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Issue #162
August 2016

Solo Saga
MdR Single Handed Sailor Peter
Jenvay pens new book of a dramatic
circumnavigation attempt

Night Sailing Tips

New App Connects Sailors
Preventing a Dismast

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The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds

Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
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Information contact
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email
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The Mariner appears on the last
Friday of every month.
This issue
July 29 - August 26

FROM THE EDITOR

A S h o r t S t o ry C a l l e d M a r c
By all accounts Marc was a good
guya solid husband, a caring
father, mostly punctual and
ready for a laugh if opportunity
knocked. He was relatively thin
with a full head of hair and
was the occasional subject of
giggling conversation among
some middle-aged wives in his
social circle.

Early in thier marriage Marc

cleared it with his wife that when
their youngest turned eight, they
would get a small cruising boat
to daysail and take to Catalina
island. He grew up sailing and
wanted to pass on what he felt
were formative experiences that
boats and the ocean gave to him.
So when young David turned
eight, sure enough, they bought
a used Columbia 26 (with the
bubble top) and devoted their
weekends to cleaning, fixing and

and

G ay l e

So, your ad didnt say what

you wanted for the boat, Marc
said to the owner who had bright
white hair, popping forearm
veins and skin like a saddlebag.
He was old, but he looked more
durable than aged.

finally sailing the little cruising

boat around the Santa Monica
Bay. But sadly, Marcs childhood
didnt resemble his childrens
childhoods and boating didnt
resonate with them. They were
cranky and disinterested and felt
half-kidnapped by this mandated
weekend activity. Not one to
force feed, Marc sold the boat
after the summer and the kids
happily returned to the many
interests they already had.

Yeah, I know, the old guy

said staring intently at Marc. I
wanted to meet who responded.
Okay, Marc smiled nervously.
As you can see, I am a man who
deserves the lowest price!

Marc, however, loves the little

Columbia and thought about
maybe picking up something
else just for himself. Fate (and
the internet) guided him to an
old mans back yard where a
well cared for 35-foot sloop
from the 1930s peacefully sat.
Her transom read Gayle. She
had a burgundy hull and was
in near perfect shape. He
was enamored.

Perhaps you do, said the

man who continued looking
into Marcs eyes.. Take it.
But know that these planks
and that mast were living trees.
Nearly everything on this boat
drank water just like you and
me. I would never sell this
boatits stood in front of
forces that could and should
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Sheriff:
310-482-6000

L os Angeles County
Lifeguard:
310-577-5700

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800-399-1921

arine Life Rescue

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800-39WHALE
Cover photo: Salt Peter
by Pat Reynolds

WHATS INSIDE

Thanks for
picking it up!

Coming Events

Off the Wire

Cut Short
A solo sailor runs aground deep into a circumnavigation

7 Tips for Night Sailing

Summer night sailing is greatcheck out these tips

10

Broad Reach
Electronics Expert Gives Great Advice

12

According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

17

Losing the Stick by Richard Schaefer

18

On the Record
Are boating businesses in danger in Marina del Rey?

20

Racing - WOW/WAH

22

Tip of the Month - Engine Talk

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Classified Section

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Coming Events!
Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
July 30

Pop Saturdays Concert Series

Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight - legendary R&B singersongwriter, performer, producer and musician
Brian McKnight is a multi-platinum recording
artist who has sold more than 25 million albums
worldwide and has earned an impressive 16
Grammy Award nominations. This multitalented, stellar artist will grace the Marina
with soulful tunes from his highly anticipated
new album, BetterLocation Burton Chace
Park13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey 310-305-9545. Starts at 7 p.m.

August 4

Summer Concert Series - Ballet

Folklrico De Los ngeles
The nations premier Mexican folk dance
company, Ballet Folklrico de Los ngeles,
returns to the Marina to bring to life Tango y
ms, a series of Latin dances, accompanied by
Marina del Rey Symphonys performances of
Arturo Mrquezs Danzon No. 2, Cole Porters
Begin the Beguine, Carlos Gardels Tango
por una cabezo (arranged by John Williams)
and more. Location Burton Chace Park13650
Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey - 310-3059545. Starts at 7 p.m.

August 6

Childrens Challenge in
Two Harbors
Kids of all ages are welcome at our 18th Annual
Childrens Challenge. Meet us on the beach
in Two Harbors for a fun-filled hour of team
relays, races, & activities. Ice cream will be
served to all participants. For more info call
(310) 510-4205

August 9

Womens Sailing Association

Program: Baja Ha-Ha
The WSA will present a program on the Baja
Ha-Ha, the annual cruisers rally from San
Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Now in its 23rd year,
the rally starts on October 30th. Greg Himes
and Jen Huszcza, veterans of the rally, will
give an illustrated talk on all things Baja HaHa, from boat prep to tips on overnight sailing
to parties in Cabo. WSA meetings take place
at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club,
13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Social
hour is at 6:30 followed by a light dinner before
the program starts at 8. The public is invited to
attend two WSA meetings before joining.
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Email pr@wsasmb.org for more information.

August 13

$30 and open to all centerboards and multihulls

of 20 feet or less. Entry fee includes trophies
and hospitality. As is SCCYC tradition, dinner
is included for all racers. For more information
please check the SCCYC website: www.
sccyc.org or contact Race Chair Matt Kreke,
racechair@sccyc.org.
Looking forward to
seeing you on the water.

August 13

Summer Concert Series

Puccinis Madama Butterly
Maestro Frank Fetta leads the Marina del Rey
Symphony in another spectacular, fully staged
opera, performing an abridged production of
Giacomo Puccinis Madama Butterfly. Set in
Japan, the opera features Puccinis favorite
heroine Cio-Cio-San, known as Madame
Butterfly, and her beloved Lieutenant Pinkerton
in a tragic tale of love, hope and betrayal.
Location Burton Chace Park13650 Mindanao
Way, Marina del Rey 310-305-9545, Starts at
7 p.m.

August 12 - 14

Marina Del Rey Film Festival

Showcasing
up-and-coming
filmmakers
with a variety of different screenings!
For more information contact info@
filmmarketingservices.com.
Summer Concert Series
Ra Ra Riot
Originally from Syracuse, indie rock band Ra
Ra Riot is known for its baroque pop sound
that blends rock with melodic strings. With
their newly-released fourth album, Need Your
Light, Ra Ra Riot channels a fresh, eclectic style
with songs like Water, Bouncy Castle, and
Absolutely, embracing upbeat electronics,
heightened experimentation and expansive
soundscape. Location Burton Chace
Park13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey 310-305-9545. Starts at 7 p.m.
Tour the Tuna Club of Avalon
One day each year the Catalina Island Museum
partners with the Tuna Club of Avalon to reveal
the rich history and traditions of Catalina
Islands most private club to the public. On
Saturday, August 13th you have the opportunity
to tour the world famous Tuna Club, a
nationally registered historic landmark and
the worlds oldest fishing club. Access to the
historic clubhouse founded in 1898 is restricted
to club members only, but once a year, when it
opens its doors Hours - 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.
at the Catalina Island Museum - 217 Metropole
AveAvalon CA 90704. contact 310- 510-2414

August 13

Marina Del Rey Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the
Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally
grown, organic fruits & veggies, pre-packaged
meals, delicious desserts & hand-crafted
jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Located at the
corner of Via Marina & Panway Way (parking
lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory).
Saturdays, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

August 14

Outlook Trophy Race

South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club is inviting
all centerboard sailboats and multihulls for the
79th annual Outlook Trophy Race. The 12
mile iron man pursuit race is one of the oldest
races on Santa Monica Bay. The entry fee is

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August 18

August 20

Lighting Up MDR Holiday

Boat Parade at Westmarine
Get the inside scoop on how to win and have
a great & safe time on the water. At noon join,
visual effects artist, architect, realtor, sailor and
MDR boat parade board member Louis Scaduto,
go over how to get noticed, review of the 14
award categories and 125 great prizes! Hell
also discuss the parade route, awards party and
much more. Light fare and refreshments will be
served. The entry fee for the parade is only $25
for an individual. This years Marina del Rey
Holiday Boat Parade will be on December 10th.
Fireworks kick off the parade at 5:55 pm. For
more information on the parade, photos, history,
the entry form and sponsorship opportunities,
visit the website: mdrboatparade.org. Location
is at 4750 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA
90292.

August 20

Marina Del Rey

Summer Movie Nights
The Los Angeles County Department of
Beaches & Harbors presents FREE Movie
Nights in Burton Chace Park! This week My
Fair Lady. Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy
outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Held
on select Saturday nights in July & August. Visit
the website for schedule and titles. For more
info call 310-726-4128.
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August 21

Chuck Stein Race

A random leg race for sailboats of all stripes:
PHRF (including one-design), cruising and
multi-hull. Courses will be established in Santa
Monica bay prior to race time, based on wind
conditions to allow finishing in less than 3
hours. Call (310) 823-9717 for more info.

August 25th

CYC Luncheon - Tanzanian Safari

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for this
captivating audio-visual presentation by worldclass adventurers Doctor Hugh McIntyre and
Cecilia Riddell. Few destinations in Africa can
rival Tanzanias diversity of wildlife, cultures
and landscapes. This former British Colony of
Tanganyika hosts jaw-dropping showpieces
including
Africas
highest
mountain,
snowcapped Kilimanjaro towering above
the dusty red savanna, millions of migrating
wildebeest, big cats and zebras crossing the
magnificent Serengeti Plains and tons more.
Happy Half Hour Noon. Buffet Luncheon 12:20 p.m. Presentation 12:40 p.m. $20.00
includes Luncheon, tax, service and parking.
Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure,
as a public service of CYC. Reservations
appreciated:
reservations@calyachtclub.net.
Address 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey,
CA 90292 310-823-4567

AUGUST 27

Summer Concert Series - Eddie

Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
Dubbed The Latin [Thelonius] Monk, ninetime Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri brings his
explosive, unpredictable Latin dance sound and
rhythms to the Marina by introducing rock licks,
urban poetry and elements of tango, cumbia,
waltz and the folkloric music of his beloved
Puerto Rico. Alongside his full Latin dance
band, Eddie will get the audience on its feet and
dancing throughout the night. Location Burton
Chace Park13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del
Rey. Contact 310-305-9545 for more info.
Starts at 7 p.m.

August 27

Abba Tribute on Catalina Island

Catalina Island Concert Series on Wrigley Plaza
Stage featuring the Xceptional Tribute to Abba
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau and Xceptional Music
Company are pleased to present this FREE,
family friendly Concert Series, next to the Bay
on Wrigley Plaza Stage. Concert is from 8:00pm
to 10:00pm. A Beer & Wine Garden will be
available beginning at 7pm. Concert goes from
8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m. at the Wrigley Plaza
Stage. Avalon CA 90704. Phone 310-510-1520
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September 12

Sailing Skills
& Seamanship Course
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarys Sailing
Skills and Seamanship Course (SS&S) is
a comprehensive course designed for both
experienced and novice sailboat operators.
Presented by Flotilla 114-12-07
Marina
Del Rey, CA. Classes are $80 and runs for
10-Mondays at the Del Rey Yacht Club at 13900
Palawan Way Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292.
For more information contact Allen Bakalyar
at abakalyar@socal.rr.com (310) 720-9911

Ongoing

Marina Del Rey Waterbus

For just $1 each way, the Marina del Rey
Waterbus is the hottest deal in town! Whether
youre hopping aboard from Beach Eats to the
Summer Concerts or just simply want to enjoy
a casual boat ride, the Waterbus is a great way
to experience the water. And with eight stops
throughout the harbor, its easy to join the fun.
Thursday Saturday: 11 am midnight
Sunday: 11 am 9 p.m. 4th of July: 11 am
midnight. Labor Day: 11: am 9 pm
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
details, racing, events, directions, and more.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all

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skill levels to join. Its programs, include day

sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and
the northern Channel Islands, For membership
information contact email membership@
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.
Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises
to Catalina and other destinations. We meet
onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon
the
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
and a one day guest membership of only $10
entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
space is available. No prior sailing experience
is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our
monthly meetings at the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club. The meetings have
been changed to the 4th Tuesday of each month.
We would like to welcome Catalina owners
to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to
Catalina, races and other events throughout he
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
jeannecro@gmail.com
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new
people that have an interest in sailing or want
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail
the following weekend weather and skippers
permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, (310) 721-2825
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.
To list a coming event (for free)t,
email editor@marinermagazine.com
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Humpback Washes Up on Local Beach

Think About the Xmas

Boat Parade Now!
Sure it seems like a long way off but the boat
is in good shape now and youre taking guests
out sailing and what have you. Soooo, tts a the
perfect time to think about the boat parade and
round up a team that will help decorate the boat
for what is always a guaranteed fun time around
the holidays.
In fact the boat parade folks are staging an early
seminar discussing how to get noticed, a review
of the 14 award categories and 125 prizes, the
parade route, awards party and quite a bit more.

A 45-foot humpback whale washed ashore this past month not far from the Marina del Rey
break wall. News crews rolled cameras and locals came from all over to get a close up look
at this pretty incredible sight. When the tide came up the whale was towed out to sea but was
later the subject of more news stories. One where a fishermans boat was bitten by a feeding
great white shark and then again when the whale once again washed up on a beachthis time
in Encinitas. The cause of death is still being investigated. Photo Pat Reynolds

Now that LED lights use very little power and

are cheap, it makes it fast and simple to put on a
special light effects extravaganza< said parade
organizer Louis Scaduto. Joining the parade
is a must-do event for anyone who enjoys the
marina and wants to have the best seat for
viewing the spectacle.
Seminar starts at 12 p.m. at West MArine on
Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey. A light fare
and refreshments will be served.

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boatyard Windward Yacht Center on Fiji Way
in Marina del Rey and asked what paints they
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recommendations:
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Single
Handed
Saga
Photo by Pat Reynolds

Marina del Reys Peter Jenvay writes book about his epic open
ocean solo adventure aboard his Catalina 36 Salt Peter

ome people, when they first experience the

feeling of sailing, think: Wow, this is a lovely
way to spend an afternoon. Others feel a sea
change in their very being. Its not long before the
latter does the math and wonders where else they
can go and what else they can do in this magical
vehicle powered by the windby God himself.

Marina del Reys Peter Jenvay is clearly such a breed. This retired
schoolteacher took a few American Sailing Association classes one day
and not too long after was skippering his own Catalina 36. He hardly
sailed at firstjust motored around the marina, but then he took the
training wheels off and sailed past the breakwall, then to Catalina, then
to San Francisco, then Hawaiithen, well, of course it was time for a
solo-circumnavigation.
Ah, but let us slow down. Jenvay did sail away from Los Angeles alone
one day with a plan to circle the globe, and its true his journey was cut
short by a very dramatic circumstance in the South Pacific, but his story
is not one about breaking a record or even achieving a goal, its about
venturing out into a dangerous unknown and embracing an adventure.
At 68, with the aforementioned trips in the books, Jenvay had sailed a
good amount of open-ocean miles and was, as he says, fired up to keep
going. Although in hindsight he recognizes that his first sail to Hawaii may
have given him a false sense of security. He says the trip was remarkably
easy and not at all representative of what open-ocean sailing really is.
It gave me the wrong idea of what it was like to be out in the ocean,
Jenvay said. That trip was a piece of cake. I spent 95% of the time reading
while the windvane did all the work.
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This solo sail to and from Hawaii gave Peter confidence and the whats
next? voice began to pipe up. Closing in on 70 he knew if he were to sail
around the world he should probably start now.
I was very aware that I was starting to lose muscle and strength.
Everything you do on the boat, pulling the lines and all that, its harder
than it used to be. So I thought, if Im going to do anything, I have to do it
now. Two years later I took off.
The soft-spoken teacher beefed up his coastal cruiser a little more, added
a bit of electronics and quietly sailed past the MdR break-water for an
even larger adventure. He had no time restraints and no strong personal
relationship obligations except his extremely close bond with his only son
Sean. The dedication to the book he would write about the voyage reads:
For Seanalways for Sean
But since Sean would be in college and busy with his own life, Peter was
able to chase his own pursuits. He says it was painful to leave his son,
not knowing if he would ever see him again, but ever the curious sort, he
loaded the boat and made his way towards blue water.
That was the issue. Are you true to yourself to do and take the chances
[pausing] so that youve earned your place herewhatever that is,
Jenvay said thoughtfully. If you sacrifice that, you run the risk of your
life being nothing more than that of a babysitter, or whatever.
He pondered whether taking this open ended journey and leaving his son
in this way, was selfish but also considered if, in a way, it was giving him
a peculiar gift. The truth is Sean respected that his dad would attempt such
an undertaking and in turn felt better about who he was as his own man.

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Photo courtesy of Peter Jenvay

Yeah, you cant have everything in life, Peter said of the dichotomy.
It is what it isits not forever. And maybe because it isnt forever you
tend to really value some of the things, the experiences that you create
for yourself, but also the time that you spend with those people that are
important. I think coming back from that trip made me value my son
even more and certain other things, even the food I eat has more value to
me now.
Before Jenvay left Marina del Rey, more than a few dockside sailors
questioned his abilities, the boat and his chances of success. A humble
man at his core, he agreed with some of them. He acknowledged his lack
of knowledge in certain areas, admitting he was no expert navigator and
didnt know how to use all of his equipment, particularly some of the
electronics. That said, he knew he would have time on hand to read and
learn and he referenced a friend who pointed out Columbus didnt have
AIS or GPS or any electronic instrument based on satellite technology.
Like many sailors who are looking to undertake a tremendous voyage,
he was forced to negotiate with himself. Should he learn more, buy more
equipment, practice, prepareyes of course, but at the cost of time he
didnt feel he had, so he cast off.
Jenvay sailed back to Hawaii where he spent five-weeks, then onto Tonga
where he waited out the cyclone season for half a year. It was here that he
found a community that in the beginning felt blissful but in the end was
utter turmoil. His book chronicles this beautiful, then bizarre chapter of
the journey.
He sailed onto to Fiji where he spent a month and then to the French
territory of New Caledonia, which would be the last civilized place hed
stop before making his way to Australia.
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Peter sailed into the reef laden waters off of New Caledonia at night
and decided to heave to in deep water until morning to more effectively
negotiate the beautiful but dangerous coral reefs. Unfortunately he was
awoken in the night to the sound no sailor ever wants to hear.
At some point, I was sleeping, I heard crunch crunch cruncha terrible
sound. I knew right away. I didnt want to believe it, but I knew right
away I was on a reef. The boat immediately went 45-degrees. I tried
maneuvering and putting it in reverse but nothing worked.
He issued a mayday call and after they assessed no one was going to die,
officials told him to hang tight until the morning. It was completely dark
and the waves were breaking on his boatbattering her.
In the morning, things got all the more complicated. He was stranded on
a reef, a very pretty one, so he says and he was faced with how he would
untangle himself from a very complicated web.
What happens next is the culmination of the book Jenvay wrote called
Life and the Sudden Death of Salt Peter. It explores the boating and
emotional aspects of venturing into the oceans unknown moods and
forces and the people he met along the way.
When asked if he would do it all again, Jenvay states towards the end of
his book Yes! Its a great way to talk to God!
Jenvays book is available at Apple iBooks, Amazon, Google and Barnes
& Noble.

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ow that were into the summer months, lots of you might want to stretch your skill set and do a bit of night sailing. Its a bit of
a different animal so weve cobbled together seven things to keep in mind as you head off into the wild black yonder.

7. Dress accordingly
It may be obvious for some, but dont forget the big ball of yellow heat will be replaced by a cold little white ball that will
not help the warmth cause at all. Your ability to enjoy the pleasure that a gorgeous night on the water can provide is directly
proportionate to you being dressed for the environment. Don layers, with a spray jacket on top and life should be good.
6. Carry a decent searchlight
Night boating involves becoming accustomed to the available light and acclimating to it. Its actually one of the cool things to experience during a sail
in the dark, so constantly shining a spotlight like you were hand-holding your cars headlights is not where its at. That said, there are instances where
having a high-powered light on board can make things considerably safer. Coming into a harbor, verifying a navigational aid or identifying something
foreign in the water are all common situations that benefit from a good light.
5. Stand a watch
Of course someone should always be keeping an astute lookout whenever the boat is underway, but this is hyper-important during the restricted
visibility that night sailing involves. If youre lucky enough to have a bright full moon than things are a bit easier but short of that, its dark out there
folks! Someone needs to keep a mandated watch. By the way, if that person is you, be prepared to have one of the most quality alone-times youve
ever had. People are known to find the meanings of their lives on night watches. You might well return from your nice sail and promptly quit your job,
dump that angry spouse and finally get in shape!

4. Dont push
Many old salts attach a different attitude and mentality for night sails. During the day the fun might be to vigilantly trim and adjust, catch lifts, shift
weight and watch that knot-meter for that rewarding uptick 3/10s of a knot Yes!
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Herman are you secretly racing that little boy in the sabot?
No, of course not. But Herman is racing that little boy in the sabot!
Anyway, at night its good to downshift and run the boat at a lower percentage. Enjoy the serenity this time of day has to offer and understand that
downsizing the operation a little will make for a safer and more fulfilling experience.
3. Make sure waypoints are clear and safe
Most sailors rely on electronic aids to see them around the waterways and at night they become even more important. They can also, in certain
situations, make things less safe. A few years ago, the famous Newport to Ensenada race reported their first deadly accident when a group of sailors ran
into a small island off the coast of San Diego. After an investigation, it was determined that the sailors, in all likelihood, didnt account for the land-mass
(island) when they entered in their waypoints. They might have been sleeping or just not paying attention when their cruising boat tragically ran up on
the rocks. This would never have happened during the day, but sailing at night brings with it these kinds of considerations.
2. Know the light patterns
Fortunately charts and boats are all set up for sailing at night so its absolutely essential that the skipper and at least some of the crew know what the
language of lights is saying out there. Boats are equipped with lights situated in such a way that other boats can tell whats going on and charts are filled
with light-related information that will clue mariners in on where they are. It can be confusing to look into a harbor located outside of a city and try to
understand what is going on. Why is that harbor entrance light switching from green to red like that? Oh, thats Washington blvd Know what to
look for and how the lights behave and the confusion will be greatly reduced.
1. Wear a PFD even if you dont like to
We understand that not everyone wears their pfd for whatever reasonits not comfortable, its filthy from lying on the floor for the past month, it sucks
away at your already limited sex appealwe get it. We dont agree with the decision but okay. For night boating, swallow your reasoning and put that
thing on. Things can get slick on the boat at night and God forbid you end up in the drink, that little pea head of yours is very hard to see in the night.
If youre floating around for a while screaming over here! things are vastly better. Attach a battery powered personal beacon/light to it while youre
at it. Youll be back in the boat in no time!
Originally written by Pat Reynolds for the American Sailing Association.

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Broad Reach

New App Connecting Sailors Rolls Out in Marina del Rey

any a conversation
at any yacht club
bar
might
well
revolve around the
diminishing interest
and participation in
the sport of sailing.
Everyone has their opinionthe kids cant
get out of their screens or they have more
commitments and activities than ever before,
altering the dynamic of the family as a whole.
People are busier; boats are more expensive
there are others.
The truth is there has been a drop off. The heyday is behind us (at least for now) and finding
people to crew on boats isnt as easy as it
once was. Its certainly a common complaint
for racers, but even cruising sailors are often
miffed by how they cant find someone to relax
on a beautiful Southern California day sail.
But perhaps the Calvary has arrivedtheres
a new app sponsored by the American Sailing
Association called Go Sailing that is engineered
and built specifically to address this issue.
Its designed to bring skippers and crew
together, said Lenny Shabes, founder of ASA.
Its for people who dont have boats who would
like to go sailing and skippers that need crew.
Shabes and the American Sailing Association
are always interested in ways to keep people
sailing but are particularly sold on Go Sailing
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for its potential in getting new sailors to connect

with boat owners and stay in the game.
One of ASAs most used phrases is practice
practice practice, Shabes said of the issue of
being out of the loop once the training is over.
Youve finished your 101 course and now
youre by yourself. The thing is, theres plenty
of boats who need crewall thats missing is
communicationthis app bridges that gap.
Although websites and other ideas have
been developed addressing this dilemma, Go
Sailing shows a lot of promise for all involved.
It has been building a following in the San
Francisco sailing community for years under the
name Kroocial before ASA got behind it. There
in the bustling sailing community of San
Francisco, the bugs were worked out and
developments implemented.
The app allows skippers to create trips and
sailors to apply for them. The skippers have
the ability to peruse the bios of applicants
and decide if they have the experience and
sensibilities to be a solid fit.
Its simple to use and provides for a pleasant
experience even for the non-smart phone savvy
person. There are pictures of the boats and
a list of all the info potential crew would need
address, skill levels, amount of crew needed,
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of details. Its a well thought out virtual meeting

place that offers private messaging or public
outreach depending on what is needed.
This month a nationwide rollout of Go Sailing
begins in Marina del Rey. If things continue to
take root on the San Francisco Bay and its well
received here in Los Angeles, the plan is to,
slowly and methodically, unveil it in every state
of the country. And if that happens successfully,
users will have the luxury of sailing wherever
they happen to be.
My favorite part about [the concept of the app]
is the idea that I can, lets say, be up in Seattle
visiting some friends and if I have a free day
I can pull up the app and find someone who
needs crew and get out on the water, said
Matt Kepner, who helped beta test the app in
San Fran.
But for now, the Go Sailing folks are hoping that
people in these two year-round sailing areas will
dive in and make the social connections that will
allow them to sail as much they want.
Its our gift to the sailing community, said
Shabes. I really think this kind of technology
can provide a shot of energy into getting people
out on the water. Thats what ASA is all about
and were proud to be a part of this.
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LO CA L

CU R R E N TS

Losing the Stick

Dismasting is an ugly way to spend the day
By Captain Richard Schaefer

ften, as I shamble around

the docks, I notice boats
that have more than a few
deferred maintenance
issues when it comes
to the rigging. I shake
my head in wonder that
there isnt a dismasting everyday, and twice on
Sundays, in Santa Monica Bay. I suppose one
of the reasons there arent that many rigs lost is
that 80% of sailors dont sail. Obviously, not
sailing and remaining tied to the dock, reduces
the chances of a rig failure substantially. I mean
sitting on your boat having a beer and a barbecue
is a relatively risk free endeavor. Unless a really
big bird decided to perch itself upon your mast
causing it to collapse on you and your guests;
but Im talkin pterodactyl size bird; and I
havent seen one of those things soaring around
these parts since I was a kid.
However, even if I limit my observations to
boats that appear to be sailed at least a few
times each year, I still see stuff like; shrouds or
stays with a wire clearly separating (usually at a
swage fitting), frayed wire halyards with meathooks, badly corroded mastheads, collars
and mast-steps, rotten wood or corroded metal
spreaders, broken antennas, bent spar-flies,
rusty and cracked chain plates and sometimes
severe corrosion of the mast itselfespecially
at contact points for cleats, winches, eye-straps
and other hardware.
Remember what Ben Franklin had to say, an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Well, in the third part of this article my son
Nathan, who is a sailboat rigger, will cover that,
ounce of prevention angle. Sadly, Im more
the reactive rather than proactive active

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type. That character flaw has been a major

source of woe for much of my life; but Im
meandering...again.
But, for now, lets get out on the water and
talk about what to do when the deluge of dung
dumps on you.
Lets say youre close-reaching on the bay, in 1015 knots, and suddenly your forestay and rollerfurler go air born because of a broken toggle at
deck level. The helmsman should immediately
turn away from the wind, which will transfer the
load to the backstay and shrouds. Quickly, take
a spinnaker halyard, or other line attached above
the spreaders and attach it to the stem-fitting on
the bow or other solid attachment point if the
stem-fitting has failed. Quickly tension the
halyard taught. Once taught, the boat can be
luffed into the wind and the flogging jib brought
down and the swinging forestay and furling
drum secured to a stanchion or the tow rail with
a short line or even a sail tie. Note this can be
hazardous in high winds or heavy seas. Use
a tether in such conditions. Also, a boat-hook
might be helpful in controlling the swinging
forestay/furler.
If the forestay parts from the masthead instead
of the deck then, after you secure the mast with
a halyard, be sure to haul in the sail, rigging and
sheets and secure them on deck before starting
the engine.
At this point, in near shore waters, its probably
best to start the engine, drop the main, and
then head for shelter. Probably a good idea to
notify the Harbor Patrol or if farther out to sea,
the Coast Guard and have them monitor your
situation/progress as you make for a safe harbor.

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If youre on a reach and an upper shroud

parts the first thing you do is TACK! You
want to transfer the load to the opposite side
IMMEDIATELY! If youre quick, you might
save the mast. Again, use a spare halyard or any
line above the spreader to take the place of the
broken shroudsecure and tension it.
On a run the most likely issue will be the
backstay. Remember, you want to remove the
load from the now unsupported mast as quickly
as possible. To achieve this, the helmsman
brings the boat up until the wind is forward of
the beam. Using a spare halyard, or possibly
a stout topping liftif long enough. In a pinch,
quickly drop the main and use that halyard to
attach to the stern rail or transom mounted cleat.
Tension it, and again contact the authorities so
they can monitor your situation and dispatch
help if needed. If you want an escort do not be
hesitant to ask for it...Put your tax dollars to
work...what a concept!
In all the above listed situations, the idea is to
immediately remove the load on the mast from
the affected area and, by immediately turning
the boat, transfer the mast load to an undamaged
shroud or stay.
If, despite your best efforts, the mast comes
down, then you have serious trouble. Perhaps
even a survival situation.
So heres the plan, by the numbers.
1. Get your crew into life jackets.
2. Your masthead VHF antenna is now under
water, so use a handheld radio (be sure you
change batteries often), cell phone or other
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device to call for assistance. If there are other

vessels nearby, signal them to come to your
assistance and standby. If no one is around, it
might be a good time to set one of those out of
date smoke flares off.
If you are on a vessel under 30-feet and there
is no hull damage you might be able to pull the
broken rigging aboard and secure it. Depending
on sea conditions and how burley your crew is.
If the rigging is too heavy, then try and secure
it so it doesnt batter through your hull, creating
a whole new dimension of ugly.
If you have a dingy or life-raft prepare it
for abandoning ship; and keep it away from
potentially damaging, sharp rigging remnants.
In a worse case scenario where the wreckage is
threatening to punch through the hull, and you
happen to have bolt/chain cutters aboard, cut the
rig away and let it sink to the bottom. This is
a lot harder than it sounds. You might also try
to cushion the battering of the hull by inserting
mattresses, bedding, cushions, or spare life
jackets between the wreckage and the hull. Use
lines to hold the cushions in place as necessary.
Only if the rigging is stowed and secured aboard,
or cut away, and the hull intact, should you
attempt to use the engine for propulsion. If safe,
run the engine in neutral to charge the batteries,
and keep the bilge pumps, communications and
lighting functioning.
If the integrity of the hull has been lost then
prepare bilge pumps and buckets. Theres
an old saying among sailors, The best bilge
pump in the world is a scared, burly man with a
stout bucket. If you have such a crew member
aboard put him to work right away.
Final note; I have been dismasted twice, lost
two rudders, had two small boat fires (no fire
seems small when youre miles off shore) and
had a keel drop off...that was interesting. Only
one of those instances happened aboard a vessel
I owned. Which, by the way, was a gasoline
fire aboard a boat with an Atomic Four that had
a rotted fuel line.
Now that youve seen how nasty things can get,
Ill hand this off to Nathan so he can explain
about that ounce of prevention stuff.
A Riggers View
A dismasting can be devastating, having been
there myself while crewing on a race. However,

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as with most things in life, anticipation is key in

preventing unfortunate events. There will always
be unavoidable situations that could imperil you
and your boat. Its up to you to ensure that all
preventable threats are resolved before hand. If
you are sailing your 1977 Islander 36, with the
original rigging, then every time you head out
you are tempting fate.
Aside from the standing rigging, there are many
other potential points of failure. With careful,
timely inspection, subsequent proper corrective
measures should be taken.
Lets start with the wires. Shrouds and stays
generally fail at their swages. Moisture and
dirt usually collect at the terminus of the wire
where it enters the swage. It is here, that over
the years, crevice corrosion slowly creeps down
into the fitting, as the stainless continues to rust,
the swage will eventually develop small hairline
cracks. Hard rust deposits often form around the
wire strands which under load begin to crack.
Once a single strand breaks it often curls outward
forming a meat hook. Some people might
think that since just a single strand is cracked,
all the others are still holding. That is wishful
thinking at its worst. Once a rig develops
cracked swages and broken strands, new rigging
is an immediate priority. The attachment points
for your standing rigging are also crucial in the
overall integrity of the rig. The tangs and pins
on the mast, over time, can also fall victim to
crevice corrosion, stress cracks, electrolysis etc.
They should be inspected at least once per year.
Chain plates are also easy to overlook. Your
rigging could be completely replaced, and
still have a chain plate let lose because it had
been corroding away inside a locker for years.
Spreader bases and tips are also important to
inspect and service. On smaller boats spreader
bases are sometimes riveted to the mast and
they often break and corrode away. Wooden
spreaders, if properly maintained, are just fine
although they often sit for years without any
protective coating. If this is the case, they can
develop rot or completely dry out and crack, yet
look nearly new from deck level.
Running rigging also plays an important factor
in the overall safety of you and your rig. If
a main sheet were to fail in a 20 knot breeze,
a tweaked boom would be a best case scenario
knocking a crew member overboard would be
even uglier.
Even backstay insulators can pose a threat when
they develop cracks. They are often overlooked
because they can be hard to inspect. Also, these

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days, most boats have roller furling, and the

forestay has a foil and headsail over it, making
it difficult to monitor.
Generally speaking, if your standing rigging
is over 10 years old, you need to start keeping
a close eye on it. There are varying opinions
about this topic, but I have personally seen
questionable swages under 15 years old and
relatively new hardware fail.
Regardless of the age of the rigging, it is
always a good idea to have the mast and rigging
gone over once a year. A thorough rigging
inspection not only provides peace of mind, but
more importantly it will let you address
a potential threat before it becomes a hostile,
even deadly situation.
Something else to consider: If a boat shows long
term, structural neglect any insurance claim as a
result of neglect might be called into question.
While up the stick, a rigger can wipe the
standing rigging down as he inspects it. Also,
small maintenance items such as: spreader
boots, light bulbs, antennas, radar mounts etc.,
can be checked/replaced and photos taken of
issues and problems.
Captain Richard Schaefer is an U.S.C.G.
Licensed Sailing Master. He has taught sailing
and seamanship, skippered charters, written
boating articles and instruction manuals,
managed yachts and delivered vessels for more
than 30 years. He can be reached for comments
and consultation at 310-460-8946 or email at,
sailinlonesome@gmail.com

Schaefer
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Broker Casualty in Redevelopment...

Bellwether for Marinas Boating Businesses?

t the last Small Craft Harbor

Commission
meeting
long time boat broker
Steve Curran once again
got up and addressed the
commissioners and staff
from the Department of
Beaches and Harbor about how the Marina del
Rey development, particularly the Pier 44 aspect,
is running him out of town. Curran spoke in
a somber tone thanking county staff for being as
helpful as they could be but expressing dismay
that he was moving part of his business to Long
Beach in order to survive. Curran has been
a well-known broker in this area since 1969, so
his words fell with a good amount of gravity.

I think I was here for the first time in April of

last year [regarding] my concerns about being
able to operate a boat dealership in Marina del
Rey, Curran said. And its come to a head.
The Pier 44 development is moving forward
weve all received 90-day eviction notices.
Curran went to state that both the lease-holder
and the county has been as accommodating
and helpful as they could be but the bottom
line remainedCurran would not be relocated
to a location suitable to conduct business as he
had. He was able to procure an office space in
Fishermans Village on Fiji Way to maintain
a local footprint but stated there is no way to
display inventory, which obviously amputates
his ability to sell boats in this town.

It really shows a problem in our community,

in terms of boating, Curran said gravely. Ive
been here since 1969 and theres not a suitable
place for me to sell boats and Im being forced
to move part of my business to Long Beach in
order to survive.
The community is losing its boating emphasis,
he continued. I think thats a severe problem.
[Marina del Rey] was built as a harbor. This
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community.
Department of Beaches and Harbors Director
Gary Jones agreed with Curran saying that he
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and is mindful of the points he raised. He said

there are challenges on both the waterside and
perhaps even more on the landside that needs to
have the infrastructure that allows for parking,
security, loading capabilities (access) and
administrative functions.
Theyre not impossible challenges, Jones
said. They just need to be worked out. We will
continue to persevere.
Small Craft Harbor Chair Dave Lumian
asked Jones to keep the commission abreast
of the situation and other businesses who are
experiencing similar displacement situations.
Its my very strong view that boating
businesses are important to healthy boating
and Im distressed that Mr. Curran is looking at
other alternatives and other harbors, Lumian
stated. I think anything we can do to keep them
here is very important. If people arent selling
boats, repairing boats, servicing boatsthen
were going to find fewer boaters in Marina del
Rey as well, so I think its all interrelated.
Later in the meeting Mr. Lumian asked staff
about a concern he had regarding multiple
simultaneous construction projects causing
a potential sudden shortage of slips and

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subsequent displacement of boating tenants. He

cited a circumstance that happened 15-years ago
in Deauville Marina where many boaters were
forced out with no recourse.
Michael Tripp with the Planning Division
assured Lumian and the commission that
they are mandated to ensure nothing like that
will occur during the building processes.
He explained that as of 2011/2012 Coastal
Commission protections for small boaters were
implemented that stated before a project is
approved, the anchorage has to come up with
a slip transition and implementation plan. This
involves a first right of refusal for the displaced
tenant after the project is done and, if they
cant find another slip for them, the Planning
Division would step in and assist the boater find
a home at the rate of their boat length, regardless
of slip size.
We do proactive work and we have a model
that we can look at if any anchorage in the
marina goes offline, Tripp said. Whats that
going to do to our numbers or if several of them
at once go offline? As a worse case scenario I
looked at what would happen if parcels 10, 44
and 53 all went offline at once and took out all
their slips. [If so,] we still would fall below the
Coastal Commission thresholds.

Editorial cont

cont. from page 2

have killed me.

In a way, weve been waiting for you. Take
her.
Marc was puzzled. The boat was immaculate
and the old guy refused any money. He signed
over the papers and even helped launch Gayle
back into her habitat. He seemed to act more out
of obligation than any kind of generosity.
The first day Marc sailed Gayle he was alone.
He took a day off work and sailed her towards
Catalina. By nightfall he was on his way to
Hawaii. In the morning he cried like the day he
was born, knowing he was leaving his family
to fend for themselves. He knew it was horrible
and understood how he would be remembered,
but he also knew that he was somehow right.
He was being guidedhe felt an odd numbness
encased in a brand of love that made no sense
and all the sense in the world.
In this unquestioning adherence Marc and Gayle
sailed away that day. Months down the road
people began their speculations.They questioned
if it an act of delusion, fear, selfishness or, the
minority view, pure absolute trust...

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RACING

SCE N E

Women on the Water Regatta Rides Again!

In a sport dominated by men, its encouraging to see a well-attended all
woman event taking place in Marina del Rey but its especially cool to
understand that its the largest womens regatta in the area and has been
running for 38 years.
On August 27 and 28, the Pacific Mariners Yacht Club will host the
Women on the Water and Woman at the Helm Regatta that will feature the
best female sailors MdR has to offer.
Three categories make up the regatta. The WOW is for all-women crews,
the WAH is a co-ed crew, but must have a woman at the helm. These two
divisions will compete in buoy races while the third group is a Cruising
Class of WOW or WAH crews, which will race random leg courses.
While the WOW-WAH has a 38-year history of promoting womens
sailing, encouraging women to take the helm and get into the race, the
WOW in particular is usually a competitive hard fought contest of quality
sailboat racing. Typically a few boats from the competitive one-design
Martin 242 class are on hand and playing for keeps.
In the WAH races it is widely known that overbearing control freak male

Barefoot

tacticians are often told to shut up and sit down by reasonable female
skippers. This may or may not be true but The Mariner believes this is
the case.
Prestigious take-home trophies will be awarded in each division, including
the Robert S. Wilson and Cheryl Rembert perpetual trophies.
The regatta includes after race parties each night including food, raffles
and of course trophies. Parties will take place at the Pacific Mariners
Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Marina del Rey.
Sponsoring organizations include the Association of Santa Monica Bay
Yacht Clubs, Womens Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay, South
Bay Yacht Racing Club, Pacific Mariners YC, California YC, Del Rey YC
and Santa Monica Windjammers YC.
More information can be found at the WSA website: wsasmb.org/wowwah or contact Regatta Chair Jana Davis: vicecommodore@wsasmb.org
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Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sized
information to make your
travels easier, safer or just a bit
more enlightened

Thoughts on Motor Maintenance

What are some reasons that engines fail?
The majority of engine failures occur because
of problems with the cooling system. Often
boat owners neglect to clean the raw water sea
strainers and flow is blocked by material that
gets caught in the scoop or the strainer itself.
Gaskets are another source of problems, so look
for leaks around manifolds and risers.
Engines with heat exchangers will have
a two stage cooling system that uses raw water
from outside the boat to cool a closed fresh
water system on the engine. These systems
will have two pumps, one for the fresh water
system and one for the raw water system. If
your water pump fails because of a shredded
rubber impeller, be sure to find all of the pieces.
Sometimes the impeller blades will plug the
heat exchanger and lead to more overheating.
How often should the oil and filters be
changed on your engines?
Some oil formulas have changed over the years,
so what was originally recommended by the
manufacturer may not be current. The rule of
thumb is an oil change every 100 hours or once
a year for a diesel. Gas engines will require less
frequent oil changes, however gas engines that
idle under load for long periods can develop
fuel contamination in the oil thus requiring
more frequent oil changes. Watch for oil that
is turning black, this is a sign of contamination
and a sign that the oil needs to be changed.
This nugget furnished by boat maintenance
specialist Ted Scheumann
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