A Live Aboard’s Guide to Small Craft Harbours

A Live Aboard’s Guide to Small Craft Harbours

Over the years there has been some question regarding the use of Small Craft Harbours docks (aka “Government or Public docks”). This guide is intended to assist live aboards (aka boat dwellers) understand what Small Craft Harbours are, how they are organized, and what rights they do and do not have in using them. This information comes largely from the Department of Fisheries (DFO), and from the cumulative experience gained through the Harbour Authorities Association of British Columbia (HAABC) and the British Columbia Nautical Residents Association (BCNR).

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For Sale – Dulcinea II (Built 2003)

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“s/v Dulcinea II was custom built by a very knowledgeable boat builder using excellent materials and ensuring painstaking attention to details. This is a very good example of a craftsman who takes pride in his work….”  –Chris Wettberg, Surveyor, Global Marine   For more information or to view, phone Bill, 250.661.2021   
LOD: 34’0”, Beam: 10’10”, Draft: 5’5”, Ballast 5,000 lbs. Hull material: Wood/Epoxy/WEST System Decking/Superstructure: Plywood epoxy and finish cloth fibreglass reinforced plastic Ribs: Sawn White Oak Planking: Wedge-seamed Red Cedar Mast: 46’ Sitka Spruce epoxy and glassed Boom: Sitka Spruce epoxy and glassed
Engine: Sabb diesel, 10hp Propeller: 2-blade variable pitch   
Tender: Custom-built epoxy plywood tender. 10’0”. Excellent rowing dinghy c/w oars
 If you are looking for a sturdy coastal or offshore cruiser, Dulcinea II offers comfort, reliability, and easy-to-maintain systems. There is a spec sheet available. Also a full survey report dated October 10, 2020.   New Price: $30,000CDN
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