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Forum: Columbia & Coronado

4 Weeks Ago

Replies: 33

The Trouble With Columbias

Views: 4,686

Posted By Glen53

Re: The Trouble With Columbias

She said she will be selling her. The boat (Wind Star) is set up for living aboard, and has some very nice features. as any older boat there is work needed but the asking price should be around 40K

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-11-2013

Replies: 64

Zebra Mussels - Lakes

Views: 2,297

Posted By Glen53

Re: Zebra Mussels - Lakes

Hay Travel, never thought of it in those terms. I think I would enjoy sitting down to a beer with you and listing to you speak about this and other issues. However this might lead to a couple of...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-09-2013

Replies: 16

newbe question about freshwater tanks

Views: 507

Posted By Glen53

Re: newbe question about freshwater tanks

Don’t get us wrong. We want you to pursue your dreams of sailing. That’s what we are all about. We just want you to get a boat that will serve you well. Remember a faulty first boat can become your...

Forum: Columbia & Coronado

04-05-2013

Replies: 33

The Trouble With Columbias

Views: 4,686

Posted By Glen53

Re: The Trouble With Columbias

Your avatar is in better shape. A few months ago my brother asked if I would help him sell them. I posted here but that was before I went to inspect them. After going out to the farm and looking at...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-05-2013

Replies: 273

Sticky: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

Views: 21,874

Posted By Glen53

Re: Smackdaddy needs your thoughts/prayers

As the rest I can only join the multitude of friends you have worldwide and send my sincere condolences. You are all in my prayers, stay strong my friend. Glen

Forum: Columbia & Coronado

10-22-2012

Replies: 33

The Trouble With Columbias

Views: 4,686

Posted By Glen53

Re: The Trouble With Columbias

If anyone is interested I know where a couple of the Columbia molds are located. Back in the late 1980s my brother bought them along with some Ranger molds in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I believe Lancer...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-18-2012

Replies: 36

Dodgers: Do we need one on our boat?

Views: 1,870

Posted By Glen53

Re: Dodgers: Do we need one on our boat?

On our 25 foot Catalina we have a bimini that has separate removable front and side curtains. Because it has a tiller I sit in the aft and have no problem seeing how the sail is trimmed. We will only...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-30-2012

Replies: 71

Quote of the day (applied to sailing)

Views: 3,553

Posted By Glen53

“low visibility means that you can see very...

“low visibility means that you can see very little of the bad weather” Jessica Watson Jan 7, 2010

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

01-17-2012

Replies: 151

No comments? skipper of the Concordia

Views: 10,214

Posted By Glen53

Veni, Vidi, Seputus

Veni, Vidi, Seputus

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

10-27-2011

Replies: 14

Bought a Catalina 25 in Texas

Views: 1,232

Posted By Glen53

I’ll be glad to add my name to the roll call. We...

I’ll be glad to add my name to the roll call. We have owned and loved our 79 swinger for 20 years.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

09-01-2011

Replies: 34

Who Will Pay?

Views: 3,263

Posted By Glen53

Let me chime in with you. I have a 1979 Catalina...

Let me chime in with you. I have a 1979 Catalina 25 like the abused and neglected boat in this thread. I keep it in the best shape I can, and I’m quit happy with her. Any one who thinks there boat...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

08-31-2011

Replies: 30

Staying Aboard Overnight

Views: 3,025

Posted By Glen53

On our 25 Catalina I have the salon set up so I...

On our 25 Catalina I have the salon set up so I can change it into a full size bed, which lies athwart ship. We have an Air- Bed that goes on top of that. This is very comfortable for overnighting,...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

08-08-2011

Replies: 20

eye image on front of ship hulls?

Views: 3,522

Posted By Glen53

I talked with the owner of a Chinese Junk and was...

I talked with the owner of a Chinese Junk and was told that if the boat was used for fishing the eyes look down, but if the boat was sailing long distances the eyes would look outward

Forum: Great Lakes

08-08-2011

Replies: 7

Lake Ontario?

Views: 689

Posted By Glen53

Your right, and while were at it, What about Lake...

Your right, and while were at it, What about Lake St Clair & all the connecting rivers. There all part of this Great water basin.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-27-2011

Replies: 37

Help Choosing the Best Trailerable Boat

Views: 5,736

Posted By Glen53

I have a 10 HP Honda, and was able to pick up an...

I have a 10 HP Honda, and was able to pick up an identical engine as a spare. If I should encounter a problem mid season it’s good to know I can swap them out and not miss any time dealing with the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-26-2011

Replies: 12

Catalina 320 Dodger/Bimini Frames

Views: 2,246

Posted By Glen53

Dick if you are familiar with the tool that...

Dick if you are familiar with the tool that electricians use to bind conduit, then bower or buy one, along with a pipe cutter and get some sticks of half inch conduit. You can use this as a cheep way...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-26-2011

Replies: 12

Catalina 320 Dodger/Bimini Frames

Views: 2,246

Posted By Glen53

Dave was the frame made in sections, so it could...

Dave was the frame made in sections, so it could be shipped easily, or were the bows in one piece. Sorry to imply that Sailrite wasn’t up to quality, in-fact we bought a 150 kit from them to replace...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-25-2011

Replies: 12

Catalina 320 Dodger/Bimini Frames

Views: 2,246

Posted By Glen53

Kits are nice and moderately priced, but lack the...

Kits are nice and moderately priced, but lack the strength and safety of a 7/8” or 1” SS frame constructed specifically for your craft. Any reputable canvas shop will be able to help you with this....

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-22-2011

Replies: 359

Mackinac race tragedy.

Views: 35,334

Posted By Glen53

This is a good book, but to get a quick feel for...

This is a good book, but to get a quick feel for that particular storm (November 1913) there is some information in Wikipedia
Great Lakes Storm of 1913 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

Forum: C25 and 250

07-22-2011

Replies: 11

Input on possible first boat

Views: 1,133

Posted By Glen53

Ronjh My Catalina is also a 79; sail number 1478....

Ronjh My Catalina is also a 79; sail number 1478. She sails Lake St Clair in Michigan. It’s a standard rig with a swing keel. And yes there a very fine boat.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-22-2011

Replies: 359

Mackinac race tragedy.

Views: 35,334

Posted By Glen53

I will be going to Port Huron tonight myself to...

I will be going to Port Huron tonight myself to walk the docks. It’s a Michigan tradition called “Boat Night” Many of the boats that will be there are from the Clinton River, this is the same river...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-21-2011

Replies: 359

Mackinac race tragedy.

Views: 35,334

Posted By Glen53

Better re-think the coffee table books. Paper...

Better re-think the coffee table books. Paper cuts can be very traumatic.
But dnf is right, I sail knowing there are certain risks. I use common sense and years of sailing knowledge to make safe...

Forum: C25 and 250

07-14-2011

Replies: 11

Input on possible first boat

Views: 1,133

Posted By Glen53

Check out the Catalina 25 National site. There is...

Check out the Catalina 25 National site. There is also one for the 27. Any questions you have can be answered by a number of knowledgeable owners. As for overnighting we frequently will spend up to 2...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

05-24-2011

Replies: 8

Best way to tighten closed body turnbuckles

Views: 1,408

Posted By Glen53

You can use the ice pick after you chipped off...

You can use the ice pick after you chipped off enough ice for the martini. Works on my 25

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-29-2011

Replies: 7

When seeds attack

Views: 1,484