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Refuge, COVE, and big bay I initially drug my anchor, the yellow line shows how the wind blew me all over refuge. COVE, it’s called a Willywaw. Being in the helm, I could not feel the wind blowing me around the bay. Also being pitch dark I could not see anything I would guess that it was about...

I made a video on desolation sound during our visit August 2023. The video is mostly drone shots from above various locations. You can watch the video by going to YouTube and search Patrick D Garvey.

Search YouTube for Patrick D Garvey. I made a video called a ‘’night of terror in refuge Cove “….. there are a lot of lessons that can be learned.

On August 16 , 1230 midnight my anchor drug. It was like operating a boat with your eyes closed. A real nightmare. Our tender got crushed, but save the big boat, and there was no Moonlight . I plan to make a video of this nightmare in order for others to be warned ahead of time. Pat

That is his boat. His presentation reminds me of some of my college professors but the information he provides is fantastic. He also has a golden retriever so he can’t be all that bad.

70 foot Oasis The Oasis Was Moored In Roche’s Harbor last winner and is now in the Gulf Islands of Canada. Cliff Rome is the owner and makes wonderful videos that should be viewed by most trawlers.

We are new to our 2003 Jefferson 53. My question is regarding windless and anchors … Can the flapper latch on the chain by the winless Be used instead of a snubber line? Is it strong enough to set and hold an anchor?

Bimini for a Jefferson 53? Our Jefferson 53 does not have a Bimini installed. We plan to use the boat in the pacific northwest mainly in the Canadian gulf islands. I have read a lot in the forum on Biminis but my question is will a Bimini without the enclosure hold up during the winter rain and...

Monti is new to this forum: We have a Jefferson 53 ,2003, bought in 2021. I would love to have a camera showing live the engine room and the transom! With the new technology that is available, maybe, Can this desire be accomplished without hard wiring the cameras? Maybe through a Bluetooth...

I assume divers use add on’s to the price of their services. I have no problem with that if it’s part of the industry’s practice. Still learning…

Jefferson 53 has 14 zincs. 4 in the rudders, 2 on the transom, 4 on the two shafts, 2 on the trim tabs and 2 on the bow thruster. My diver was mistaken…still that is a lot of zincs!

I am new to Trawler forum. We have purchased a Jefferson 53 And I have recently had a diver install 16 new zincs. And some of my friends have indicated that that’s a lot zincs. My boat broker suggested that I use or consider aluminum instead of zincs. Our boat is in saltwater and we plan to...

Boat Cameras We have a Jefferson 53 new to us recently. I would love to have a camera that focuses on the engine room and the stern end of the boat. I hope to find a setup using Bluetooth that doesn't need a hard wire and that can be seen on our iPad. Thanks for any suggestions ... Pat

Blaine, Wa. Slip We have our name on for a 60 foot slip but it could be a year out … How to do like the Blaine facility and town. Also are mechanics available? Any negatives on area and water conditions? Customs being close should be a plus. We plan to cruise the Gulf Islands mainly. Thanks for...

It rarely freezes in the San Juan islands but in the next few days it will be in the 20’s. Being new to boating. I do have heaters in the bed rooms. Any pass experiences members would like to share do’s and donuts?

30 amp New to boating… I have a Glen-Denni 65 foot 50 amp. Will I still need a 30 amp cord cruising the Gulf Islands, BC?

I just bought a Jefferson 53. Go to google and search “surveying a Jefferson 53”.. Pat

John… I recently bought a Jefferson 53. Go to google and search surveying a Jefferson 53’ ..Pat

Search google for ‘Relaxing at Roche Harbor” video. You will want a bigger boat!

Jefferson. 53 To view a survey of our boat go to YouTube and search Patrick d Garvey

Hi everyone. I am Pat from Roche harbor Washington. We have a 2003 Jefferson 53 with Twin Cats C_12’s. The boat was recently purchased in September and we are enjoying the challenge for this 80 year old. I have had several boats in the past like a Willard Trawler 47 in the 90,s. And have...