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1 The Mariner-Issue 161 2016

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

w w w . m a r i n e r m a g a z i n e . c o m

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

For advertising rates and

Information contact

310-397-1887

email

[email protected]

Mailing address

P.O. Box 9403

Marina del Rey, CA 90295

The Mariner appears on the lastFriday of every month.

This issue

June 24 - July 29

Important

Numbersat a glance:

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Sheriff:

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FROM THE EDITOR

WHATS INSIDE

EULOGYFORARIB

Thanks for

picking it up!

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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53 Carver Voyager 2000 Low hours , professionally maintained , new wood oors, very clean$320,000 offer

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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. -

See more at: www.visitcatalinaisland.com/

island-info/two-harbors-annual-events#sthash.

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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.

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O F F T H E W I R E

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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Remember: BOATING SAFETY BEGINS BY BEING PREPARED!

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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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Like our previous textbooks, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy

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to help students learn quickly, said Lenny Shabes, ASAs Chairman of

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Published in full color and containing best-in-class illustrations along with

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More than a course textbook, Cruising Catamarans Made

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Total Time:1 hour, 25 minutes

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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.

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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

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Challenge EducationSafety Adventure

P S S APacifc Singlehanded

SAILING Association

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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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

The MarinerFree Classifieds

[email protected]


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Dive Service

S & K

Quality

Underwater Services

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Gel Coat SpecialistsCustom Fabrications

Expert Color MatchingCosmetic to Major Collisions

Custom Instrument Dashboards

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