Sailing the Northern BC Coast

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Just a few more of the hot springs and the area. Since Raining!!!!!! Worst summer I can remember. No summer even the geese are heading south! Now if I could fly!

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Well maybe enough! Have to give it to my own lady of smiles, she took everything in her stride. Even laughed when I showed her the geese heading south. New snow on the Mountain tops here so she is looking forward to the snow again

Hope you enjoyed a look at my little piece of the wet lands! Thanks for the comments Now for a Thirsty Beaver!

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Cheers!

[natalie8]

Cheers to you too! Great stuff yet again!

[bsnub]

Thanks again you earned that Ale!!

[oldgit]

Terrific photos, so envious, makes me sorry I sold my boat, your partner looks typical Thai (can splice a rope with her toes) keep the photos coming please, thanks.

[sicknote]

Great post and thanks for sharing.

What does a boat like yours cost in maintenance per year? Also mooring costs.

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Great post and thanks for sharing.

What does a boat like yours cost in maintenance per year? Also mooring
costs.

My Boat is a Dufour 35 (NON-Classic) On the net they range in price from $45000-$80000. Many types of boats. You never know what you will get. Take time to find a boat to suit your needs. Don't rush. More people buy trouble by buying quick.

Moorage incredible range from $2000 a year to $2000+ a month. Maintenance budget depends on luck, what you want, how often you use, upgrades. New Toys.

Unless you have very deep pockets you need or will learn the following skills.
I have spent 2 years refitting. This summer I had a trouble free cruise, apart from.

Diesel. A fresh water cooling hose had not been fastened properly by idiot who reconditioned the heat exchanger.

Head (toilet blocked) The plumber forgot to clean the out pipe when the boat was on the hard. ( A chemical reaction between pee and salt creates concrete like substance) So had to sacrifice fishing rod and clean while underway. Don't want to think about that!

New Anchor Windless would bind underload. Eletric fault needed diagnosing and fixing

Hot water tank Air locked

Starter battery died

Furler jamming
So a perfect cruise, no problems. Yip I was the idiot, but problems get solved.

So for a haulout to clean the bottom paint new zincs etc. $1500 to $2000

I don't ski much and never go to Mexico on winter hols.

Hope that helps

[robws]

I am taking a month to go Sailing on the Northern BC Coast. Anyone interested in looking at pics of this trip? It is almost completely uninhabited for about 500km.

I have sailed that area many years ago.. north from Vancouver to Prince Ruppert. Awesome place, BC. Maybe you need a crew?

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I am taking a month to go Sailing on the Northern BC Coast. Anyone interested in looking at pics of this trip? It is almost completely uninhabited for about 500km.

I have sailed that area many years ago.. north from Vancouver to Prince Ruppert. Awesome place, BC. Maybe you need a crew?

Yip I agree.Done the coast several times. This year decided to enjoy and not endure so went with the wind and hid out from the storms. A NZ curser who stayed at our dock for 18 months after crossing from Japan, used to get upset by use locals saying that it was a special place. Now they have fallen in love with the BC coast, the different areas South Mid North and Outer all have such a varied and different feel. Now its 5 years and counting. This was after cruising the South Pacific so perhaps we have something special. We plan to head south in 2 years so perhaps we can see for ourselves.

[ShilohJim]

Great shots, terrific crew and good trip. Envy is the word of the day!
Thanks for sharing, we're all better for it.

Shiloh Jim

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Just browsing and came upon this. Thought it deserved a bump. Was interested to note the marina fees you quoted. My last trip took me to Japan. I was quoted for 12 months at Nishinomiya Yacht Harbour (Osaka), $86,000 for a 1 year stay if I paid in advance. I declined.

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Cheers BWD. Ya think I would have declined them fees.lol/ This summer we are getting ready for the big trip. 10 months 27 days. All donations and inheritances gratefully accepted.

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I have a 37' steel sloop currently on the hard in Mexico. I leave Thailand in early October to prep it for the coconut milk run across the south Pacific. It's a bugger of a life to be sure!

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Well we will be on your heels. July 1st 2013 is the date we hope to leave. Up here it is weather dependent but we will head south for sure. we plan to stay in Fiji for the Hurri season in a Nadu point Marina. Then stay in the South Pacific for at least a year before heading for the Mrs Home town of Phuket. Well someplace in that area.

Our boat is a plastic 36 footer. (35ft 9 inch) :-)