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Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 68
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Posted By MV La Costa
What DD is yours sir?

What DD is yours sir?
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,929
Posted By MV La Costa
Please keep in mind it is all about Maintenance,...

Please keep in mind it is all about Maintenance, but "almost" all commercial fishing boats that ply the seas from WA to Alaska are steel, as well as all modern tugs, barges, ships etc. It definitely...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-18-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
Nope...and when pics / video were attempted the...

Nope...and when pics / video were attempted the camera makes everything smaller!
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-18-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
Yes, I just took on 1200 gallons, marina has...

Yes, I just took on 1200 gallons, marina has largest fuel dock on the island. Talk to The office manager Julia.
"Julia York" <jyork@kewaloharbor.com>
Forum: General Discussion 07-18-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13,835
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Posted By MV La Costa
Hello Friend! Great meeting up with you a few...

Hello Friend!
Great meeting up with you a few weeks ago!
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-18-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
I don't know if this is against group rules, but...

I don't know if this is against group rules, but my wife just made a blog of the trip:
www.mvlacosta.com/blog/
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-18-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
Id recommend Oahu, Kewalo Basin marina as your...

Id recommend Oahu, Kewalo Basin marina as your stop, safe, security, and close to most everything.
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-18-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
We used Jimmy Cornell's books as a base for...

We used Jimmy Cornell's books as a base for recommended Oahu to AK timing which was June. I've used his routes now several times.
We used Bob Cook @ Weather Pros as our weather routing / forecaster...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 07-11-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,087
Posted By MV La Costa
Diesel Duck Pacific Crossing - 22

MV La Costa is safe and secure in Meyers Chuck, AK after our 2876 mile pacific crossing from Oahu to our new cruising grounds in SE Alaska.
As with all ocean passages, some amazing weather, and a...
Forum: General Discussion 08-10-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,530
Posted By MV La Costa
My biggest challenge with your budget is finding...

My biggest challenge with your budget is finding a capable boat for that cheap that can take on the entire coast - it is not an easy trip north in a small trawler against the wind from SoCal to PNW. ...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-09-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,398
Posted By MV La Costa
I think we know each other, I fished our of PA...

I think we know each other, I fished our of PA for many summers in the 90's. friends with Molly Pete and Sue, etc.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-06-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,398
Posted By MV La Costa
What part of AK? I am home based out of Wrangell.

What part of AK? I am home based out of Wrangell.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-06-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,562
Posted By MV La Costa
It is true however - all the Youtube Patreon...

It is true however - all the Youtube Patreon channels are FULL of them.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-06-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By MV La Costa
Aloha - New Member Checking in from Hawaii!

Hello All!
We are working on a year long stay on Oahu, cruising and refitting our Diesel Duck 462 Sail Assist Trawler "La Costa" before traveling back across the Pacific next June to the PNW....
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,296
Posted By MV La Costa
Not much, logs and sticks roll away and release...

Not much, logs and sticks roll away and release themselves. My worst problem has always been Bull kelp building up on long trips...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-29-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,699
Posted By MV La Costa
[QUOTE There are actually three NT in alaska...

[QUOTE
There are actually three NT in alaska that I have been eyeballing. But Alaska right now is tough - it is a long way from Seattle, particularly in the winter! Harder to get to than the east...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-22-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By MV La Costa
Wanted - diesel duck 462

Looking for a Diesel Duck 462, only one on the market at the moment. Any leads, or upcoming sales appreciated!
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-22-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By MV La Costa
Sold

Sold
Forum: General Discussion 12-08-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 16,822
Posted By MV La Costa
We will be heading North mid june it looks like.

We will be heading North mid june it looks like.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 10-06-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By MV La Costa
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Duck 08-29-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,067
Posted By MV La Costa
That Is the "David Ellis"

That Is the "David Ellis"
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 07-30-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By MV La Costa
42' Custom Deltaga Long Range Trawler

Crossing Oceans is now in our future, so we are putting our custom Fishing Boat Conversion / Cruising Trawler up for sale in order to build or purchase a trans Ocean Capable Blue water Cruiser.
...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,008
Posted By MV La Costa
That appears to be my dream ship - a Cape Horne...

That appears to be my dream ship - a Cape Horne 55. Self righting, 4500 gallon capacity tanks, etc., etc.
Forum: General Discussion 11-09-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,798
Posted By MV La Costa
Anyone familiar with this Boat?

Been for sale for quite sometime - Portland, OR.

Seems never fully finished, no name, no home port...

Curiosity is getting the better of me! Anyone local know the deal?
...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-20-2019, 12:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,677
Posted By MV La Costa
Any pics out of the water?

Any pics out of the water?
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