Pacific Nor'West Boating August 2012 by Waggoner Cruising Guide

AUGUST 2012 | Vol 1 Issue 6

Pacific Nor’West Adventuring Afloat in the Pacific Northwest

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Boating

SEAHORSE 54’ PILOTHOUSE

Economical, “bulletproof,” long-range cruiser

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SEAHORSE 54’ PILOTHOUSE

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23 FEATURES Boaters: More or Less Self Defined..... 4 Down the Ways: Seahorse 54' LRC Pilothouse............ 10

August Events................................... 32 Rolls Surrette Marine Batteries.......... 34 Fish On! Dinner by Dinghy................ 40 Propeller Safety................................. 45 Rhapsody In Blonde.......................... 50 Point Robinson Light......................... 62 Encore Aweigh: “One Love”............... 70 Leading Causes of Boating Accidents and Fatalities.................... 82

Understanding Cardinal Buoys.......... 90 July/August Issue Link

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Ask any of the smiling individuals in this photo to define their recreational activity, and they would answer fishing rather than boating.

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Boaters: More or Less Self Defined I recently became embroiled in a spirited discussion examining an Merely ownunusual quesing a ball like tion: “How do this doesn’t you identify a make anyone a bowler, and boater?” The your editor can question show you scores seems almost to prove it. ridiculously simple, but as the group of us wrestled to craft the perfect answer, it became apparent that the term “boater” means different things to different people. The simplest answer might be, “Everybody who owns a boat is a boater!” There’s a pleasant and comforting apparent logic associated with that perspective, but the assumption withers quickly under an intense examination. Is every person who owns a boat, really a “boater”?

I own a few bicycles and two or three fishing rods. If I dig deeply enough through the storage in my basement, I might even discover that I still own a bowling ball. However, ask me to define my primary recreational interest and I would say, without hesitation, “I’m a boater!” Merely owning a bicycle doesn’t make me a cyclist. I fish once in a while, but when I hear people discussing “fishermen” I naturally assume the parties are referring to somebody else. I probably have gone bowling 5 times in the last 10 years, but few people privy to my typically double-digit scores would consider me a bowler. So, who’s a boater? Is the fellow who peels back the moldy blue tarp once a year, loads aboard three friends and two cases of beer, and spends the day becoming increasingly silly and reckless a boater? Some voices traditionally unfriendly toward recreational boating would hope to convince the public that such behavior is typical. I would submit that somebody out for

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an annual “boat ride” while demonstrating a total lack of even the first clue about safe and skillful boating is certainly no more a boater than I am a fisherman or a bowler. How about the fellow who mooches for salmon or jigs for bottom fish 15 or 20 weekends per year? Surely he’s a boater! Is he? Ask such a person, “What do you normally do for recreation?” and he will normally say, “I fish!” rather than “I go boating.” The men and women who own camocolored boats and who use them to ferry out to the duck blind? Odds are, they will tell you they are “hunters,” not boaters. Other recreations that typically involve the use of a boat, including water skiing, wake boarding, and scuba diving, are enjoyed by tens of thousands of people who don’t primarily consider themselves to be boaters. They will usually tell you they are divers, skiers, or wake boarders, and seldom describe themselves as “boaters.”

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This athletic young person may not be considered a boater, even though this sport requires the use of a boat.

If we are going to offer an opinion that certain groups of boat owners are less likely to think of themselves as “boaters,” then it’s only fair to offer an affirmative definition as well. From my perspective, a “boater” is a person who considers the experience of being on the water a primary recreational goal. Boaters are people who love the lake, the sound, or the sea. There is no minimum vessel size required in order to be a boater.

Boaters may, and often do, enjoy fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, and other additional activities. The critical difference between an actual boater and somebody who is really more of a hunter, fisherman, diver, or wake boarder is that a boater can find a day spent on the water, without pursuing any of those other activities, fully rewarding. Someone who is probably not really a boater begins itching just a few yards from the dock and wondering how soon the fishing, water skiing, or other activity

The owner of this vessel would probably consider him or herself a hunter, rather than a boater.

that they consider the actual purpose of the outing is going to begin. There aren’t any real rules or ironclad standards. In the final analysis, it’s as much about self-definition as anything else. You’re a boater if you consider yourself to be one. There are about 225,000 boats registered in Washington, but dramatically fewer boaters. If we had the opportunity to interview everybody who simply owns a boat, we would meet a lot of people who consider their primary passion to be fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, and so forth. A much smaller portion of the folks who register a boat in Washington State would state that the primary reason they own a boat is simply and basically to “go boating.”

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Seahorse Marine has been building a fleet of bluewater capable steel and fiberglass yachts for 32 years. Seahorse initially concentrated on markets in the western Pacific, and as a result the trademark itself is not as widely recognized in the US and Canada as others. Anyone investing a few hours to check out the 54-foot Seahorse LRC Pilothouse Sedan Trawler at West Yachts in Anacortes, or at Capital City Yachts in Olympia, will discover a boat that is very well made and offers many attractive features at a relatively affordable price.

About Seahorse Marine Seahorse Marine, owned by Bill and Stella Kimley, is located in Zhuhai, China. Seahorse Marine has been a popular builder among that fraternity of power boaters and motor sailors who seek economical, “bulletproof,” long range cruising boats for transoceanic passage. Seahorse has completed several “Diesel Duck” passage makers inspired by the designs of world cruiser George Buehler, and routinely works closely with yachtsmen building boats consistent with the principles outlined in Bob Beebe’s Voyaging Under Power. Seahorse has been commonly associated with the production of steel boats, but the recent completion of an enormous fiberglass factory now permits an increase of volume and Seahorse intends to claim a larger portion of the North American trawler market.

protected by tall, molded deck lockers. The pilothouse features reverse raked windows, with “Dutch” doors to port and starboard. Many boats built in China feature heavy stainless railings, chocks, and deck fittings, and the Seahorse Marine 54 can be included among the better examples, e.g. the deck rails are 34-inches high and very securely mounted. The hull design features deep, round bilges and an extremely pronounced keel. The boat in stock in Anacortes (Continued on p. 12)

Offsetting the superstructure creates extra space in the main cabin.

Meet the 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse The 54 Seahorse features a raked stem and high, well-flared bow. A long foredeck utilizes approximately 30% of the overall length and, while there is no Portuguese bridge, the forward portion of the pilothouse is

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tially larger interior. Eliminating the port side deck increases the main cabin to a spacious 240 square feet. The flybridge is optional, but without the cowling the superstructure might be too flat for many tastes. The flybridge is suitable for small social gatherings, but when the dinghy is launched and the boat deck additionally available it’s easy to imagine a dozen or more guests snacking and drinking al fresco on the Seahorse 54.

A serious bridge for serious navigators, complete with chart table.

Materials chosen for

the interior create a very traditional decor.

is a single engine model. The keel is so deep and wide that there is almost six feet of standing headroom in the center of the engine room with the twin engine model. The boat we inspected featured a main cabin offset to port, with direct passage between the cockpit and foredeck limited to a deck on the starboard side. Seahorse will build the boat with a smaller main cabin and decks on both sides, but many boaters will happily endure slightly greater inconvenience when docking on the port side to enjoy a substan-

Construction appears to be on the heavy side, with a solid hand-rolled layup below the waterline. The thickness bottom of the boat is up to 1½" with 4½" thick reinforced pads laid in to permit the installation of optional fin stabilizers. Vinylester barrier coat mats and two coats of coal tar epoxy are incorporated for blister control. The hull to deck joint is bedded in epoxy, bolted through, and then heavily glassed over. There are four oversized fiberglass stringers.

Specifications & Dimensions LOA: 54' LWL: 46' 2" Beam: 15' Displacement: 67,000 lb Draft: 5' Fuel: 840 gal (1040 optional) Water: 300 gal Waste: 45 gal Our test boat was equipped with a 268-HP John Deere engine, as well as a 9kw Northern Lights genset. DC circuits are 24-volt, with a step down transformer for 12-volt electronics.

Interior walkthrough Exceptional interior joinery is commonly associated with the better-built boats from Asian manufacturers, and those of us who appreciate fine woodworking will be pleased with the results produced by Seahorse Marine. Teak solids and veneers are used throughout the boat, as are teak and holly soles.

head includes a full-sized soaking tub, Tecma™ toilet, and hand basin with granite counter top. Hanging lockers will accommodate coats and longer garments, and a built-in safe will store for valuables securely when the owners are ashore. Fans of passage making trawlers normally place a high priority on the

The forward guest stateroom layout has to rank among the best in the industry. Where one would expect to find a couple of V-berths shoehorned into a small compartment, the Seahorse Marine 54 has cleverly combined two bunks stacked to starboard, an office desk to port, and a separate settee just to port of the forepeak. There are lockers and drawers galore. Many boats are owned and operated by couples who do not regularly cruise with overnight guests, and the addition of the office and sitting area in the forward stateroom permits a greater variety of efficient uses. The guest head is on the lower deck, just aft of the forward stateroom. The guest head features a Tecma™ electric head with freshwater flushing. A hand basin with granite top and a separate shower stall are included in the guest head. Power ventilation systems are standard in both heads, and all towel bars are reinforced to handrail strength. The master stateroom is the finished compartment most aft on the lower deck. A queen size island bed is set against the aft bulkhead, with plenty of walking room on all sides. A vanity with stool, a settee, and a dressing locker are built into the port side, with banks of drawers against the starboard gunwales. The en suite

pilothouse, and the pilothouse on the 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse will not disappoint them. A premium pilot seat will keep the skipper comfortable during enjoyable days at the centerline helm, and visibility is great through three reverse raked forward windows with individually controlled dual speed wipers. “Dutch” style pilothouse doors are placed on both sides of the pilothouse, and access to the boat deck and flybridge is only a few steps aft of the port door. There is a large chart drawer to port, and room to plot a course. Seahorse 54 Sedan Trawlers are delivered with all circuit breakers installed in preparation for the addition of future

Master suite includes a vanity and a settee.

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electronics. An L-shaped settee with snack and beverage table facilitates socializing in the pilothouse; guests can keep an eye on the “action” while remaining out from underfoot. The main cabin includes a splendid galley in the port forequarter. Galley features include a full size refrigerator freezer, a Force 10 propane cooktop and oven, stainless steel microwave, a trash compactor and a deep stainless sink. The U-shaped layout includes a granite countertop that doubles as a handy serving area for the dining settee and table immediately aft of the galley on the port side. There are easy chairs on the starboard side of the salon. Décor throughout the vessel is impressive. Guests coming aboard from the cockpit will be forming a “first impression” in the salon, and owners of a 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse can be confident that the first impression will be entirely positive.

In the engine room Engine room access is through a hatch in the main cabin. A good look around below decks will persuade anyone that Seahorse Marine intended to build a very capable boat with serious systems in place, and succeeded admirably. The deep keel provides a walkway between the twin engines mounted on oversize stringers, and a six-footer only needs to stoop slightly to find adequate headroom here. All systems are accessible for service. The 840-gallon fuel system draws fuel from two storage tanks to a smaller “day tank” and constantly “polishes” the fuel with a built in on-board system. Major items of note in the engine room include the 9kw Northern Lights genset, a hydronic diesel furnace, a 2500-watt

inverter, a Reverso oil change system, and dripless shaft seals.

Built in office, for those

days when one has to work.

Upper deck The steps to the boat deck and flybridge are on the port side of the boat. The fuel fill caps are in small, dedicated lockers that can be secured with a padlock and will effectively contain any accidental spillage while fueling. One of these lockers is under the steps to the boat deck. The boat

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Galley is well suited for cooking a feast, or whipping up a quick snack.

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40' TOLLY SUNDECK, 1985, $84,900

36' GRAND BANKS CLASSIC, 1991, $189,000

34' MAINSHIP TRAWLER, 1979, $47,900

30' CALIFORNIAN TRAWLER, 1979, $37,000

26' CAPE CRUISER MARINAUT, 2007, $65,000

50' GULFSTAR KETCH, 1975, $74,900

47' CALIBER LONG RANGE CRUISER, 1995, $219,950

41' ISLANDER FREEPORT, 1977, $69,900

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deck includes an impressive 24volt electric davit crane and molded supports for a good-sized shoreboat. With the shoreboat launched, the boat deck becomes a natural social extension of the somewhat compact flybridge. The flybridge earns high marks for an abundance of stowage, including a cavernous, crawl-in space inside the cowling.

Equipped, not stripped! Major options and upgrades on the 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse presently in stock in Anacortes include the following items: • Stainless Steel spreader lights on mast • Sea Glaze weather resistant doors • Springfield adjustable pedestal helm seat in leather

• Built in cabinet for pop up TV between seating for better viewing from settee and galley • Custom cabinet behind the cooktop to increase eye level cabinets • Wood blinds for saloon & pilothouse • Ultra leather seating surfaces for comfort and wear • Built in TV lifting cabinet for 32" TV • Trash compactor in galley • Double domestic water filters under galley sink • Upgrade to LED lights

• U-Line marine icemaker • Wire & plumb for Washer/Dryer “Splendide™”

• Dash LCD monitor for engine room and aft deck

• Upgrade to Force 10 3 burner SS range w/oven

• Exhaust temp gauge (Pyrometer)

Full engine instrumentation at upper helm.

• Gulf Coast oil bypass/polishing system for engine & generator

• Shakespeare 2025 TV/Stereo antenna

• Xantrax 2500W/24V 65 amp inverter/charger with Victron BS400 battery separator

• Gauge for holding tank

• 24V 140 AH alternator

• Upgrade over standard 2 A/C units to zoned diesel hydronic heating throughout w/individual controls

• Side power 24V SP95T.I 8 hp bow thruster

• Built in individual seating on starboard side of salon

and a tub in the master suite.

• Cedar lined closets • Teak overlay on aft deck & swim step matching optional teak cap rail.

• Pioneer or Sony Stereo/multi disc CD w/4 speakers

Premium fixtures, shower,

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• Upgrade RayMarine to 12" Edisplay for radar, depth & plotter to be installed or credit provided • Bimini top • Flybridge bridge canvas • Shore water bypass system

Conclusions

RIB on boat deck and

outboard are included with the boat.

• Increase power to 268hp over standard 201hp • Reverse oil changer GP 3013-23 for main and generator • FloScan fuel consumption gauge w/accumulator

Seahorse makes excellent use of stainless steel.

• Electric open/close of generator room hatch • ComNav rudder indicator • Upgrade from stainless steel davit crane on port to electric/hydraulic painted w/LPU paint on starboard side rated at 800 lbs • Quality cushions on FRP seating with dry storage under seating on flybridge • 10 ft 6 in RIB skiff w/console on chocks • Upgrade to Morse electronic controls

We found the 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse an impressive contender among passage making trawlers. With 840 gallons of fuel aboard and single engine fuel efficiency, range should be exceptional. We didn’t test the 54 for fuel consumption, but we would not be surprised to see a fuel burn of perhaps 1.8 gallons per hour at 7 knots. Should that prove to be the case, a 1500 nautical mile cruise would still leave almost a 20% reserve. The trawler market in the Pacific NW is very competitive and the buyers generally well educated, but we are not surprised to learn that the 54 Seahorse LRC Pilothouse is selling well. There is much to like, and little to criticize about this boat and it would be well worth a drive to Anacortes to take a look at this vessel. The Seahorse 54 is very competitively priced. The boat we inspected was loaded with options and the list price is still only $759,699. Prospects for a well-built, well-designed, fuel efficient trawler combining offshore capability with formal dining luxury should inquire with West Yachts in Anacortes (where we saw this boat) or with Capital City Yachts in Olympia. www.west-yachts.com or www.capitalcityyachts.com

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By CHUCK GOULD (This story recounts our visit to Thornbrough Bay in 2007, aboard our previous boat). Gambier Island is the largest land mass in Howe Sound. If it were situated in an isolated, offshore location rather than surrounded by one of the most attractive boating and cruising regions along the BC Coast it would still be worthy of a visit. In fact, with five promising anchorages from which to choose, a cruiser vacationing at a slow pace could spend almost a week at Gambier and enjoy a different view with dinner every evening.

Three large bays penetrate Gambier’s southern shore. The most westerly is not-so-imaginatively named “West Bay,” the one in the middle is “Centre Bay,” but to disrupt predictability the most easterly is “Port Graves.” Vessels intending to anchor in one of the three large bays might do well to consult one of the popular cruising guides before attempting to do so. In specific locations the bottom is still littered with cable and other detritus from logging operations, and the snarled debris is known to be liberally adorned with anchors once belonging to unwary or unlucky boaters. Options for exploring ashore from the three large bays are somewhat mixed as residential development continues to intensify along the southern coast of Gambier.

Two smaller bays are also available, Halkett Bay on the SE tip of the island and Thornbrough Bay on the SW. The western shore of Halkett Bay is a Provincial Marine Park, with a variety of mudflats and grassy islets to explore. A public trail from Halkett Bay will bring a boater with sturdy legs and strong lungs to the scenic heights of Mt. Artaban. The trail climbs about 2000 feet over a distance of 10km or approximately six miles. We chose to “sample” Gambier Island with a lunch stop in Thornbrough Bay. It’s possible to anchor near the New Brighton Public Wharf in the bay, or there may be space available at the Wharf itself. The outermost float adjoining the pier has one end reserved for the “foot ferry” (Continued on p. 24)

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Gambier Island in Howe Sound.

Government wharf at Thornbrough Bay.

that whisks Gambier Islanders to and from the BC Ferry terminal near Langdale on the western shoreline of Howe Sound. Space behind the foot ferry section is reserved for boats less than 28' in length, but longer boats are permitted to use the outer float for purposes of “loading and unloading.” The Public Wharf is used primarily by locals, and with only two exceptions present during our August visit most of the boats at the wharf were well below the 28-foot restriction. Unfortunately, they were all moored on the inner floats (where there are no length restrictions) leaving only the restricted area available. “Indulgence” is 8-feet over the limit if not “loading and unloading,” but after a moment’s indecision we tied up between a private auto transport (also substantially larger than 28-feet) and the foot ferry landing area.

Jan set out to see if there were a Harbormaster or someone else with the authority to authorize us to spend a few hours in the restricted space, or at least clarify the amount of time considered appropriate for “loading and unloading.” I finished making fast and shutting down the boat. A moderate “inflow” breeze was blowing into Thornbrough Bay, creating conditions at the dock that tested the placement of fenders and the integrity of mooring lines. It became apparent why the local boats avoid the outside edge of the outer float; a long moorage here might be a more exposed experience than many would prefer. Some islands are populated primarily by folks who are extremely wealthy. Judging from our observations at New Brighton Public Wharf, Gambier may not number among

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them. Nearly all of the local boats were humble craft; older model fiberglass and aluminum sport fishing boats in working, rather than “yacht club” trim. Faded gelcoats, threadbare canvas, and salt pocked windshields were ubiquitous, yet many of the outboards appeared to be of recent vintage, or at least cleaner and well maintained. It seemed as though the fleet at New Brighton Public Wharf belongs to a practical populace placing a higher priority on how well something works rather than on how impressive it might look; a self reliant group accustomed to supplementing the grocery budget with protein extracted from the sea. Within half an hour Jan returned to report, “There doesn’t seem to be anybody around who knows much about the wharf. I spoke to a couple

Dirt roads are of inconsistent width and wander casually across the island.

Gurgling stream hidden under the vegetation is labeled a Trout Habitat.

of people who thought it would be OK for us to stay here for a while, but nobody claimed to be in charge or knew who actually was.” A survey of the inner floats revealed that there were three spaces available for boats of less than 28-feet, but none large enough for our 36-footer. Aside from the foot ferry, we had not seen any other vessels arrive or depart the harbor. Recognizing that our 8 illegal feet weren’t displacing any boats less than 28-feet that couldn’t be accommodated at one of the open spots on the inner float, we decided to stretch the definition of “loading and unloading” to include provisioning at the nearby Gambier Island General Store.

The SW portion of Gambier is delightfully rural and forested. The roads are unpaved, but there is so little automotive traffic that dust doesn’t seem to be a serious problem. We found a row of cars parked near the head of the pier, and we assumed that many of these cars belonged to some of the commuters and shoppers we had seen boarding the foot ferry. Much like the boats at the wharf there were very few of the latest or most prestigious models in the mix, and we noted that one ferry rider relied on a John Deere tractor for transportation to and from the dock. Signs at the Public Wharf instructed boaters and ferry riders to use the public toilets on shore. These public toilets proved to be nicely maintained outhouses, once again reinforcing the impression that practicality trumps pretense on Gambier.

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The store wasn’t ready to open when we first arrived, so we walked inland a mile or so to assess the general atmosphere of the New Brighton region of Gambier. The dirt road meandered along a stream and up a hill, twisting and turning for no apparent reason and suggesting that the road may have initially been a simple foot or game trail. In some places it seemed to be almost two lanes wide, while other sections were so narrow that if two vehicles were approaching from opposite directions, one would be required to back up. Most of the people we saw on Gambier were walking, so traffic jams are probably rare in New Brighton. A number of side lanes, appearing to be old logging roads or private drives, branched off from the main road. Several of them were

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Many side roads and drives are blocked with logs, but footpaths seem to disappear into the brush.

Roadblock created by stacks of flattened tires.

Motor vehicles get little use on Gambier —some even less than others.

blocked with fallen trees or other obstacles, but still appeared to have well-worn footpaths disappearing into the brush. My favorite improvised roadblock was a structure I call the “rubber rose,” with old tires that had been split, flattened, and stacked and resemble multi-layered petals in a blossom. Gambier is teeming with plant and animal life, but was so quiet during our visit that we could distinctly hear the “whoosh whoosh” of huge wings as a big or small eagle flew surprisingly low over our heads. We happened across the Community Center, and met a friendly gentleman setting up pavilions for the First Annual Gambier Island Blackberry Festival, scheduled for the following weekend. He was digging a trench

with a mattock taken from a silver aluminum trailer marked in bold black lettering, “Fire Equipment.” In the course of a few minutes’ conversation we learned that Gambier was a popular destination for draft dodgers during the Viet Nam war. The gentleman said, “We had about 300 draft dodgers here in the1960s. In fact, a lot of the cabins and huts they built in the woods are still out there -- if you know where to look -- and some of them are occupied to this day. Not by the draft dodgers, though. Most of them went home, especially after the amnesty, but a very few stayed on and have spent a lifetime on the island.” “We’ve had to be self sufficient on this island. We don’t get much help from the government. See this trailer? That’s the fire equipment for the

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entire area. If something catches fire we hook this up to a pickup truck and tow it to the site, and then calls go out for volunteers to come and help. Everybody turns out, just like we all turned out to build this community center: All of the labor and materials were donated.” It was apparent to us that the gentleman (probably volunteering to help set up for the festival) was very proud of his community and its independent spirit. The Gambier Island General Store is a colorful enterprise; a vintage craftsman-style wooden cottage with a broad front porch and well worn plank steps. A sign warns, “Caution: Steps are slippery when wet and around here that’s basically all the time.” We began enjoying the store before we set a foot within. We found a mixed collection of wooden tables

A portion of the interior at Gambier Island General Store.

Tents erected at the community center to prepare for the First Annual Blackberry Festival.

and chairs inside, with a guitar case leaning against a front window and a big screen TV that wasn’t turned on. It seemed likely that the general store serves as a gathering place for island locals on dark winter days with home grown and electronic entertainment options available. A pot bellied stove with exposed flue supplies any heat needed to supplement that generated by the ovens and other cooking gear in the small kitchen at the back of the store. A selection of “convenience” groceries, basic household items, cold beverages, fresh produce, and some baked goods are available at the General Store. We enjoyed a hot lunch at the General Store. There were six to eight menu selections available, but we learned that the store was currently permitted only to reheat food made

elsewhere and couldn’t prepare anything from “scratch.” Even so, my chicken pot pie was tasty and filling, if basic fare. It seemed just the right choice for a place as unpretentious and thoroughly genuine as the New

Brighton area of Gambier Island. Next time in Thornbrough Bay, we resolve to find a “legal” spot on the float (or drop an anchor if necessary), and linger a bit longer here.

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AUGUST 2012 21st ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Bowen Island, BC: Union Steamship Marina lawn 8/12 only

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Being of ordinary means, I can’t usually afford the very best of anything in life. I certainly don’t live in the world’s finest home, drive the world’s fanciest car, or own the world’s most elaborate boat. I believe I am married to the world’s most wonderful woman, but that’s just a matter of sheer good luck. (Well, at least it’s good luck from my perspective; you would have to ask the Mrs. whether she thinks she’s as lucky as I am). It’s been my good fortune to be able to afford the world’s best marine batteries. We owned our previous boat for about 18 years, and during the first 10 years of ownership we replaced the 8D batteries about three times. Everybody said, “That’s about right, you don’t usually get more than about three years out of most batteries. At least it’s hard to trust them much longer than that.” Each time the batteries let us down we would go down to the Big Box store, buy new 8D batteries, and risk a permanent back injury trying to swap them out. The final time we replaced the batteries, we invested in a set of Rolls Surrette 8D batteries. They initially cost quite a bit more than a set of Mystery Marine generics, but as the years went by they ultimately cost substantially less, per year, than the cheaper alternatives. The batteries were about 8 years old when we sold our old boat, and still performing like brand new. Not only had we saved the steadily increasing replacement cost of probably two sets of El Cheapo 8D’s, but we didn’t have to hassle with removal and installation. Nature has played a cruel trick on me the last couple of decades or so; things that were relatively easy to lift and move when in my late 30’s

and early 40’s are apparently manufactured with much heavier materials now that I’m in my 60’s. Truly, it has to be heavier materials -- I can’t think of (or accept) any other explanation. Anytime I can avoid horsing around an 8D battery, it makes sense to avoid it. When we bought our current boat, used, just over a year ago, the house and starting batteries weren’t brand new. They worked fine and, in fact, continued to do so. But since upgrading the batteries was definitely on the “to do” list, getting new units into “Dear Prudence” before we departed on a long vacation cruise seemed like a prudent decision. I didn’t even bother shopping around; based on my previously excellent experience with Rolls Surrette Marine Batteries, I hustled on down to Boat Electric and asked Jeff and Lori about a new set of Rolls Surette batteries. Boat Electric quoted me the current price for Rolls Surette Marine Batteries. The number most definitely exceeded the “don’t spend more than this unless we talk about it first” rule that the Mrs. and I scrupulously observe. Ouch. I had hoped it would be less. After a day spent considering the cost of replacing El-Cheapo Batteries at least a few times vs. getting perhaps a decade or more service from the Rolls Surrette, assigning some value to peace of mind, and remembering how much hassle it is to yard out and replace a failed 8D, I decided to step up to the plate and go first class. I can’t afford the best of most things in life, but I could still (just barely) afford the world’s finest marine batteries.

The Rolls Surrette Difference DC batteries are comprised of a series of 2-volt cells. (Count the number of cells, multiply by 2, and you will know the voltage of a DC battery.) There are positive and negative plates in each cell, separated from one another and both immersed in a common electrolyte consisting of

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AUGUST 2012 acid and water. Batteries built in the customary fashion put plates into each cell that do not extend to the bottom of the case, but rather leave space for a “sediment chamber” at the bottom. As a normal battery is repeatedly charged and discharged, small chunks of the positive and negative plates will break off during the process. Most battery builders plan for the debris to fall into the sediment chamber below the plates, where it will not, initially, cause a serious problem. As the plates lose mass, a standard battery loses some amp hour capacity. A very common reason for battery failure is that sediment will eventually build up to a point where it comes in contact with the bottom of the exposed positive and negative plates. That contact will usually result in a shorted cell, and a “dead battery.” Rolls Surrette Marine Batteries are assembled from custom components manufactured by Rolls for their own, exclusive use. Most other marine batteries buy generic components from the same suppliers that furnish battery parts to the automobile industry.

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I returned to Boat Electric the next day. I was determined to bite the bullet, clobber the credit card, and await delivery of my set of the world’s finest marine batteries. When I walked back to the customer service desk, Jeff said, “I’ve got something I want to show you, come on back into the warehouse with me.”

Just about any other place one might buy a battery, the shop would take your money, help you load the battery into your vehicle, and wish you well. Boat Electric isn’t like “just about any other place” where one could buy a battery.

In the shipping, receiving, and storage area behind the Boat Electric Showroom, Jeff pointed to a dusty looking pair of “Big Red” Rolls Surrette batteries. The Big Reds are rated at 275-amp hours, slightly less capacity than another Rolls 8D model Boat Electric had priced for me. “Would 275-amps do?” asked Jeff. “Sure,” I said. “We try to be fairly frugal with DC power when anchored, and we’ll run the main engine for 20 minutes or so every couple of days if we need to bring the charge back up. We also have a generator to fall back on. 275-amp hours would be fine. These look like they have been sitting back here a while, are they used or something?” Jeff said, “No. A couple of years ago, somebody piled some cores in front of them and they have been sitting under the shelf entirely out of sight. They have never had any electrolyte in them and have never been charged. We should be able to clean them up, fill them with acid, put a charge on them, and they will be good as new. They will come with a full new battery warranty, because that starts on the date of initial sale, not the date of manufacture. And, we’ll sell these to you at the price that was in effect when we brought them in.”

Jeff said, “We’ll put the acid in tomorrow. After that we will want to keep them here for another three days, monitor them as they charge up, and run a load test before you take final delivery. We try to make sure that nothing goes out of our shop that isn’t entirely first class. These have been sitting for a while, and that shouldn’t affect their performance because they weren’t activated. Even so, we want to be sure these are entirely up to snuff before we let you have them.”

regarding the charging process. He had measured amp-hours, cold crank amps, voltage at various intervals, and conducted a load test using a 20amp electric heater to put a constant load on the batteries. After several hours of 20-amp load, the batteries were still reading well above 12 volts. “Our load tester is designed to shut off and sound a buzzer when the voltage drops to 10.9,” said Jeff. “Most batteries would have been ‘buzzing’ a long time before we finally shut off the test on these Big Reds, and there were still over 12 volts remaining in the charge. Rolls deep cycle batteries actually get stronger with each of the first few recharge and discharge cycles. These batteries are going to work out fine.”

I visited Boat Electric a couple of times in the following three days. The first time I stopped in, Lori and Steve took the time to test the batteries and share the results with me. The batteries were not fully charged, but were coming up from “zero” at a rate that seemed normal.

If you’re like me, maybe you can’t afford to live in the world’s finest home, drive the world’s most luxurious car, or own the world’s most elaborate boat. If you would enjoy the peace of mind associated with owning the world’s finest marine battery, check out the Rolls Surrette. I’m pretty sure it would be impossible to buy a better deep cycle marine battery, and equally sure that the customer service at Boat Electric is second to none.

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Half an hour ago, you cruised into Rockfish Bay. Hook’s holding firm in the sand. An afternoon breeze cools your face. Your dinghy bobs behind the transom. Your first mate sits in the captain’s chair in the cockpit and watches you reline a reel. She asks, “What’s for dinner, skipper?” “I don’t know. Let’s hop in the dinghy and find out.” Kelpies

from mussels; sardines; bloodworms and pile worms. Rig a 3' fluorocarbon bait leader and a 2' sinker leader on a 3-way swivel. Flounder look up. Your bait should float about a foot off the bottom. Bright, steelheader corkies make good floaters.

Time to rig rods, fire up the 6 horse, and head for the kelp. Why? Kelp greenling. Kelpies are ready biters. You’re sure to catch a few. Kelp greenling have small mouths. Catch these fish with small baits – clams, pile worms, shrimp, or herring chunks – on single, #1 hooks, as you drift your dinghy along the edge of a kelp bed. Try a one or two ounce sliding sinker above a barrel swivel. Below the swivel, hang a 2 ½' leader. Or use a 2' dropper rig on a three-way swivel. Catch kelpies with medium weight, freshwater tackle. Both spinning rods and baitcasting rods work. Rod: about 6'. Reel: graphite or anodized aluminum body, to reduce corrosion. Load your reel with 8 lb. braided line. Braided is thin and cuts through the water easily. You can use lighter sinkers. Like most states, Washington classifies kelp greenling, sole, and sculpins as “food-fish.” We’re allowed to keep 2 each species/rod/ day. Fileted, breaded, and panfried, kelpies are delicious! 40

Sliding egg sinker bait rigs (Carolina rigs) work nearly as well. Add colored beads, spinner blades, or hoochies a foot above your bait to attract a starry’s attention. A 3" strip of flounder belly is nearly crab-proof. Kelp greenling, Wayne Heinz

Flounder Each year, starry flounder migrate from the ocean into bays to spawn. They seek sand or gravel bottoms, usually where fresh water enters a bay. Fishing begins mid-winter and lasts through summer. Flounder nip clam necks for a living. So clam chunks on a pair of #2 bait-holder, J-hooks make sense. Other good starry baits: pieces of squid; shrimp tail; meat www.PacNWBoat.com

Curlytail grubs – the kind freshwater bass anglers use – on a jig tipped with a pork rind or squid strip, also catch stars. Good grub colors: chartreuse, white, dark with firetail. Smear with BaitMate’s saltwater scent. Early season fishing: Drift in front of creeks and inlets. Cover a lot of water. When you find a school of fish, quicksave a GPS waypoint. Or toss a marker buoy overboard. The school will be large. Angling seems best around big high tides. Current gets the bait moving.

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Late season fishing: Prospect clam and mussel beds. Flats at channel edges are also good. Explore the down-current slopes of sandbars and gravel shoals where starrys can ambush baitfish. Flounder are primarily sight feeders. They like moving baits in moving water. Seawater runs clearer on incoming tides. If you troll, go slow. If you drift, a sea anchor will slow your bait. Most anglers use freshwater baitcasting tackle for flounder. An ABU Garcia 5500C reel on a 7' graphite rod with a sensitive tip makes a good choice. Spool your reel with 8# test line. Fishing with jigs, set the hook quickly. Fishing with bait, think about how this hiding predator strikes. The flounder scoots off the bottom, grabs the bait, and sinks back to the sand. There it can munch in safety. First you’ll feel the typical flatfish “Tap, tap.” Then, a heavy sensation on your line. Slowly lift your rod. If you feel more taps, feed line. Give the flounder time to settle back to the bottom and chew a bit before you rear back.

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out for their teeth – small, but sharp. Starrys average one to three pounds, 12" to 18". Anglers occasionally land a seven pounder. Small flounder fight poorly. But their dinner table qualities make fishing for starrys of any size well worth the dinghy ride. Sole English sole (lemon sole) lay on sand or mud, often near shore, where they waylay marine worms, juvenile fish, and small crabs. Like flounder, sole also nip clam necks. English sole measure to 22" long and weigh to 3 lbs. Average size: a pound. These sole were once plentiful from Baja, California to Alaska. Heavy demand from restaurants has led commercial trawlers to target these fish. but we dinghy anglers still catch our share all summer. Rock sole and petrale sole live in 60' to 1,000' of water. Petrale sole grow to 27", but average 15" to 20". We often catch them on sand near rocky reefs. Tackle and techniques for sole are similar to those for flounder. Sole have small mouths. Size #4 J-hooks will do.

Live bait – shrimp, herring – on a #1 hook, dangling from a 3' dropper rig above your sinker is good, but trickier to fish. Flounder are notorious for grabbing the back of a live minnow, then just hanging on, an inch away from the hook. Patience. Starrys bite aggressively and, if you let them, usually hook themselves. Once in the net, watch 41

Sculpin in hand, AK Fisheries Science Center, NOAA

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Sculpins Our next dinghy dinner fish is the sculpin, warthog of the water world. A sculpin consists mostly of spines, fins, and lumps. It’s hard to tell where the appendages stop and the fish begins. You may have caught some – Irish lord and cabezon are sculpins. “Bizarre” would well depict a sculpin. It seems an ill-conceived offspring of a mutant lingcod and a deformed sea urchin. Sculpins feed along sand and gravel bottoms, often quite deep. With their cavernous mouths and day-long appetites, they’re eager biters. Bait big, #4/0 hooks with big pieces of herring. Since they hook themselves, even a novice angler can catch them. Sculpins fight so-so. Their size, 2 lbs. to 4 lbs., make for OK sport on light tackle. Although sculpins are kept mainly by anglers who grow corn in their gardens, these fish do have two small slabs of edible meat along their backbone. Warning: Handle this hunk of ugly with care. One stab from its fins, two days of pain. Tommycod Tomcod, pacific cod’s little brother, were once abundant all along the Pacific coast. No longer. We fished this inshore specie down decades ago. If you are drifting over sand or mud in about 20' and do get into a school of tomcod, grab your light tackle and try shrimp, squid strips, bloodworms, and baitfish chunks on #3/0 hooks. Keep your bait near the bottom. (Continued on p. 42)

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Like all cod, tomcod fillets are soft and flaky with a mild, sweet taste. Cod taste good however you choose to cook them: Bake, broil, or fry. Serve in a stew. Serve in a chowder. Chop and mold into fish cakes. Try fish and chips. Any of the dozens of codfish recipes at allrecipes.com/recipes will work. Catch Sablefish. Canadians call this cold water specie, coalfish, or black cod. Adults commonly live near mud bottoms, but often cruise mid-water. They prey upon squid, young pollack and cod, and various baitfish. Although sablefish aren’t lunkers, they fight OK on light spinning tackle. Fresh squid is a good bait. Down deep, heavy diamond jigs in glow finishes work, too. P-Line, Bead, and Marathon all sell heavy diamonds. Sablefish are still abundant along much of the North Pacific coast.

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Sablefish’s velvety white flesh is mild flavored and sweet, with a fat content as rich in omega 3 fatty acids as salmon. Most cod recipes serve equally well for sablefish. Better Homes & Gardens’ website, bhg.com/recipes has free sablefish recipes. Back At The Boat After an hour or two, you and your first mate will be back on the dive platform, boarding your boat with dinner in hand. You already bled each fish over the side of the dinghy as soon as you caught it, right? And put it on ice. Good. Now for your reward. A few deft filet strokes, quick dips in batter, and it’s into the pan. The breeze still blows. The hook still holds. As the sun sets over the bay, you sit on the deck in your captain’s chair and smile. It won’t be long before your mate says, “A fine dinghy dinner, skipper.” You can purchase Wayne Heinz’s book, How To Catch Salmon, Sturgeon, Lingcod, Rockfish, And Halibut Along The Pacific Coast – Fish On! at amatobooks.com. Or call Frank Amato Publications, Inc., Portland, OR, at 1-800-5419498.

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Propeller Safety: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Take a moment to test your knowledge. 1.) If a passenger falls overboard from your boat, you should… a. Slowly reverse, keeping him in sight at all times. Stop within five feet and allow him to swim to the side of the boat. b. Stop the boat. Allow him to swim to the side and slowly pull him to safety. c. Stop. Slowly turn the boat around and approach while keeping the passenger in sight. Shut off the engine and then bring him to safety. 2). True or False? It is safe for passengers to board or exit from the water if engines are idling. 3). Fill in the blank. A ________________ will stop a propeller should the driver of a boat be thrown overboard or pulled away from the boat’s controls. If you hesitated to answer even one of the questions above, you may be putting lives in danger. NEVER reverse your boat to pick up a passenger. Always stop, turn around and SHUT OFF the engine before pulling someone to safety. It is NEVER safe to board or exit from the water while engines are idling because the propeller may continue to spin even when the boat is in neutral. And finally, an engine cut-off

switch can save the driver’s life, should he or she be thrown from the boat. What exactly is an engine cut-off switch? Most commonly it is a lanyard connected to the driver, and to a switch on the control panel/dash. Let’s say you’re suddenly thrown overboard after an encounter with rough water or an accident on your boat. The instant the lanyard device is pulled from its receptacle, the engine shuts off. Why is this important? Because if you’re thrown overboard – and the engine is still running – you are now at serious risk for a propeller strike. Wireless devices are also available in which an electronic device worn by the driver (and other occupants) takes the place of the lanyard. A typical three-blade propeller running at 3,200 rpm can inflict 160 cuts in one second, traveling from head to toe on an average person in less than one tenth of a second. Propeller safety is not something to be taken lightly. As a boat operator, you are responsible for every aspect of your boat; just as the driver of a car is responsible for his or her vehicle at all times. Safe drivers know to always be on the look out for pedestrians, especially in populated, urban environments. Similarly, safe boaters know to watch out for people in the water. (Continued on p. 46)

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The best rule of thumb regarding your propeller is: Don’t run the engine when people are near the boat. Be alert for other boaters engaged in towing sports like tubing, wakeboarding, etc., and take every precaution to avoid them. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all boaters to “Boat Responsibly!” For more tips on boating safety, visit www.uscgboating.org.

Other Safety Devices to Consider… There is no “one-size fits all” solution to eliminate the risk of propeller injuries. Boaters must carefully review all options and determine which devices make the most sense for their particular boating experience. The most effective preventive measure is alert, aware boaters who responsibly manage propeller injury risks.

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Personally look at the area around your boat’s propeller before starting the engine. Don’t count on others. See for yourself. Before you set out for the day, take a moment to inform your passengers of the location and dangers of the propellers, and call attention to any propeller warning labels around your boat. Never permit passengers to ride on the bow, gunwale, transom, seatbacks, or other locations where they might fall overboard and under the boat. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye… and so can propeller strikes.

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Establish and communicate rules for swim platform use, boarding ladders, and seating. Your boat. Your rules. Be clear and firm. Consider an engine cut-off switch or another propeller safety device, and make sure all passengers (including you) wear a lifejacket at all times.

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Rhapsody In Blonde N orthwest C lassics

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A spectacular 2010 58’ Selene “Deep Hull” trawler is already back on the market. That could either be a very good sign, or not such a good sign about the original owner’s experience with the boat. When launched, the vessel “Rhapsody” was featured in several regional and national magazines. She will seem immediately familiar to anybody with an interest in fine quality bluewater vessels suitable for either coastal cruising or long range passage making from ports in the Pacific Northwest. The original owners of “Rhapsody” are obviously serious boaters. They have put 750 hours on her 341 HP John Deere Diesel since 2010, as many hours as some boaters log in a decade. Along the way, the owners evaluated their experience, considered what they had learned about the Selene 58, and concluded it was time to put the boat back up for sale. After all, they certainly won’t need it after their brand new 78-foot Selene is delivered. It would seem that in this case, the rapid resale is confirming that the owners have been exceptionally satisfied with their yacht. Owning “Rhapsody” inspired them to build a much larger Selene, and that would not have been the case had the boat not measured up to expectations. Selene Yachts are built in China by Jet Tern Marine. Selenes began arriving in the US in 1999, and more than 200 yachts have now been delivered. An astonishing percentage of the Selenes sold in the US have been ordered through Selene Seattle, on Westlake Avenue. That’s where “Rhapsody” was purchased in 2010, where the owners placed the order for their new 78-footer, and where “Rhapsody” is now available for sale.

“Rhapsody” was one of the earlier boats in Selene’s “Deep Hull” series. The original Selene hulls were wellrespected sea boats, but Selene was determined to make their extremely good product even better. Selene did not increase total draft on the Deep Hull boats, but rather rounded out the bilges to increase the displacement. The wider, rounder shape below the waterline provides a softer ride in open ocean conditions. Deep Hull designed Selenes have better access

to ease the flow of water around its edges. The easier flow reduces “drag” underway, improving speed and fuel efficiency. The cruiser stern reduces yawing when running before a following sea.

to engines and systems below decks and can accommodate larger fuel tanks for enhanced range. The Deep Hull concept allows engines to be installed low in the hull, lowering the center of gravity and facilitating more nearly-level prop shafts for increased propeller efficiency. To offset the additional buoyancy created by greater displacement, Selene includes three tons of permanent ballast when building the 58.

simultaneously distinct, subdued, and sophisticated. Vinylester resins are used to reduce any possibility of blistering. The deck and superstructures are vacuum-infused laminates.

Selene’s Deep Hull boats additionally incorporate “cruiser sterns.” Below the waterline, the stern is shaped

Above: Flybridge offers good visibility, yet blends nicely with the overall vessel design.

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“Rhapsody” is solid fiberglass below the waterline, and cored above. Selene will lay up a boat with a custom-colored hull, and “Rhapsody” boasts an extremely delightful dark yellow gunwale that manages to be

Major styling elements forward include a slightly raked stem, tall bulwarks, a Portuguese bridge, and a prominent pilothouse with windows raked forward. The flybridge and (Continued on p. 52)

protective hardtop merge seamlessly with the primary shape of the vessel; anyone who has ever noticed yachts where the flybridge and cowling almost seem to be scabbed on as an afterthought will quickly appreciate the artistry of Selene’s upper deck design. Covered side decks and an enclosed, heated cockpit are features particularly prized by Pacific Northwest boaters, and incorporated into “Rhapsody.”

Specifications & Dimensions LOA: 63' 7" Beam: 17' 2" Draft: 5' 10" Displacement: 118,000 lb. Fuel: 1600 gal Water: 500 gal Waste: 120 gal Cruising speed is reportedly 10 knots. Slowed to 7.2 knots, “Rhapsody” burns just 2.7 gallons per hour and should permit a range of approximately 3500 miles; roughly enough to motor from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska. And back. Twice. The main engine is a de-tuned John Deere 6125 AFM, rated at 341 HP. The 12 kW Northern Lights generator produces AC power underway, and can additionally be rigged to power a Wesmar “get home” system in the highly unlikely event of a main engine breakdown. The hull is stabilized with Wesmar RS900 hydraulic fins. Top: Social seating area in pilothouse. Center: VIP state-

room is roomy as well as inviting. Bottom: Master stateroom, with engine room door to right.

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Interior Features Selene is known for stunning interiors and the décor aboard “Rhapsody” meets or exceeds even the highest expectations. Premium teak solids and veneers are used throughout the vessel, with traditional teak and holly soles capping off the nautical ambiance. Windows are 12mm thick, tinted a shade called “India Tea.” LED lights are used throughout. A combination of a CruiseAir reverse cycle heat and air conditioning system, along with hydronic heat by Kabola, will keep “Rhapsody” comfortable in any weather. “Rhapsody” was built to Selene’s three-stateroom plan. The VIP is most forward and features a queen size berth on centerline. The bunk is flanked with lockers and is built with four drawers at the foot of the berth. There is a luxurious amount of hanging locker room, as well as easy access to the guest head.

Selene is traditionally known for their stunning interiors, and the décor aboard “Rhapsody” meets or exceeds even the highest expectations.

The guest stateroom, aft of the VIP, makes a handy onboard office. It can be converted to a sleeping compartment by deploying upper and lower bunks. The master stateroom is located under the pilothouse and may be accessed down a private stairway from the main deck. A king-size berth is situated against the aft bulkhead, with an incredible number of drawers and lockers. The ensuite head is well proportioned, well lighted and ventilated, and features first-rate fixtures. (Continued on p. 56)

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Top: Built in BBQ and wet bar on flybridge. Center: Deckhands well protected by Portuguese bridge, high bulwarks, and covered side decks. Bottom: Professional grade engine room.

Conclusions It has always been unusual to purchase a new Selene from inventory. Most new Selenes are individually built to customer specifications, incorporating a vast number of options in the process. “Rhapsody” offers a unique opportunity to own a virtually new boat without the lengthy wait. Her current owners are selling her not because they were dissatisfied: To the contrary, “Rhapsody” provided such a fantastic experience to her original owners that they have elected to step up another 20 feet and enjoy even more of the same Selene excellence. “Rhapsody” is offered through Selene Seattle for $1,599,000. For additional information, click on the Selene Seattle advertisement in this publication or visit their web site at www.seleneseattle.com

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An artist’s interpretation of the Mt Rainier sighting.

Back in 1947, rafts of logs felled for timber were still commonly towed through Puget Sound. It wasn’t unheard of for logs to work free of a raft, and the maverick logs were normally salvaged by independent loggers and lumbermen working “the drift.” On June 21, 1947 (remember the date; it will be significant to this weird tale), log salvor Harold A. Dahl was out in a small boat, not far from the Point Robinson Light. Aboard with Dahl were his son, a deckhand, and the Dahl family dog. Not aboard on June 21 was Fred Crisman, co-owner of the boat as well as the lumber mill where the salvaged logs were reduced to dimensional stock. Dahl claimed that a formation of four or five “doughnut shaped objects” suddenly appeared in the sky over his boat. He described aircraft generally circular in nature, with lights around a central ring. From his boater’s perspective, Dahl described the lights as “portholes.” According to Dahl and the others aboard the boat that morning, one of the objects was flying erratically. Dahl assumed it must be having mechanical problems. The aircraft hovered near the Point Robinson Light, and the erratically flying craft was briefly “approached” by a second. Objects described as “slag” began raining down from the lights surrounding the inner ring of the troubled craft. Some of the slag struck Dahl’s boat. One chunk injured his son, and another killed his dog. The cabin top, wheelhouse, and deck were all damaged by debris raining down from the sky. In addition to the slag that landed on his boat, Dahl recovered some extremely thin sheets of white metal that “fluttered” out of the unidentified object and landed on the nearby beach.

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Dahl motored back to the sawmill with a dead dog, a wounded son, a damaged boat, and a cargo of unknown metal debris. The first person to learn of the incident who was not aboard the boat was Dahl’s partner, Fred Crisman. It might be an understatement to describe Crisman as a “controversial figure” in the 1960s. (See sidebar.) Reportedly associated with the CIA, Crisman worked as a high school teacher in Pierce County. Using the name “Jon Gold” he hosted a conservative talk show on a Tacoma radio station and published a book Death of a City, Tacoma. Political observers credit Crisman’s relentless harangue against Tacoma City Hall among the more significant factors ultimately resulting in the complete reorganization of Tacoma city government in the early 1970s. Dahl sent samples of the material to the metallurgy lab at the University of Chicago, requesting an analysis. The University reported it could not identify the minerals in the slag or any alloy in the sheets of white metal. Suddenly, the FBI opened a file on the “Maury Island Incident.”

Finding nothing, Arnold set a new course for Yakima. According to his pilot’s log, it was just before 3:00 p.m., and he was at an altitude of 9,600 feet over the town of Mineral, Washington. A series of flashing lights attracted his attention. After ruling out reflections of sunlight off the wings or windows of his plane, Arnold determined that the flashing lights were generated by aircraft. Arnold described the aircraft flying in a diagonally, stepped down, echelon formation over a distance he estimated of about five miles. By timing the formation’s passage between landmarks of known location, Arnold was able to estimate a speed of about 1800 miles per hour — faster than any known aircraft of that era could fly. He described curved, but not circular, aircraft. His observation that the aircraft “skipped about like thrown saucers” inspired a journalist to portray the objects sighted by Arnold as “flying saucers,” a name ever since associated with UFOs. Arnold’s initial conclusion was the he was witnessing the test flight for a new, top-secret, US military plane. At the exact moment that Kenneth Arnold was making his observations over Mineral, Washington a prospector named Fred Johnson was on Mt. Rainier viewing, through a small telescope, the flight of six mysterious objects. According to the prospector, his compass began behaving strangely when the unidentified objects flew close to his vantage point. The FBI also opened a file on the UFO sightings of June 24. (Continued on p. 65)

On June 24, 1947 (three days after Harold Dahl and his crew reported the unidentifiable flying objects near the Point Robinson Light), civilian pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying from Chehalis to Yakima on a business trip. En route, he received a radio message that a US Marine Corps C-46 transport plane had crash landed on Mount Rainier. The government was offering a $5,000 reward to the first pilot who could locate the wreckage. Arnold flew north to Mt Rainier to try his luck spotting the downed C-46. Above: Kenneth Arnold and his wife pose for a photo with his plane.

Kenneth Arnold, with an artist’s depiction of one of the aircraft sighted over Mt Rainier.

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Fred Crisman: Point Robinson, UFOs, and the Kennedy Assassination? Crisman worked at a number of professions during his lifetime. He was

reportedly a member of the OSS during World War II, an organization that

ultimately became the CIA. There are conflicting reports and theories about Crisman’s involvement with the CIA during the 1950s, or beyond. At the

time that he was salvaging logs with Harold Dahl, he was also employed as a teacher at Mt. Rainier High School. In the late 1960s, under the assumed

name “Jon Gold,” Crisman hosted a politically conservative radio show on Puyallup station KAYE. He wrote a book called Death of a City, Tacoma,

and his tireless crusade was certainly a factor in the ouster of Tacoma Mayor “Slim” Rasmussen and a reorganization of Tacoma City Government.

Fred Crisman, a party to the story about an alleged UFO sighting off the Point Robinson lighthouse, is no stranger to controversy, political intrigue, and conspiracy theories.

Crisman’s name is not unknown to Kennedy Assassination conspiracy theo-

rists. Various conspiracy scenarios put Crisman on the grassy knoll at Dealy Plaza at the moment John Kennedy was shot. In the ensuing chaos after

the (however many) gunshots, Dallas police arrested several tramps jump-

ing aboard empty boxcars a short walk from the scene of the assassination.

One of the tramps was identified with the last name of Crisman, and certain

conspiracy theorists insist that tramp, the person on the grassy knoll, and Fred Crisman are one and the same. Unfortunately for the conspiracy theorists, (or

perhaps merely another aspect of the conspiracy itself), the official records of Mt Rainier High School do not show that a substitute teacher was hired for

Crisman’s classes on the day of the assassination. The records would imply

that Crisman was teaching high school in Pierce County, not skulking around freight yards or hanging out on a public lawn in Dallas on the day Kennedy was shot.

It isn’t disputed that Crisman was a friend of Clay Shaw, who was prosecuted as a conspirator in the JFK assassination. It is a matter of public record that

the very first phone call Shaw placed from jail was not to his attorney, but to Fred Crisman. Crisman’s car was strafed with bullets shortly before he was scheduled to testify in the Clay Shaw case. Crisman was not injured in the incident, but apparently he was never actually called to the stand.

Fred Crisman passed away, quietly, in 1975. His death may be the only noncontroversial and verifiable fact about his very unusual life.

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The UFO phenomenon stepped into high gear just less than three weeks after Harold Dahl and his crew reported the “doughnut shaped” aircraft jettisoning unidentifiable metals near Point Robinson. On July 8, 1947, Public Information Officer Walter Haut, stationed at the Roswell Army Air Field in New Mexico, officially reported that the station’s 509th Bomb Group had recovered a crashed “flying disk” from a nearby ranch. Haut reported that the bomb group had also recovered the bodies of small, humanoid creatures at the site. One of the Army Air Field officers posed for a photo with a large, solid, metallic object reportedly recovered by the bomb crew. The following day, the Commanding General of the Eight Air Force issued an official correction. The “official version” of the incident was that the personnel at Roswell had actually recovered a crashed weather balloon. New, thinner and lighter metallic debris easily identifiable as scraps from an inflated object, was presented for press photographers. The “small humanoids” were dismissed as training dummies (although skeptics wondered why the Air Force would attach a training dummy to a weather balloon).

Newspapers in Roswell New Mexico reported a crash landing of an object, and the removal of debris by the US government.

Following the incident at Maury Island, the Kenneth Arnold sighting over Mount Rainer, and the crash of the alleged UFO at Roswell, the United States Army Air Corps flew investigating agents to Tacoma to interview Harold Dahl. Kenneth Arnold flew in from Boise to be interviewed as well. The group met at the Winthrop Hotel. The meetings lasted several days,

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The Kelsonian newspaper carried an account of the bomber crash that killed the investigators.

but information about the meetings began leaking to the press almost immediately. The Tacoma Times, UPI, and the Tacoma News Tribune were all running daily stories about the meetings at the Winthrop Hotel. The US Army Air Corp officers suspended their investigation in order to fly back to Hamilton Air Force Base in California. Their presence was required at the official ceremonies separating the Air Force from the Army and establishing it as an additional branch of the military. Before they left, Dahl produced additional samples of the “slag” from the trunk of his car and gave them to officers. The plane carrying the investigators and the slag crashed in the wilderness foothills near Kelso, Washington. Two survivors

parachuted to safety, but both investigators went down with the plane and were presumed dead. In 2007, the USAF announced the site of the wreckage had been discovered, but there was no mention in that report of any bodies or mysterious metal objects aboard. Harold Dahl laid low for a while following the deaths of the military investigators. He quickly changed his story, claiming everything he reported had been part of an elaborate hoax; but in his later years he again insisted the incident had taken place as described and that his earlier denial was a calculated attempt to protect his family. Some people believe that UFOs are alien spacecraft visiting from other planets or galaxies. Some people believe that the hundreds of thousands around the world who have reported seeing UFOs are actually experiencing an optical illusion or viewing a natural phenomenon. There have been hundreds of UFO hoaxes, doctored photographs, and just plain fable tellers to provide evidence for the UFO nay-sayers. Some people believe that UFOs are exactly what the name suggests; flying objects that have not been unquestionably identified. Whatever your personal opinion regarding the existence or nature of Unidentified Flying Objects might be, the next time you cruise past the Point Robinson light it might be fun to visualize a formation of “doughnut shaped objects” hovering just off the Maury Island shore, jettisoning unidentifiable slag and sheets of mysterious metal alloys. (Be sure to keep your dog below decks should the unknown craft appear again.) The modern “UFO craze” began in East Passage, just off the Point Robinson light.

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29' Sea Ray 290 Sundancer By Mel Demar If you buy a boat from somebody, and the boat turns out to be less than represented or the broker provides indifferent customer service, it’s very unlikely that you would seek out the same person when ready to step up to a larger boat. The owner of the 29’ Sea Ray 290 Sundancer featured in this issue’s “Encore Aweigh” purchased the vessel “One Love” brand new in 2008. His salesperson at the Sea Ray dealership was Harry Walp, CPYB. The owner must have been well satisfied with both the boat and the service rendered by Harry. When he contracted an incurable case of 15-foot-itis in 2012, he was determined to buy his larger boat from the same person who had sold him the Sea Ray 290. Harry Walp had changed employers, and is now working for Grand Banks Northwest. That’s where the owner of “One Love” tracked him down and purchased a substantially bigger vessel.

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AUGUST 2012 one engine give out for any reason, you have a second to bring you home. We didn’t get underway in “One Love,” so we can’t comment first hand on her performance. Reports from industry sources indicate that a Sea Ray 290 with twin MerCruiser 5.0 liter engines will make about 38 knots at Wide Open Throttle (4500 RPM). A more realistic cruising speed, and the sweet spot for range and fuel economy, is 3500 RPM. At that speed, the boat will make a very lively 26 knots, while still attaining a realistic 1.29 nautical miles per gallon and an operating range of 142 nautical miles.

Electronics fit neatly into the sporty looking helm.

Vessel Layout

Above: Low engine hours and an extended warranty for peace of mind. Left: Ice maker and sink at beverage center in cockpit.

Owners and guests will board “One Love” at the swim step. There could be a slightly larger landing spot aft in the aft port and starboard corners of the swim step to make it even easier to step aboard, but that was on the only real shortcoming we recorded during our visit aboard “One Love.” Sea Ray built the swim step into the hull when the 290 was introduced. There is a very handy stowage locker in the transom, accessible from the swim step, which should prove ideal for mooring lines, fenders, shorepower cables, and other components necessary to have aboard but undesirable underfoot. In a nod to our prevailing Pacific NW weather, “One Love” offers a full canvas enclosure for the cockpit. The canvas can be removed for boating on one of our gorgeous, sunny, summer days and reinstalled as needed. The cockpit may be heated when underway.

Helmseat is wide enough for two and has a flip up bolster for support when standing at the wheel.

Specifications and Dimensions Length Overall: 31' 1" Beam: 9' 6" Draft (w/drive down) 45" Dry weight: 9,250 lb. Fuel: 125 gal Water: 28 gal Deadrise at transom: 21 degrees

The twin 5.0 Liter MerCruisers are serviced through a hatch in the aft of the cockpit. “Hatch” may be an understatement; nearly the entire back portion of the deck tilts upward when a button is pushed at the helm. A hydraulic ram holds the deck up high enough to create standing headroom in front of both engines, and more than sufficient vertical clearance for comfortable servicing elsewhere. There are only about 280 hours on the engines. While in the engine room, take a look at the careful layout of accessories, including the optional Westerbeke 3.0 kW gen set. Consider how nicely Sea Ray finished the surfaces in the engine compartment. Look at the general “beef” of stringers and other components as well as the quality of pumps, filters, and other systems essential to

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the operation of a boat. This is an area where manufacturers of some lesser boats skimp to reduce manufacturing costs, but it’s an area where Sea Ray typically shines. There are three seating areas in the cockpit. A transom seat is mounted atop the engine access deck, and will easily seat three or four people. A settee on the port side of the cockpit (with stowage and battery switches below) will seat two or three more. There’s plenty of elbow room for the skipper at the starboard helm, on a deluxe seat with a flip up bolster that will make it more comfortable to stand behind the wheel. There’s enough room at the helm for a second person, especially if they are pretty good friends with the skipper.

Even with the master bunk folded out, there is plenty of space in the main cabin.

Major electronics at the helm include Raymarine C80 color GPS/Chartplotter and the MerCruiser Smart Craft (tm) suite of digital engine controls and gauges. Engine controls are MerCruiser electronic models.

Above: Master berth folded out, can be enclosed with private curtain. Left: Master berth folded up to create a settee.

Just aft of the helm, a refrigerator and a fresh water sink are included in a fixture topped with a surface suitable for food prep or service. Sea Ray makes good use of stainless on this boat, exemplified by the stainless bottle rack and grab rail used on this beverage service locker. A teak pedestal table fits into a socket in the cockpit, or can be carried below for use in the cabin. Below decks, the Sundancer 290 is a study in fitting plenty of comfort and convenience into an efficiently sized package. Sea Ray engineers must have worked overtime to conceive of the innovative and imaginative uses of space and furnishings that allow the Sea Ray 290 to offer accommodations that rival many boats several feet larger. Moving the companionway steps to the aft port quarter of the cabin resulted in a more open and spacious feeling below. The head is on the starboard side of the cabin, immediately across from the companionway, where it offers convenient access for anyone venturing down from the deck to use the facilities and is equally accessible by folks hanging out below decks. The head features a VacuFlush marine toilet, a sink, and a shower. A small but fully functional galley is just forward of the head. A dual voltage refrigerator/freezer, a sink with hot (Continued on p. 78)

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AUGUST 2012 and cold pressure water, a butane stove, and a microwave oven are available for cooking and cleanup tasks. Still to starboard, a flat screen TV with built in DVD player is forward of the galley, in a position where it can be viewed from either the primary settee (to port) or from the convertible settee/double berth forward. Sea Ray’s innovative approach to the forward berth in the Sundancer 290 permits better use of the area as a genuine master berth. When folded out, the forward cushions create a legitimate double bunk. When folded up, the cushions convert into another settee, facing aft and allowing a small crowd of guests to congregate in the cabin. There is a hanging locker for the forward berth/settee to port.

Full function galley for weekend and vacation cruising.

Above: Flat screen TV is easily viewed from the master berth or the main cabin.

Sea Ray’s designation “Sundancer” denotes an express cruiser with an athwart ship stateroom aft of the main cabin. The mid cabin guest berth on the Sundancer 290 is huge. The compartment is well lighted and finished. No, you won’t be able to stand up and stretch, but neither will most people find the compartment unacceptably claustrophobic when stretched out for a good night’s sleep. Conclusions: Harry Walp’s customer on this Sea Ray Sundancer elected to do business with Harry again, and that’s a pretty good indicator that Harry must be a good choice among yacht brokers. It also speaks, more indirectly, to the fact that “One Love” obviously met the expectations of her original owner. “One Love” will prove to be a vessel well-suited for regional cruising, and additionally capable of covering large bodies of water in minimal time. A cruising couple, or a family with two or three kids along can take a vacation cruise on a Sea Ray 290 Sundancer, or the boat can pull wakeboards or water toys around a lake on a hot summer weekend. No boat “does it all,” but the Sea Ray 290 Sundancer does a lot and is worthy of consideration by anyone seeking a well-built boat with a good turn of speed and comfortable passenger accommodations. “One Love” is offered through Grand Banks Northwest and listed at $99,995. For additional information, please see the Grand Banks Northwest web site at www.grandbanksnw.com or call 206-352-0118.

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Leading Causes of Boating Accidents and Fatalities According to the 2011 Recreational Boating Statistics issued compiled by the United States Coast Guard, there may be room for a slight shift in emphasis for boating safety instruction. In 2011, there were 4,588 accidents reported to the USCG. The accidents resulted in 758 deaths, and 3,081 injuries. The Coast Guard acknowledges that there were additional accidents that were not reported. Some of the factors most frequently addressed in boating education class-

es actually rank quite low among causes of boating accidents. There is obviously room for reasonable argument that the attention given to these factors in traditional boating classes is responsible for the low number of actual losses. Assuming that’s true, boating educators should continue their efforts in the usual areas and increase the amount of attention given to the problems currently proving to be more serious.

ized boat with an enclosed cabin is required to post a “Carbon Monoxide Warning.” There’s no doubt that CO is a hazardous substance that must not be allowed to accumulate in an enclosed area. The risk should not be discounted, yet in 2011 only 3 of the 4588 accidents reported to the USCG and only 1 of the 758 deaths fell into a category where carbon monoxide was considered primarily responsible.

In Washington State, every motor-

Everyone who has ever operated a gasoline powered boat has been warned to ventilate the bilge prior to starting the engine. We all know that failure to do so can result in the ignition of trapped vapors, often with explosive consequences. Like carbon monoxide, gasoline vapors absolutely represent a serious potential hazard if not properly managed. Perhaps it is because of the many decades of public education that there were so relatively few incidents of exploding bilges reported to the USCG. Of the 4588 accidents, 20 were attributed to “failure to ventilate” and in these 20 accidents, 2 people (which was two too many) perished. There were an additional 61 accidents, and 3 deaths, attributed to “ignition of spilled fuel or vapor,” somehow differentiated from a specific failure to ventilate the bilge. Failure to ventilate the bilge can have explosive consequences.

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reported were deemed the result of an infraction of the Rules, with 214 accidents resulting in a total of 6 unfortunate deaths. So, if we’re not poisoning ourselves on carbon monoxide, killing one

According to the USCG statistics for 2011, the number one cause of accidents (as well as one of the leading causes of deaths resulting from ac-

Most boats in Washington are required to post a carbon monoxide warning.

another in collisions resulting from Rules violations, or blowing ourselves out of the water by failing to ventilate the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, what are the most deadly and dangerous things we actually do while boating?

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USCG AUGUST STATISTICS: 2012 PART II cidents) was “Operator Inattention.” With everything going on aboard a boat, it’s easy to get distracted by a conversation with a passenger. It’s not unheard of for a boater to become so engrossed with his or her navigational electronics that the skipper fails to actually look out the window and see what’s happening, in real time, around the vessel. We could avoid 583 accidents per year, and 58 deaths, if we were all more aware of the situations around us as we boat. The number two cause was closely related to the leading cause. A total of 514 accidents, resulting in 31 deaths, were attributed to “Improper Lookout.” Combined with “Operator Inattention,” the two categories represent more than 20% of all boating accidents reported to the USCG in 2011. One of the most significant steps we can take to make boating

Three was not a lucky number for this boater, and it’s easy to speculate on the causes of this accident.

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Understanding Cardinal Buoys By M.I. (Shirley) Ricketty

Cardinal Buoys Most US-based mariners in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with lateral buoys. Somewhere around our second lesson in seamanship, we all memorized “red right returning, green right going.” A closely associated but somewhat advanced mnemonic device recites, “Even red nuns carry odd green cans” and reminds us of the colors, shapes, and numberings of our lateral buoyage systems. The majority of the world uses cardinal, rather than lateral buoys. While the term “cardinal buoy” sounds like it might somehow be associated with a nun; the term refers to one of the

North

West

East

South

Paint schemes offer an additional indication.

Safe passage is in the cardinal direction indicated by the buoy.

four primary directions on a compass card rather than to an office of the Catholic Church. There are North, South, East, and West cardinal buoys. A cardinal buoy indicates the relative direction of recommended passage. A North cardinal buoy advises mariners to pass on the northern side of the mark. It can be typically presumed that there is a hazard to the south of a North cardinal buoy. The same applies for each of the other three cardinal buoys. Safe passage is in the relative direction indicated by the markings on the buoy. Pass to the south of a South buoy, to the east of an East buoy, and to the west of a West buoy.

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The concept seems simply enough, but how does a boater who normally operates in a world where red is right returning keep track of the confusing colors and shapes of a cardinal buoy? It’s not uncommon to find cardinal buoys in Canadian waters, so regional cruisers are well advised to be able to recognize cardinal buoys. There are two systems for reading cardinal buoys, and when fully considered each system makes perfect sense. Cardinal buoys are differentiated by their paint schemes, as well as by the positions of the cones mounted atop the body of the buoy.

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The Cone System The cones may be the easiest means of distinguishing the four types of cardinal buoys, providing one is close enough to clearly distinguish their alignment. A North buoy will have two cones that are both pointed upward. What could be simpler? North is at the “top” of a chart, so two cones pointing upward are indicating north. A South buoy will have two cones that are both pointed downward. Once again, South is at the “bottom” of a chart, so two cones pointing downward indicate south. The East and West buoys are only slightly trickier. In either case both cones do not both point up or down, but are aimed in opposite directions. The simple fact that the cones are not aligned rules out either a North of

Both cones point up, to the top of the chart for the North buoy.

South buoy. In cases where the cones do not point in the same direction, the upper of the two cones will determine whether the buoy is an East or West cardinal buoy. The top cone points upward on an East cardinal buoy, and it’s easy to remember that the sun rises (goes up) in the East. Conversely, the upper cone points down on a West buoy, and it’s no secret at all that the sun sets (goes down) in the West.

The Paint System Cardinal buoys are additionally distinguished by their paint schemes. It will often be possible to determine the manner in which a buoy is painted before approaching closely enough to determine the direction of the top marks. Cardinal buoys are typically painted with yellow and black stripes, and if one associ(Continued on p. 92)

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The cones go in opposite directions, but the upper one one points down— the sun sets in the West.

Both cones point down, to the bottom of the chart, for the South buoy.

ates the yellow stripe with sun and daylight and the black stripe with darkness the paint system becomes self-explanatory. Here in the northern hemisphere, the sun shines from the southern portion of the sky. The upper color of a South cardinal buoy will be a sunny yellow, opposed to the lower half of the buoy which will be black. If the Cardinal buoy is painted with a black upper half and a yellow lower half, the black top half suggests an absence of sunlight and the buoy is a North cardinal buoy.

will have two black stripes and a single yellow stripe. As it is mostly light when the sun begins to set, the West cardinal buoy will have two yellow stripes and a single black stripe.

The cones go in opposite directions, but the upper one points up—the sun rises in the East.

East and West cardinal buoys will be painted with three horizontal stripes. As it is mostly dark with the sun begins to rise, the East cardinal buoy

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The Cardinal buoyage system is every bit as simple as remembering that red is right returning, or that even red nuns carry odd green cans. Simply remember in which directions the sun rises and sets, what directions are at the top and bottom of a chart, and whether it’s mostly dark or mostly light at sunrise and sunset.

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