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Date Posted: - Monday - 01/22/07 - 10:43pm
Author: Buzz Hall
Subject: The Mariner 31
In reply to: Ken 's message, "Mariner 31 Performance" on - Friday - 01/12/07 - 10:54pm

I believe the Pelican from San Diego, My Mariner, could sail in most any weather. If I was a better sailor, We would sail in all weather and I could prove my point. I've been traveling with The Pelican for just about a year and a half. I love it.

I have fired up the Perkins every once in a while!

We are docked in Channel Islands and try to run to the islands often or at least whenever we can. Most of the time there is more wind than necessary.

I'm sure there are many ships that could be moved more quickly in light air but not many that are as comfortable and classic!

Some people have said that the Mariner is perfect for these waters.

I wish you the best and hope you find your way to pick up a great yacht!

Buzz Hall

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[> [> Thanks -- Ken, - Tuesday - 01/30/07 - 9:10am

Thanks for getting back to me. Both posts are very informative and have helped in our decision-making process. We are temporarily on hold regarding the Mariner to resolve several non-boating related issues. But if the boat is still available when this stuff is history, maybe a few weeks or so, we plan to make an offer. In the mean time, we'll keep sailing or over-sized dinghy and dreaming about a boat that makes a weekend trip to Catalina a pleasure rather than an endurance contest.
Thanks again.
Ken


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[> [> [> Value is the key -- Will Holoman M31 Salvia, - Tuesday - 01/30/07 - 11:51am

I sail out of Long Beach/Newport Beach so I am familiar with the SoCal winds. The Mariner is slow and steady most days when I go out. If I am cruising over 5 knots I am satisfied. It is rare for Salvia to break 6.5 knots unless we're surfing. I have found that once this boat is set up, it will sail itself seemingly forever. This can make for less than exciting day sailing but lots of time to read and relax. The Perkins 4-107 is a great motor, easily pushing the boat to hull speed when the wind dies. We run at 6.5 knots all day long under power burning just over a gallon an hour of diesel. The amount of boat you get per dollar with the Mariner is amazing! It is a comfortable boat for two to cruise for a week and not feel cramped, has loads of beautiful wood and a full head with a sink. Our boat has been inexpensive and easy to maintain. The downside of the Mariner is the bowsprit and the mizzen boom (mine's oversized)which turns the 31' boat into 38' when it comes time to get a slip. This has made it considerably more time consuming to change marinas given the high demand for slips in OC/Long Beach. Be sure you have a place to park it before you buy it!


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[> [> [> [> value -- matts, - Wednesday - 02/ 7/07 - 8:33pm

Will, Buzz, and Ken are righ . We keep our Mariner 31 (Scandia Dream)in Long Beach as well--we bought her last January. She's a proven performer, comfortable, not quick but steady, and likely to be complimented at the dock.

You might be interested in a piece I wrote for Sailing magazine, July 2006 on buying a boat (which was the Mariner we now own); the March issue will describe her refit; and the July or August issue will describe bringing her down from Moss Landing/Monterey to San Pedro/Long Beach.

matts


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