Recent content by RockyMt

I wish I could offer some advice, but living in the Peoples Republik of California. they have basically outlawed all decent stains/preservatives, we are required to use unicorn tears (by permit only1).........sigh.... livin' the dream. Rocky

Thanks for the feedback, Yankee-Dood-It! (it was the name of my fathers B24 in WW2) is safe and sound at the new home. In response to the river current issue, it's only about 2 or 3 knots in front on the main dock' 1/2 that in the rear (the boat stays in the water 24-7) My biggest issue now is...

Fixed keel, soft mud, any issues?

Thanks for all the encouragement! Well as they say, "life is what happens when you're making other plans...." We (my wife and I) intended to stay in our current home for a long time, but, a home on a private island on the Sacramento river (only a few miles away) came up for sale, and with front...

I saw "Hot Ruddered Bum" the other day....

A dog limps into a bar, and says....I'm here to see whoever shot my paw......

Just wanted to introduce myself, new to the forum, and new to sailing. I just purchased a Catalina 14.2K (v2) fixed keel. I had asked around my marina, and was told it would be a good boat to learn the basics and have some fun. I have ZERO sailing experience, but have owned several power boats...