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MarinerA Publication For Where Land Ends Issue #89 www.marinermagazine.com June 2010

The Comeback Kid

Marina del Rey Sailor Abby Sunderland Nearly Perishes in the Depths of the Southern Indian Ocean

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community The Mariner is FROM THE EDITOR Editor/Publisher/Writer EIGHT BELLS Pat Reynolds When I fi rst started The Mariner I didn’t know very many people, but fi gured it would somehow all work out. After delivering issue number one around town, I was approached by a nice couple at one of my drops Photographs who said they appreciated what I was trying to do and asked me a few questions. They could tell I had no idea Pat Reynolds what was going on and suggested I call a lady named Lynn Hammett who was a friend of Darien Murray, Columnist the Editor/Publisher of The Dinghy, the publication I was essentially attempting to replace after her passing. Mookie At the time, there were some people around town who didn’t like what I was doing out of respect for Darien and I understood. Contributors Dave Kirby “Do you think this Lynn Hammett will help me or curse me?” I asked. Richard Schaefer The couple looked at each other for a moment and one of them said, “maybe both.”

Copy Editing Assistance Lynn had lunch with me at Edie’s Diner and with her no-nonsense manner brought me up to speed like a long Lisa Asahara lost Aunt that didn’t have time for such bother but was doing it anyway. Tersely she welcomed me and told me Opening Day was the next week and I should be there. Lynn brought me around and looked out for me For advertising rates and that day and continued to do the same in the years to come. Information contact 310-397-1887 - phone When I read an email recently that Lynn had died, my heart sank. She was such an integral part of the Yacht email Club fabric - one of those people that seemed would always be around, but now was gone. [email protected]

Mailing address Lynn was only in her early sixties and lately didn’t seem to me to be very happy. She had medical problems P.O. Box 9403 with her legs, which led to extra weight, which exacerbated the problems further and she didn’t have the Marina del Rey, CA 90295 resources to take care of it all. I believe she was sad and that made it all the worse to hear the news.

The Mariner appears on the 3rd When Lynn won the David Poe Memorial Service Award for all her work within the Friday of every month. community in 2005, she cried before her peers. She was recognized for her deeds This issue June 18 - July 16 and it touched her heart. Today I too recognize Lynn and say that I will miss her humor, her spirit and above all else her loyalty to the boating community. I hope she is at peace. Thanks for picking it up! Important WHAT’S INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 4 at a glance: Off the Wire 6 „ Marina del Rey The Comeback Kid 10 Sheriff: Abby Sunderland Dismasts in Indian Ocean 310-482-6000 Final Passage 12 Solo Sailor Tom Kirschbaum Dies in Catalina Crossing „ County The Parrot of Marina del Rey 14 Lifeguard: An MDR Parrot Befriends a Sea Bird 310-577-5700 Catalina Currents 16 „ Vessel Assist: Keeping Engines Cool by Richard Schaefer 800-399-1921 Powertails 18 Summer Boating Checklist „ Sea Tow Racing 20 866-473-5400 Ask the Expert - Boat Insurance 23 „ Marine Life Rescue Ask Mookie 24 800-39WHALE Classifi eds 25 “Abby Sunderland” by Pat Reynolds

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June 22nd July 04 members will meet and socialize with sailboat Racing Seminar Marina del Rey Annual Fourth of owners and can arrange for sails in Santa This seminar (from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) is open to July Fireworks Monica Bay. After sailing, club members can racers of all levels who would like to improve Enjoy spectacular fi reworks over the Marina’s enjoy wine and cheese parties or full dinners their knowledge of the rules. After spending main channel. Burton Chace Park and on member’s Boats. Catalina Island trips and a little time covering the basic rules the fl oor Fisherman’s Village are great viewing spots, but special events are also planned. (310) 822-0893 will be opened up to the audience who will be any waterview seat is a good one! 9 p.m. (arrive or email: [email protected] www. encouraged to ask questions and share their early). Free. 310 305 9545 sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com “rules experiences” on the water. Lectures held July 12 Marina Sunday Sailing Club at: Open Sailing, 4695 Admiralty Way, Marina PSSA Guest Speaker Series Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers del Rey. Corner of Mindanao and Admiralty Mark Michaelsen and crew in a friendly social environment for Way - enter on Admiralty. Plenty of free parking Pacifi c Singlehanded Sailing Association is daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to inside. We will be asking for a $5 donation. please to be featuring Mark Michaelsen as its Catalina and other destinations. We meet on Beverages & snacks will be provided. If you guest speaker at PSSA’s general membership the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the plan on attending please rsvp online at www. meeting at 8pm at the Santa Monica patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club opensailingusa.com Windjammers Yacht Club on Mindanao Way in banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a free June 26 Marina del Rey. Mark is a well known Southern Continental breakfast and socializing. 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MVYC is located in the Marina City features a guest speaker discussing their rowing programs. One of the best programs in Club - West Tower - at 4333 Admiralty Way. adventures and achievements. WSA invites Southern California, it weaves a complex web of Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy boaters of all skill levels to join. Its programs, activities throughout the year. Our younger and one, or just want to be around other water loving include day sails, seminars, parties, and cruises very talented sailors are constantly travelling people MVYC welcomes all who share in the including destinations such as King Harbor, the country and beyond to compete at Optimist Corinthian Spirit. Security will tell you where Catalina and the northern Channel Islands, For events. Reservations appreciated. The event to park. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator membership information contact Sandy Penrod. will take place with a no host bar in the Fireside to the Club House on G2. 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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced today Marina del Rey WaterBus summer weekend service begins Friday, June 25th through September 6th. Riders can access the WaterBus by heading to any boarding location where a dock attendant will hail the next available WaterBus.

WaterBus service is available Fridays 5 pm - midnight, Saturdays 11 am - midnight and Sundays from 11 am - 9 pm. Holiday WaterBus service is available for the 4th of July, 11 am – midnight, and Labor Day, September 6 from 11 am - 9 pm.

There are seven Marina boarding locations including Fisherman’s Village at 13755 Fiji Way; Burton Chace Park at 13650 Mindanao Way; Waterfront Walk/Fire Station #110 at 4433 Admiralty Way; Mother’s Beach at 4101 Admiralty Way; Dolphin Marina at 13900 Panay Way, Dock Gate #C-200; Esprit I at 13900 Marquesas Way, Dock Gate #B-401 and Marina Harbor at 14028 Tahiti Way, Dock Gate #A-2200. Tickets are available at each boarding location for $1.00 per person, one-way. Season passes are available for purchase at the Fisherman’s Village location for $30.00. All boarding locations are fully ADA compliant except Fisherman’s Village and parking is available at Los Angeles County lots located throughout Marina del Rey for a minimal fee.

WaterBus service will operate 5 pm – midnight during the Marina del Rey Summer Concerts on July 8 and 22, as well as, August 5 and 19 for concertgoers who prefer water transportation to and from the concerts.

In addition to WaterBus service, the free, clean fuel, landside Beach Shuttles will circulate between Playa Vista, Marina del Rey and the Venice Beach Pier on summer weekends and during the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series.

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ne Saturday morning at about 10:30 is considered, many things,” said Waddington. is my main concern and the other is how it in the morning, a U.S. Coast Guard “There’s a signifi cant difference between a undermines the vessels and companies that are Cutter, apparently operating out vessel that’s inspected and one that isn’t.” doing things the right way and the safe way.” of the San Pedro area, boarded a O 65-ft motoryacht at the revamped Although Waddington is quick to mention that Steffey explains that a legitimate operation Marina del Rey fuel dock. Although U.S. Coast he’s more interested in getting skippers compliant is regularly inspected and that the inspections Guard offi cials couldn’t comment on why the than dolling out citations, he acknowledges that are very thorough. A certifi cate is issued every group was being detained, it’s speculated that the fi nes can be fairly expensive, especially if it’s fi ve years but there are annual reviews and the the boat may have been operating an illegal a large boat carrying a large amount of people. boat needs to be hauled every two years. He charter of some kind. Details of the situation He says fi nes range from $6,500 to $27,000 also points out that commercial insurance is far will become available after the investigation is depending on the severity of the infraction. more reaching and that a customer on an illegal over, but the circumstance brought to light the charter may be putting themselves in a more reality that there are dozens or maybe hundreds In addition to the safety aspects, Waddington compromising situation than they realize. of makeshift unlicensed charter businesses in also expressed sympathy towards legitimate operation in the Marina and down the coast companies that go through the meticulous and For the general public who might be interested that are operating below the radar and without in chartering Lt. Waddington stresses that they adhering to chartering regulations put forth by pay attention to the posted material charter boats the Coast Guard. should have and to make sure the Captain is on the up and up. “They should have a minimum safety standard,” said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Randy “I’d be asking for the Captain’s license and if S. Waddington, who pursues illegal charter there were more than six people on board I’d companies in the Southland waters. “I think be looking for their certifi cate of inspection,” that’s a reasonable expectation for the public, so Waddington said, “which is required to be for us, it’s a safety issue.” posted where passengers can see it. On that certifi cate it will provide information about the Waddington and his team troll the internet and vessel, about the documentation number, max marine bulletin boards looking for signs and number of passengers, life saving, fi re-fi ghting, indications of companies that appear suspicious. all kinds of things.” He says that since the recent downturn in the sometimes costly effort of keeping a vessel up national economy, he is seeing more bogus to snuff then lose business to an entrepreneurial charter businesses cropping up paying no heed boat owner who doesn’t have to concern to the many safety specifi cations a licensed themselves with inspections and permits. company has to adhere to. “Have boat will DAMIAN CANVAS charter” is the business model for many self Captain Darrell Steffey, a licensed skipper WORKS proclaimed captains as they advertise diving who is a manager and First Offi cer of a trips, Catalina runs, fi shing excursions, whale legitimate chartering company in Marina del z Dodgers watches, ash scatterings or anything else. Rey is frustrated by the prospect of potentially z Cushions While Waddington is compassionate for people untrained boat operators not only encroaching z Full Covers wanting to make a living he is also profoundly on his business but also not adhering to the aware of the inherent risks of such behavior. safety regs that he feels are important for the z Stern Rooms well-being of the customer. z Bridge Covers “[A legal charter boat] is going to have greater life-saving capability, greater fi re- “I have two concerns,” he stated. “One is for the 310-822-2343 fi ghting capability, the stability of the vessel general welfare and safety of the public, which - Satisfaction Guaranteed -

2010 The Mariner - Issue 89 9 Abby Sunderland Rescued from the Depths of the Southern Indian Ocean.

n June 10th news came had activated two of her emergency beacons. signal had come from her manually activated over the wire that sixteen- Speculation ran rampant as both her team and EPIRB. year-old Marina del Rey the general public tried to piece together the sailor Abby Sunderland, few facts that existed and worry permeated the “Abby has all of the equipment on board to who was attempting to sailing community like no other circumstance in survive a crisis situation like this. She has a become the youngest recent times. Soon after the news came out, the dry suit, survival suit, life raft, and ditch bag O person to sail alone around Sunderland’s made a relatively reassuring blog with emergency supplies. If she can keep warm the world, had activated two of her EPIRB entry: and hang on, help will be there as soon as units, indicating that she was in dire straights possible. Wild Eyes is designed for travel in the in the Southern Indian Ocean smack between “We were helping her troubleshoot her engine and is equipped with fi ve air- South Africa and Australia. At last contact, that she was trying to start to charge her tight bulkheads to keep her buoyant in the event Sunderland, the youngest person to ever sail systems. She was able to get the water out of of major hull damage. It is built to Category 0 around , had been skippering her the engine and start her up. We were waiting standards and is designed to self-right in the Open 40 Wild Eyes in 60 knots of wind and 20- to hear back from her when American Search event of capsize.” 25 foot- seas. She was reportedly on the iridium & Rescue authorities called to report having phone trouble-shooting engine problems after received a signal from her emergency beacon An ominous cloud hung low and much of the suffering repeated knockdowns when the phone (EPIRB). We initially thought that the signal sailing community remained glued to their cut out, as it had a few times prior. Abby’s team was sent automatically from her water-activated computers anticipating updates, hoping for the waited for a call back, but about an hour later EPIRB and that it had been activated during one best, but fearing that the lone teenage sailor the Sunderland household was contacted by the of her knockdowns. As we pulled the paperwork might be bobbing in a life raft in 30 foot seas, U.S. Coast Guard informing them that Abby from her EPIRB registration, we learned that the or worse, catapulted from her cockpit into a

10 The Mariner - Issue 89 2010 ferocious ocean to die the death some critics “The long and the short of it is, well, one long predicted. The following day, the weather was considerably wave, and one short mast -short meaning two more manageable as Ile De La Runion, a 100- inch stub.” Sentiments of promise seemed to take root as foot fi shing vessel, arrived to rescue Sunderland more information trickled in. The fact that her from her precarious position. She was safely Abby was characteristically upbeat and resilient EPIRBS were manually activated was a good retrieved by dinghy although it wasn’t without in her post and, amazingly, after going through sign. They knew that one of the units came from its diffi culties. There were reports that the such an incredible ordeal, still took time to take inside the cabin and that a Class 1 automatic dingy’s driver had fallen into the cold southern a shot at her critics, or more accurately the critics deployment EPIRB in the cockpit was not waters during the attempt and some anxious of her parents, who by this time were weighing activated. The fact that the boat is designed moments ensued. in loudly around the world. for extreme conditions and that it was loaded with survival gear all gave “There are plenty of things hope to the hopeful, but as people can think of to blame the hours past without any for my situation; my age, the contact, that promise grew time of year and many more. weary. The truth is, I was in a storm and you don’t sail through the Although, this passing Indian Ocean without getting time with no word from in at least one storm. It wasn’t the record-setting young the time of year it was just a sailor was torturous for all Southern Ocean storm. Storms concerned, one thing it did are part of the deal when you produce was worldwide set out to sail around the world. concern and the Australian As for age, since when does government got extremely age create gigantic waves and proactive. Since Sunderland storms?” was in such horrible weather and in such a remote place Abby chose her next entry to Photo courtesy of Jim McCone – an area that couldn’t be thank all of the agencies and accessed by rescue boats people who spent fortunes and or helicopters, they took went out of their way to make a the unprecedented step dangerous and diffi cult rescue of sending a commercial successful. jet, a Airbus A330, on a scouting mission to In a telephone interview try and spot Wild Eyes. conducted soon after she was Weather reports were ugly safe on the fi shing boat Abby and many felt a jet of that described the situation: size wouldn’t be able to fl y low or slow enough to spot “There was a storm all day. I the speck that would be a had 60-knots for a good part 40-foot sailboat in those of the day. I had been knocked conditions, but at daybreak down 4 times. Things were they loaded the plane with just starting to die down – I professional rescuers, a had about 40-knots. I had just hand-held marine VHF fi nished fi xing my engine when radio and made their way I got hit. I don’t know if it was to the EPIRB location. a rogue wave or what, but the Soon, word came back boat rolled all of a sudden.” that Sunderland had been spotted and that she Sunderland spent a total of three days fl oating responded when hailed on the marine radio. helplessly aboard her disabled 40-foot racer In the meantime, the mainstream media pounced and for nearly a day was seriously considered on the story with ravenous voracity. All of the “This is Abby,” she said to the delighted rescue a goner. After she got settled onto the French morning shows led with the story and each one crew on board the Australian jet and a rescue vessel it wasn’t long before she logged onto her interviewed Laurence, Marianne and Zac about effort involving a French fi shing boat that was blog: the ordeal. Geraldo Rivera gave the story a good located about 400-miles away was immediately amount of time on his show Geraldo at Large enacted. Wild Eyes had been dismasted but was “Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t written in so and local California television featured the story upright and in decent shape, considering what it long, as you probably already know I had a front and center. But for all the networks, this had gone through. Sunderland hunkered down pretty rough couple of days. wasn’t simply a feel-good piece about a brave inside the cabin and awaited pick-up. young girl who got derailed while pursuing her 2010 The Mariner - Issue 89 11 fter a challenging sail from Conditions were hooting by most fair-weather- off the Long Beach Coast. But how the ultra Marina del Rey, around Santa sailor’s standards the Sunday afternoon safety-conscious Kirschbaum fell off the boat Barbara Island and on to Tom was sailing across, but compared to the still left friends wondering Catalina Island in 40-knots of conditions he faced over the weekend, it was wind and over 10-foot seas, most manageable. “When you have the harness and it’s all hooked Tom Kirschbaum, 57, rested on Feral, his 26- up and tethered into place – you’ve got to foot International Folkboat, a satisfi ed man. “There were several boats that came across wonder,” speculated PSSA Jr. Staff Commodore According to friends who spoke to him in that afternoon so it wasn’t the type of situation Eric Lambert, who had competed in the same the morning after the race as he sat safely on where you shouldn’t do it… you shouldn’t do it race and was one of the fi rst on the scene to a mooring in Emerald Bay, Kirschbaum was if you don’t know what you’re doing, but Tom conduct a run-through investigation of the ecstatic about the trip. He loved solo-sailing, knew what he was doing,” said Gil Maguire, a beached boat. “It would be very easy to loosen and it was especially affi rmed in this race. fellow Pacifi c Singlehanded Sailing Association an adjustment in the process of getting all geared member who made the crossing the same up and neglect to cinch up the harness tight. It’s Some would say sailing alone in near gale day. “He was a good sailor. He’s not the type a very human thing and anyone could make a force winds in a 26-foot sailboat is risky of person that I’d expect this to happen to, so mistake like that. Why would you take a harness behavior, and they, of course, would be right, everyone is left scratching our heads wondering off while it’s still clipped in?” but for Kirschbaum and others like him, it’s a what happened.” calculated and very well thought out decision. As of this writing, the autopsy was not released. Tom in particular was known to be one of the When the boat sailed itself up on shore near Friends and fellow sailors await the report to most cautious of the breed – not a great racer, Navy St. at 3:45 Sunday afternoon, there would see of it shows any evidence of what may have but one that was sure to fi nish. be a chain reaction of head scratching, with happened that blustery afternoon. many questions as yet still unanswered. Was he It’s for that reason the sailing community was wearing a life vest? Had he somehow come out “The sea conditions were such that you can get stunned to learn Kirschbaum had evidently of his harness? Was he still alive? the occasional rogue wave,” Lambert said. “And fallen off Feral on the delivery back to Marina I just wonder if something like that happened to del Rey. The boat washed up on a Venice beach A search and rescue mission began immediately, Tom and he took a knock down that came out sails perfectly trimmed, with an empty, shackled but was suspended the following day. That of nowhere.” together harness clipped securely to a padeye in Thursday, Kirschbaum’s body was found the cockpit. wearing a life jacket by fi sherman, four miles Kirschbaum’s death came as a blow to the 12 The Mariner - Issue 89 2010 sailing community, particularly the short handed sect. He was a man who was enthusiastic about the sport, but above all, someone who was unremitting when it came to safety. One friend said: Save Up to 50% “When his daughter sailed Feral back to Vessel Maintenance and Repair Power and Sail Honolulu with him, from Hanalei, [Tom sailed from San Francisco to Hawaii in the single- handed Transpac a few years back] Tom would not let her take off her lifejacket and harness Mechanical Captain Services even when she was lying on the settee down Complete engine and/or generator Charters, Private instruction, below. That was Tom Kirschbaum.” service and repair. All makes and deliveries, management, consulting, models. Diesel, gas, outboards sea trials. Power or Sail. Now, in Kirschbaum’s wake are questions and doubts about the effectiveness of harnesses Electrical Plumbing and the best ways short-handed sailors should Charging systems, battery analysis Fresh, raw, waste and bilge be equipped to not suffer the same fate. Tom’s and replacement. Navigation systems. 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It was a year or two ago that I fi rst took by in their silent beauty when we heard the notice of the large bright green bird, distinctive call. We knew without looking swooping and diving over and between that it was the parrot, but this time there was the masts here in A-Basin. It looked like a duet of angry sounding squawks. As we turn it was struggling to stay aloft, its wings our heads, we saw a night heron dart by with constantly fl apping, with a “squawk- the parrot in hot pursuit, nipping at its tail squawk-squawk” as if to say “Get out of feathers. my way, I’m out of control here.” I could hear it coming before seeing it, always What could have happened between those alone, being ignored, if not frightening two? I wondered, just as the duo pulled up the other marina birds. Someone’s pet that abruptly and landed, within feet of one another fl ew away I supposed? Or perhaps, given on the bow rail of a nearby powerboat. They the noise it makes, allowed to escape. then sat there quietly, looking around, together but separate, seemingly content. The majestic Today, it is only 7:00 a.m. and already I hear its call, so distinct, so wanting, gray-brown heron with its long pointed peak and darting eyes was, scanning that high-shrilled squawk, different from any of the traditional sea birds the water below. The parrot, almost iridescent green in the fading sunlight, usually heard in and around the Marina. “Is he calling for his mate?” my sat with its head held high, beak curved down, scanning the sky. wife murmurs, her eyes still closed with sleep. What an unlikely pair, so different in so many ways, sharing only fl ight in A few days before, we were sitting on the foredeck of our sloop moored common. Had these two just experienced a “lovers’ quarrel?” In this world in A-Basin, enjoying a sundown beverage, and watching the boats glide of diversity, could the Parrot of A-Basin have fi nally found a mate?

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Trying to Keep Marine Engines Running Cool.

By Captain Richard Schaefer

ummer is here and that means than sweat, electrical tape, wire ties, grumbling, and choosing the wrong one, in the incorrect two things for your boat; more ranting, prayer and luck. But, like I said before, dilution, could damage your engine. Also, use and hotter temperatures in I’m no mechanic. water alone is a better coolant than antifreeze the engine room. Add a cooling and, with the addition of Redline, has much system problem and you’ve got These days, nearly all boats over 28 feet have greater cooling potential than antifreeze. the beginnings of a ruined vacation, or maybe fresh water cooling via a heat exchanger. The even a fried engine .... ooouch! heat exchanger/coolant reservoir performs the 2. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge. Get same function on a boat as that of your car’s to know the normal operating temp of the Let me preface this by saying that I am no radiator. The difference is, that instead of air engine. An increase, even a slight one, usually mechanic. All the wisdom I am about to impart passing between the fi ns of a radiator to cool indicates a problem - don’t ignore it. By the time has been gained through painful experience the engine coolant, a boat uses a raw-water the engine alarm goes off it is likely that damage - hunched over a hot engine, in a tiny engine (saltwater in the ocean) pump to draw in water has already occurred. Shut down immediately room, burning my fi ngers, busting my knuckles, and pump it through a collection of bronze or and sort it out. and alternately cussing out the S.O.B. who copper tubes that are immersed in the engine’s planned the freakin’ engine room, and the black coolant, within a tank. A second coolant pump 3. Inspect your belts and hoses. Belts that hearted moron who designed the engine. on the engine pushes the coolant through the appear worn or hoses that are “spongy/soft”, engine and then to the heat exchanger, where the bulging or cracked must be replaced. Check I wish I could say that I was an eloquent cusser heat is transferred from the coolant to the raw the hose clamps as well - double clamp if - like my uncle Ruben. Now, there was an artist water - which then is usually pumped into a wet possible. If your water pump drive belt is in profanity. He was a farmer who could send exhaust system and over the side. Essentially, throwing a black dust/soot appearing fi lm on the a stream of four letter words arcing toward the the heat generated by the engine is transferred engine or engine spaces there’s a good chance heavens that was pure poetry. A soaring score fi rst to the coolant via circulation through that the water pump pulley is wobbling. A sure of vulgarity - an ephemeral work of art. My the coolant galleries within the engine, then sign of imminent failure. Don’t wait - replace. cuss fests are more of a stumbling staccato of pumped to the heat-exchanger, where the heat exclamations punctuated by muttering grumbles is again transferred to the raw water through 4. Replace the impeller on the raw water pump and whining - totally pedestrian in comparison to the wall of the tubes, and then is pumped out every 2 years or 1000 hours. Flush your fresh my uncle’s skyrocketing compositions. with the exhaust. The “cooled coolant” is then water/coolant system at the same time. pumped back through the engine. This process Occasionally, my rants get to the point is continual whenever the engine is running - at 5. Every time you start the engine, check of causing people to run screaming from the least that’s the hope. the amount of raw water coming out of the dock . They assume that either I have become a exhaust. If the stream is diminished there ranting, frothing, demented Freddie Kruger, or As with most things , prevention and maintenance probably is an obstruction in the raw water that I am battling a huge, writhing serpent that are the keys to avoiding expensive repairs. intake or a worn impeller. has taken up residence in my bilge. Either way - they want no part of it. 1. Check your coolant every time you go 6. Keep your engine bed and engine clean. It out. If you need to add coolant fi nd out why. In will run cooler, and a clean and dry engine will You see, a charter captain must wear many Southern California (where there is no danger enable you to spot leaks before they become hats. Unfortunately, often one of them is that of freezing) I fi nd it best to not use antifreeze, serious and cause signifi cant damage. of “chief engineer” as well as a boat’s Master. but rather, distilled water, a wetting agent like Over the years, I have managed to bring many Redline and water pump lubricant. There 7. Carry spares and know how to install them. disabled boats back to port without much more are many different coolant types on the market, 16 The Mariner - Issue 89 2010 CATALINA CURRENTS

the Italians could have goofed up as badly as the TIP: If you neglect to repair a leak as soon as Diagnosing Cooling System and Brits on the “Deep Water Horizon”. possible you’re putting your engine and perhaps Overheating Problems 2. Invisible, Internal Leaks - those that leave your boat at risk. A new diesel on a 40 foot no visible, external trace. Biggest worry in sailboat comes with at least a $20,000 price tag 1. Visible Leaks. The source of such leaks this category is a blown head-gasket. Look - a rebuild, only slightly less. Also, if you try the is usually obvious and often inexpensive to for white smoke in the exhaust when you fi rst band-aid approach you can bet that your “quick- fi x. Most often a bad hose or defective radiator start up and water in the oil. Internal heat fi x” will fail at the worst possible moment - say, cap. If the leak is coming from the engine itself exchanger problems need to be pressure tested on a foggy, windless day in the shipping lanes. things can get ugly and expensive real fast. The in a water tank, or if possible, with a leak down most likely sources of visible leaks from the or pressure test on the boat. If you have a The “Go To” people for heat exchanger repair engine are gaskets or corrosion. Some of those transmission cooler then check the fl uid/oil for in our area are, Santa Monica Radiator, at on the “cheap fi x” side are; thermostat housing/ water. Also, if you have a water heater that uses 1537 Lincoln, phone 310-392-4551. Harold gasket leaks, exhaust elbow corrosion leaks, the circulating coolant to heat the water then its is the owner - he’s 81. His father opened the water heater plumbing and raw water cover internal plumbing could be leaking coolant into place decades ago, so coolant is in Harold’s plate/gasket leaks. Those with a fi nancially the tank. Boats equipped with turbo chargers blood. They’re fair, honest and know their gloomy prognosis include; head gaskets, heat can also experience internal coolant loss . Most business - but the parking sucks. exchangers, freeze plugs, cracked blocks or invisible/internal coolant leaks end up in the heads, and water pumps. I just had my water pump hands of a mechanic sooner or later. Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. Licensed replaced - pump $400.00 labor $1,000. Had to Sailing Master. He has skippered charters, pull off the timing gears and belts from the front 3. Overheating. Low coolant. Clogged/restricted taught sailing and seamanship, delivered and of the engine. If the unabomber was still in raw water or coolant system. Bad thermostat. managed yachts for more than 25 years. He business I would have sent him the address of Failed water pump or impellers. Note: If you is available for instruction, consultation and the engineer who designed that British junk pile. are offshore, and have the knowledge, you may pre-purchase inspections. For questions or For years I was undecided about which country temporarily remove the thermostat if you have comments, he can be reached at 310-460-8946 produces the worst engineered products on the eliminated other causes of overheating. or e-mail at, [email protected] planet - Italy or the U.K... But I don’t think even

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2010 The Mariner - Issue 89 17 POWERTAILS Double Check

Anyone, who’s just getting to their boat now that summer is upon us, 4. Clean and tighten electrical connections, especially both ends of BoatUS has complied a handy checklist for before you launch: battery cables. Wire-brush battery terminals and fi ll cells with distilled water (if applicable). 1. Inspect and lubricate seacocks. 5. Inspect bilge blower hose for leaks. 2. Hose clamps should be inspected and replaced as necessary. Double clamping hose connections with marine-rated stainless hose clamps, Sailboat Rigging: or keeping seacocks closed when you are away, are wise moves. 3. Inspect cooling hoses for stiffness, rot, leaks and cracking. Make sure 1. Inspect swage fi ttings for cracks and heavy rust (some discoloration they fi t snugly. is acceptable). Inspect wire halyards and running backstays for 4. Replace deteriorated sacrifi cial anodes. “fi shhooks” and rust. 5. Inspect prop(s) for dings, pitting and distortion. Make sure cotter pins 2. Remove tape on turnbuckles and lubricate threads, preferably with are secure. Grip the prop and try moving the shaft - if it’s loose, the Tefl on. Replace old tape with fresh tape. cutlass bearing (on inboard drive systems) may need to be replaced. 3. If you suspect the core around the chainplate is damp, remove the 6. Check to make sure the rudderstock hasn’t been bent. chainplate to inspect and make repairs. 7. Inspect the hull for blisters, distortions and stress cracks. 8. Make sure your engine intake sea strainer is not cracked or bent from Trailers: ice, is free of corrosion, clean and properly secured. 9. With inboards, check the engine shaft and rudder stuffi ng boxes for 1. Inspect tire treads and sidewalls for cracks or lack of tread and replace looseness. A stuffi ng box should only leak when the prop shaft is as necessary. Check air pressure -- don’t forget the spare. turning, and needs to be inspected routinely. 2. Inspect wheel bearings and repack as necessary. 10. Use a garden hose to check for deck leaks at ports and hatches. 3. Test tail lights, back-up lights and winch to make sure they’re working Renew caulk or gaskets as necessary. properly. Inspect hitch chains. 11. If equipped, ensure that the stern drain plug is installed. 4. Inspect trailer frame for rust. Sand and paint to prevent further 12. After the boat is launched, be sure to check all through-hulls for deterioration. leaks. 5. Inspect brakes and brake fl uid reservoir.

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1. Inspect rubber outdrive bellows for cracked, dried and/or deteriorated 1. Check expiration dates on fl ares and fi re extinguishers. spots (look especially in the folds), and replace if suspect. 2. Check stove and remote tanks for loose fi ttings and leaking hoses. 2. Check power steering and power trim oil levels. 3. Inspect bilge pump and fl oat switch to make sure they’re working 3. Replace anodes that are more than half worn away. properly. 4. Inspect outer jacket of control cables. Cracks or swelling indicate 4. Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafi ng. corrosion and mean that the cable must be replaced. 5. Check shore power cable connections for burns, which indicates the cable and/or the shore power inlet must be replaced. Engines and Fuel Systems: 6. Make sure your boating license and/or registration is up to date. Don’t forget your trailer tags. 1. Inspect fuel lines, including fi ll and vent hoses, for softness, brittleness 7. Review your boat insurance policy and update coverage if needed. or cracking. Check all joints for leaks and make sure all lines are well 8. Make sure you have properly sized and wearable life jackets in good supported with non-combustible clips or straps with smooth edges. condition for each passenger, including kids. Check infl atable life 2. Inspect fuel tanks, fuel pumps and fi lters for leaks. Clamps should jacket cylinders. be snug and free of rust. Clean or replace fuel fi lters. Owners of 9. Test smoke, carbon monoxide, fume and bilge alarms. gasoline-powered boats with fi berglass fuel tanks should consult a 10. Be sure to get a free vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast marine professional to inspect for any ethanol-related issues. Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons. Find out more at www. 3. Every few years, remove and inspect exhaust manifold for Safetyseal.net. corrosion. Story courtesy of BoatUS 18 The Mariner - Issue 89 2010 According to Dave Fishing Update by Master VIKING ŠVarnishing Š Polishing Š Wax Š Marina del Rey Fisherman Š Carpet Steam Cleaning Š Captain Dave Kirby Š Weekly or Monthly Washdowns Š DIVE Dennis Vasquez 310-466-8267 SERVICE Advertise in The Mariner 310-397-1887 Effective & Affordable UNDERWATER SPECIALIST Underwater Maintenance Hire a Quality Dive Service Summers here and the fi shing is on Corrosion Control the rise. Around the bay its still a M mixed sack of rockfi sh, sculipin, both C A Commitment Towards Excellence sandbass and calicos but I’m keeping Bottom Cleaning my jig stick and irons ready because Underwater Repairs Est. 1985 the barracuda are on the way. If you’re Zinc & Prop Replacement into twilight fi shing the bass have been Recovery really consistent using lead heads and CHASE MAINTENANCE Craig Cantwell squid strips. Eliseo Navarrete - Owner Serving the Marina for 20 Years 310-415-1344 310-827-1473 Over at Catalina from Long Point to the west-end the calicos have been biting fl ipping plastics on the edge of the kelp line. On the backside the white seabass and yellowtail have hung around the squid grounds.

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he California Yacht Club was busy this past month hosting two of Southern California’s most premier races, Cal Race Week and the Cal Cup, a contest exclusively for the West Coast 70s and the i52s, TP52s that have been reconfi gured to race with IRC handicaps.

It’s been years since the Cal Cup has enjoyed such perfect conditions. Although Sunday racing was cancelled due to too much wind T Saturday was gorgeous with a 12-18 knot breeze. Brack Duker sailed his Santa Cruz 70, Holua to his third consecutive Cal Cup victory in a series that was shortened by big wind and even bigger seas. This was Duker’s sixth Cal Cup win - four more than his closest competitor. The eight boat sled fl eet completed two races on Saturday in angry conditions that shredded sails and sent breaking waves over the bow of CYC’s anchored Race Committee boat, the Owen Churchill. Although the sleds left the dock on Sunday, one look at the ocean’s formidable waves caused the race committee to abandon the two remaining races before any of the competitors left the harbor.

The fi ve boat i52 fl eet, that was racing along with the Cal Cup competitors, had earlier voted as a group to keep their boats in the slips on Sunday rather than risk damage on the enraged ocean. With two wins in Saturday’s races, Jim Madden’s Stark Raving Mad was declared the winner of the i52 West Coast Championship.

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In another example, after a hurricane some homeowner’s insurance companies’ primary focus is to process claims for home damage, leaving boat insurance claims a distant second priority. And the longer you wait, the greater the chance the boat could incur more damage.

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