Tag Archives: Stabicraft

I got the bug…starting looking at boats again

Posted on May 13, 2013 by stabicraftowner

It hit 80 degrees Fahrenheit here the other day and I starting looking at boats. I’ll never be able to replace Sea Badger – she was the perfect boat, the perfect set up, she had the perfect name – but I … Continue reading →

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Posted on February 4, 2013 by stabicraftowner

In the United States there was a fashion designer named Richard Blackwell, most knew him from his Mr. Blackwell’s Ten Worst Dressed Women List in which he would recognize the 10 worst dressed women of the previous year.   To … Continue reading →

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What price do you put on safety?

Posted on August 18, 2012 by stabicraftowner

I sold Sea Badger 😦 A very nice couple bought Sea Badger to have at their home in the San Juan Islands.   He was very excited to get the boat, but my spider senses gave me the impression that … Continue reading →

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Anchor and Seats Follow Up

Posted on July 3, 2012 by stabicraftowner

Okay, so I had a chance to run to the boat and install the anchor and put in the seats. 1.  Anchor The new anchor, a Manson Supreme, which I just learned that it is made in New Zealand like the … Continue reading →

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Evolving Situation

Posted on July 3, 2012 by stabicraftowner

The whole reason for selling Sea Badger is going south, so this may be a missed opportunity for others and Sea Badger may remain in her current den.  While the situation plays itself out, I’ve got plans to use Sea … Continue reading →

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Sea Badger is FOR SALE! Sad day for me, potentially great day for you!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by stabicraftowner

Yes, it saddens my heart to say that Sea Badger is up for sale.   Okay, before I get all teary eyed, I feel obligated to say that the ONLY REASON she’s up for sale is because I found a … Continue reading →

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Eighth Trip: Kingston, WA, March 17, 2012 Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by stabicraftowner

A trip from Edmonds, WA, to Kingston, WA, in a boat like Sea Badger isn’t really a trip.  It’s  more like a quick stop to the market.   Kingston is ~4 miles across the Puget Sound from Edmonds.  On a … Continue reading →

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Crash, Boom, Bang!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by stabicraftowner

I just read on Bloodydecks.com (aka:  www.bdoutdoors.com) of a Stabi-craft getting hit by a 40 foot,  25 ton fishing boat and the boater surviving the incident.   It’s all accessible here but to cut to the chase below is a … Continue reading →

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Wooden Boats – Wood in Boats

Posted on February 21, 2012 by stabicraftowner

Sea Badger is an all aluminum boat, both inside and out, but not all aluminum boats are ALL aluminum.  Confused? When I was at the 2012 Seattle Boat Show, I made a point of viewing as many aluminum boats as … Continue reading →

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Seventh Trip: La Conner, WA, February 11, 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by stabicraftowner

I think I over did it today… From Edmonds, WA, to La Conner, WA, according to the now defunct Nor’westing Magazine Boater’s Guide is 46 miles.  If my math serves me right, a round trip is 92 miles.  92 miles … Continue reading →

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