Nice little cruise. I did basically the same route 18 years ago on my Montgomery 17, CornDog. Great little boat and I'm still cruising on her, but haven't been back on the Columbia.
....very well done video....I specially like you sharing the day-to-day things like preparing your meal....it's what I hope to be doing one day.....I just purchased a Compac 16 that had been sitting up since 2005....as you can imagine there are a few things that need work on....my goal is to purchase a Suncat eventually once I feel comfortable with the Compac 16....I have subscribed.....
Nicely done! These are my cruising grounds as well (home port Kalama); you did a great job capturing the experience of being on this part of the lower Columbia, including rocking and rolling while docked at Sand Island! I've done that before and could hardly keep my lunch down! It's a bit better with a heavier boat (I have a Marshall 22 with a displacement >5k pounds), but it can still get rocky. I think most folks staying overnight just secure their boats at the docks and set up camp on the island (which has decent facilities). Anyway, thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching my video. Yeah, no wind all day then really blew all night. Pretty rough ride at the dock. Didn’t think I’d get any sleep, fortunately I did. Only got woke up once from waves slamming the hull.
Very good cinematography and nice location. Have you had any major issues with your boat? I cant decided between the Sun Cat and the West Wight Potter. Would like to know your thoughts between the two. Thanks
What fun. I’m retired and thinking seriously about a Suncat for overnight trips. I’ve never seen one. How difficult is it raise the mast? Do you sleep onboard? Thanks
I met Mike yesterday on the Willamette River and got a good look inside his cabin- also got to talk his ear off whilst he was readying Bella for the trailer ride home. The cabin is big enough to sleep two, and looks comfortable- much more so than my ComPac 16, which has a smaller cabin, but has quarter berths (torpedo tubes) to sleep beneath the cockpit. I witnessed the stepping of the mast, which is complex and a bit time-consuming, but very easy to lift and lower.
Thanks for watching my video. Spent the night at Sand Island right across from St Helens, OR. Nice docks but open to the wind. Very windy all night, rocking the boat. Waves slapping the hull woke me up in the middle of the night. Had to go out and check my dock lines and fenders. Went back to sleep and woke up next morning to dead calm.
Really nice to see you out enjoying nature and your boat. It is good to enjoy the simple things in life.
Great video. beautiful landscapes. waiting for more.
Nice little cruise. I did basically the same route 18 years ago on my Montgomery 17, CornDog. Great little boat and I'm still cruising on her, but haven't been back on the Columbia.
For a moment I thought you were Steve Spurrier haha! Great video looks like a good time.
....very well done video....I specially like you sharing the day-to-day things like preparing your meal....it's what I hope to be doing one day.....I just purchased a Compac 16 that had been sitting up since 2005....as you can imagine there are a few things that need work on....my goal is to purchase a Suncat eventually once I feel comfortable with the Compac 16....I have subscribed.....
Nicely done! These are my cruising grounds as well (home port Kalama); you did a great job capturing the experience of being on this part of the lower Columbia, including rocking and rolling while docked at Sand Island! I've done that before and could hardly keep my lunch down! It's a bit better with a heavier boat (I have a Marshall 22 with a displacement >5k pounds), but it can still get rocky. I think most folks staying overnight just secure their boats at the docks and set up camp on the island (which has decent facilities). Anyway, thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching my video. Yeah, no wind all day then really blew all night. Pretty rough ride at the dock. Didn’t think I’d get any sleep, fortunately I did. Only got woke up once from waves slamming the hull.
Great video! I just found your channel. I subscribed. Looked like a wonderful time on the water. Beautiful boat!! Please keep the vids coming.
Very good cinematography and nice location. Have you had any major issues with your boat? I cant decided between the Sun Cat and the West Wight Potter. Would like to know your thoughts between the two. Thanks
Does it have a porta portie? And bimini?
Life is good.
What fun. I’m retired and thinking seriously about a Suncat for overnight trips. I’ve never seen one. How difficult is it raise the mast? Do you sleep onboard? Thanks
I met Mike yesterday on the Willamette River and got a good look inside his cabin- also got to talk his ear off whilst he was readying Bella for the trailer ride home. The cabin is big enough to sleep two, and looks comfortable- much more so than my ComPac 16, which has a smaller cabin, but has quarter berths (torpedo tubes) to sleep beneath the cockpit. I witnessed the stepping of the mast, which is complex and a bit time-consuming, but very easy to lift and lower.
Nice days on the mighty Columbia. Where did you end up mooring?
Thanks for watching my video.
Spent the night at Sand Island right across from St Helens, OR. Nice docks but open to the wind. Very windy all night, rocking the boat. Waves slapping the hull woke me up in the middle of the night. Had to go out and check my dock lines and fenders. Went back to sleep and woke up next morning to dead calm.
OK ki mi😊😊😊😊