The siblings, along with Andrew
Famisaran, a kayak instructor out of La Jolla, will band together and make the arduous attempt mostly through Alaskas Inside Passagenot the most
hospitable area on the planet. Thirty-ve teams entered last year and only 15 nished. Organizers of the race say, There are squalls, killer whales, tida
currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on Gods green earth. Its said to be North Americas longest
human and wind powered race, with currently, the largest cash prize for a race of its kind$10,000 to the winner and with a nod to the play Glengarry
Glen Ross, second place gets a set of steak knives.
The race is open to anything wind or human-powered and attracts a real renegade type of demo. Among the vessels on the starting line are a Hobie 16
(solo sailed), a 26 open dory (no cabin) with a crew of nine and on the complete other side of the spectrum, Team Tritium Racing the 73-foot trimaran
that recently sailed to Hawaii in just ve days. Theres also a man doing the race on a 19stand up paddleboarda brave man of which organizers say
You might think that the bravest person in the R2AK is the guy who enters on a stand up paddleboard. Youd be wrong. The bravest person is our
insurance guy.
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750 Miles Sail to Alaska in an Etchells!
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The Cassedy team will be making the journey on quite a unique boat of their own. A modied 22 1976 Etchells that is retrotted with a very compac
cabin (word used very loosely), two rowing stations, an added toerail for safety and solar panels that allows for basic electricity. Once they decided
they wanted to do the race they started looking for the boat they would do it in. This particular Etchells has done the R2Ak before, which made the team
all the more comfortable even though they will not be comfortable at all. Last year the boat nished in two weeks and the trio is hoping to beat that time
We bought the boat sight unseen which is a little bit crazy, Marilyn laughed. But I guess that kind of goes into the whole these people are
crazy thing.
Marilyn said of the many anxieties and challenges facing the crew, its navigating that particular area that has them on their toes. Theres a plethora o
islands and tributaries feeding out in the inner passage and currents are measured in the 10s of knots.
From the beginning, we looked at a map of British Columbia and thought, oh my God. And we still have the same reaction to that same map now,
Marilyn said. But now were thinking about specic passages, weather conditions and how were going to deal with some of those currents that they
have up there, which is really nothing like weve ever seen in this area.
In addition to these concerns Cassedy has the normal apprehension about the boat enduring hard weather and keeping watch with such a small crew on
such a cramped boat. Other than that, she says they are ready and looking forward to completing a passage that many simply cant. Well, she did have
one more worry
I put my brother in charge of the rst aid kit and I wonder if that was a good idea!
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The crew: Marilyn Cassedy, her brother Paul and friend Andrew Famisaran aboard a modied Etchells that they plan to sail from Washington State to AlaskaPhotos courtesy of Marilyn Cassed
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ack in late 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbor got a bit of a bombshell dropped in their laps when
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, in association with the EPA told them Marina del Rey had some serious
issues. In a Small Craft Harbor meeting at the time the public learned that the copper in the anti-fouling paint that nearly everyone
uses to cover the boats bottoms was the main contributor in poisoning the harbor. The solution from the water boards POV was
to ban using that bottom paint and possibly dredge the harbor. That of course was something of a mind blower for all involved.
Boaters complained that alternative copperless paints were terrible, not to mention the cost of removing the old paint and the
county was looking at a quarter of a billion dollar project in a full-scale dredge effort.
The situation caused a major reaction. Many charged up boaters called into question the over-zealousness of environmental agencies but looking back
its possible that there were some communication misses during that time. It seemed the water board was insisting boaters immediately strip their pain
and replace it with a coating more environmentally suitable and maybe their rhetoric translated that point, but the truth is/was they were informing the
main stakeholders (Beaches and Harbors) that they needed to correct the problem some way, some how by 2024.
The dust settled and life went on for boaters here in this area but LADBH immediately got to the business of guring out how they could meet this
demanding responsibility without it costing a fortune and destabilizing every boater in the marina. One of the rst things they did was to employ more
comprehensive site-specic testing to try to get a deeper understanding of the more geographically broad information the water board was presenting.
According to Michael Tripp, the countys point man for the operation, very specied testing that addresses the actual salinity of this particular water
and how much copper it can endure, would help them better understand what was before them.
Although there was a good amount of local testing done for the original report, some maintain that contaminant in the sediment often becomes less toxic
over time. The county has instituted some ltration practices in local parking lots addressing storm water run off that they are encouraged by and while
that doesnt speak to the boat bottom paint situation as much, theyre hopeful that other similar solutions will arise for the over all clean up mission.
Getting to the Bottom
of the Copper Issue
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Were doing some soil testing right now, but weve only done the initial soil test, Michael Tripp told The Mariner. Fortunately, with that one, there
wasnt a lot of toxicity involved. Well be doing another test starting in July. Things are hopeful, but we have to do more testing to see what were
dealing with here.
Tripp and his team are also implementing other best management practices (BMPs) to reduce the copper inux. They will be beta testing a boatlift
program that keeps the boats lifted above the water in the slip. Tripp seemed slightly dubious about the effort, saying it works on only particular kinds
and sizes of boats. They plan on having a few in the county run anchorage and assessing it there.
Its hard to know how boaters are going to react to it, Tripp said of the idea. They could love it or be suspicious of it, much like they were suspicious
of non-copper paints. Thats why we want to do a pilot program in the anchorage that we manage over at Burton Chace Park.
He also spoke of implementing a diver certication where local divers would be better educated on the correct tools and practices for cleaning boat
bottoms. Theres no doubt that over-aggressive scrubbing creates unnecessary premature copper fall off. Although passive leaching accounts for 94%
of the copper problem, this still think its a BMP they feel worth pursuing.
The all out panic that was rst felt - that every boat owner in Marina del Rey would soon need to head over to the boatyard and cough up six to eigh
grand on a bottom scraping followed by a bottom paint job using substandard paint seems to have abated, but Tripp by no means implied that things
will or should go on as usual for those same owners.
We still have the 2024 deadline, Tripp said in a serious tone. Were trying to come up with ideas to address it, but its not something that we can
just ignore.
For those looking to pull the boat out and get a bottom job done, Tripp and other in the county ofces understand that while copper paints are not illegalhopefully these boaters will explore alternative paints that have at least a lower copper count. Some low copper paints have shown to be quite effective
and possibly something that can help bridge the gap between meeting the environmental goals that the county has to adhere to and keeping growth
off the bottom of the boats. Its logical to assume that if the copper levels remain as the deadline looms closer, boaters will be leaned on and then, all
negotiations, alternatives and possibilities will be off the table.
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Like a re extinguisher, an Epirb or PLB is of no use to you if it is not functional or if you dont understand how to use it. Follow these safety tips to
be sure you and your Epirb / PLB are ready for any at sea emergency.
KNOW IT!
It is essential that you how to activate either of these Mayday emergency devices when anyone on board or the boat itself is in eminent danger. Review
your owners manual on how to test and operate your Epirb or PLB. (If you dont have an operation manual handy one can be downloaded from the
manufactures website). Or see a dealer for instructions.
TEST IT!
Every Epirb and PLB has a self test feature to ensure it is operational and ready for use in an emergency. Review the self test procedure which you cannd in your manual and in abbreviated form on the case of the device itself. Keep in mind that you maybe limited to a xed number of self tests (refer
to your manual or ask your dealer).
PLACE IT!
Have a designed location on the boat for your Epirb or PLB. These emergency beacons will be of little use to you if you have to rummage around you
boat attempting to nd where you left it while your boat is lling with water. The best place to store your Epirb is in the open on a mounting bracket.
It is best to keep it within an arms reach or so, or placed in a ditch bag or a dedicated area where it can be easily grabbed in the event you should have
to exit the boat.
INSPECT IT!
Give your Epirb and PLB a close visual inspection at least once a year preferably at the beginning of the season. Look for any cracks in its case or loose
or deteriorating gaskets or seals as well as signs of corrosion on any metallic parts. If any of these signs are found, notify a Certied Epirb/PLB Battery
Replacement Service Center (locations listed on the manufacturers website).
REGISTER IT!
It is important, that you register your Epirb in your name and in that of your boat with NOAA (the National Oceanographic Aeronautic Administration)
This will help ensure that rst responding rescuers can identify your boat when responding to your Mayday. Like wise, PLBs should be registered
This can be easily done by downloading a Registration form or lling one out on line at: https://beaconregistration.noaa.gov. They will send you a
registration sticker that you need to afx to your Epirb or PLB. This sticker has an expiration date and should be renewed every two years.
CHECK IT!
Very importantly, check the battery replacement date on your Epirb / PLB. Batteries need to be replaced every 5years. To be youre your Epirb / PLB
is operational when you need it, dont exceed your sets battery expiration replacement date.
Also, Category 1 type Epirbs (those that can be automatically activated) have a Hydrostatic Release mechanism inside its special mounting bracket or
housing. These need to be replaced every 2years and can be replaced by the owner.
The boating season has begun, so be sure you follow the above emergency boating safety tips. Dont wait, do it now!
** Should you have any questions regarding your Epirb or PLB or need assistance on how to use, test, register or help in getting your batteries replaced
or obtaining a hydrostatic release, please feel free to call me at 310.8210.4958. I would be happy to be of assistance.
Remember: BOATING SAFETY BEGINS BY BEING PREPARED!
- Ken Engler
Ken Engler is owner of Maritime Communications, Inc here in Marina del Rey. He holds an FCC General Class Radiotelephone Operator License, is
an ACR Certied Battery Replacement Technician, a 5 time Boating Writers International Award Winner and writes a monthly electronics column for
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ver fteen years ago
I sailed into CatalinaHarbor on a proverbial,
dark and stormy
night. I was skippering
a charter aboard
a 55-foot cutter rigged
ketch. I turned her into the wind and had the
crew pull down the loudly ogging sails. We
started the diesel and maneuvered to anchor.
After about 150-feet of chain had clattered over
the bow roller we set the clutch on the windless
and watched the chain straightened taught as the
bow swung fully into the wind. The ketch settledin as the wind moaned loud in the rigging.
It had been a wet and bumpy channel crossing,
close hauled against 25-30 knot winds and short,
but steep seas. The crew, fair-weather sailors all,
were tired, wet, cold and maybe a little scared.
I advised them to grab some lunch leftovers
cold pizza and chickenand get some sleep. I
would remain in the pilothouse until either the
wind died down or I was satised the anchor
was well set. They mumbled their goodnights
and disappeared down the hatchway.
Glad to be alone, I settled into a corner of the
pilothouse as the wind began to die away. Soon,
a full moon peaked through the ragged sky
its light sparkling on the cats-paws lacing the
harbor. The moaning wind quieted to a murmur,
and the harsh, lapping chop against the hull
slowly gave way to a gentle caress. In a matter
of minutes, my thoughts turned from vigilant
concern to quiet reection, as a peaceful calm
settled over the harbor.
I had anchored in Cat dozens of times and
often found myself thinking about all those whohad anchored there before methis night was
no different.
For centuries before the arrival of the
Europeans, the Pimuvit (later called Gabrielino
by the Spanish at Mission San Gabriel) plied
the waters between the mainland and Catalina.
Their canoes were sturdy, over 30-feet long,
and well suited to the necessities of island life.
Villages lined the shore of Catalina Harbor, and
a dozen other locations around the island.
The rst European to intrude on this idyllic lifewas Juan Roderiguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese
explorer, sailing under the Spanish ag. Cabrillo
anchored in Catalina Harbor in October of 1542.
He named the island San Salvador, and the rst
Catholic Mass on Catalina is believed to have
been held aboard his agship.
After spending about a week at the island,
Cabrillos expedition headed further north. First,
stopping at the Channel Islands, then rounding
Point Conception, perhaps venturing as far north
as Monterey. Above Point Conception wind and
sea conditions worsenespecially as winter
approaches. Finding no suitable, all weather
anchorage, it is likely that Cabrillo returned
southrecalling the snug safety of Catalina
Harborthe only completely safe anchorage on
any of Californias offshore islands.
It was probably on the shores of Catalina Harbor
that a ght broke out between the natives and
the Spaniards. Cabrillo was injured and soon
died of his wounds. He may have been buried
on the slopes above the harbor. Some historians
think Cabrillo was killed further north, perhaps
on San Miguel Island. But, I nd that doubtfulI dont believe any experienced mariner would
have chosen San Miguel as a port of refuge to
winter in. Cuylers Harbor is full of shoals and
rocks, and is often a gale lashed nightmare in
winter. The expeditions logs have been lost so
well probably never know for certainbut Id
bet on Catalina.
Six decades later, Sebastian Viscaino, unaware
that the island had been previously discovered
by Cabrillo, anchored and landed there on
November 25, 1602the feast day of St
Catherine of Alexandriaand named the islandSanta Catalina in honor of the saint. The new
name stuck.
Over the next three centuries hundreds of sailing
ships, from all over the world, dropped anchor
here. There were Spanish galleons, whalers
from Nantucket and New Bedford, sealers from
Russia, Clipper ships carrying prospectors to the
gold elds and later returning to round the horn
with cargos gold bullion, U.S. warships, shing
and trading vessels, from a dozen differen
countries and of all sizes and rigs. Their los
ground tackle and jetsam still lies scattered ove
the bottom of Catalina Harbor.
I recall a time, about 20 years ago, being
anchored in Cat Harbor, and having a difcult
time weighing anchor. The powerful windles
was under tremendous loadthe anchor wa
fouled on something. We nally made lines fas
to the anchor chain and assisted the windlass
with sheet winches. After some minutes
a long length of rusted anchor-chain came into
view in the cloudy swirling water. It was chain
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such as I have never seenlinks round and
hammered by hand. The crew and I looked at
the relic and wondered how many centuries it
had lain stretched across the bottom. With great
effort we were able to free our chain from its
rusted ancestor and it slipped awayback to its
resting place. You can see such chain, salvaged
from the bottom of Cat Harbor, used as fencing
at the Isthmus Yacht Club today.
One of the most interesting ships to come to
her doom in Catalina Harbor was the Ning
Po. Built in Canton around 1770 and originally
named the Kin Tai Fong, meaning, gold, peace
and plenty.
For a dozen years she served as a trading vessel
along the Chinese coast. Within two decades she
had turned smuggler and slave ship. The passing
of another decade saw her change into an
outright pirate shipraiding and looting coastal
villages, as well as attacking merchant shipping.
She was the scourge of the China Seas.
By 1840 she had been seized by the Imperial
Chinese government and turned into a prison
ship. But her bloody decks would remain so
even in government hands. More than 150
prisoners were beheaded on her deck during the
seven years of government service.
During the Opium Wars she was seized by
Chinese rebels, leaving more blood in her wake.
She was captured by British General Charles
Gordon (Chinese Gordon) and renamed the
Ning- Po, meaning, peaceful wave.
But, old habits die hard - name change or no
and by 1884 she was back in Chinese hands,
and again lootingthis time, with a little more
humane angle. Her Captain would board rich
tourists in Canton or Hong Kong, take them
on a charter sail, strip them of their clothing
and valuableseventually dropping them on a
deserted beach. The British seized her back once
again, endingNing-Posrst foray into tourism.
Some sources sayNing Powas again taken by
rebels during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 and
used for commerce raiding against the various
foreign legations in China. (interestingly,
Charlton Heston portrayed General Gordon in
the lm, Khartoum, and he portrayed a Marine
Major in, 55 Days At Peking, a true story set
during the Boxer Rebellionsort of a Heston
Ning Po cosmic crossing).
After being seized by the British, for the third
time, the ship was sold to American investors
who had dreams of sailing her to America,
and turning the bloody, colorful old girl into
a tourist attraction.
Well, after several disastrous crossing attempts,
complete with typhoons, dismasting, and
drowned and starved crewthe NingPo
nally washed up on the rocks of San Pedro
in 1913. She toured between Long Beach and
San Diego until the summer of 1914, when she
arrived in Avalon for the tourist season.
By this timeNing -Powas more than a little long
in the tooth, being nearly 150 years old, leading
as harsh a life as is imaginable, and in need of
more than a little deferred maintenance. The
citizens of Avalon made the battered old relic
set up shop in Lovers Covejust east of the
main harbor.
At the end of a not very successful summer run,
the Ning-Powas banished to Catalina Harbor.
There she was snuggled in the mud inside
Ballast Point and remained a curiosity to theoccasional passerby at the remote West End.
About this time, Hollywood was just discovering
Catalina as the perfect, close, yet exotic locale
for their productions, and theNing-Poappeared
as a backdrop in various silent lms.
By the 1930s, when the talkies began,
Catalina Harbor was home to a half dozen
19th century sailing ships used in productions
such as: Treasure Island, The Sea Hawk,
The Hurricane, Captain Blood and Mutiny on
the Bounty.
Sea adventures being what they aresinking
ships, explosions and res were a common sight
in Catalina Harbor. During one of these ery
conicts things got out of hand and a burning
wreck drifted into the raggedNing-Po. She was
consumed by ames down to her waterlinethe
hulk eventually disappearing below the mud,
just off Ballast Point, inside Cat Harbor.
Nowadays, an old dirt road, crosses behind the
old Civil War barracks (now Isthmus Yacht
Club), and meanders along the southeast
shore of Catalina Harbor. A lot of folks use it
to get to a high vista, overlooking the harbor.
Without knowing it, they walk over what was
once an Indian village, and later a camp for the
Conquistadors. A little further on was the site of
a hunting and shing camp used by locals and
movie stars. John Wayne, Clark Gable, John
Ford, Errol Flynn, Gregory Peck, Humphrey
Bogart, Tyrone Power, Maureen OHara,
Charles Laughtoneven Teddy Roosevelt has
passed this way - along with countless Indians,
Spaniards, Union soldiers and sailors, whalers
sherman and seamen from all over the world
so you see, only the sands of the hour glass
separate our footsteps.
As the road gains elevation look off to the
right. If the tide is low and the light right
the silhouettes of two 18th century sailing
ships can be made out, lying on the bottom
not victims of real piratesbut rather o
Hollywood swashbucklers. There are at leas
a half dozen more such wrecks in, and around
Catalina Harborkeeping their secretssilen
and waiting.
I stayed curled in the pilot house all night
a thousand stars above, and below, surrounded
by a thousand ghosts from the past. Finally, the
mist of sleep crept into the snug pilot house
bringing me closer to them...
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LOS ANGELES June 2016 The American Sailing
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Cruising Course (ASA 114). Focused exclusively on
how to operate a cruising catamaran, the newest book in
ASAs instructive and engaging Sailing Made Easyseries
highlights the unique art of sailing a larger catamaran with its
distinctive characteristics and operating systems.
Like our previous textbooks, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy
is illustrated with rich, detailed photos and easy-to-understand text
to help students learn quickly, said Lenny Shabes, ASAs Chairman of
the Board. It offers invaluable information on how to operate a cruising
catamaran, adding tremendous value to many facets of the burgeoning
catamaran industry.
Published in full color and containing best-in-class illustrations along with
world-class photography from renowned sailing photographers, Billy
Black, Nicholas Claris, Sharon Greene and others,Cruising Catamarans
Made Easywas written by a team of expert sailing instructors with more
than 250 years of combined sailing experience. The 100-page book
was also co-edited by Peter Isler, two time Americas Cup winner and
Chairman of ASAs Educational Committee, and Jeremy McGeary
a 30-year veteran sailing writer and editor. The book also features
a foreword by world-renowned pioneer catamaran racer, Cam
Lewis.
More than a course textbook, Cruising Catamarans Made
Easy is also ideal for familiarizing more experienced
monohull sailors entering the evolving catamaran
sales and charter markets, according to Isler. For ca
manufacturers and dealers, it can be used as a sales tool to
inform, excite and build rapport with prospective customers. And for
owners and operators of catamaran charter companies, it should be placed
in the cabin of every catamaran in their eet!
Cruising Catamarans Made Easyis the rst book to serve as a complete
guide for the cruising catamaran sailor. It features a water-resistant cover
an easy-to-follow layout of two-page spreads throughout and an extensiveglossary of terms. It also provides web references to address key cruising
catamaran issues, as well as sources of weather information.
Cruising Catamarans Made Easyis currently available for purchase on
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Beer Can Chicken Recipe From the Boat Galley
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Beer Can Chicken
Serves 4
Also known as Drunken Chicken or Bear Butt Chicken, this produces
the most avorful and moist chicken and is perfect for a group! This
may or many not work on your boat grill depending on the size of your
chicken. It requires 10 to 12 inches of space between the grate and the lid.
Even if it wont work on your boats grill, you might be able to prepare it
on a marina grill!
Total Time:1 hour, 25 minutes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
1 whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons of your favorite dry spice rub
1 can beer (must be can)
1. Thoroughly wash the chicken and then wipe dry with paper towels.
Rub the chicken lightly with oil, then rub inside and out with salt,
ground pepper, and the dry rub. Set aside.
2. Wash the outside of the beer can. Open the can and enjoy a couple
swigs so that the can is not totally full. Place the beer can on a solid
surface. Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, plunk the bird cavity
over the beer can (put the can through the larger of the two openings)
despite many cruisers calling this recipe Beer Butt Chicken, you are
actually putting the beer can into the neck opening.
3. Transfer the bird-on-a-can to the grill and place it upright in the cente
of the grate, balancing the bird on its two legs and the can like a tripod
4. Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat (that is, no
coals or lit burners directly under the bird), with the grill cover on
for approximately 1 hours, or until the internal temperature
registers 165 F, or until the thigh juice runs clear when pierced with
a sharp knife.
5. Remove from the grill, carefully extract the beer can (dont burn
yourself), and let the chicken reset for 10 minutes before carving.
Note: Friends tried on a large marina grill with a small turkey and a largeFosters beer can for Thanksgiving. It took forever to cook: 4+ hours!
The Boat galley is the denitive boater cookbook. Its available on
Amazon.com or theboatgalley.com
SEVEN SEAS
ELECTRONICS, INCServing the Boating Industry Since 1978
TroubleshootingRewiring,Panels
AC/DC AccessoriesInverters, Batteries
Tel: 310.827.SEAS Tel: 310.346.3926
Specializing in Custom Installation
of Navigation Equipment
MARINE INSURANCE
PRIVATE/CHARTER/COMMERCIAL
HULLVALUES60K & UP
Jim Dalby310-702-6543
Lic. # obo5231
OverseaInsurance Agencywww.overseainsurance.com
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R A C I N G S C E N E
MdRs Only Full Service Rigging Shop
Rigging and Deck Hardware
Custom Carbon Work
Yacht Management
We DoArchitectural
Rigging!
Only TopQuality
Parts Used!
310-751-4900
B a r e f o o t R i g g i n g . c o m
RiggingBarefoot
Marine Electr ical
Licensed and Insured Marine Electrician
Inverters/Chargers/Isolaters
Satellite/Data Installations
Galvanic Isolation Testing
Battery Replacement/Maintenance/Rewiring
Autopilots/Radar/Transducers/Lighting/Pumps
Eclectic Electric (AC/DC Specialist)
CA License #(C10) 987835
ABYC Certified
Wooden Dinghies Making Surge in Mdr
Photos Madoka Hamlin
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Over the past year, more and more, the Marina del Rey harbor has been
graced with the beauty of classic craftsmanship in the form of Snipe Fleet
24s wooden dinghies and some hand-made wooden Optis.
After the great success of the wooden dinghy race last year in conjunction
with Old Fashioned Day in the Park, the Snipe Fleet 24 decided to mount
another wooden dinghy race forMarinaFest, which took place this past
month.
Eight boats showed up for the race, which organizers felt was a good
number considering Marina del Rey doesnt really have a signicant
organized wooden boat community...yet. Here is the line-up that made
the start:
Katawampus (far left), a home built 1963 Snipe, took line honors and wil
be the rst on the newly established perpetual wooden dinghy sail trophy
The Sontina Scow Rosi Anntook second
SnipeTeejaroo took third place
SnipeAspara took fourth
Snipe Wee Tootook fth
The Special Mention goes to a 60s gaff rigged sharpie from the 60s
which sailed a shortened course.
Two wooden Optis built by volunteers and youth from Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club participated as well.
Sail Repairs/Cleaning
Shade SailsCustom Industrial SewingAwnings: Boat/Home
Scrims/Backdrops
Privacy ScreensYour ProjectCanvas
Open M-F 9 - 4:30
4030 Del Rey Ave. MdR
310-822-9344
MARE CO.Washington Blvd.
MaxellaLincolnBlvd.
DelReyAve
MARE CO.
Woodworking
Wizardry
Custom Woodwork at its Best
Bill Borneman 310-977-0050
International Marine Consultant
818-787-7082
S S
Challenge EducationSafety Adventure
P S S APacifc Singlehanded
SAILING Association
P S S A L A . C O M
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Tip of the Month!
Handy nuggets of pocket sizedinformation to make your
travels easier, safer or just a bitmore enlightened
Road Rules
Any vessel overtaking any other vessel must
keep out the way of the vessel being overtaken.
The former is the give-way vessel and the latter
is the stand-on vessel.
This rule applies even if the overtaking vessel
is propelled by wind, oars, or rubber band
paddlewheel.
A vessel is deemed to be overtaking when
coming up with another vessel from a direction
more than 22.5 degrees abaft (behind) her
beam. This is the angle prescribed by the stern
light.
At night, the overtaking vessel will see only the
white stern light of the vessel being overtaken.If you see either side light, it is a crossing
situation.
Pecking order - There is a pecking order
that can be used as a simplied memory aid to
determine right of way for vessels of different
types. Get very familiar with this list, as it is
important to understand it thoroughly. The
lower most vessel on the list is the give way
vessel, and must stay out of the way of vessels
that are higher on the list:
Vessels not under command
Vessels restricted in their ability to
maneuver
Vessels constrained by draft
Fishing vessels engaged in shing, with
gear deployed
Sailing vessels
Power driven vessels
Furnished by BoatUS
COMMODORE YACHTS
Phone 310.821.6817 Toll Free 877.369.3582
www.commodoreyachts .net
Let Us SellYour Boat!
Formosa 51 - Beautiful staysailketch. Ready to cruise! $229,000
31 Hunter Sloop - Ready for theisland this summer! $25,000
65 Vic Franck - Total reft inside
and out! $875,000
45 Sea Ray Sundancer 450$129,000
38 Carver Aft Cabin MYSpacious layout! $59,500
55 Chris Craft ConstellationPrice REDUCED!$99,000
Mechanic Available Repairs Upgrades Maintenance
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SailboatsBeneteau Oceanis 400Timeshare/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
Challenger 35 1976.
Well equipped, roomy, ready for Mexico and beyond.
Fresh rig and new main/mizzen. Professionally main-
tained. David 310 597 3971
Lancer 28 1981
$10,000. Price Negotiable. Call George for more de-
tails. 310-913-7313
Ericson 27 1974
Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc
$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882
Martin 242
Predator: lightly used A sails, new running rigging, re-
built trailer, big sail inventory, outboard, tactics. Ready
to race. $14,000 Kathy 310-486-2367
Ranger 23T
Raggedy, pedigree racer/cruiser, well equipped,
exlnt condition, full cover, 3HP OB, H.D. yard trailer,
consistent winner, best big/little yacht ever. $6700.
310-378-5986.
14.2 Catalina Capri 14.2 (1995)
Mainsail and Jib, Galvanized trailer. Everything in verygood condition. Ready for sailing. Asking $2,800
JOHN @ 661-255-3023
Power Boats36 Hatteras Sportfsher
1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY
300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in
MdR. 818-200-9770 - [email protected]
Boston whaler 15
35 hp Honda 2007. 5999.00. Jeff 310-748-6222
DinghysInatables
Brand new Solstice Voyager 6-Person
Boat
Heavy duty PVC construction, 15 x 10 x 21 inches ;28 pounds - 4 chamber, double hull (DIN chamber)
construction. Inatable seats, swivel oar locks, Boston
Valve & shing rod holder. Optional Motor Mount (ad-
ditional $50) - Item #30050 can accept 2 HP electric
or gas motor. $120.00. 310-890-9007
Brand New Solstice Voyager 300 2
person inatable boat
PVC - 7-foot x 51. 16-pounds. $45. 310-890-9007
102 Mercury
2012 hypalon airoor $1,000. 310-822-8618
Achilles
A very lightly used Achilles Inatable w/6 HP Tahat-
su OB. Good condition, comes with a storage bag.
Length 88, Beam 48, Weight 66 lb, Load Capacity
840 lb, Person 4, Max HP 6. Denise 310-490-9432
www. ach i l l es i n f l a t ab l es . com / boa t m ode l s /
tendersandsportboats/ls/LS4-RU/
Apex Dinghy
10 apex rib 800 with chaps 310-822-8618
Achilles Inatable
9 Achilles - 310 823-1105
8 Quicksilver
Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618
Quicksilver Dinghy
8 quicksilver soft tail with motor bracket and all
accessories $400 obo. 310-822-8618
Trailers
0 - 13 Boats $400-$120014 - 16 Boats $600-$1200
17 - 21 Boats $750-$1200
24 - 29 Boats $3000
310-822-8618.
Outboards/EnginesVarious Small Outboards
4 Mercury 4 stroke short-$800
3.5 Tohatsu 4 stroke short-$550
4 Mercury 4 stroke short-$800
6 Tohatsu 4 stroke short-$950
9.9 Yamaha high thrust tiller elec start-$2400
15 Honda long elec start power tilt remote-$2000
8 Johnson 2 stroke short-$500
9.9 Mercury 4 stroke short-$1800
225 Honda 20 shaft display model $15k
Yamaha 50 4 stroke 4000 installed
310-822-8618
6 HP Suzuki
2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25. 20 Johnson
remote 20. 40 Evinrude remote 20. 50 Mercury re-
mote 20. 75 Mercury trim 20. 125 Force trim remote.
Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.
Mercury 4 HP OB
Only 5 hours. Long Shaft, external tank. Asking $900
(new is $1400). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome.
Other StuffICOM M422 VHF Radio
With Command II Remote Mic. Black. Built-in DSC
with Digital Selective Calling Features plus Public
Address function. $350 complete. Contact: sbnk@
gmail.com.
Spinnaker for Catalina 38
In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260
Emergency Rudder
Stainless Steel emergency rudder and tiller, never
used, for 40-50 sailboat. Photo upon request. Will
deliver to MDR. Made for Hunter 460. $900.00 OBO.
Steve 310-528-0717 or [email protected].
Reaching Strut for Catalina 38
In very good condition $75 - 310-871-5260
Tiller 5ft for Catalina 38
In very good condition$50 - 310-871-5260
Tiller
5 ft. long it ts a Catalina 38 in excellent condition $25
reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition
$40. 310 866 9439
TV, Mounts, Chairs, Fender Holders
Stainless dinghy mounts $100, four large stainless
fender holders $75 ea. stainless/wood chairs, $25 ea.
Samsung at screen $100 - all in xlnt condition. 310-
913-5533
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 8364Anchor
Fortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174
SailsHunter 460 UK vertical batten
Selden in-mast main, like new: E=18-8 P=48-3
$750.00
Hunter 460 UK
Selden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18-8 P=48-3
$500.00
Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling tape
drive
125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52-4 Foot= 20
$500.00
Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker
Fits our Hunter 460 $500.00
Steve - 310-528-0717 - [email protected]
Hunter 33 Selden in-mast Main
Excellent condition: E= 14-7 P=41-0 $450.00
Richard: 310-482-1877 - [email protected]
HUNTER 33 Jib
Hardly used - Excellent Condition.
Luff=35.6, Leech=33.9, Foot=14.8, Groove #6
$325.00. Richard: 310-482-1877 or
Donate BoatsLooking for Boat Donation for
Marine Mammal Research
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
valuable research of marine mammals in the SantaMonica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
many benets to donating your boat. Please email
[email protected].. www.oceanconservation.org
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 [email protected]
Donate your boat
To SOS, a non prot organization helping and thank-
Free Classifeds!Under 25 Words
Must be emailedto [email protected]
Two issue run (non-commercial)
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ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportin-
gourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884
Donate Your Boat
Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth
boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212
ServicesBoat Transport
A - Trident Transport - Boats, RVS, 5TH Wheels,
Trailers. Local and Long Distance. Dependable,
Secure, Reasonable Rates, Always on Time.
Licensed and Insured - Owner Dave [email protected]. (208) 640-0700 Acton
Ca.
Los Angeles Powerboat Academy
Certication - Lessons -Close Quarters Docking
Anchoring & Mooring 310 882-1037
www.yachts4fun.com
Yacht delivery/Instruction
Ex USCG, 5 yes Vessel Assist/ Sea Tow Captain.
Paul Heiderich 310 712 2550
Splicing Services
The Ships Store may be gone, but Im back! Call
Denny at (310)422-1453.
Low Cost Boat Documentation
Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242
USCG Licensed 100-ton
Master Captain
Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,
Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
323.855.0191 [email protected]. Jeffry Matzdorff.
323.855.0191
WantedBoat Partner
Long-time experienced former boat owner interested
in partnership or sharing expenses 36-55 boat for
cruising and shing. Ken 916 425-6650
[email protected] Aboard Situation Wanted
Mature professional couple seeking intermittent
housing for a week or month at a time... ongoing ar-
rangement. Excellent local references, Win/win for
traveler or 2nd home/boat owner. Extremely clean
and reliable. Rate negotiable. Contact Don 703-851-
0770, [email protected].
Transport Needed
Need to transport 32 power boat from Puerto Penas-
co, Mexico to MdR. Dates exible. Call or text Matt
@ 520 907-2638.
Jib
Looking for a jib in good condition with UV protec-
tion for a 30 Catalina. Need a 40 Luff and a 23 foot.Please contact Alan at: [email protected] or
(310) 721-2825.
Bandage Nurse for Invisible Person
Im an invisible man who needs help with the whole
bandage thing. Must be comfortable with invisible nu-
dity. 310-397-1887
Marine electronics and installation
High performance rigging solutions,
Optimizing deck layout
Custom fiberglass and carbon fiber work.
310-500-6216Jerome Sammarcelli
Get the newly
released book on the
history of
Marina del Rey!
Available at the Historical Societys Gallery atFishermans Village, at local bookstores, or online at
www.marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org
Outboard
EngineRepair!
Andersson Marine has beenserving the Marina del Rey
boating community for over 30years. From old 2-strokes to brand
new 4-strokes, we handle repair,service, electrical, installations and
consultations. Contact us aboutanything outboard!
Call for great deals ontune ups!
310-823-110512792 W. Washington B;vd1 block east of [email protected]
Pick up and trailers available for a small fee
Must Call for an appointment
30 years in
Marina del Rey!
Sell it in
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Underwater Services
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FIBERGLASS REPAIRSINCE 1969
Gel Coat SpecialistsCustom Fabrications
Expert Color MatchingCosmetic to Major Collisions
Custom Instrument Dashboards
310/306-2149
Harry Gibson