Capt'n Tom's Log - Latest Comments

Re: Sewage and Your Boat

Septic tank care — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:07:48 -0000

Waste management of the boats sailing must be given a proper attention too, it's sad to know that boat sewage are just being dumped into bay.

Re: Sewage and Your Boat

TheEditor — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:02:39 -0000

A sewage ejector has nothing to do with boating or waste management aboard a boat.

Re: Getting Rid of Smells and Mold on a Boat– Posted by RichH

TheEditor — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:55:07 -0000

The writer did a good job.

Re: Getting Rid of Smells and Mold on a Boat– Posted by RichH

TheEditor — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:54:42 -0000

I can't take credit for this. It came from a posting on a sailing forum that I frequent.

Re: Life Began…

The Editor — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:43:18 -0000

I had a look-see at your little boat, too. Beautiful! A great job on restoring and maintaining a wonderful old yacht!

Re: Life Began…

Shane Granger — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:40:52 -0000

Hi Tom,

Nice blog mate. Looks like a good solid boat you have also. You have my email here lets stay in contact.

Shane Granger
Master
Historic Vessel Vega

Re: The Market Sucks!

First Mate — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:28:03 -0000

That is a very cool wood boat. I would love to take it and fix it up.

Re: We Found Our New Boat

The Editor — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:14:18 -0000

Robert,

Much thanks! I am sure that I'll be contacting you!

Re: We Found Our New Boat

Robert — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:48:47 -0000

Congratulations, The Columbia 36 is a fine boat and can take you far. I own the Foolish Dreamer Columbia 36 hull #95. I have sailed her around the world 1983-1986 . She is capable of fast safe passages and is very easy to single-hand. You can contact me with any questions.

Re: Our Sailboat is for Sale!

The Editor — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:00:06 -0000

amhealy: I did an update. If you want to add posts, let me know.

Re: Our Sailboat is for Sale!

The Editor — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:59:40 -0000

I just emailed you information on how much we want for her.

Re: We Found Our New Boat

The Editor — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:58:35 -0000

Thanks! You're not wimpy, you just need to take it slowly.

Re: Our Sailboat is for Sale!

Julian — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:16:28 -0000

Can you send info to my e-mail # How much is the boat selling for and is a trailer part of the sale, Thanks

Re: We Found Our New Boat

Christine — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:29:30 -0000

Congratulations!! This is very exciting (especially for the wimp over here). Have a picture?

Re: Our Sailboat is for Sale!

amhealy — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:05:04 -0000

You need to provide an update! It's official! We are buying the 1969 Columbia 36!

Re: A Harstad 31 Motorsailer Editorial

The Editor — Sat, 15 May 2010 09:46:07 -0000

She's a great boat. If she was our last and we decided not to buy a bigger boat, I'd still be happy!

Re: A Harstad 31 Motorsailer Editorial

amhealy — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:43:17 -0000

I love that boat! You did a really good job writing about it.

Re: Finally Got to Work on Her!

Suzanne Warchal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:29:37 -0000

Hello brother! Hope you have a very happy birthday on Saturday. We will be in California in May and would love to see you and meet your wife.

Re: We Made it to Catalina Island

Tucker Bradford — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:57:20 -0000

Hey thanks! I didn't see this until just now. My family spent most of our time in Isthmus Harbor and Cat Harbor. I'm with you, Avalon was not my cup of tea. We did go grocery shopping there and had to visit their hardware store (no chandlery? Really?)

Re: We Made it to Catalina Island

Captain Tom — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:32:58 -0000

I have some videos of the leeward (land) side of Two Harbors that I will be posting soon. One is a video of me motoring slowly towards the dock where you would be met by a harbor master that would let you know how to handle things and ask you what you needed.

Re: We Made it to Catalina Island

Captain Tom — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:50 -0000

Well, as I've written a bit about, we loved Two Harbors because of the quaint atmosphere and ease of access.

You can find moorings, especially this time of year, close in the harbor, and also anchorages 300 or so yards outside. The anchorages are free and the moorings are somewhere around $28 a night. Water taxis are $3 per person, so that can become expensive and, depending on how many times you go to Catalina, can justify a skiff.

Moorings may be no charge if you just need them for a few hours during the day, but you will be charged if you stay longer or over night. The harbor masters cruse around in small boats and are really friendly! They will help you find a mooring and will also help you keep your boat in place while you figure out what the heck you are doing when you tie to the moorings. They seem to have a good understanding that the tourists pay the bills, so they are nice. It also pays to be nice to them.

We have skipped Avalon on purpose because of the commercial nature. We have no need nor want to be moored in a harbor with a bunch of weekend warriors that know little more about sailing than how to push buttons on their Beneteaus or Hunters. We prefer surrounding ourselves with those that sail for the love of sailing and adventure. Perhaps a more rustic type, but infinitely more interesting and fun to be around!

Re: We Made it to Catalina Island

Tucker Bradford — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0000

Capt Tom, I'm taking my family out to Catalina after Christmas. I would love to hear more about what you liked, and what we should skip.
-=Tucker

Re: Sailing the New Boat

Captain Tom — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:31:32 -0000

Chuck,

It was fun! Best part of it is that, once you get past the cost of the boat, which in this economy isn't too bad, all you pay for is fuel if you have to motor. There are places to drop anchor in the harbor that are free. Then you can explore as you want.

Re: Sailing the New Boat

Captain Tom — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:29:25 -0000

Kids are living on their own now. Paulina lives with Gerald and Travis. I feel good about that because she has two brothers to keep an eye on her. And from what I understand, they are pretty stern with her.

How are you?

Re: Sailing the New Boat

FrancieJ — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:54:49 -0000

Where are the kids, Tommy?