H&S Yacht Sales March 2007 Newsletter

In this issue:

• Boating Proven to Raise Quality of Life

• Cruise Baja with a Fleet of Powerboats!

• Silverton Introduces the New 33 Convertible

• Fairline is Honored with “European Powerboat of the Year”

• Winner! Catalina 309 Wins Boat of the Year Awards

• Jeanneau Introduces Two New Models

• H&S Clients are Living The Dream – Adélia Sails!

• The Hunter 45 Center Cockpit

• Maintenance Tips! A Dozen Ways to Keep Odor OFF Your Boat!

Boating Proven to Raise Quality of Life

By James Kitchin, Intern
We all know that boaters have more fun. That’s why we do it! Now, a recent survey administered by Discover Boating and Russell Research gives statistical support to the claim that “boating will raise your quality of life”. This should not really come as a surprise to anyone as an afternoon on the water all but forces you to relax and spend quality time with those you care about most. The survey polled an equal number of boaters and non-boaters and then compared the results from the two different groups. The study covered topics such as: individuals’ happiness with their marriage, individuals’ satisfaction with their sex life, whether or not the individual thinks they exhibit strong leadership skills, if individuals thought their families were closer due to sharing a common hobby, and whether or not individuals considered themselves to be physically fit. Boaters scored higher than non-boaters in all of the above categories.
Take a moment to think about how busy your life is…the hustle and bustle of everyday activity, the routine that you find yourself in (and you constantly wonder if you control the routine or if the routine controls you), all of the people that you have time to say “hi” to but that you don’t have the time to actually stop and have a conversation with…I could go on and on. When you go out on your boat - whether it’s for a few hours, an evening, or the occasional overnight trip - you escape from all of that. You get outside of your routine and you rid yourself of life’s greatest ailment, busyness. All of that hustle and bustle gets replaced with relaxation and rejuvenation. The hollow “hello” takes a back seat to a meaningful conversation with family and friends. You lose stress and you find joy. We don’t need a survey to tell us this…but for anyone who is still a skeptic (which probably means that you have never experienced an afternoon on the water) the evidence is in and it sides with the boater.
In regards to their marriage, 75 percent of boaters claimed to be happy compared to only 70 percent of non-boaters. When asked whether or not they agreed with the statement “I am pleased with the quality of my sex life” 67 percent of boaters responded positively while only 58 percent of non-boaters felt that they could make that claim. When asked whether or not they exhibit strong leadership skills, 85 percent of boaters claimed that they do which corresponds to the 80 percent of non-boaters who made the same claim. Boaters claimed, 9 percent more often than non-boaters, that their families were closer due to a common hobby. When asked whether or not they believed themselves to be physically fit, 58 percent of boaters responded positively while non-boaters were split at 50%. All of the above data shows a very consistent trend in boaters having a higher quality of life than those who stay planted to the land.
So the next time that you find yourself overwhelmed, or if you are just looking for a way to improve the quality of your life, the answer is easy – gather your family together, call up your friends, and then go enjoy an evening on the water! Happy sailing!

The survey results were found at www.discoverboating.com

Cruise Baja with a Fleet of Powerboats! Fleet Underway BAja Rally

Have you ever wanted to cruise through Baja, Mexico but haven’t because you don’t feel comfortable embarking on an international cruise by yourself? Do you love that feeling you get from being in the middle of a fleet where you can spin in a full circle without ever ceasing to gaze upon dozens of beautiful boats? Do you enjoy spending time with others who share your same passion for boating and the ocean? If your answer to any or all of these questions is “yes!” then the FUBAR Odyssey is for you! FUBAR stands for Fleet Underway BAja Rally and is being presented by the Del Rey Yacht Club.
The fleet is looking to depart San Diego around the 7th of November 2007. Stops en route will include Ensenada, Turtle Bay, Santa Maria, Magdalena Bay, Cabo San Jose, Muertos Bay, and finally La Paz. Parties are being planned for most of the stops.
Throughout the entirety of this cruise you will be in the very best of hands. You will have an escort of vessels manned by experienced skippers and with key support people aboard such as mechanics, doctors, and boat manufacturers. Makers of major marine engines, electronics and equipment will also be along for the overall benefit of those participating in the rally. The routes will be safe and pre-planned, and a weather routing service has committed to oversee the entire trip.
The schedule of the rally will be very flexible as to accommodate for the weather, etc. If participants wish to take extra days for fishing or whale watching, or if they wish to leave the fleet at any time, that will be permissible.
This is a Del Rey Yacht Club event that is open to members of other yacht clubs or of any boat owner that wishes to participate.

Seminar / Dinner scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at DRYC. We have had a great response so far, 130 reservations, if you have not made your reservation, please do so on the website www.fubarodyssey.com on the sign-up page.
The MC will be Capt. Bruce Kessler and the program will be:

1. Capts. John Rains & Pat Rains will talk about routes, distances and cruising;
2. Jim Leishman – will discuss our fleet support operation;
3. Guest from Pacific Provider about fueling opportunities in the Mag Bay area.
4. Gary Graham of Mag Bay Outfitters about fishing in and outside Mag Bay including the estuaries.
5. Wayne Hilbig from Costa Baja Resort & Marina in La Paz about the Grand Finale in La Paz.

Rally applications will be issued April 1, 2007 by email and on the fubar odyssey website.

For further information on this great opportunity please visit www.fubarodyssey.com

Silverton Introduces the 33 Convertible

The newest addition to the Silverton line is here: The NEW Two-Stateroom 33 Convertible! She features genuine cherry wood interiors throughout, a wet head, and a well-equipped main-level galley. A gas powered yacht; she is priced to allow owners of other boats to step up into a Silverton. She has been praised as “the entry point into the premier value of American boating”. Talk about improving your quality of life, this is the way to take that first step!

This new beauty includes:
- Two full staterooms with queen sized berths
- Two full length hanging lockers in each stateroom
- A storage locker with a bunk
- Windows wrapping around the entire salon
- A great view of the water from every seat in the salon
- Great cross ventilation in from the screened windows on either side of the salon
- Corian countertop along the wall of the galley
- A deep-basin stainless steal sink
- A single-burner stove
- A refrigerator and microwave
- Very spacious flybridge with 3 benches
- Wide side walkways
- A walkthrough door at the transom that can access the optional swim platform
- A surprisingly affordable price!

In a recent article, SEA Magazine claimed “Silverton’s new 33 Convertible is a very enticing entry into the world of flybridge-style boats if you’re considering stepping up from a center console or an express cruiser. She has an impressive list of standard features and a surprising amount of interior space for this size range. Best of all, the price is very appealing.” For a full review of Silverton’s New 33 Convertible we encourage you reference the March 2007 issue of SEA Magazine.

This new 33 Convertible starts at only $1291/month*. Call today!
*(O.A.C. Tier 1, 20% down, 20 yr loan, 7.25%APR)

Fairline is Honored with “European Powerboat of the Year” Award

The prestigious title of ‘European Power Boat of the Year’ was bestowed upon the Targa 38 of the luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats Limited. This is a coveted award that was collectively decided upon by judges composed of senior journalists representing the top yachting magazines.
The judges’ decision was made after completing a very extensive process. Over the course of 2006, magazines from eleven European countries nominated potential candidates for this prestigious accolade. Participating magazines included: Boote (Germany), Motor Boat and Yachting (UK), Barche a Motore (Italy), Waterkampioen (The Netherlands) and Yate (Spain). The panel of judges carefully considered all nominees and then went about creating a shortlist of finalists. The final round was judged in November.
In spite of the tough international competition, the Targa 38 came out on top in the 30ft to 40ft category. The win was announced on the opening day of the Düsseldorf Boat Show, which appropriately is the largest boat show in the world. Fairline’s Marketing Manager, Bryan Jones, accepted the award.
The “European Powerboat of the Year” was not the first award that the Targa 38 has been crowned with this year. At the Motor Boat of the Year Awards, she was named the “Best Sportscruiser” in the below 45ft category. This ceremony was held during the London Boat Show at the Savoy in London, UK.

Winner! Catalina 309 Wins Boat of the Year Awards

Cruising World Magazine recently honored the Catalina 309 by naming it the both the Best Small Cruiser and the Domestic Boat of the Year for 2007. After studying, visiting and sailing all of the entries for the above-mentioned awards, judges found the Catalina 309 to best fulfill the purpose of a small cruiser as well as being the most affordable. Ranging from $100,000 to $40,000 cheaper that its competitors the Catalina 309 truly is a family friendly cruiser.
The 309, moved smartly, tacked well, and carried a helm that was comfortable while under sail in light winds. The self-draining cockpit would quickly flush out any water that happened to make it past the protection offered by the high bridgedeck. The placement of the deck gear was well thought out and well installed.
Below, there is good ventilation, the tanks are installed properly, and there is convenient labeling on through-hulls. There is a v-berth with plenty of room as well as a double aft cabin in which the dining table is stowed when not needed, a feature that makes for significantly more room in the salon.
The makers of the Catalina 309 did the entire industry a favor when they decided to build this boat, as she is perfect for attracting new sailors to the sport. A Boat of the Year Award judge said, "I really like the boat. I think the company hit what Gerry Douglas [boat designer] said the target of the boat was: sailors entering into the sport buying their first Catalina, an entry level boat, something that would keep them in the Catalina family. I would recommend the 309 to someone getting into it. I was really pleasantly surprised with the boat.”

Jeanneau Introduces Two New Models to Sun Odyssey Line

We invite you to discover the new Sun Odyssey 36i and Sun Odyssey 42i this spring. Like their sister the Sun Odyssey 39i, both the 36i and 42i are built using the very latest available technology, including a third generation interior structural grid and two-part resin injected deck; Marc Lombard designed both boats.

The Sun Odyssey 36i replaces the very popular Sun Odyssey 35 while the Sun Odyssey 42i fills the gap between the 39i and 45. Defining features of these new models include extremely clean lines, very fast hull, large cockpit, genoa winches located well aft within easy reach of the helmsman, large Harken traveler and a well-organized deck plan. The 36i features a large single wheel whereas the 42i features twin wheels for easier visibility.
Below decks, the standard configuration for both boats includes two cabins, large galley to starboard and an extremely large head with separate shower compartment to port. The 42i also features a second head forward. For those looking for greater versatility, a three-cabin version is also available in both models.

H&S Clients are Living The Dream – Adélia Sails!

Kip and Denise had the same dream that many boaters have of moving fulltime onto their boat and cruising the world; the difference is that they went for it! They rigged their dream, trimmed it, and were jubilant when that dream filled with wind and began to sail! Currently Kip and Denise are aboard “Adelia”, their Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon, and are cruising their way from the Mexican mainland to the Galapagos Islands.
Their story began as only a dream the day they boarded their friend Howard's sailboat (Quan Yin) for a day sail off the Santa Barbara Coast in August 1999. They were hooked! By November 2001 they had taken delivery of their first sailboat, a Hunter 37.6 that they named Merlot. After just over a year of fun aboard Merlot they decided to upgrade to a Hunter 44 Deck Salon. Denise shares that “we had many wonderful sailing trips on both of our first sailboats but decided we needed something a little bigger with a different interior layout for the extended cruises we were planning.” Looking back they noted that the first step into turning their dream of sailing into a reality took place when they sold their home in Oak View, California. They moved back into a rental they owned in Ventura, California that they remodeled and sold. They were now ready to move fulltime onto their sailboat.
In January 2004 Craig Watkins from H&S Yacht Sales Channel Islands invited Kip and Denise to attend a wine and cheese party presented by H&S Yacht Sales in conjunction with Jeanneau America for the unveiling of the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 and the Sun Odyssey 54 Deck Salon at the San Diego Boat Show. At the party they were “very impressed at the interior and exterior design of the Jeanneau 54 Deck Salon”, but both agreed that the 49 foot was a better size for the two of them. Later that evening Paul Fenn, from Jeanneau America, informed Kip and Denise that Jeaneau was designing the baby sister of the 54 Deck Salon – the 49 Deck Salon! After looking at the specifications and floor plans they decided that this was the yacht for them. They were kept informed of the progress of manufacturing the 49 Deck Salon and were even able to attend a tour of the Jeanneau factory located in Les Hebiers, France!
The day had finally arrived and on June 15, 2005 Kip and Denise took officially delivery of their beautiful new sailboat outside the San Diego Harbor in international waters. They named the Jeaneau 49ft Deck Salon “Adelia” which has a very special meaning. The name “Adelia” is French and is the name of Denise’s Grandmother as well as Denise’s middle name. Translated, “Adelia” means “of noble descent”.
In 2005 “Adelia” made her way from San Diego to the Channel Islands with a stop at Catalina Island en route, from the Channel Islands to Ensenada, Mexico and then back to the Channel Islands. Kip and Denise were just breaking “Adelia” in and didn’t depart on their real cruise until the fall of 2006.
On October 22, 2006 “Adelia” departed from the Channel Islands and began the voyage that Kip and Denise had long been awaiting. They cruised into Mexico and down the coast of Baja California stopping in places such as: Bajia Tortugas “Turtle Bay”, Bajia Santa Maria, Cabo San Lucas, and La Paz (they stopped in many other places not listed here). They then crossed over to the Mexican mainland and have sailed from Mazatlan through Puerto Vallarta and to Acapulco (again many stops have been left out). Kip and Denise currently have left the Mexican mainland and are cruising for the Galapagos Islands.
Along the way, Kip and Denise have had many adventures. These include fun parties, amazing fishing, beautiful dolphins and even shark attacks! They have kept a log of their journey, an excerpt of which reads:

San Blas was a "blast". This small Mexican fishing town located approximately 125 miles south of Mazatlan was founded in 1535. In 1768 Father Junipero Serra started his missionary work here and eventually founded San Buena Ventura. CA. Several other cruisers anchored in the very peaceful estuary along side the large shrimp boats. Every evening a few of us would meet Captain Norm Goldie and his wife Janet in the beautiful plaza on Calle Mercado for dollar tacos and great stories. We visited La Contaduria (the fort), which was built in 1770 and housed the Colonial Accountants and Marine Customs offices. At the fort we met Guillermo Carvajal who wrote several songs about San Blas - see San Blas slide show. In 1882 Longfellow wrote his last poem here, "The Bells of San Blas" and now the bells of San Blas are silent at Longfellow's church ruins. A group of us took the Jungle Trip along mangrove-lined creeks and through marshes with many birds and small turtles to a crystal-clear spring-fed swimming hole at Tovara Springs next to where crocodiles are usually spotted. Unfortunetly we had no sun that day and we only saw one crocodile.

Along with a written log of their journey Kip and Denise have also taken many pictures and recorded videos. There is even a video of the shark attack! Kip and Denise invite you to partake in their voyage by visiting www.adelia-sails.com, which they periodically update.
Kip and Denise are living the dream! It took them many steps over many years in order to get to the point where they are at now (a point that conveniently is heading towards the Galapagos Islands). We encourage you to learn from Kip and Denise’s example, and begin to take the necessary steps of turning your dream into reality – whatever that dream may be.

THANK YOU KIP AND DENISE FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES WITH US!

You can visit their website to follow their travels at www.adelia-sails.com

The Hunter 45 Center Cockpit – Glenn Henderson Brings Performance to the Party

By Jerry Naissoy
The Hunter 45CC is Glenn Henderson's latest design for Hunter Marine. This boat built on the same hull as the 44/44DS, an already proven hull design. While the sailing characteristics are nearly the same, this is where the similarities begin and end.

This is a large sailboat that boasts wonderful sailing characteristics as well as accommodations below. The cockpit is in the middle of the boat providing great visibility. It is large and comfortable and has a fold down table mounted on a stainless steel frame that doubles as a foot brace while sailing to weather.

Before I sailed the boat I thought there was not enough room for the driver behind the helm, but this thought quickly went away after sailing her because you don't often stand or sit directly behind the wheel. As part of the Mariner Package it has a Lewmar® leather wrapped folding wheel providing easy movement around the cockpit and also keeps your hands from freezing on those cool days.

Additionally there is ample room at the helm for mounting all your electronic gadgets you might want. The Harken® traveler is mounted on the stainless steel arch overhead, with control lines at arm's length of the helm. The Lewmar® two-speed self-tailing genoa winches are also mounted near the helm for ease while short-handed sailing. All lines are lead aft to the cockpit and with the Furlex® roller furling jib system and Selden® in-mast furling mainsail, there is little reason to ever leave the cockpit unless you absolutely want to. All this having been said, behind the cockpit is a huge area over the aft cabin for those sun worshipers to relax while hanging on the hook. Near the transom there are two very large storage lockers that drain to the
outside. Above them mounted in the pushpit on both sides are the "best seats in the house," from which you can kick back and enjoy the ride.

Structurally, you will be comforted knowing this boat is built using a grid system that keeps the hull strong and rigid when pounding through a tough seaway. The bulkheads are glassed to the hull for further strength and the hull to deck joints are through bolted every eight inches after being joined with a generous layerof 3M® 5200. Hunter Marine uses lead keels and from the keel to the bow is reinforced with Kevlar® for added protection where the boat is most likely to be impacted by some unforeseen floating object. It is nice to know the manufacturer thought these things through before you needed them. Hopefully you never will.

Entering the boat from the companionway you'll notice a rather unique sliding cockpit door. I'm not wild about this feature, but must admit, you'll never have a need to look for a place to stow it. The companionway steps are wide, making it easy to move up and down even when carrying your provisions and gear into the boat. As you start down the ladder, the first thing you'll notice is how gorgeous the cabin sole is. It is a highly polished laminate floor that has the appearance of teak & holly, but is far more durable.

The U-shaped galley is fabulous. It's immediately to starboard at the bottom of the companionway ladder There are two separate freezers, one in the Corian® counter top and the other is an under counter side-by-side refrigerator/ freezer combination. The galley has a three burner gimballed stove with oven
and a hood with an exhaust fan. There is a microwave oven, built-in coffee maker, wet dish storage, deep, polished stainless steel double sink and lots of storage making any gourmet chef feel right at home.

As you move forward in the saloon to starboard there is a large couch with storage beneath and to port is the saloon table with a leaf. You can easily feed three couples and feel comfortable. The interior of the boat is teak which only adds to its already warm feel.

Mounted on the forward bulkhead is a 23" flat screen TV, part of the Bose® entertainment system. Moving forward through a door to port is the forward head with a separate glass shower door. The head is well lighted with lots of storage. To starboard is a very large cedar lined hanging locker and shelves. Forward of this is a comfortable seating area and then a huge V-berth with more shelves above the berth on both sides for you books and what not.

Moving aft and down the port side aft of the saloon table is the navigation station, the nerve center of the boat. There is a large teak chart table with a lift up top that exposes a very generous place for storage of all your navigation gear. There is a large, comfortable chair at the table, which might prove to be too comfortable, causing the navigator nod off.

Moving further aft, the engine is housed under the cockpit and has removable panels on three sides for excellent serviceability. Outboard of the passageway is the optional washer/ dryer combo, which should prove handy for live-aboards or long cruises.

Continuing aft is this magnificent room, called the master cabin! There is a queen centerline berth with a memory foam mattress and seating on both sides. There are drawers on both sides of the bed as well as below. There is a huge cedar lined hanging locker as you enter the door to port and another hanging locker to starboard. Forward of the bed are more drawers and shelves in a bureau that is moveable to gain access to the aft end of the engine compartment. To starboard is a large head with lots of storage and a separate shower stall with a glass door. It's an absolutely wonderful, private getaway.

The boat is powered by a Yanmar, 75 hp diesel engine that will move the boat along at nine knots when the wind quits. Under sail she is an absolute beauty, extremely well mannered with a well balance helm and fast. In 15 knots of wind, with the boat well trimmed, she'll go to weather at 8 knots and about 15° of heel and over 10 knots when reaching. When the wind pipes up, just furl in the main right from the cockpit, re-trim and keep going, you'll feel safe and comfortable.

The 45CC is a delight to sail whether it's blowing 5 knots or 35 knots and is gorgeous below. You'll feel proud while entertaining your guests aboard this beautiful yacht not to mention the joy you'll experience having such a fine vessel moving you toward your next destination.

Specifications

LOA 45' 0"

LOD 42' 2"

LWL 39' 2"

Beam 14' 6"

Draft (deep) 6' 6"

Draft (shallow) 5' 0"

Ballast (standard) 7,237 lbs.

Ballast (shallow) 7,389 lbs.

Displacement 22,936 lbs.

Mast height (furling) 61' 4"

Mast height (standard) 57' 4"

Cabins 2

Sleeps 4/6

Engine: Yanmar 75 hp

Diesel 76 gal.

Water 149 gal.

Sail Area (furling) 883 ft2

Sail Area (standard) 962 ft2

Design Glenn Henderson &

Hunter Design

CE Rating A (Offshore)

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Maintenance Tips!
A Dozen Ways to Keep Odor OFF Your Boat!

1) Put cedar blocks or chips in drawers and lockers to help keep them smelling fresh.

2) Use an all-purpose deodorant such as Nodor, whose principle commercial use is getting rid of dead-fish odors in bait wells and on board boats that take people day fishing. Nodor can also get rid of sour-milk smell in the refrigerator as well as fish smells. It can also been used to get rid of fuel and holding tank odors.

3) Pour white vinegar into the area contaminated by diesel fuel. The vinegar clears out the diesel odor.

4) You can use a toilet bowl brush to scrub the area between the water tank and the engine with bleach solution. Do this roughly once a month to help prevent bilge odors from forming.

5) You can put chlorine bleach in sink drains and shower sumps to prevent or get rid of odors. For sink drains, close the seacock and pour a quarter cup of bleach into the drain, then add water up to sink level. Let it sit about fifteen minutes before reopening the seacock. For shower sumps, pour about half a cup of bleach into the sump (add water if the sump is empty) and pump it clear after fifteen minutes. The bleach will kill any odor-causing bacteria. DO NOT use any sort of bleach or chlorine solution in sanitary hoses (hoses attached to the head). These hoses have an odorless coating that actually prevents odors form seeping through them, the bleach will scar these coatings allowing them to seep stench. To clean sanitary hoses do not use harsh chemicals; instead use natural cleaners or simple green. So, it is safe to use bleach solutions in sink drains or shower sumps but NEVER in sanitary hoses.

6) To get rid of bilge odor you should start by turning off the automatic bilge pump. Add a quart of liquid chlorine bleach to a bucket of seawater and pour it into the bilge, followed by one or two more buckets of seawater. Allow the bleach-seawater mixture to slosh around in the bilge for several hours, and then pump the bilge dry. Add two or three more buckets of seawater and pump that clear. This is best done on a breezy day with a bit of wave action in the anchorage so that the boat motion will help move the bleach mixture around the bilge.

7) Whenever you use bleach in a confined area (i.e. on a boat) it is very important that you open every possible ventilation port as well as run a blower fan.

8) Make sure that all of your sanitary hoses are a black reinforced rubber and are marked as a certified sewage hose. The sanitary hoses on many older boats are white PVC spiral-round wire-reinforced hoses. These PVC hoses deteriorate quickly making them permeable, which allows them to seep stench. Replace any white PVC sanitary hoses with the proper black rubber ones. This can be expensive but will go a long way to getting rid of that smell

9) Pour a cup or two of holding dank deodorizer into the tank pumpout connection each time you pump out. It is also good to drain the holding tank with the pumpout unit, and then to flush the toilet several times to force clear seawater through the head and into the holding tank. Let it slosh around for a while and then pump it out before you add the tank deodorizer.

10) The salt water that sits in your toilet bowl contains many marine organisms and plant life. These life forms cause much of the smell that stinks up your toilet bowl. There are two actions to be taken in regards to this issue. First, pump a lot. The more you pump the more flow volume moves through your head. This helps to keep the tiny marine life forms from making their permanent residence in your toilet bowl. One pump is not good enough; you need to pump multiple times every time the head is used. Second, you should clean the toilet bowl daily with a scrub brush that is designed to get under the lip of the bowl.

11) A very effective way to combat toilet and holding tank odors is to pre-treat your flushing water with a chemical feeder in your saltwater supply piping. This will stop odors and help prevent buildup in your sewage pipes. One great system that can be easily inserted into the seawater intake line with a couple of hose clamps is the Head-O-Matic Tank-ette. It installs in an hour and can be found at alexmilne.com

12) Many times the anti-siphon vent is not piped outside and is instead allowed to vent right into the toilet compartment, producing a less then pleasant odor. The solution is to route this pipe to the outside of the hull. You can do this by installing a new fuel tank vent fitting just below the deck edge on the side of the hull. Then, you connect the anti-siphon vent to it with an approved black rubber hose.
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