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[K9Kampers]

Every year I think more and more about trading in for something with a nice warm pilothouse...

Something like this, eh?!...

[Max Entropy]

Something like this, eh?!...

Pretty close - but this wd be closer:



It's a Willard, 34', I think. Not the greatest sailboat, but close enough for government work, as it were. Looks right for the environment it's in.

[Tomfoolery]

Every year I think more and more about trading in for something with a nice warm pilothouse , though the Mac sure is nice for summertime cruising.

Since we're on that subject, this is my dream boat. CSY 44 pilothouse ketch. Built for bare boat Caribbean rentals (like a tank, in other words), and probably not the best performing boat of its size (or even close), but I use my boats like station wagons. Or Waterbagos. So I'm fine with less-than-stellar performance, as long as it gets there, eventually.

And how could you not like that clipper bow?



Not so easy to trailer, though. But every boat is a compromise, isn't it?

[BOAT]

Wow, you guys are so brave! Your my heros - sailing into Nanaimo and the wind is like really really strong there! and those mountains in JANUARY with the snow on them?? I only have the guts to take the big ferry into Nanaimo much less even a 27 foot boat!

Don't rub it in . Every year I think more and more about trading in for something with a nice warm pilothouse , though the Mac sure is nice for summertime cruising.

Hey Max!

This one has a outdoor cockpit for the sunny days AND an indoor pilot house!! Best of both worlds and it's really fast!




I would come see you guys up there in this boat - and a good heater. I don't know how you guys handle the cold not the mention the major chop I see in the waters there - I would be dead in one season. You guys are the greatest sailors in the world!

[Highlander]

Something like this, eh?!...

Pretty close - but this wd be closer:



It's a Willard, 34', I think. Not the greatest sailboat, but close enough for government work, as it were. Looks right for the environment it's in.

Very Nice Nick
we can all raft up to ur boat for the party,s on cruise,s

J

[Highlander]

here u go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOkUq7A4QZk

and these guy,s make some nice pilothouses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKhBhPa__oo

J

[Highlander]

Tom
Here,s the cutter rig version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r12iwn3kbFg

J

[yukonbob]

Made it to False creek no problem. FYI if ever in Blaine there is a localized wind affect in the harbor. Gusts of 70 knots Tuesday night !! And was blowing 25-35 at the dock this morning. Got out in the strait and was a great shakedown. Now to take in the boat show then continue on.

[Wind Chime]

Glad to hear your safe and sound in port!

Ya, our local topography around the waters of the Southern Strait of Georgia can make for some bumpy rides ... And our short square waves can kick the hull out of seasoned blue water long swell sailors

Friday looks like the best day for a while with a string of low pressure systems arriving - so enjoy the calm at dock, and keep the hatches battened for the next leg north to Texada Island area.

[BOAT]

I think boat and highlander are trying to take over the home page today - sorry guys, it's just that all your posts lately have been so interesting I can't stop myself from joining in! You guys are like the greatest sailors in the world!!

I don't know how you handle that cold! I remember how I would complain in Mexico when there was a squall and the wind would whip up to 30 knots and the chop would get so bad in the Sea of Cortez and I would get soaking wet and even with the outside temp at 50 degrees I would feel like I was freezing to death - I was never so miserable as trudging all night long in such conditions - I could handle the chop, and the wind, and even fighting with the helm, but the COLD! UUUGH! I hated it - it was so cold it hurts.

I can't imaging you guys doing that in 35 degrees - in the oceans over here the seas are big but it's just a swell, you go up sort of slow,y, and you go down sort of slowly - nothing to get exited about - it's the big CHOP that's dangerous - I see that choppy stuff up there when I visit - it looks bad - If I were sailing there in the old days I would make friends with the native Indians fast to get out of the water.

[yukonbob]

I can't imaging you guys doing that in 35 degrees

Pfft! 35 degrees of weather, it was a balmy 40!

Glad to hear your safe and sound in port!

Ya, our local topography around the waters of the Southern Strait of Georgia can make for some bumpy rides ... And our short square waves can kick the hull out of seasoned blue water long swell sailors

Friday looks like the best day for a while with a string of low pressure systems arriving - so enjoy the calm at dock, and keep the hatches battened for the next leg north to Texada Island area.

Well you were right about the Howe Sound outflow, 30 knots sustained gusting to 45 on our beam, while we made and ate breakfast I fear no wind or wave now
Honestly it was really mellow and relaxed for the conditions though although the waves were non existent considering the wind. Coming out of Blaine on Thursday we had south east winds with south west 5 footers (think this had to do with residual waves and the shape of the bay) Outside of Howe entrance it was more or less calm waters and no sailing, just lots of logs. Stopped in Pender Harbor for the night and some beers in an empty harbour. Cool weather but absolutely no crowds, highly suggest a winter outing for those in the area, if you can really call this 'winter'

[Highlander]

Tom
found this boat across from the boat show thought u,d like these pic,s




J

[Tomfoolery]

That's a beauty, John. I'll take two.

[Highlander]

Bob
Up-date how,d the rest of the trip go ! any future Mods for the new boat

J

[yukonbob]

Bob
Up-date how,d the rest of the trip go ! any future Mods for the new boat

J

Rest went rally well. Shes under cover in the sunshine coast until April when I'll head down and continue the journey. Working on outfitting for the 1000 mile journey, ensuring adequate spares, equipment and the works ready to go or install along the way. We had all the standing rigging replaced while in Blaine from the guys at Northwest Rigging (shameless plug for great guys, good price and great service ) and I'll probably bring a spool of new 1/2" and replace as much of the running as possible as we go. We also had a new heat exchanger installed, some seals replaced, new Campbell sailor prop, and I plan on bringing a new set of injectors down and install before we take off. Shes extremely well outfitted and everything runs and works great but once back in Alaska I'll have winter projects I want to tackle like thru-hull and sea-cocks, bowsprit, replace ageing parts on the Perkins (maybe a top end rebuild n the next five years), slowly replace all hoses and wiring, wind vane and or davits, bright work maintenance and on and on and on... Just another hole in the water in which to throw copious amounts of money