Monthly Archives: June 2010

Marina Auctions Have Great Buys in Project Boats

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

You’ve probably heard that a boat is a hole in the water lined with (insert your choice of building material here) into which you throw money.  For those of us who live from paycheck to paycheck it is very difficult … Continue reading →

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Sailing Off to Dreamland

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I was going to post something new here tonight but tomorrow is the impound boat auction.  Auction bidding can be a bit tense so I want to get some sleep so that I may be alert.  Wish me luck and … Continue reading →

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Pay no attention to the man with the camera.

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I was cruising the Port Angeles Boat Basin on Sunday with my handycam and tripod.  I have been doing this sort of thing ever since I started to focus on the upcoming boat auction.  As it turns out, carrying a … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging in There for Impound Auction

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

The suspense has not exactly been killing me but I am feeling the effects of several flesh wounds.  As I reported earlier there is an auction for impounded boats at the local marina.  At this point I am intending to … Continue reading →

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Some Must Hear Podcasts From Yachting Monthly

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

My iPod has become an extension of my central nervous system.  It’s jacked into my head for some period of time everyday.  Podcasts are both educational and vicarious fantasy food.  I’ve mentioned some of my favorites in past postings.  Naturally … Continue reading →

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Unrealized Expectations and Future Hopes

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

I had sincerely believed that I was going to get a chance to crew in the Classic Mariners regatta in Port Townsend this past weekend.  Unfortunately,  family matters intervened and I needed to stick around the old homestead.  Life happens … Continue reading →

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Why Good Old Boat Magazine May Be in My Future

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Chris Kleinfelter

Good Old Boat magazine is one of the most useful publications in it’s genre.  There is more good how-to information per pound of ink  than you can find in the average yachting magazine.  I like that it’s not a show … Continue reading →

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