The Log of Hagoth

The Log of Hagoth

This blog is about a three-year total refit of Oceanus, our 1971 Columbia 43, turning this classic Bill Tripp racer into a comfortable and fast cruising boat. We left Newport, Ore., in February 2016 and sailed to Southern California and Mexico. We are now in Hawaii and plan to cruise these beautiful islands before returning to the Northwest.

Pages dedicated to the Columbia 43

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

New Lewmar hatches for Oceanus

The new hatch in the head provides light, ventilation and 2.25 square feet of 6'4" headroom. This week of rainy weather put pre...

Friday, August 2, 2013

Sailmaker on Stumppy J has high praise for boat, skipper and crew

The Stumppy J heads for the finish line of the 2013 Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu. by Brandon The tactician, sailmaker a...

Sunday, July 28, 2013

New cushions a hit at Progress Party

Starboard-side settee with pillow. We had a great time Saturday at the Progress Party. It was just the shot in the arm we needed to kee...

Thursday, July 25, 2013

StumppyJ, a Columbia 43, finishes 2013 Transpac

A photo of the StumppyJ from the Transpac web site. A Columbia 43 Mark III, the StumppyJ , finished the 2013 Transpac race on July 22 wi...

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Progress Party: AKA Halfway There Party

Progress Party Brandon and Virginia have had Oceanus for a year. Come see the progress we've made. (It could be your only cha...

Friday, July 12, 2013

Updating a Columbia 43 Galley: Some Projects

By Brandon I finished several projects in the galley: I insulated and covered with thin plywood the hull behind the stove and counter top,...

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Oil and varnish mix

by Brandon A couple of coats of the oil-varnish mixture reveals the grain and figure on the African mahogany. A friend of mine was read...

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