Recent content by Defrostedcanuck

Well, if that’s what it takes to get to great destination and experience, I’m game. �� Thanks for the feed back.

Hi Rigtyme, Right, sounds like stability isn’t much of a problem, then. Since we plan to get out of Phoenix for the summer for 4 months or so, there will be some quality marina time while we hone our boat skills. That would include some bright work I’m sure. We’ve had three fixer upper homes in...

Ken E, That’s what I hear. It’s a concern because whatever we get, it won’t be kept in a boat house. Seems to be a few around whose decks have been glassed over and new fuel tanks, but windows are seldom mentioned. Things that make you go hmmm. I can do some wiring, plumbing and engine but...

Hi NWSeadog, Thanks for the reply. I’ve seen his videos and really like the maintenance videos on the Lehman. I was wondering in some of the videos if it was a little on the beam. Yer right, you’d be in for a ride on the flybridge. I’ve motored with a friend on his 30’ Catalina on a beam sea off...

Hi folks,I’m fairly new to TF and I am looking at the CHB 34 as an entry level boat. We are looking to base it in the PNW, and there are a few on the market. Looking at videos, my wife and I both remarked how the boat seems to pitch and yaw in moderate chop to some small rollers, leading to...

Good thought. My boat experience has been on a friend’s 30’ Catalina for the most part. I can start it, back it out, Sail with some competence and take it home. What certifications are needed to charter? I need to do some power squadron classes, I know.

Yeah, the summers get longer every year it seems. This one was interesting weather-wise, but would rather be tied up somewhere pulling a crab pot.

Hi, well you hit on some good points. Since we have family and friends in Washington, BC and Montana we thought of the boat as a base of operations to visit, explore and have marina time and cruising time as well. We would be in no hurry so a trawler would be just fine. As far as DIY, I am okay...

Exactly. Getting to the pleasant part of the year. I can see where being away from the boat could be worrisome. Don’t know what marinas have in the way of monitoring services.

Hi all, My wife and I are a couple years out from retirement and we decided that one goal was to not spend our summers in Phoenix. Since we are both from PNW/BC and grew up in sight of the salt chuck, I said one day, how about a boat to spend our summers on. She said that’s a good idea, what...