tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81463466797307974912024-03-16T13:51:18.933-05:00Chip & Debbie Willis on s\v Elegant'sea We are currently cruising our Islander Freeport 36 sailboat in Mexico. We have been extensively documenting our outfitting for this adventure. Also, what works and what is not of value.Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.comBlogger4227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-89919844725768715402024-03-15T21:41:00.003-05:002024-03-15T21:41:34.456-05:00Painting the engine space with Bilgekote Enamel March - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF11cBn9cgsTd1HlxEOru3ceigzkVU7EhYiFBSyXX9tZIVNEPCR0brnvjHqoXbt0ChAl5WozAIYOysnsehc7c_7TLWpSGQENJEEkgbq9da-E_bFArW8GA7dsRFz9yskJmOaw8yrSLH1ClofHFkRIQNEdHwCEZ3xzFMDj-SfRhRL2-kf8xVVXbyzaPEv7A/s1024/IMG20240313133125.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF11cBn9cgsTd1HlxEOru3ceigzkVU7EhYiFBSyXX9tZIVNEPCR0brnvjHqoXbt0ChAl5WozAIYOysnsehc7c_7TLWpSGQENJEEkgbq9da-E_bFArW8GA7dsRFz9yskJmOaw8yrSLH1ClofHFkRIQNEdHwCEZ3xzFMDj-SfRhRL2-kf8xVVXbyzaPEv7A/w300-h400/IMG20240313133125.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We painted out the engine space with <a href="https://www.westmarine.com/interlux-bilgekote-enamel-P004_121_004_008.html" target="_blank">Bilgekote Ename</a>l paint. It looks good and makes it easy to spot leaks and other item hopefully before they get to emergencies. <span><a name='more'></a></span>March 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Not an easy task as the aft part of the bilge is deep and there are things in the way. after that part of painting my Imer thighs were getting because of kneeling and reaching and lousy knee pads that slip so my legs spread. I will upgrade them next trip to US.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEprFK4h53tN_1ybiIoPQXPmjX9Fnp8mVUzrCbCFl4U09iYqwWEOLPlyxobmrbnORbWPsBY-swG55yGS3youR3Hap-EI5Q2QpHiOp08hwJf9C2h_6AL9DZo2djtZSg7RcP0bQMSxKSvtOx7DBBxrQMO6RigYDEtwgHZTdCo_zs-Qo1LpQYpR5L9YWXvQ/s1024/IMG20240313132457.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEprFK4h53tN_1ybiIoPQXPmjX9Fnp8mVUzrCbCFl4U09iYqwWEOLPlyxobmrbnORbWPsBY-swG55yGS3youR3Hap-EI5Q2QpHiOp08hwJf9C2h_6AL9DZo2djtZSg7RcP0bQMSxKSvtOx7DBBxrQMO6RigYDEtwgHZTdCo_zs-Qo1LpQYpR5L9YWXvQ/w300-h400/IMG20240313132457.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib66F4MPT0pRijftoYFdChd0sStOULVQXobsJfBD5FgHQAbybFB0ZnGuQddr4L4Mlh9C02hs4ghjNjbg3NtBAizZXciyQEZ0lrM8gLx-8nvi1h6EsoTocstivp2ZfreOfroawocDlJFbawthcsoC7sDZhooctpVWjMgtpzYfQtTzhY6W6bplev-EO2zjk/s1024/1.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib66F4MPT0pRijftoYFdChd0sStOULVQXobsJfBD5FgHQAbybFB0ZnGuQddr4L4Mlh9C02hs4ghjNjbg3NtBAizZXciyQEZ0lrM8gLx-8nvi1h6EsoTocstivp2ZfreOfroawocDlJFbawthcsoC7sDZhooctpVWjMgtpzYfQtTzhY6W6bplev-EO2zjk/w300-h400/1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We have gotten our new <a href="https://www.westmarine.com/jabsco-switch-bilge-pump-hydro-air-6621411.html" target="_blank">Jabsco Hydro Air bilge pump sensor</a> installed. This sensor was recommended by Curt and Jill on s/v Namahana. It works on air pressure. When one inch of water gets in the bilge the Whale Gulper will go off. It is our everyday bilge pump. <span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> If there ever gets to be about a foot of water in the bilge, then the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rule-10-6UL-Marine-Gallon-Non-Automatic/dp/B000O89BFS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2212CDCW69JXP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MumpxaNqNT309FLMluLmbYW5RlH3AKynlXGoTU8xz1QnJKYjjzWvOSvrPTf8UxarFNzunMVV2dnw39axyqswdy0aK1mGCb_COtwg_ot1xZ_YR3Pp2Inh8KY2WXqH2mA-CoFCkNGwUrdR-Nwj5TITq3sZ0ZBsz0u6X18e-484MscOFmjaWjdQrcFTzAdjomDbL-uaJX9jC8bGzZSZnVs6CFQ71Hvng-_Hz07fKpM_X_lvY01tc6kNf4V-E4Wu-dsCoDNiCsgcNQEtvDLDfeQ1UG9X2JXw6sRlTTxPp2hafLI.UhVbB6GOFL6G2IqlYTXvnmjzMLPb-TWn3AqBFP4wZZg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Rule%2B2000&qid=1710514783&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=rule%2B2000%2B%2Csporting%2C193&sr=1-1&th=1" target="_blank">Rule 2000 </a>bilge pump goes off also. If about a foot and a half of water gets in the bilge then our bilge alarm goes off and it is a real loud siren. Then we would turn on the <a href="http://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2020/09/jabsco-bilge-pump-model-6600j-working.html" target="_blank">Jabsco bilge pump</a> and it would run along with the other two. All go to their own thru hulls. If they cannot handle it and I run out of arm on the cockpit hand-pump bilge pump, we will jump in the dinghy!<br /><br /> The sensor that came with the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whale-SI8284-Pre-Wired-Pre-Assembled-Intelligent/dp/B01BHCFBG2" target="_blank">Whale Gulper</a> broke and we replaced it. That one also broke so we went with the air pressure one. We do have a deep bilge which we like.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmc5y9aKOcbE4dR74xc73KTsrGPkMnEPkmPaugtd6E0rcijQNkyuNU-XEaiMsm4GH8bFBQH4zhsdfaXwXuLmMCHvy4PoD-CulzoLz3AeUMCbKg_43eMd0XehXbb6UuA9aH-NqgAxl3ooWfSclagdZUAJoTFjkzI04Ee_GLQgLjflD2OTkszWLwrwalAs/s1024/2.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmc5y9aKOcbE4dR74xc73KTsrGPkMnEPkmPaugtd6E0rcijQNkyuNU-XEaiMsm4GH8bFBQH4zhsdfaXwXuLmMCHvy4PoD-CulzoLz3AeUMCbKg_43eMd0XehXbb6UuA9aH-NqgAxl3ooWfSclagdZUAJoTFjkzI04Ee_GLQgLjflD2OTkszWLwrwalAs/w300-h400/2.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Zn0EEsCz2tLyGO9vScl_AUqCkLOIwbDZuYsV97VZSrojR4eN1lNt3p00qiMpytV6Id7xqbUj68EVEwRw7ejxirIChiW6aK0fzd5AJzPUKCeMvsHevQN1B4QSGoHHqe_v43osDlvWt56wwwSNwHbrK_Q_A1Y607SCOSb9ivVtN6UHpPHJfqbDyFnAYak/s1024/3.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Zn0EEsCz2tLyGO9vScl_AUqCkLOIwbDZuYsV97VZSrojR4eN1lNt3p00qiMpytV6Id7xqbUj68EVEwRw7ejxirIChiW6aK0fzd5AJzPUKCeMvsHevQN1B4QSGoHHqe_v43osDlvWt56wwwSNwHbrK_Q_A1Y607SCOSb9ivVtN6UHpPHJfqbDyFnAYak/w400-h300/3.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKREleHtOFa14gaVOQX0DBFiZCSLYEVF4xJBPAXjThos8BUToLTSBNYzXmxu0C0n0vkF2Tqln0wUa2R6ujNfJWLP0BqXtGo6Y2-ZrOM9c-jqlR5BSWmKZA-XPqoSN_qzUCoSiJRvkvAi7WeWHMREd8NvzyyuOKqhi8fCwZwN9WyHaPpWTmyP59RL8-hS8/s1024/4.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKREleHtOFa14gaVOQX0DBFiZCSLYEVF4xJBPAXjThos8BUToLTSBNYzXmxu0C0n0vkF2Tqln0wUa2R6ujNfJWLP0BqXtGo6Y2-ZrOM9c-jqlR5BSWmKZA-XPqoSN_qzUCoSiJRvkvAi7WeWHMREd8NvzyyuOKqhi8fCwZwN9WyHaPpWTmyP59RL8-hS8/w400-h300/4.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-4489788368232399192024-03-07T13:56:00.002-06:002024-03-07T13:56:55.932-06:00Commissioned Chava to do some varnishing. - 2024<div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5583Sx42ACGauax28R1L7lJusi0NDz7uSb2Vz8NjDksaNzbrA5TdFxcrELh4c_4pZ5irB4YOvRIZCE-_LXJ_egaK6kCwhtOOVe8gXPHis5or6MPGVJUdhpg1xbbZhatkyiVi9ntngozHL5abrW4PFKE0zcXl-EKEeZ2qdbVP5hoLiussfiOO0iKDE67A/s1024/IMG_%2020240307_102549.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5583Sx42ACGauax28R1L7lJusi0NDz7uSb2Vz8NjDksaNzbrA5TdFxcrELh4c_4pZ5irB4YOvRIZCE-_LXJ_egaK6kCwhtOOVe8gXPHis5or6MPGVJUdhpg1xbbZhatkyiVi9ntngozHL5abrW4PFKE0zcXl-EKEeZ2qdbVP5hoLiussfiOO0iKDE67A/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240307_102549.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Today we commissioned Chava to do some varnishing for us. That's right - I am passing on the varnishing brush. Mow that we are in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a> as a home port it is time to let most of the varnishing go.<span><a name='more'></a></span>March 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /> We started him off with a few projects that I have fallen behind on and a couple that we would like redone. First off is the forward eyebrow. It has gotten neglected by me, mostly because of medical reasons. Now it needs to be stripped and done over. He will do that and put on eight coats of <a href="https://www.westmarine.com/epifanes-clear-high-gloss-varnish-P004_128_001_002.html" target="_blank">Epifanes</a> clear gloss varnish. The upper eyebrow I was able to save but it needs more coats and that will get them. The companionway boards we have never varnished and they need to be stripped and varnished. And our companionway hatch teak I messed up varnishing and have never fixed it. He will sand and fix it. Lastly the two teak companionway sliders (on top) need some coats and that will be done. We considered the price fair. I am particular about the varnishing and do not like any on the white gelcoat or anywhere else but the teak. So, this is kind of also a test to see how the work is done. I have looked at a couple of boats he has done and the work has been good, the people happy. If done to our liking then he will go on our list of boat maintenance professionals for keeping our home nice.</span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21nFAX2isdx6XQGVGB1OPrItIwNcm8DSFaZe0AB5XeNfsvfmhmxhvw_QnsMjizo_ySoKZiEV4YGTJFSysKgd8CIavTEhLq7vupCLt73Idc72gyRzqLzv32ONou4M3gBp8aAHtezPPKaBvHg_FXay8JLpdJhqovBXk5G3AqwtHNG0COj4BaskCASmFaTc/s1024/IMG_%2020240307_102603.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21nFAX2isdx6XQGVGB1OPrItIwNcm8DSFaZe0AB5XeNfsvfmhmxhvw_QnsMjizo_ySoKZiEV4YGTJFSysKgd8CIavTEhLq7vupCLt73Idc72gyRzqLzv32ONou4M3gBp8aAHtezPPKaBvHg_FXay8JLpdJhqovBXk5G3AqwtHNG0COj4BaskCASmFaTc/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240307_102603.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Forward eyebrow.</span></div><div 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/></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-85333285177308706722024-03-03T18:32:00.002-06:002024-03-03T18:32:51.430-06:00Clogged poo filter blow out bellows - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33oDOdFENm1RMFe46nteus1AXjCSGZmG-Q6YNhyphenhyphenngcwFyxm9Yi6zLtArBLJLnVoJSBxJYGd00sI6lnEfF_Z4WENHCMaXqpu80nDZUuNTXDWVW1fq8hUXt_endYfMR6KE3jeX7nVofhyI-Ma19Vq4fu3PnKsJyRWmVpbwZ6-VT0nMNPOUYXtbkX8lpzHs/s1024/1.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33oDOdFENm1RMFe46nteus1AXjCSGZmG-Q6YNhyphenhyphenngcwFyxm9Yi6zLtArBLJLnVoJSBxJYGd00sI6lnEfF_Z4WENHCMaXqpu80nDZUuNTXDWVW1fq8hUXt_endYfMR6KE3jeX7nVofhyI-Ma19Vq4fu3PnKsJyRWmVpbwZ6-VT0nMNPOUYXtbkX8lpzHs/w300-h400/1.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Debbie removing <a href="http://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2019/02/replaced-sealand-sanigard-holding-tank.html" target="_blank">poo filter.</a></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> The adjustment to the Marina life has been let's say, somewhat different. Normally we would be at anchor now somewhere on the Mexican Riviera. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">March 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico </span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMffOa1oQkKnACMFyGC8jvqkt_nJFwbzp_BtoBXM_RuzHDjVxIN4j8ZYEpm2mjPEwaPNkiQwxE8TQ6wfn_PqLXbJWnWtbziBBFzXMgSwnd72Pp2szbplmafi2rrOZvgqw3qwTKAUaDo5ARI2ZB3GDronVOddTaKjrz1BGyRjFsMltzva9-g84729eVjw/s1024/2.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMffOa1oQkKnACMFyGC8jvqkt_nJFwbzp_BtoBXM_RuzHDjVxIN4j8ZYEpm2mjPEwaPNkiQwxE8TQ6wfn_PqLXbJWnWtbziBBFzXMgSwnd72Pp2szbplmafi2rrOZvgqw3qwTKAUaDo5ARI2ZB3GDronVOddTaKjrz1BGyRjFsMltzva9-g84729eVjw/w300-h400/2.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Debbie is in our pullman birth area where normally the mattress is. She is using 3M UV 4000 to re-seal the pump out flange.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Our <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico offers free holding tank pump out service which is really nice. We usually have them come by twice a week. We have a 33 gallon holding tank that Debbie and I install about 15 years ago and it is a special plastic tank. We have every hole in it at the top, not sides or bottom. It has served us well. The flow of pump out goes from the<span id="docs-internal-guid-876139f3-7fff-5f9a-23b5-e8b4cffb00aa"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span><a href="https://marinesan.com/vacuflush/vacuflush-toilets-generators-info/5000-series-vacuflush/" target="_blank">VacuFlush 5000 series VacuFlush toilet </a>through a<a href="https://www.marinesan.com/VG4-Vacuum-Generator-s/219.htm" target="_blank"> J Series Vacuum Tank</a> to the holding tank to be pumped out (or it can be macerated out).</span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a vent with a filter on it to prevent odors . We also installed a direct out valve for days at sea etc. At the dock they pump us out then we have them rinse the tank with 22 gal of water, twice. We even put a gallon/litre gauge on the hose that gets reset each time. Only the last time the person was not watching and he overfilled the tank and it went up the vent and clogged the filter. Of course we did not know this and by using the toilet it built up pressure in the tank. At one point we heard a loud bang and, well we had a problem. Debbie removed the filter after we decided it was pressure issue. Yep it was clogged. Also the fitting on top of the tank for pump out was dislodged on the holding tank. And our bellows in the vacume tank was split. So for the last two days we have been fixing and trying to prevent this from happening again. First, Debbie removed the filter as we really do not need it anymore (It is a reusable filter that we can empty out clean the mesh and add new activated charcoal, about once a quarter). Then she climbed in the deep storage and under our Pullman berth to seal up the fitting on top of the tank wit some 3M UV4000 we had leftover from another recent project. I took on the vacuum tank with the bellows and after a couple tries we replaced all four duckbills and had to buy a new bellows at Lopez Marine here in La Paz. We used our little spare porta potty so we did not need to march up to the marina facilities at night. Dirty, uncomfortable work and as my collarbone is still not completely back to normal, painful at times. Possibly upsizing the holding tank breather hose and fittings to 5/8 from the current half inch. That is on the new list along with being more hands-on at pump out.</span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz15KFsLLcPp6t-FAB2wBQYOylxELxWuAHS1SQMLfWZg5l5LcQ1R85o1MH1EsoIqBu4pOuO0Wgq5owpf35qWy1bCg1tf8dPtJLOsIC17-F5zo5toFA5UOPBDKFtJUdbtyiR5AdY2rlwl4iPRqHa4AslDDuIBkDjKa6ASKJkghNO_jSniWnEoXnXFMpz2Q/s1024/4.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz15KFsLLcPp6t-FAB2wBQYOylxELxWuAHS1SQMLfWZg5l5LcQ1R85o1MH1EsoIqBu4pOuO0Wgq5owpf35qWy1bCg1tf8dPtJLOsIC17-F5zo5toFA5UOPBDKFtJUdbtyiR5AdY2rlwl4iPRqHa4AslDDuIBkDjKa6ASKJkghNO_jSniWnEoXnXFMpz2Q/w300-h400/4.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Where our <a href="https://www.marinesan.com/VG4-Vacuum-Generator-s/219.htm" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">J Series Vacuum Tank</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span>is located.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPUVnq7ncjF6l2E2Hc5SJkXqxRRIr5M927scPABddZLMuc6au1CcR0wQvzrYeDrcqvuLr8LcNAWoPpUk8KZxGsRV5slbs-mY7Y6VOKhlqZWPrJIc08vyYdM9gvOooOtJgh8sf5chIRA77AObrLcv6NLZU8zrzLekLuDoznBBFMgSDUIH6buRh2ijmYRc/s1024/5.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPUVnq7ncjF6l2E2Hc5SJkXqxRRIr5M927scPABddZLMuc6au1CcR0wQvzrYeDrcqvuLr8LcNAWoPpUk8KZxGsRV5slbs-mY7Y6VOKhlqZWPrJIc08vyYdM9gvOooOtJgh8sf5chIRA77AObrLcv6NLZU8zrzLekLuDoznBBFMgSDUIH6buRh2ijmYRc/w300-h400/5.jpg" width="300" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our porta pottie ghat we can use in emergency. We decided to use it instead of walking up to the marina at night.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGo0V6fevEQbkiB1qKKK6tdbLLTphyMAJl5DPaQplGAJZvcg2k_pe5n_IO_R6Q6cW6Jm0vMp6kxaVPjwJLiKeN_xYnhFoNlP759BWEh4yHMELiD74K6SuGzv6e6FAI84WxMPuuV-GG9rFIfw5bY7jbsAiZGlehU4KZrrimbL0-VRZJVFYMTuVPZjLRCOM/s1024/6.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGo0V6fevEQbkiB1qKKK6tdbLLTphyMAJl5DPaQplGAJZvcg2k_pe5n_IO_R6Q6cW6Jm0vMp6kxaVPjwJLiKeN_xYnhFoNlP759BWEh4yHMELiD74K6SuGzv6e6FAI84WxMPuuV-GG9rFIfw5bY7jbsAiZGlehU4KZrrimbL0-VRZJVFYMTuVPZjLRCOM/w300-h400/6.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">New bellows that we purchased for the vacuum tank.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bbzeTokaiPp2EqBdUCSOEuQ_9uz-KiDfvhGSepoSeWN1PZD2AKST6pwGXutpXN0mm6OvocuFacmt28uJprO7hJqeD9e5-iTn1jcRf4Q6y2MPS7drEuM3Hc5ZX5y3cuhd2GJQ37AXMXnEoIraOZ8NYSRJTnRmpVV8VhB3yD8l6SL_uNGEsUQGY3auQNc/s1024/IMG_%2020240226_110647.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bbzeTokaiPp2EqBdUCSOEuQ_9uz-KiDfvhGSepoSeWN1PZD2AKST6pwGXutpXN0mm6OvocuFacmt28uJprO7hJqeD9e5-iTn1jcRf4Q6y2MPS7drEuM3Hc5ZX5y3cuhd2GJQ37AXMXnEoIraOZ8NYSRJTnRmpVV8VhB3yD8l6SL_uNGEsUQGY3auQNc/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240226_110647.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bellows assembly with motor.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ2mmpFRkAHfITLzLKSi72er2fHohaf3NO7LlQiuM6EDig7zfD-YZvyYadTd9J9xiA4lQQn_dKRE5i6bSeUN1-OfLEbb40ixygXygvAeFQhgfRALKu3ZChOfz1W-sn9bD3uEiFDa_SIJYwN9-P98jN5CKSuVulVIvnQlGxxWDybFNR1xcoWtjuY-79J8/s1024/IMG_%2020240226_112136.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ2mmpFRkAHfITLzLKSi72er2fHohaf3NO7LlQiuM6EDig7zfD-YZvyYadTd9J9xiA4lQQn_dKRE5i6bSeUN1-OfLEbb40ixygXygvAeFQhgfRALKu3ZChOfz1W-sn9bD3uEiFDa_SIJYwN9-P98jN5CKSuVulVIvnQlGxxWDybFNR1xcoWtjuY-79J8/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240226_112136.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9qhjCOagN7I_GyqilPwuuI8g02xzvQ9ygL68DOW5Qv2g1Fmu-N_yTCcyg2RUvudzclEnM9U6scqK5NenrNcS85YhyphenhyphenmJoQl6zvUgD4iYQl_YzRi9lVZ-FBBazgG-VIb2SkbNcG8vlSvIYaN0OzmNDRcFygCirTdrNTbVKljYSxU9KG4nqJ3kbH4h69aA/s1024/IMG_%2020240226_114346.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9qhjCOagN7I_GyqilPwuuI8g02xzvQ9ygL68DOW5Qv2g1Fmu-N_yTCcyg2RUvudzclEnM9U6scqK5NenrNcS85YhyphenhyphenmJoQl6zvUgD4iYQl_YzRi9lVZ-FBBazgG-VIb2SkbNcG8vlSvIYaN0OzmNDRcFygCirTdrNTbVKljYSxU9KG4nqJ3kbH4h69aA/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240226_114346.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After removing the bellows we tested it and an old one that we had for leaks by filling them with water. They both leaked. So much for the back up one.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDePg_X_cmBE6V_6hUtrkvgopoL7GzAF1zaCTHyQmHqlftx98hWTxaBGzfLBNyk-aIXWn0R7Jcda51abXJ7ehRpKUBWK7u6t0vfYRvc4CYsZLrYIbqgM84Y3AgfCkOov10nCT6M03AzW30b6YJOlRNhBW3A6mqv0Nt5ovjoT3Y1TqsJF9FOS0fH4rZJXQ/s1024/IMG_%2020240226_131548.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDePg_X_cmBE6V_6hUtrkvgopoL7GzAF1zaCTHyQmHqlftx98hWTxaBGzfLBNyk-aIXWn0R7Jcda51abXJ7ehRpKUBWK7u6t0vfYRvc4CYsZLrYIbqgM84Y3AgfCkOov10nCT6M03AzW30b6YJOlRNhBW3A6mqv0Nt5ovjoT3Y1TqsJF9FOS0fH4rZJXQ/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240226_131548.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bellows assembly going back in.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a 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/></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-88060251262117160112024-02-22T19:14:00.000-06:002024-02-22T19:14:19.814-06:00Replaced galley freshwater foot pump - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjuY4s-9L7kShAwj27n43I7AoFIY57ApBgoXgdm6SFTl3kL4yRonU5VgNfJt8QHnMZ3yh20yYz_sM5ScXGetdT7g3BJNriutLktRFojDqtiXu0N6h3sAY4UZ6c4IZEBcgzlE-JLR0_Z4g7yQVsewWy0e-1gKzIiWrtu_118fYeZFTzdklSRsG2EI10jA/s1024/2.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjuY4s-9L7kShAwj27n43I7AoFIY57ApBgoXgdm6SFTl3kL4yRonU5VgNfJt8QHnMZ3yh20yYz_sM5ScXGetdT7g3BJNriutLktRFojDqtiXu0N6h3sAY4UZ6c4IZEBcgzlE-JLR0_Z4g7yQVsewWy0e-1gKzIiWrtu_118fYeZFTzdklSRsG2EI10jA/w300-h400/2.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We were just saying we can't remember when the <a href="https://www.westmarine.com/whale-pumps-gusher-mkiii-cabinet-mount-galley-foot-pump-P002509222.html">Whale </a><a href="https://www.westmarine.com/whale-pumps-gusher-mkiii-cabinet-mount-galley-foot-pump-P002509222.html" target="_blank">Gusher MKIII Cabinet-Mount Galley Foot Pump</a> freshwater foot pump started to leak, rendering it unusable as we replaced it today with a new one, we brought down from the States. Since we were working on getting the <a href="https://www.shaftseal.com/" target="_blank">PSS Shaft Seal vent</a> hose out of the way of the shifter cable, we thought it was a good time to get the pump switched out.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczrt3OaU6qsiebBdTD2z040eu9lakz9L4ZBBymydpiocGehB6giRu-uE7fLf_tn9OV9Hm06DqeC9FsrFQFpDOAFmluJfigGKCsP7mWplhIxo6JwQtQo6YqcoyhqjmGnYCAm9YuXenuCPr4yf4hSNGNRyRZBYU0bqosNgcJSAJ2nNvWZ47_itTB7-0A2A/s1024/1.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczrt3OaU6qsiebBdTD2z040eu9lakz9L4ZBBymydpiocGehB6giRu-uE7fLf_tn9OV9Hm06DqeC9FsrFQFpDOAFmluJfigGKCsP7mWplhIxo6JwQtQo6YqcoyhqjmGnYCAm9YuXenuCPr4yf4hSNGNRyRZBYU0bqosNgcJSAJ2nNvWZ47_itTB7-0A2A/w300-h400/1.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSwe5MecoqZY7phRodS-ZvbvX9FUUV_1DwfR07mUlZvtzSP-vZjrnlVSJRaeglrIaiB2KeVRUEIDpTO07b_kijzvq5XCn3ZAiqOUr6oe3-mWPzAv5x9OLRYvauW4AsZxXl7g7nhzBHV5z8xylW2bHQ5JPXSeEVMG07viq5yrAkAjTcdU5meiH-bkC6hk/s1024/3.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSwe5MecoqZY7phRodS-ZvbvX9FUUV_1DwfR07mUlZvtzSP-vZjrnlVSJRaeglrIaiB2KeVRUEIDpTO07b_kijzvq5XCn3ZAiqOUr6oe3-mWPzAv5x9OLRYvauW4AsZxXl7g7nhzBHV5z8xylW2bHQ5JPXSeEVMG07viq5yrAkAjTcdU5meiH-bkC6hk/w300-h400/3.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3Q4nRyeNTwhyphenhyphenCQZmBJqgGKctYAZp574KYPUwK8uxLPMX20oa1dwm68Zav85P6Aqk-mfg-MlfPfSFLs8u59Xe3XA8csIWJ0KZI5XhbZdLIIBG7YqEdV5ykqkziIolan_B6uNwNIchageaCVyZn7XUzVEAv4sI9XLx5DvuUvyuOioQvuqlLw9AV_JsGnQ/s1024/Galley%20foot%20pump.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3Q4nRyeNTwhyphenhyphenCQZmBJqgGKctYAZp574KYPUwK8uxLPMX20oa1dwm68Zav85P6Aqk-mfg-MlfPfSFLs8u59Xe3XA8csIWJ0KZI5XhbZdLIIBG7YqEdV5ykqkziIolan_B6uNwNIchageaCVyZn7XUzVEAv4sI9XLx5DvuUvyuOioQvuqlLw9AV_JsGnQ/w300-h400/Galley%20foot%20pump.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><br />Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-11582072073929807392024-02-20T15:43:00.001-06:002024-02-20T15:50:05.728-06:00We are replacing our shifter cable: installing - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaYOtVIE0L9wALVtHga7DZ2hCBUxhB65ZVW3ppM4s8ABVq028zqfvg4p0ZT8XYezcVZ6Bs5p7FctD0wDcN5ZO5vazC6CycaJn8T8MRCTJCQkHYrXH4yna_L_M4TOw97MiA4Anla5sTyG592PLLRyFe3DPIqzQxyRhEfeE7zxAm1ia5RwJBjwD8i1PWYw/s1024/IMG_%2020240217_100407.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaYOtVIE0L9wALVtHga7DZ2hCBUxhB65ZVW3ppM4s8ABVq028zqfvg4p0ZT8XYezcVZ6Bs5p7FctD0wDcN5ZO5vazC6CycaJn8T8MRCTJCQkHYrXH4yna_L_M4TOw97MiA4Anla5sTyG592PLLRyFe3DPIqzQxyRhEfeE7zxAm1ia5RwJBjwD8i1PWYw/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240217_100407.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are replacing old shifter cable with this new Dometic Extreme </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CCX66320 ASM 3300 blk 88499 shifter cable.<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;">February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in </span><a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a><span style="text-align: left;">in </span><a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">La Paz</a><span style="text-align: left;">, Mexico</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wAneGweONM7jol1jpkzqqnDNoofV9haLszJ7FWC1JarjSvmB7nI8J9Jw8olh8oHhBUFIarTDJuPzy_PMZk7232lN6X7nNIHoZcow8vTsZMZs1PbfpJxjcjizEeZmJM5et_XFp0lvO6WEAln19XlOfi7t-T0SCbGMgJjGz-xkAgPaqMPKbZPq4HF1sRs/s1024/IMG_%2020240217_100252.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wAneGweONM7jol1jpkzqqnDNoofV9haLszJ7FWC1JarjSvmB7nI8J9Jw8olh8oHhBUFIarTDJuPzy_PMZk7232lN6X7nNIHoZcow8vTsZMZs1PbfpJxjcjizEeZmJM5et_XFp0lvO6WEAln19XlOfi7t-T0SCbGMgJjGz-xkAgPaqMPKbZPq4HF1sRs/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240217_100252.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Debbie removed the cable from the <a href="https://parts.betamarineusa.com/product/twin-disc-tmc-60p-transmission/" target="_blank">Techodrive TMC 60M transmission</a> linkage since she has smaller fingers. The screws are hard to hold a screwdriver on and not much space. Debbie got some good time in the lazerett and some in the engine space. She was hooking up the cable to the Techodrive TMC 60M transmission on the engine. We had run a halyard-type rope when pulling out the old cable in order to be able to pull up the new cable through the bilges, in the lazarette and pulling it through the binnacle. Now we can shift at the binnacle like it is a fork in jelly!</span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJfKs3LpxfNl-FQxhqRyVuTm2p9sBIi81GwIo7n0LsFqNaG2HmMy35t1xtG6s7dEez2CulVPuFHAd41n1Jwexk1B-7IARCHbCuvpjjKcCisk4x81a5U61JwJN8wYbitpXr799hzPbBimvmgu1dRyLN-LeA8dpJWy_QiYFpc-r-3yeNSf0q2BY3AZsU3M/s1024/IMG_%2020240217_100225.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJfKs3LpxfNl-FQxhqRyVuTm2p9sBIi81GwIo7n0LsFqNaG2HmMy35t1xtG6s7dEez2CulVPuFHAd41n1Jwexk1B-7IARCHbCuvpjjKcCisk4x81a5U61JwJN8wYbitpXr799hzPbBimvmgu1dRyLN-LeA8dpJWy_QiYFpc-r-3yeNSf0q2BY3AZsU3M/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240217_100225.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oeplYyJZQ3rK5y-mCGTJGEmGsqCuM93_qLkVd4QJ8m9QxqiQVzod9lBFk76IT-QfUfiwuvMZEilJ1V6m-dwxQjgeQWXfhImTeet4js6PRQMmuyptUZMANakJNeR1-SHTfXUytj8P0IQ7AEQ7jc6M_hRRsKI8hMT5nKr6xRxtk1pvMeJ6Zm4lZ-2EfH4/s1024/IMG_%2020240217_141544.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oeplYyJZQ3rK5y-mCGTJGEmGsqCuM93_qLkVd4QJ8m9QxqiQVzod9lBFk76IT-QfUfiwuvMZEilJ1V6m-dwxQjgeQWXfhImTeet4js6PRQMmuyptUZMANakJNeR1-SHTfXUytj8P0IQ7AEQ7jc6M_hRRsKI8hMT5nKr6xRxtk1pvMeJ6Zm4lZ-2EfH4/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240217_141544.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dometic Extreme CCX66320 ASM 3300 blk 88499 purchased from Lopez Marine, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">right off the shelf, here in La Paz!. The new cable is 20 feet long </span><span style="font-family: arial;">so we can route it better. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is now routed away from the prop shaft. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEixJFxxUvYbd-NhvpLPOv7QazC7qIOcIPLJupmpUvMw6QaddRjFzKbWSPlbvikUE4VFSAss6WaXKFZQ9UcD41oJNuy0BQ1PK-Y-zrdMgYBsvUUyadzk5xVniUdHGoedUpZCohdjpI1Bpgc1yRFA-p_7WKueBgpgjkpCymlHC3_W5F04KpNQ6qS57BmY/s1024/IMG_%2020240217_141522.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEixJFxxUvYbd-NhvpLPOv7QazC7qIOcIPLJupmpUvMw6QaddRjFzKbWSPlbvikUE4VFSAss6WaXKFZQ9UcD41oJNuy0BQ1PK-Y-zrdMgYBsvUUyadzk5xVniUdHGoedUpZCohdjpI1Bpgc1yRFA-p_7WKueBgpgjkpCymlHC3_W5F04KpNQ6qS57BmY/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240217_141522.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span 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style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpbLm1zgl0Xm2cgeXohCPKNAaKATQW702KNnjNksEKNzXIKmnrSrr6U5qRHivtsf6stWa9fMKQTxxukfQUryA5jWNYf-PS8MtkozVegeuKY1iwuMosf_MsRy9zb8TkLSv22cLw_pH2FKCBHJo-IHfHGayPhKyixAZULahBQOdLnTKhL4Y9n7KIbwQ9HA/s1024/DSCF0003.JPG"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpbLm1zgl0Xm2cgeXohCPKNAaKATQW702KNnjNksEKNzXIKmnrSrr6U5qRHivtsf6stWa9fMKQTxxukfQUryA5jWNYf-PS8MtkozVegeuKY1iwuMosf_MsRy9zb8TkLSv22cLw_pH2FKCBHJo-IHfHGayPhKyixAZULahBQOdLnTKhL4Y9n7KIbwQ9HA/w400-h300/DSCF0003.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is at the transmission. The cable going from our Yacht Specialties binnacle to our <a href="https://parts.betamarineusa.com/product/twin-disc-tmc-60p-transmission/">Techodrive TMC 60M transmission </a>which is attached to our <a href="https://parts.betamarineusa.com/parts-store/">Beta </a>38 hp diesel motor needs replacing. It is really rusty where it is connected to the tranny and also has some slices in it by the shaft which are rusty.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87t4v69H1B6sNPXf-uiAqhElim04oQAfSAOVrYX0RVtlyNXENWWziV2TVgO442eANOL3d1X0Hojjx4TgFL31dNG0BfY2aZh4o6lA13AzCGUoKGZjcpH-eSE0dmwJ-gtDszH7gxVmjUlIK67Gl0rTVQcMCld2hoijHW0ePLMAquv5MT_Oxf5Ub__pxG9E/s1024/DSCF0004.JPG"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87t4v69H1B6sNPXf-uiAqhElim04oQAfSAOVrYX0RVtlyNXENWWziV2TVgO442eANOL3d1X0Hojjx4TgFL31dNG0BfY2aZh4o6lA13AzCGUoKGZjcpH-eSE0dmwJ-gtDszH7gxVmjUlIK67Gl0rTVQcMCld2hoijHW0ePLMAquv5MT_Oxf5Ub__pxG9E/w400-h300/DSCF0004.JPG" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZcriHO_Q3qD_QWQam4maSZcf7g9dVo86IlwbhDLbsA-LGDAlq5KRk3mPaSNTG57X6qOBouZkGbk1VHJhI5Y2HJpa1VOnt97Lwvolvt4hTF2yqsDkpbvvZAzhuMmFgEyuKmbv4VgDQpbhVZOcuLNHFLlqgPWdOT97MM2xXBzNp0sJVMHiRSdcGHksJs4/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_102724.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZcriHO_Q3qD_QWQam4maSZcf7g9dVo86IlwbhDLbsA-LGDAlq5KRk3mPaSNTG57X6qOBouZkGbk1VHJhI5Y2HJpa1VOnt97Lwvolvt4hTF2yqsDkpbvvZAzhuMmFgEyuKmbv4VgDQpbhVZOcuLNHFLlqgPWdOT97MM2xXBzNp0sJVMHiRSdcGHksJs4/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_102724.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Debbie removing cable from the transmission linkage. We may reinstall it with small bolts instead of the Philips head screws as it would be easier to remove at a future time. The screws are hard to hold a screwdriver on and not much space.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_OMLnNWcMsx_Omw7vkqsW67FQRDarZ8uTdMc6Lz2UnSpxcWo08pOQb3W8kzAkFIGco9E9lX0MWA0svPtOLkDCtzGLmX6ws5-J-vSGM4dK-Fj1ye2ZFTrcHWZC0ocSXFfar9KRvwg19YxLkXTMH5B0_X72Ih0n6rJr_e5t3ojo3hZ_STW4pchyphenhyphenlHC7w4/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_112050.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_OMLnNWcMsx_Omw7vkqsW67FQRDarZ8uTdMc6Lz2UnSpxcWo08pOQb3W8kzAkFIGco9E9lX0MWA0svPtOLkDCtzGLmX6ws5-J-vSGM4dK-Fj1ye2ZFTrcHWZC0ocSXFfar9KRvwg19YxLkXTMH5B0_X72Ih0n6rJr_e5t3ojo3hZ_STW4pchyphenhyphenlHC7w4/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_112050.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Removing this cable took us about five hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Via7BEv9oI3SMLZ4_pvkHi8-2Ve8KPVcvzn8cbr53IvmwwgdEImsNYDa7kIZXLqFy7MNP4iAGhyphenhyphengZ8v3NrCw4kthdNf3nDK92wzFB5OuYb5fqyEbwd1l8GBx1RKdlcvbX9WWrBkv0KMZuemxaQYXmxMnjUtpX1beybmX5GvgXDbpsn-geWSoWYDzqWc/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_112109.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Via7BEv9oI3SMLZ4_pvkHi8-2Ve8KPVcvzn8cbr53IvmwwgdEImsNYDa7kIZXLqFy7MNP4iAGhyphenhyphengZ8v3NrCw4kthdNf3nDK92wzFB5OuYb5fqyEbwd1l8GBx1RKdlcvbX9WWrBkv0KMZuemxaQYXmxMnjUtpX1beybmX5GvgXDbpsn-geWSoWYDzqWc/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_112109.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">That white flag halyard twine is what we taped to the end of the shifter cable to help with the cable which is about 18 feet long. The binnacle end has to be removed before snaking it through as it needs to be used again on the new cable.</span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGOJDQcmGI-9bHEPQ_l5cKMoJorF6pg70XHWMoRqBjcoTQPzZGkAwBq3OReTaJnscRAIKGj9gNjRDHLKXlm8stWnuFWt7uSDq5Fq8zTz6hwS0r9gnhQ3-U_2P2fBz-B-QMzwQ5wNVI4ZY7agDtHUOp7ClLor9piDY_HLQpquf_3cbJrxi0WCzYiI-450/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_115236.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGOJDQcmGI-9bHEPQ_l5cKMoJorF6pg70XHWMoRqBjcoTQPzZGkAwBq3OReTaJnscRAIKGj9gNjRDHLKXlm8stWnuFWt7uSDq5Fq8zTz6hwS0r9gnhQ3-U_2P2fBz-B-QMzwQ5wNVI4ZY7agDtHUOp7ClLor9piDY_HLQpquf_3cbJrxi0WCzYiI-450/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_115236.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YZtL8vr0NVWFahTskJSxnUXzH7gZ3wOzTEBQmcR7EMyZCDP68Bj35IWgiTwG4vu4ohKPRmzWa-XZ-bYqAKZ6Jm4dZ06bEf3aSSw93Kq_FRtfwFLhcArv1Q68mvd8khJ05XGEWNkrJraV-eH9FrcGbs44DyuPgITPCPpzgsosWVmK7OtbgYszkgx9BRw/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_115242.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YZtL8vr0NVWFahTskJSxnUXzH7gZ3wOzTEBQmcR7EMyZCDP68Bj35IWgiTwG4vu4ohKPRmzWa-XZ-bYqAKZ6Jm4dZ06bEf3aSSw93Kq_FRtfwFLhcArv1Q68mvd8khJ05XGEWNkrJraV-eH9FrcGbs44DyuPgITPCPpzgsosWVmK7OtbgYszkgx9BRw/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_115242.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Unscrewing the shifter arm bracket.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2B9UKAzF1mT3ODoc0frvh2Yo2rctpJLBSd_nOJO-R_OzOBcg5HJJG1tHGO8VJXOe8bCtcHgshyphenhyphenjGCuZwte55VPlLwqhomumuySaPG5ejcECRLeldR4Ubm7GAZdBUi9srhJa0CWxENBJNrdMouHQFw8mTiUnak0_v7_FEl0dHC0dkt3HQ3lci-sMxyfc/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_115928.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2B9UKAzF1mT3ODoc0frvh2Yo2rctpJLBSd_nOJO-R_OzOBcg5HJJG1tHGO8VJXOe8bCtcHgshyphenhyphenjGCuZwte55VPlLwqhomumuySaPG5ejcECRLeldR4Ubm7GAZdBUi9srhJa0CWxENBJNrdMouHQFw8mTiUnak0_v7_FEl0dHC0dkt3HQ3lci-sMxyfc/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_115928.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The rag helps if we drop a cotter pin or other item from going into the binnical.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zJnixcgpSK0_cmZJLCeBWY9Jkq7J5mLe9LR-nIcQRX5vaoLZVabs3-H5A8TA8WM9-fEhbzc_eB5mRmWYpP9Fb9eQOq4nZ5WvPw33qkl1af7EAPt3xLz3xIvdJ0oi5xo6zoozlf3uzCcCee9AUDV9MXDgMj1CT5D4MeG62GXxCn6sZtfR8mCVe023FGk/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_120435.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zJnixcgpSK0_cmZJLCeBWY9Jkq7J5mLe9LR-nIcQRX5vaoLZVabs3-H5A8TA8WM9-fEhbzc_eB5mRmWYpP9Fb9eQOq4nZ5WvPw33qkl1af7EAPt3xLz3xIvdJ0oi5xo6zoozlf3uzCcCee9AUDV9MXDgMj1CT5D4MeG62GXxCn6sZtfR8mCVe023FGk/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_120435.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Set screw holding cable in binnacle.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We mostly didn't have any issues pulling it through except when we got in the starboard lazarette to pull it from the binnacle - we couldn't get it to budge. We thought we had it disconnected from all the connection points however we missed a Phillips-head screw that acted like a set screw. We had to take off the housing in order to see this additional screw.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh0o639O0Rd6k3wbu5uohuNtZbxomqJDHJAigXPb5ssV0h6RVVybcTHailpC9ezbeahueX7URH8IjdEDBdKk6OxAa9-g7MA7LyL9YJP-5DvM3buJQV9P2aJKUYOM01judXh02zI_MUf9Y2qtu963pz2iTQgjgVgRn2hYo7lMoaTmizL86to7PZwy_l7c/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_120445.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh0o639O0Rd6k3wbu5uohuNtZbxomqJDHJAigXPb5ssV0h6RVVybcTHailpC9ezbeahueX7URH8IjdEDBdKk6OxAa9-g7MA7LyL9YJP-5DvM3buJQV9P2aJKUYOM01judXh02zI_MUf9Y2qtu963pz2iTQgjgVgRn2hYo7lMoaTmizL86to7PZwy_l7c/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_120445.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We had purchased a<a href="http://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2010/05/binical-engine-contole-housing.html" target="_blank"> new binnacle control arm housing back in 2009</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhj3eXGjBI6EEpWvj_jc9a0uKqnSoE0qsJWf6l8p0PNnotcKfy2sfcVVIdcfD7KXgRUGEMkFKqO1aGtROIyLnZ4c5hMLxpRJ1kQOrcqFTYye5DzxCVWfQlvaBhpsNYUwNDegun0P59LevdZ-PoXUauIZ4ecuos0R59x_XdrmZN4nPOL0QDVUoNJzpeIc/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_120452.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhj3eXGjBI6EEpWvj_jc9a0uKqnSoE0qsJWf6l8p0PNnotcKfy2sfcVVIdcfD7KXgRUGEMkFKqO1aGtROIyLnZ4c5hMLxpRJ1kQOrcqFTYye5DzxCVWfQlvaBhpsNYUwNDegun0P59LevdZ-PoXUauIZ4ecuos0R59x_XdrmZN4nPOL0QDVUoNJzpeIc/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_120452.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwp0FekVLTAmq0jJlh0cke0SmYv6dIQwG_yPZkoaLG4zgLy6Y7sriSsxlIarf9Me2ijR_L7mzFeSTdmwaaMEOxNxY_t2ZhNkFbfI7y6BXc8m6rvAehUiX70BgYNewgNsMtXP3DzXUD5TqyzpMZKNKZ60ROddrcpJD4V91YjA_UMaBKqcafcdgPIqoQCM/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_120456.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwp0FekVLTAmq0jJlh0cke0SmYv6dIQwG_yPZkoaLG4zgLy6Y7sriSsxlIarf9Me2ijR_L7mzFeSTdmwaaMEOxNxY_t2ZhNkFbfI7y6BXc8m6rvAehUiX70BgYNewgNsMtXP3DzXUD5TqyzpMZKNKZ60ROddrcpJD4V91YjA_UMaBKqcafcdgPIqoQCM/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_120456.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiX5QTJD6pwFlJvgdCptztYBCwL6PSLkJABUVR3EElP8DC7XALvZ5ezYlrCj2Nv8jniPGVycCfDLDronoZdQ_cLcFVxBpS_Qjx1FcULwlvz_geZoACS8dzDU5WXRI7G2DO6_zY1GUTsl9YTHXaJpZTIxPcrCkE6KvojvdVKrPfkZ8-SVjRWyKuap0J6s/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_130001.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiX5QTJD6pwFlJvgdCptztYBCwL6PSLkJABUVR3EElP8DC7XALvZ5ezYlrCj2Nv8jniPGVycCfDLDronoZdQ_cLcFVxBpS_Qjx1FcULwlvz_geZoACS8dzDU5WXRI7G2DO6_zY1GUTsl9YTHXaJpZTIxPcrCkE6KvojvdVKrPfkZ8-SVjRWyKuap0J6s/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_130001.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Me pulling out shifting cable.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaAaT_VqxmRKTyB-TA4T_J6VwKkR-s795j787Of7U0Qz59Ars9qFhBUatLB88y9qlLxYTuaL0-Ip_k_DbGer2tzap2IsAjMyPxw6SeGePp0rIq4qNQ4gmxGx2fxaAYRb2Ni0juJ7RIqcjiICI2gGtJlkWt2Xcupe_nh8nDWFpTw-pcnN4r_E6uJ9dgyQ/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_130342.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaAaT_VqxmRKTyB-TA4T_J6VwKkR-s795j787Of7U0Qz59Ars9qFhBUatLB88y9qlLxYTuaL0-Ip_k_DbGer2tzap2IsAjMyPxw6SeGePp0rIq4qNQ4gmxGx2fxaAYRb2Ni0juJ7RIqcjiICI2gGtJlkWt2Xcupe_nh8nDWFpTw-pcnN4r_E6uJ9dgyQ/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_130342.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoy64qtTfKKmpoJIpq4L1gBc9ZuqbzAGIDo9Vu7e85D5ya-8w8b8nZYeuMXDbacJ4M4tKhOMsGXn58N4-iajAF2YdGrQV9GtG8lQVH0GFmuiHFKrGY5iTDqAd9zZJ7R0SlNsI32URN1u7JKwUWMJSa8H4nU-d7j7X7VOnJ2hC-rh1MStwci0TboCKPLU/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_130347.jpg" width="300" /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoy64qtTfKKmpoJIpq4L1gBc9ZuqbzAGIDo9Vu7e85D5ya-8w8b8nZYeuMXDbacJ4M4tKhOMsGXn58N4-iajAF2YdGrQV9GtG8lQVH0GFmuiHFKrGY5iTDqAd9zZJ7R0SlNsI32URN1u7JKwUWMJSa8H4nU-d7j7X7VOnJ2hC-rh1MStwci0TboCKPLU/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_130347.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoy64qtTfKKmpoJIpq4L1gBc9ZuqbzAGIDo9Vu7e85D5ya-8w8b8nZYeuMXDbacJ4M4tKhOMsGXn58N4-iajAF2YdGrQV9GtG8lQVH0GFmuiHFKrGY5iTDqAd9zZJ7R0SlNsI32URN1u7JKwUWMJSa8H4nU-d7j7X7VOnJ2hC-rh1MStwci0TboCKPLU/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_130347.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cable worst spot. It is mainly the outer cable housing that is all rusted up. However, the cable was not moving smoothly, and it was about to rust through to the inner cable housing and then the cable would jam most likely. Also it could snap or break the lever in the binnical. It was getting harder to find neutral and shift.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12S-QzMt2V-F3amjsisJJuu3Yn_GLhGX6EdS3FsFr0VmS9pgCgckdP5SBA31Or-z0kM4O9eX1qYC2PgSA1mHeFxQ3_bIyf6n3z4UfkjdvcUMgh_uviIKMNm5ET7jiwmKaRd8j2pMkj7CHY2C6h5Xk6Hx09yChC4Odkj7CAYWWUmLR4ngptd7CueeMbx8/s1024/IMG_%2020240215_130401.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12S-QzMt2V-F3amjsisJJuu3Yn_GLhGX6EdS3FsFr0VmS9pgCgckdP5SBA31Or-z0kM4O9eX1qYC2PgSA1mHeFxQ3_bIyf6n3z4UfkjdvcUMgh_uviIKMNm5ET7jiwmKaRd8j2pMkj7CHY2C6h5Xk6Hx09yChC4Odkj7CAYWWUmLR4ngptd7CueeMbx8/w300-h400/IMG_%2020240215_130401.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-39877042500357864852024-02-13T19:45:00.000-06:002024-02-13T19:45:11.274-06:00PSS shaft seal, and shifter cable issues - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUwUj7t9rHmOyTp4VwQYJaFJ702X5bTkLpXBkPJ4veJMTKfypo2Kf5oBUYAai8lmYQ8S9iVM6Kdu8k3NkIhf4Mcg9s4_DXSF3nNymCYEF9qnmnP-REoX6VWs02xWsslDwXx1rMUM5PJZKIio6SqVVl6qBUkUSrNb3XJpMIpZ5ZHMRX4rP-rdOqZG_Et0/s1024/1.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUwUj7t9rHmOyTp4VwQYJaFJ702X5bTkLpXBkPJ4veJMTKfypo2Kf5oBUYAai8lmYQ8S9iVM6Kdu8k3NkIhf4Mcg9s4_DXSF3nNymCYEF9qnmnP-REoX6VWs02xWsslDwXx1rMUM5PJZKIio6SqVVl6qBUkUSrNb3XJpMIpZ5ZHMRX4rP-rdOqZG_Et0/w300-h400/1.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Ok we were in the process of adding a new bilge pump sensor when we discovered our <a href="http://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2020/09/pss-shaft-seal-was-re-surfaced-at.html" target="_blank">PSS shaft seal</a> had spun where the vent hose is. It broke the hose barb on the PSS shaft seal also and the hose clamp.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><br /> In the process of working on that we discovered our shifter cable to the transmission is rusted badly and probably could break at any time! <br /><br /> There is a nice weather window for a few days to be on the hook so we were going to try...<a href="https://sailing-ursa.com/anchorages/bahia-falsa-la-paz-bcs-mexico/" target="_blank">Bahia Falso</a> was the spot we were looking at for a close quick few days of fun kayaking and paddleboard activity. There is a ramada on the beach. Guess it will have to wait. We called <a href="https://www.crossmarineworks.com/" target="_blank">Cross Marine Works</a> and had Carlos (not Marko Polo) Carlos come out for the PSS shaft seal repair, but the shifter cable will be something we will do ourselves and take us past the weather window. It will be good weather for boat repair and another window will come along (hopefully) for more fun activities.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOihe_BUHyFbPyuFCDqPcLvHKpsZk5wy6FzjA7yktcBPEiat1gcwmsoBtvgPigsCuxB32b2KtPgxGACpq0k6bWiowfGoajn73RWz_2ue3WxqRTtJntZo-SdjQlKfYixls_ueZTg-vkfpq6UDVojgessGO3xpQiBdbj5TXZ9Cht3fDt1hb7X8rpR9Z5cHk/s1024/2.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOihe_BUHyFbPyuFCDqPcLvHKpsZk5wy6FzjA7yktcBPEiat1gcwmsoBtvgPigsCuxB32b2KtPgxGACpq0k6bWiowfGoajn73RWz_2ue3WxqRTtJntZo-SdjQlKfYixls_ueZTg-vkfpq6UDVojgessGO3xpQiBdbj5TXZ9Cht3fDt1hb7X8rpR9Z5cHk/w300-h400/2.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRCAPkZpFt7KBqM-gpJQgrrLeuKGsTIbRwhNvyXssdp0C04HnoBt0qsPj34e-UrjsCs0fBVYVYt2waBQpOPx5bOZAGY_6R1YYezdMcii6f2rNVreVtdnvkQjTsoJ6hzFskqY1nmmNvRXMFGwWDqZBSEb2Ods-sAN14I_luQaXqyvEtNX4NRw4i5BoNZ0/s1024/DSCF0002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRCAPkZpFt7KBqM-gpJQgrrLeuKGsTIbRwhNvyXssdp0C04HnoBt0qsPj34e-UrjsCs0fBVYVYt2waBQpOPx5bOZAGY_6R1YYezdMcii6f2rNVreVtdnvkQjTsoJ6hzFskqY1nmmNvRXMFGwWDqZBSEb2Ods-sAN14I_luQaXqyvEtNX4NRw4i5BoNZ0/w400-h300/DSCF0002.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Looking normal again, Carlos did a nice job. He replaced the plastic hose barb with a stainless steel one and put on two hose clamps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlThqFxs5blkUQtoPpUAD8s9XgPmdin2QI0mdN03ZfaTivehKTS7Qs5jwQreRf3p5fwNdxiT3eHTr-AaI_oUgRXijcTocOYvVCxQPcrOG23SCpiMq3JvUEkqsWmCl4omaVyYMq9_GfomZe-FupVgcH__OYXSo7KxRZS3wK5jhGcI8Btn99Yz1j6sQym0U/s1024/DSCF0005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlThqFxs5blkUQtoPpUAD8s9XgPmdin2QI0mdN03ZfaTivehKTS7Qs5jwQreRf3p5fwNdxiT3eHTr-AaI_oUgRXijcTocOYvVCxQPcrOG23SCpiMq3JvUEkqsWmCl4omaVyYMq9_GfomZe-FupVgcH__OYXSo7KxRZS3wK5jhGcI8Btn99Yz1j6sQym0U/w400-h300/DSCF0005.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Carlos working on the <a href="https://www.shaftseal.com/" target="_blank">PSS shaft seal</a>.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9aNl__wT7xlBoGWGofzS50PTmYaDR1ceyZOjCtZ3rNLqqqq2QYKKAy4KKhofaR9qesCgYWyswdxlD5s4y3sfA202_U2XbynxNDE_9qlaSe47JUZz13slp0Df61_cd7Bb6dyztpIAZtisf5HzZAqo9do6D_oXA_YTjnet1MRJmarvywZQP_9irSECzjg/s1024/3.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9aNl__wT7xlBoGWGofzS50PTmYaDR1ceyZOjCtZ3rNLqqqq2QYKKAy4KKhofaR9qesCgYWyswdxlD5s4y3sfA202_U2XbynxNDE_9qlaSe47JUZz13slp0Df61_cd7Bb6dyztpIAZtisf5HzZAqo9do6D_oXA_YTjnet1MRJmarvywZQP_9irSECzjg/w400-h300/3.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Looking good with the battery box and shelf out for access.</span></div><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-54344378578666313012024-02-10T18:45:00.000-06:002024-02-10T18:45:16.066-06:00Varnishing upper eyebrow - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76nT0uNnD3dmbEfkRMBflDpEBELabyiIeuEJgVr6Fp3iz0Y2bTVB3vMbYAqCSpOc40f3nY0lDZwnm4-GKOK9PNiz9zueQ9jP86PQ5toOsZ8sm3TcrfbNc-Xxgy9FZRDqdLE_o99oQRbVH-4HlOfdwNnnyO8W92fVKiMkUpcNZS4fhKsPjmvCUtcBIOFs/s1024/IMG20240210084405.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76nT0uNnD3dmbEfkRMBflDpEBELabyiIeuEJgVr6Fp3iz0Y2bTVB3vMbYAqCSpOc40f3nY0lDZwnm4-GKOK9PNiz9zueQ9jP86PQ5toOsZ8sm3TcrfbNc-Xxgy9FZRDqdLE_o99oQRbVH-4HlOfdwNnnyO8W92fVKiMkUpcNZS4fhKsPjmvCUtcBIOFs/w300-h400/IMG20240210084405.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> It is that time again. It is actually past that time because of my health reasons set us back from some of these things. A bit of varnish started peeling and I had to remove it. Some places some water got under a bit of it. I did sand it out and got a coat of <a href="https://www.epifanes.com/page/clear-finishes" target="_blank">Epifanes Clear</a> on and it looks ok.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Next year I will probably strip the eyebrows and re-varnish them. It is one of the areas of outside deck that is varnished that does not have covers. Another coat for the upper eyebrow will take care of it for a while. Next, I'll start the lower eyebrow prep work. It is in about the same shape.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTc63AuE9MWzDAWPMw6QFFCVS4meMcrYJZT-gse5DNDFCDjqa3KVqOHd2GHHkNUr7dDzFUsqLmq670ZjgsOgCXe2IpC8OhBa6saOdV2-OBzsh8NUBAnVh-iqeyjGKLlyAXvuhOOOHWqOnbFZou4StPlENv8AAf1UK-m1k9OxbcciOzU0t22fBn0bf02JE/s1024/IMG20240210084210.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTc63AuE9MWzDAWPMw6QFFCVS4meMcrYJZT-gse5DNDFCDjqa3KVqOHd2GHHkNUr7dDzFUsqLmq670ZjgsOgCXe2IpC8OhBa6saOdV2-OBzsh8NUBAnVh-iqeyjGKLlyAXvuhOOOHWqOnbFZou4StPlENv8AAf1UK-m1k9OxbcciOzU0t22fBn0bf02JE/w300-h400/IMG20240210084210.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYWnVxS05jGpM0GJzuDxa4DpB3J4cm-hiiBIYjJ6jyLhcY0_SnHXmsY2DqRghiMceTDkgKP2C16L5xOM7qIwPof1tFbBlRWkX_26jtWCZ7eSPSsAQj0TEEWUDnRVHHI5E5r7SJiD2TAYakx3eZqqU6TfI6G8AWE-vxbKzTcudm8PSauJu8MhLxwxBngU/s1024/IMG20240210084223.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYWnVxS05jGpM0GJzuDxa4DpB3J4cm-hiiBIYjJ6jyLhcY0_SnHXmsY2DqRghiMceTDkgKP2C16L5xOM7qIwPof1tFbBlRWkX_26jtWCZ7eSPSsAQj0TEEWUDnRVHHI5E5r7SJiD2TAYakx3eZqqU6TfI6G8AWE-vxbKzTcudm8PSauJu8MhLxwxBngU/w300-h400/IMG20240210084223.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As you can see it was about 61 degrees out...brrrr!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2_8k-hk9dYjSa-vKRzHsvm7DbOA_XnMyl_GM5wADlNpjgA-X0uf-ErpT8txOrRy8nM5Wo4hamtU1ZbxFYlDXlNB7hfQNDo0rWxclbTTtFOlX4fINDbhbc1zDj4vRF1hJgRcYFpgpwiFQZu3VlkhASynXouQZkqFidl4A8OhyphenhyphenbapEr9YK8XSSghIf88Q/s1024/IMG20240210140745.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2_8k-hk9dYjSa-vKRzHsvm7DbOA_XnMyl_GM5wADlNpjgA-X0uf-ErpT8txOrRy8nM5Wo4hamtU1ZbxFYlDXlNB7hfQNDo0rWxclbTTtFOlX4fINDbhbc1zDj4vRF1hJgRcYFpgpwiFQZu3VlkhASynXouQZkqFidl4A8OhyphenhyphenbapEr9YK8XSSghIf88Q/w300-h400/IMG20240210140745.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq62RotqHOiq3l8pxE1XYf5HE85nGs0oLyyqNbCE-CdqbvdTSylYo8Ol6udeo2WosHSxvPrTlSbwLns94bC6HxJL4rShA6gRNsFowIYepqC_5WS-6ESs0M9kqNlzMW8ghQHCe69nNiJ5ziUFdP2P6_1pphiz-ferlzwYtSJPPFt9NC1mf4lp-ugNPVlCY/s1024/IMG20240210140807.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq62RotqHOiq3l8pxE1XYf5HE85nGs0oLyyqNbCE-CdqbvdTSylYo8Ol6udeo2WosHSxvPrTlSbwLns94bC6HxJL4rShA6gRNsFowIYepqC_5WS-6ESs0M9kqNlzMW8ghQHCe69nNiJ5ziUFdP2P6_1pphiz-ferlzwYtSJPPFt9NC1mf4lp-ugNPVlCY/w300-h400/IMG20240210140807.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-35743053859742406442024-02-09T13:05:00.003-06:002024-02-09T13:05:53.416-06:00Put a coat of Teak Wonder on out teak cockpit - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKWnSpMR7fJo5s0qQRjIzCfAItytXwAP2tvY1UoHZEXQ2CtF5-UHVnouDTIqUdMksWHlrY22p_yjeMY8_8ky2pLbyrlWeEXF15UMKiTGRVxlXwyzguybFR10GZjCxLyAM6WS0WI5X1ZAYahpYNdwWRVzb6IZbClLvNp-6jqpzsmsrpRWe7PWHa5Gn0UI/s1024/1.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKWnSpMR7fJo5s0qQRjIzCfAItytXwAP2tvY1UoHZEXQ2CtF5-UHVnouDTIqUdMksWHlrY22p_yjeMY8_8ky2pLbyrlWeEXF15UMKiTGRVxlXwyzguybFR10GZjCxLyAM6WS0WI5X1ZAYahpYNdwWRVzb6IZbClLvNp-6jqpzsmsrpRWe7PWHa5Gn0UI/w300-h400/1.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> It was past time to put a coat of <a href="https://defender.com/en_us/teak-wonder-teak-wood-dressing-and-sealer" target="_blank">Teak Wonder</a> on out teak cockpit grate. We also do our fold down stern steps and three steps into the boat but those we do separately. Looks good and keeps the teak in nice shape.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uE_3CDa0GObJazDy7-32Nk3o1RaO8v-L6markJ-JPAiS-ADSqH3I74X6i9FlTeOTtL-KArIXZ_HQq_2aoN6xER01SVY9fP3DmYDG559wED7K536I7g8MGbw2EYxPddKs3WK10wAhx3PMJM0CWGVnTwMvIO0TFUXPr05PCXWHhqHqZ3Ub25QVP0KQ7Ak/s1024/2.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uE_3CDa0GObJazDy7-32Nk3o1RaO8v-L6markJ-JPAiS-ADSqH3I74X6i9FlTeOTtL-KArIXZ_HQq_2aoN6xER01SVY9fP3DmYDG559wED7K536I7g8MGbw2EYxPddKs3WK10wAhx3PMJM0CWGVnTwMvIO0TFUXPr05PCXWHhqHqZ3Ub25QVP0KQ7Ak/w300-h400/2.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><br />Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-6235213181922219952024-02-08T19:49:00.004-06:002024-02-08T19:49:58.224-06:00We purchased a Moeller marine fuel tank - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKWypU_T-8pRAI4M8A68PjRf8XFO5gqMGf7ZLSZPkKpo1AtZBn48GfNIZp0MREIiwZiGQSSdrOcooj75x8eYKB9CQ2VwGpFgyhMfIAEHLj3UF3lcMubF3u5haCQZ0KtI4SdyYNlYeJXpue7pOHF-WmvlwIVr3Frj6P3h8HZuTGELQptoPizmkTkT4394/s1365/1.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKWypU_T-8pRAI4M8A68PjRf8XFO5gqMGf7ZLSZPkKpo1AtZBn48GfNIZp0MREIiwZiGQSSdrOcooj75x8eYKB9CQ2VwGpFgyhMfIAEHLj3UF3lcMubF3u5haCQZ0KtI4SdyYNlYeJXpue7pOHF-WmvlwIVr3Frj6P3h8HZuTGELQptoPizmkTkT4394/w225-h400/1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> We purchased a <a href="https://www.moellermarine.com/off-the-shelf/fuel-tanks/" target="_blank">Moeller marine fuel tank </a>for our <a href="https://onlineoutboards.com/collections/honda-9-9-hp-outboards" target="_blank">Honda 9.9 outboard.</a> It is 3 gallons or 11 liters. We purchased it from Lopez Marine chandlery here in La Paz. Our old tank we repaired once a few years back by melting it together and adding some plastic.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br />It lasted a couple more years or so but this year it really started coming apart. No saving it. This one has an adjustable hose connection. After adding our hose barb we turned it for placement. You need you own hose barb but we wanted to use ours anyway because we set-up an extended-run system for our <a href="https://www.generatormag.com/honda-eu2000i-inverter-generator-review/" target="_blank">Honda EU2000I generator f</a>or running the a/c at anchor, if needed.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTmhuhWafNXSp-AykcBF_QKhDtUg47wVe5PhPhyyTvcwNp5SgSeF03cEtOUbD4ZOqr7PvjYA5-KPIqWjyfp35AyfJh375yRLr7koqwCQxvTPjia0-AgM3S8PGfZio_EzDHwE6jH6JsUMbs7I2muXkYxY5XNry2dpfmb2VJJqNqEUIWc1AQEQmRGJ8IwI/s1365/2.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTmhuhWafNXSp-AykcBF_QKhDtUg47wVe5PhPhyyTvcwNp5SgSeF03cEtOUbD4ZOqr7PvjYA5-KPIqWjyfp35AyfJh375yRLr7koqwCQxvTPjia0-AgM3S8PGfZio_EzDHwE6jH6JsUMbs7I2muXkYxY5XNry2dpfmb2VJJqNqEUIWc1AQEQmRGJ8IwI/w225-h400/2.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-24517570167826264672024-02-05T19:54:00.000-06:002024-02-05T19:54:00.843-06:00Leaking hatch glass re-bedded - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43ixTEi94fvCgGgkERTNL0JGygoZrqgENaYMTqT63IBE0S8lNaR4BzAopmNdlltRuL0sjiKREHx1xRiXv6TDx5s-hHJI6g0Ouoar4SxLhbou5C3YyENxhoQzqFYVAWy3o1A6CyttfndARUXXUzYo0qFkI9au5fbIQxBttah-MONzRdAMMSRjIGJ0b500/s1365/Leak%20areas.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43ixTEi94fvCgGgkERTNL0JGygoZrqgENaYMTqT63IBE0S8lNaR4BzAopmNdlltRuL0sjiKREHx1xRiXv6TDx5s-hHJI6g0Ouoar4SxLhbou5C3YyENxhoQzqFYVAWy3o1A6CyttfndARUXXUzYo0qFkI9au5fbIQxBttah-MONzRdAMMSRjIGJ0b500/w225-h400/Leak%20areas.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes, we had a water leak and about a third of the glass was slightly lifting out of the <a href="https://pompanette.com/companies/bomar/" target="_blank">Bomar - Pompanettellc Hatch</a> frame. That's how we found the leaks. We were cleaning the inside of the stateroom hatch and noticed the glass lifting. <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It is not really glass it is polycarbonate. Of course, the hardest part of the job was the prep work. When finished with that, we purchased some 3M 4000UV from Agencia Arjona chandlery here in La Paz. We did find some of our old wood clamps (three) from when we <a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2010/05/hatches-project.html" target="_blank">re-built the hatches way back about 15 years ago.</a> For the fourth one we used a screw to hold the one inch strapping tight. We could have used another set of strapping clamps but it did ok with the two. Job well done!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ3HGhKYeIPwQsuqoinVHEEc9HdwaMRFPM_u8iIyXpYJhr_189ID9bi2mBGDlcecMYoLJEimz8Vx8M75Mst8mZHYM-9trmbDR_lzeH4jLnxJZfH33yr7n0JOQf6-bhkTNOZQAwktl_WuPFjK0C4BqLiefuAhm36C6ZaQCotNc051cvIl7Mf-I-8Lbh1M/s1365/20240129_120738.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ3HGhKYeIPwQsuqoinVHEEc9HdwaMRFPM_u8iIyXpYJhr_189ID9bi2mBGDlcecMYoLJEimz8Vx8M75Mst8mZHYM-9trmbDR_lzeH4jLnxJZfH33yr7n0JOQf6-bhkTNOZQAwktl_WuPFjK0C4BqLiefuAhm36C6ZaQCotNc051cvIl7Mf-I-8Lbh1M/w225-h400/20240129_120738.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6qXiuEIhemfzhYXjWgRkfrCldyQqZlk0zswBwbKfJdsn1mKDH5UdpvqRDwpKMvDKuJz8NUvTrxuCUm_6j0UbqiqTM4m5zO8KWLDnqwLhGhbTB_yqF5FUM5WFNUBbHx2jNbjaAm7DdDGO3U2SQ_cFf0QRqeivwCDlmzlqJkvWb6Z14H11p13BKHPedNY/s960/2.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6qXiuEIhemfzhYXjWgRkfrCldyQqZlk0zswBwbKfJdsn1mKDH5UdpvqRDwpKMvDKuJz8NUvTrxuCUm_6j0UbqiqTM4m5zO8KWLDnqwLhGhbTB_yqF5FUM5WFNUBbHx2jNbjaAm7DdDGO3U2SQ_cFf0QRqeivwCDlmzlqJkvWb6Z14H11p13BKHPedNY/w400-h300/2.jpg" /></a></div> Since it was a warm afternoon, we decided to go to the beach at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150771-d11913448-Reviews-Playa_El_Coromuel-La_Paz_Baja_California.html" target="_blank">Playa El Coromue</a>l. We were joined by Nicole and Marc from s/v Carefree and their friend Andy who is visiting from British Columbia. It sure was a beautiful day! And the Sea called for everyone to go in the water to cool off. Debbie and I had a little lunch followed by an interesting game of Mexican Train Dominoes 🚂. It was Andy's first time playing! What made it interesting was that each hand was very long, with the boneyard running out just about each time.<span><a name='more'></a></span>February 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB4b_xPbwdtknJkO2weqS07tKWkeRPfo4VctSneBSwUiXi-MytLFtDNFADXKM4BkqPpTOOWd9Xm8azaMMrNOyi3n1IBOjF_snyHvOJ367ajuyUaQZgyRlcjnF834fWqceTqNwYe7uYKQGaR69NibtZYGPkgs_z6O9KmUro_Hg3UdIkhM4d8xoPaeXkHY/s960/1.jpg"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB4b_xPbwdtknJkO2weqS07tKWkeRPfo4VctSneBSwUiXi-MytLFtDNFADXKM4BkqPpTOOWd9Xm8azaMMrNOyi3n1IBOjF_snyHvOJ367ajuyUaQZgyRlcjnF834fWqceTqNwYe7uYKQGaR69NibtZYGPkgs_z6O9KmUro_Hg3UdIkhM4d8xoPaeXkHY/w400-h300/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> As a side note - we were given a table, chairs and umbrella when we first arrived by the restaurant staff. What he didn't tell us was that we had to order a minimum of 600 pesos or that was the amount we'd have to pay when we settled the check. He showed us on the front of the menu the disclaimer for this (which we did not see at the start) when he pointed out that our food/beverage total was only 375 pesos. Hence we had to pay the 600 pesos. Lesson learned!<br />It was still a very nice way to get off the boat and spend the afternoon with friends!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJP7BcTYwikPFEmNmWc-q28Daf7ReTYCUqd6FBeqIquqwsxR-UyWwHP0x6WIABuEw1BQ3fuqM6E9KDAT3_shmicVlubKeLXgj4r4hQ7Fj34FLmXad8maPX7JcXh9vn1cDEEDhja3O5iK2CgTNdGPTvXkW_n5c13ZivBSB0JwCNOmuyEinpx_xQY4cbRHc/s960/3.jpg"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJP7BcTYwikPFEmNmWc-q28Daf7ReTYCUqd6FBeqIquqwsxR-UyWwHP0x6WIABuEw1BQ3fuqM6E9KDAT3_shmicVlubKeLXgj4r4hQ7Fj34FLmXad8maPX7JcXh9vn1cDEEDhja3O5iK2CgTNdGPTvXkW_n5c13ZivBSB0JwCNOmuyEinpx_xQY4cbRHc/w400-h300/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-90684644987890411772024-02-01T07:30:00.001-06:002024-02-01T07:30:00.152-06:00Used stanchion guide purchased for rack project - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LmnadR4Az0iXnkbHV_MrQWSQvdmnV-Che4b8vNB9OzvU0dr_fAHf7fM4c2sShNnwDsnJAbWlviYsU-uIm5EI6cBx1L2nXBW0aBLFPoWjTNWajf-dzPAusZSiXbHEoSlpnkOYwzHqKSTEALyZTVySkNQhmEfpXfRmOsGp_mxenwg5l7dqiaqo4pLf2mA/s1365/20240130_141648.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LmnadR4Az0iXnkbHV_MrQWSQvdmnV-Che4b8vNB9OzvU0dr_fAHf7fM4c2sShNnwDsnJAbWlviYsU-uIm5EI6cBx1L2nXBW0aBLFPoWjTNWajf-dzPAusZSiXbHEoSlpnkOYwzHqKSTEALyZTVySkNQhmEfpXfRmOsGp_mxenwg5l7dqiaqo4pLf2mA/w225-h400/20240130_141648.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We got a response from Teofilo who was out in the La Paz anchorage. We meet him at Marina La Paz and picked up the stanchion fair lead for some coconuts less, than new price for a used one.<a href="http://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2024/01/second-set-of-magma-supkayak-racks.html" target="_blank"> Now we have the racks job all done!</a><span><a name='more'></a></span><br />January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5FxWdsMNQ5RItTdag8XofbvH17jwTF1mfLbpAHikAt4POrezOFQNLVDXusdh2wb4_WDGsfnC8x0p4ebwoiJLIv5Hjxc4qPs7TkGus8ZCHidYsnlXDfs62-BtTv6NTQMaClNKr-OB_be3a3ou0u4AZEV7gYpqkBEK-nWnGaoxy9_FYiTZh21BS0kqhYY/s1365/20240130_143400.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5FxWdsMNQ5RItTdag8XofbvH17jwTF1mfLbpAHikAt4POrezOFQNLVDXusdh2wb4_WDGsfnC8x0p4ebwoiJLIv5Hjxc4qPs7TkGus8ZCHidYsnlXDfs62-BtTv6NTQMaClNKr-OB_be3a3ou0u4AZEV7gYpqkBEK-nWnGaoxy9_FYiTZh21BS0kqhYY/w225-h400/20240130_143400.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This block was on this stanchion however the stanchion is shorter than the more forward ones so there was not enough room for the block and the <a href="https://magmaproducts.com/collections/boat-mounted-racks" target="_blank"> Magma sup/kayak racks. </a> That is why we needed to put just a fair lead and turn it inward.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDD_arjG7S9-5cbBfiqpsHO_QOe5m3v0Qy_W_W1-nwlBMtA57XmofyxgmH2zYXeGq_SDlah5FaC70ERFHmwCToEPcGHKdJBc-sEH6tPQTZ1WfpFOyMO8KUN2_E2VVQ4uRPypqy9x4F4KY6xGp-T81coGDEtcYcT5OEP0ba8odCNQ_4Ua4DidmZAeWN88/s1365/20240130_143009.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDD_arjG7S9-5cbBfiqpsHO_QOe5m3v0Qy_W_W1-nwlBMtA57XmofyxgmH2zYXeGq_SDlah5FaC70ERFHmwCToEPcGHKdJBc-sEH6tPQTZ1WfpFOyMO8KUN2_E2VVQ4uRPypqy9x4F4KY6xGp-T81coGDEtcYcT5OEP0ba8odCNQ_4Ua4DidmZAeWN88/w225-h400/20240130_143009.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With the Furler line in it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaslsCZ2B3RyzMOyev2INxmZxFSKZLS8R0imrpWqd_2YouP_xO-XiWoyIrU8b7sAIbBBPlLNfp7Dg6FiVjmmGZn0GS4QQCH8p_XekP4Fqo2LQsKA_EjV-wA9g5pSU5eSiN60TYkncvPrkdwUt0lL1F12xCjQwhdSXwy-JTuacvGwoXwq8Y8HdmYH2LDg/s1365/20240130_142731.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaslsCZ2B3RyzMOyev2INxmZxFSKZLS8R0imrpWqd_2YouP_xO-XiWoyIrU8b7sAIbBBPlLNfp7Dg6FiVjmmGZn0GS4QQCH8p_XekP4Fqo2LQsKA_EjV-wA9g5pSU5eSiN60TYkncvPrkdwUt0lL1F12xCjQwhdSXwy-JTuacvGwoXwq8Y8HdmYH2LDg/w225-h400/20240130_142731.jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmg_CNzAvRnZMJW3qmIoUB6EvMJgkuvso2RSCjcuseRji5yRNUc7S2kHGMVs2zcJ_h5VpnS4N_FYBBW-kpOczPK9uzej_4wtbZEtNfQ6AjgX35SAaph25Sc7F7C77ErOhfVq_Q69KeRLoPFoVH3tkDcwLXUOObKlVqaRvIBXQtli84mWAsHjFlkw9JERk/s1365/20240130_141717%20(1).jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmg_CNzAvRnZMJW3qmIoUB6EvMJgkuvso2RSCjcuseRji5yRNUc7S2kHGMVs2zcJ_h5VpnS4N_FYBBW-kpOczPK9uzej_4wtbZEtNfQ6AjgX35SAaph25Sc7F7C77ErOhfVq_Q69KeRLoPFoVH3tkDcwLXUOObKlVqaRvIBXQtli84mWAsHjFlkw9JERk/w225-h400/20240130_141717%20(1).jpg" width="225" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-67933642038965343492024-01-31T09:31:00.001-06:002024-01-31T09:31:00.139-06:00Kiting at La Ventana Mexico - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zw7W9Ki-eYA?si=cO0TsvV7lNdeQFvE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We have some Marina neighbors - Nicole and Marc on s/v Carefree - who are kiters, and they took us with them on Thursday to<a href="https://www.offpathtravels.com/la-ventana-mexico/" target="_blank"> La Ventana </a>as the conditions were supposed to be very good. And they were! <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> <a href="https://savoteur.com/la-ventana-mexico/" target="_blank">La Ventana</a> is a large bay across from Jacques Cousteau Island (aka <a href="https://www.vladi-private-islands.de/en/island-archive/archive/central-america/mexico/cerralvo-island" target="_blank">Ceravalo Island</a>). People come from all over to have fun in the wind - sail boarding, inflatable paddle boards with wings, foiling, etc. The town itself is growing with a lot of construction happening all over. There are kiting "schools" popping up all over.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Before the kiting started, we went to the local market that happens every Thursday. Marc, Nicole and Chip tried the homemade empanadas, we bought some paprika, had a chocolate chip ice cream sandwich and Debbie even found a replacement coin purse she's been looking for. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We walked the beach after Nicole and Marc each had a kiting session. La Tuna is the on-the-beach restaurant. We shared guacamole and chips then Chip had a shrimp taco. Prices were on the high side yet expected as it's a tourist beach town. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">When we walked back, Richard and Caroline were there, also from the marina. He's interested in doing some kiting so tried one of the training kites Marc and Nicole have. All in all it was a beautiful day and fun experience!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjId5dSwSQpKZVqs8ATQtmVCpqA-FO5o96aFrVZR6cecjtEPBRNEl1ayNJiELMnrHk764sd5BcwKz5yh9vBH0LVcutuTkVNBMuVmamM7EBZx8HDx_0Jj35X_aqtsmrFFPYTbD3Ba7qr2KPj4NCnaZqOTTF28_icFhFgiuqMQW9SRzo0HgjPdLCjNEI6CbY/s1024/IMG20240125140606.jpg"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjId5dSwSQpKZVqs8ATQtmVCpqA-FO5o96aFrVZR6cecjtEPBRNEl1ayNJiELMnrHk764sd5BcwKz5yh9vBH0LVcutuTkVNBMuVmamM7EBZx8HDx_0Jj35X_aqtsmrFFPYTbD3Ba7qr2KPj4NCnaZqOTTF28_icFhFgiuqMQW9SRzo0HgjPdLCjNEI6CbY/w400-h300/IMG20240125140606.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBTI1Q49HzG0rWq6I-eY3F1ePxlr713MJQq5RDmF64REaFRKNM6LcKKQV1x3CI03nHZ7o3RHm-6UXtq6AdWJnFYbMMRMtV2vTySnuzMX0HYe4k-3Q4ft8EcOM4Ey0w0JhcjAe0EPwGyyDuBOxSqHTZ-M-ptyX-PTZ2JMLnn_phyphenhyphenczlRuQq7qliiSPnzo/s1024/IMG20240125140213.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBTI1Q49HzG0rWq6I-eY3F1ePxlr713MJQq5RDmF64REaFRKNM6LcKKQV1x3CI03nHZ7o3RHm-6UXtq6AdWJnFYbMMRMtV2vTySnuzMX0HYe4k-3Q4ft8EcOM4Ey0w0JhcjAe0EPwGyyDuBOxSqHTZ-M-ptyX-PTZ2JMLnn_phyphenhyphenczlRuQq7qliiSPnzo/w300-h400/IMG20240125140213.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjMX7gVc2vlK_fmAwyQ1IZ4GNJ3ygc9sEYvn9wP3pf0JH4IUTZxe2wvd8YND5QWusp1tKZsGsYae1DjCPR0XFumJdMpKrVzpPwpyZcm_-ODqCvmwxo-NaKHZkE9KdNBXe4_0qXHs8-NIG2zkvsqjZFAhjIOEKSpPGsTZ5CybByqcMty0kA6kNmmIWSAQ/s1024/IMG20240125131259.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjMX7gVc2vlK_fmAwyQ1IZ4GNJ3ygc9sEYvn9wP3pf0JH4IUTZxe2wvd8YND5QWusp1tKZsGsYae1DjCPR0XFumJdMpKrVzpPwpyZcm_-ODqCvmwxo-NaKHZkE9KdNBXe4_0qXHs8-NIG2zkvsqjZFAhjIOEKSpPGsTZ5CybByqcMty0kA6kNmmIWSAQ/w300-h400/IMG20240125131259.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHcCbQVSrj50HsXW_HxMkUWiCTQtHwh_B-C0cCatQclm9_ur7zkrKGluG47jfu7TLGImPrhXZmXFe-OuGxiD5tmCLc5h3ne0RTo9I5Q4igxA6sOSAq3e2T_fw0lOea44M5vZy8eJOZD5ZbwJeyXniYBsYEl9YhngO6XNGrBNfKcoTnni1dhkBkhy2MHY/s1024/IMG20240125131552.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHcCbQVSrj50HsXW_HxMkUWiCTQtHwh_B-C0cCatQclm9_ur7zkrKGluG47jfu7TLGImPrhXZmXFe-OuGxiD5tmCLc5h3ne0RTo9I5Q4igxA6sOSAq3e2T_fw0lOea44M5vZy8eJOZD5ZbwJeyXniYBsYEl9YhngO6XNGrBNfKcoTnni1dhkBkhy2MHY/w300-h400/IMG20240125131552.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jgr-wpeCyTn5H-tbcgF7CmKpLLob0QPV763RSq8lAAsS8XuShIfSRhobuWDhl4AynDt0UrxE52741okJpS4-Qb4gTQcmBEQRANHHLepEg2FPDvOQ9PP-AGm4x1-MgzkbZdK9O7BbnJbhelDbrvhPWt_Ib4MwDcWaWvCj3wOckqdtgNULJjiICKxZ_d8/s1024/IMG20240125131617.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jgr-wpeCyTn5H-tbcgF7CmKpLLob0QPV763RSq8lAAsS8XuShIfSRhobuWDhl4AynDt0UrxE52741okJpS4-Qb4gTQcmBEQRANHHLepEg2FPDvOQ9PP-AGm4x1-MgzkbZdK9O7BbnJbhelDbrvhPWt_Ib4MwDcWaWvCj3wOckqdtgNULJjiICKxZ_d8/w300-h400/IMG20240125131617.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRh4JDl1PX5Lsny2Ji5Z3LgOf_-v9Fg-J-LYJH5C6TZ3JKsMPVEAcNa956GX7wxW8MvoUnfu9CB0sSEZRhlJTlzDOLvd_AXjIHFwXEvUO_lum7Z8BF60ogArLzwLp4st7Pv2kEV3-KQxD46EOkzjltNPKpebt5L8CloO0qZb0NWPXbfDnBBp7tg8ph7Iw/s1024/IMG20240125132535.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRh4JDl1PX5Lsny2Ji5Z3LgOf_-v9Fg-J-LYJH5C6TZ3JKsMPVEAcNa956GX7wxW8MvoUnfu9CB0sSEZRhlJTlzDOLvd_AXjIHFwXEvUO_lum7Z8BF60ogArLzwLp4st7Pv2kEV3-KQxD46EOkzjltNPKpebt5L8CloO0qZb0NWPXbfDnBBp7tg8ph7Iw/s320/IMG20240125132535.jpg" /></a></div></span><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-57744241972038304912024-01-30T09:08:00.001-06:002024-01-30T09:08:00.133-06:00Club Cruceros Beach Party & La Costa Restaurant - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyZn3VM-doY4REozi8K8jXQKtgbpgJUTChXBwsjLDrh2u9WdZClYXeJ3se3hfr7lwSlP43eolBFC6sqpXWvz6R3LLeKa3VvzqVowrQDHQRcvItAT3uP_tjKp-zVCN6fz80noDqaX7DMMC2fZrwJ7N15hE74qgxwyLnTRAcV6v7QFkQyUTWYpNxZ6O0NM/s1024/IMG20240127132338.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyZn3VM-doY4REozi8K8jXQKtgbpgJUTChXBwsjLDrh2u9WdZClYXeJ3se3hfr7lwSlP43eolBFC6sqpXWvz6R3LLeKa3VvzqVowrQDHQRcvItAT3uP_tjKp-zVCN6fz80noDqaX7DMMC2fZrwJ7N15hE74qgxwyLnTRAcV6v7QFkQyUTWYpNxZ6O0NM/w300-h400/IMG20240127132338.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Us.</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We had a lot of fun at the <a href="https://clubcruceros.net/" target="_blank">Club Cruceros</a> Beach Party this past Sunday, held at the La Costa Restaurant. I had lasagna for lunch and Debbie had a veggie omelette. We had joined this club a while back to keep up with what's happing around La Paz/<span><a name='more'></a></span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /> The club had a silent auction to raise money for local charities, so we bid on a few items - a massage, a SOC cruiser's guide for our friends and a dash compass. The only bid we won was for the compass! We also played a few rounds of corn hole We saw some other cruisers we knew and met several new people. We're glad we attended!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoVicaiwWPbcb8wFwW9swJtGAwYIFkjx9iwA_qinjKM2ZLHYxOUPNU67nZ2S7BOff6EU9aokkuyc_hPmPHiQafF3pzEBA38u-WYqxpmLpbZhPjF6mPlQjBuAMfKC-PYboz5rsVnZnA8IkWBPn3aP_b4JNsqZ9_zKcnKmHNLlNN0kaFpgE8bze_ueDP10/s1024/IMG20240127135005.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoVicaiwWPbcb8wFwW9swJtGAwYIFkjx9iwA_qinjKM2ZLHYxOUPNU67nZ2S7BOff6EU9aokkuyc_hPmPHiQafF3pzEBA38u-WYqxpmLpbZhPjF6mPlQjBuAMfKC-PYboz5rsVnZnA8IkWBPn3aP_b4JNsqZ9_zKcnKmHNLlNN0kaFpgE8bze_ueDP10/w300-h400/IMG20240127135005.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohX-FEz6s3g9M4wcTYmDgtVLIH_VDJAYJhkDTlB7AKA2Ug5JTT7QZRpIHs5sXiuYX4IpAJ4mWmMSymRT_3NXYXumtfA1je-pd4GDE0b3eUkyW_0fXHA9rFP9Vm8-92o9e1LtmNrlVTx1UL64Zj1OcnYNXCM8tVeGA73PnvtTSybrzVs2OJPCJIiMP44E/s1024/IMG20240127132040.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohX-FEz6s3g9M4wcTYmDgtVLIH_VDJAYJhkDTlB7AKA2Ug5JTT7QZRpIHs5sXiuYX4IpAJ4mWmMSymRT_3NXYXumtfA1je-pd4GDE0b3eUkyW_0fXHA9rFP9Vm8-92o9e1LtmNrlVTx1UL64Zj1OcnYNXCM8tVeGA73PnvtTSybrzVs2OJPCJIiMP44E/w300-h400/IMG20240127132040.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did get a hole in one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySHLONvk5_3WZUoYt39yR06C5jv7u197ERPSU6CfJrkpe4wd8gmY0XqBuVV4Fv1qB7CDJQtVhemYtL91Ujg_piF0XgOEf_XKgupB3phYTcFLuytBZgP05GTFsV8P29bphZPybjMvyUAuI11c7E9o8afY6-quopYwbsshfRHd8gYyBnChLd32u6o-rT6Y/s1024/IMG20240127132509.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySHLONvk5_3WZUoYt39yR06C5jv7u197ERPSU6CfJrkpe4wd8gmY0XqBuVV4Fv1qB7CDJQtVhemYtL91Ujg_piF0XgOEf_XKgupB3phYTcFLuytBZgP05GTFsV8P29bphZPybjMvyUAuI11c7E9o8afY6-quopYwbsshfRHd8gYyBnChLd32u6o-rT6Y/w300-h400/IMG20240127132509.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfKQsfjOJ3OyvP8AWSP3VUm_DZSdXXItw0uNmhDIW_wYI9GbvxDnj2VNFL1ZMh7_nug1GM7bvjceqNFaf64IlqOaflkfr2JPLOBmVAtKIKOZ0PKUmpO3DqLG-1aHS2ZEbt_wYHZP1CPlZ50lw8e0q-LLMqadegVIhEB3ALnpWPoHvVFrWWepVaTUa02o/s1024/IMG20240127132619.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfKQsfjOJ3OyvP8AWSP3VUm_DZSdXXItw0uNmhDIW_wYI9GbvxDnj2VNFL1ZMh7_nug1GM7bvjceqNFaf64IlqOaflkfr2JPLOBmVAtKIKOZ0PKUmpO3DqLG-1aHS2ZEbt_wYHZP1CPlZ50lw8e0q-LLMqadegVIhEB3ALnpWPoHvVFrWWepVaTUa02o/w300-h400/IMG20240127132619.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypJ7pzbHqh7iXCyU1SyHGyYopw6ce4YqTo6uzGQ4vhkCDUTz3GS8D4-sZ-HiwhJR2U1KSXObk04KJsBi_OL3luKukKuPCRebbFZxmEcIPSg7N6h97SVRsBRhqyB5e8SsTmFzbYK-1qwvwveL1s-1kVRk8VCxtta2ocdv259F1qsd8XVaPtHVKhsHy1DY/s1024/IMG20240127133133.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypJ7pzbHqh7iXCyU1SyHGyYopw6ce4YqTo6uzGQ4vhkCDUTz3GS8D4-sZ-HiwhJR2U1KSXObk04KJsBi_OL3luKukKuPCRebbFZxmEcIPSg7N6h97SVRsBRhqyB5e8SsTmFzbYK-1qwvwveL1s-1kVRk8VCxtta2ocdv259F1qsd8XVaPtHVKhsHy1DY/w300-h400/IMG20240127133133.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not a pig, its a old dog sleeping!</div></span></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-71014485991235734662024-01-29T09:01:00.004-06:002024-02-01T09:49:29.147-06:00Second set of Magma sup/kayak racks installed - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtcUbNnnWBD2J8e9CBul1dfvD_QpMdIniEdsXOJETjBKJBXZc0Fb1l1SC1D6P_eU3pqxt4qBy_6W1WvV3d9m7oIlGJQtPvqARb3Clr1wkNKk6OaGW8aSbxyVpeMyRhiCWQ4CBxmN7DvvBHlgeUbJejtS0m4u31pa0xuzRvn5GDtRKJgYONPAy1-w1gEI/s1024/IMG20240127094636.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtcUbNnnWBD2J8e9CBul1dfvD_QpMdIniEdsXOJETjBKJBXZc0Fb1l1SC1D6P_eU3pqxt4qBy_6W1WvV3d9m7oIlGJQtPvqARb3Clr1wkNKk6OaGW8aSbxyVpeMyRhiCWQ4CBxmN7DvvBHlgeUbJejtS0m4u31pa0xuzRvn5GDtRKJgYONPAy1-w1gEI/w300-h400/IMG20240127094636.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We put on our second set of <a href="https://magmaproducts.com/collections/boat-mounted-racks" target="_blank">Magma sup/kayak racks</a>. But...the stanchion fair lead block for the jib furler line would not work with one rack. After trying some different workarounds, we needed to take the block off the stanchion.<span><a name='more'></a></span>January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgRbtNP4IQNQ6YP2-8m7zMeO5j40GoOytl6JGBK471mQJH6KNCQ2PsiWZNWBMXHYjv1Nzrh5KJGU8wVC5ABUoFJElF_ADqkgxayF1zf_t8RSEiEOkOoa1JTEvjakovUWxJlvYnT_wWO8Zzq4a9_zOa6JUAbKkwAfNpow5oa5C5BEY3w5938Ggh_gDXtY/s1036/racks.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgRbtNP4IQNQ6YP2-8m7zMeO5j40GoOytl6JGBK471mQJH6KNCQ2PsiWZNWBMXHYjv1Nzrh5KJGU8wVC5ABUoFJElF_ADqkgxayF1zf_t8RSEiEOkOoa1JTEvjakovUWxJlvYnT_wWO8Zzq4a9_zOa6JUAbKkwAfNpow5oa5C5BEY3w5938Ggh_gDXtY/w148-h200/racks.jpg" width="148" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> To do that first we needed to remove the lifelines so we did. We then polished the stanchions and cleaned the lifelines and put them back on. Then we re-mounted the New <a href="https://magmaproducts.com/collections/boat-mounted-racks" target="_blank">Magma</a> rack and all is well. Now we need to get a stanchion fair lead. We looked locally but no luck. We looked on Amazon Mexico and it is $24.00 USD but $55.00 USD to ship it so that would be $79.00 USD for $24.00 USD item. We do not need it that badly. We put out an ad on a Facebook group and got a response who said to make an offer for his old fair lead. 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2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6UDTYQiGBGeC_ewmei7RD6WAThrl_4prvC7l7LPicWVp8LmjKw7f1CCVdnva6CL_ZaFdq_5kfKeLyJjLA-_bAA0hj6rFrZ2GV9xu0jrOAm0NYZ6wn765YUrhFnINdv0m-fKEgh-kcvKGX2DiWNvvcf_ghV2yMb4-6BUNSh3RQevQ_qB47kXwcpYYuHQ/s1024/IMG20240126124443.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6UDTYQiGBGeC_ewmei7RD6WAThrl_4prvC7l7LPicWVp8LmjKw7f1CCVdnva6CL_ZaFdq_5kfKeLyJjLA-_bAA0hj6rFrZ2GV9xu0jrOAm0NYZ6wn765YUrhFnINdv0m-fKEgh-kcvKGX2DiWNvvcf_ghV2yMb4-6BUNSh3RQevQ_qB47kXwcpYYuHQ/w300-h400/IMG20240126124443.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Pumping up our new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TAYLOR-MADE-PRODUCTS-Orange-Easy/dp/B000MUGOWG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2D1NT3LHHFB0Y&keywords=taylor%2BMade%2BTuff%2BEnd%2Bball%2Bfenders%2B15&qid=1706457018&sprefix=taylor%2Bmade%2Btuff%2Bend%2Bball%2Bfenders%2B15%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-2&th=1" target="_blank">Taylor Made Tuff End ball fenders</a> using our <a href="https://www.bing.com/shop/productpage?q=DEWALT+Pancake+Air+Compressor%2c+6+Gallon%2c+165+PSI+(DWFP55126)%2cMulti&filters=scenario%3a%2217%22+gType%3a%2212%22+gId%3a%22161013481702%22+gGlobalOfferIds%3a%22161013481702%22+NonSponsoredOffer%3a%22True%22&productpage=true&pdppageoverlay=true&bgscenario=l2&originQuery=DeWalt+6-gal&overlayOfferIds=76437975098%2c146673700821%2c163495060009%2c16080048551%2c40557902198%2c104099172072%2c160730738162%2c143493076880%2c161013481702%2c160731818847&overlayId=161013481702&FORM=SSAPC1" target="_blank">DeWalt 6-gal</a> pancake air compressor. I use the compressor for cleaning the bottom with a regulator, that's why we have one It was not as easy as you might think.<span><a name='more'></a></span>January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /> Putting in the air was simple enough but getting the plug in before losing too much was not as easy. They should ideally have enough air so you press your finger in and depress about a half inch. The smaller 12-inch ball fender I had the hardest time with. The <a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2024/01/ordered-new-taylor-made-tuff-end.html" target="_blank">15 ball fenders</a> were easier. There are, of course, <a href="http://youtube.com" target="_blank">YouTube</a> videos on this. We also put fender covers on three of our <a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2023/06/ordered-two-more-10x26-inflatable-arer.html" target="_blank">Aere 10x26 fenders</a> as the other one had one already. Also, I used our new <a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2024/01/purchased-outdoormaster-air-pump-for.html" target="_blank">OutdoorMaster</a> electric pump to pump up the Aere fenders and it was great. Now we will be all "fendered" up for next hurricane season! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XOxeJvNbjwb2Xwnjpq2AQUfv6O_fxvxF_9Iy2-Y6MVCXMV3y6bf1h0-OC6WOnO0lGN3XdFKkIQExtpoupt7pXwmwZO3aLdLBhhTMG3RJvBReOs_h3FzEKaUkMPPYl_H9khEZCK3n80G-Ig1hs7ZNYEc8gHl2wXqvdlV2o25SjvxC9K3S64D_KJ9Ia8/s1024/IMG20240126124451.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XOxeJvNbjwb2Xwnjpq2AQUfv6O_fxvxF_9Iy2-Y6MVCXMV3y6bf1h0-OC6WOnO0lGN3XdFKkIQExtpoupt7pXwmwZO3aLdLBhhTMG3RJvBReOs_h3FzEKaUkMPPYl_H9khEZCK3n80G-Ig1hs7ZNYEc8gHl2wXqvdlV2o25SjvxC9K3S64D_KJ9Ia8/w300-h400/IMG20240126124451.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGthGdK5c_lETbVFKWrkIQ-QJK2SiMy1hHkMYR8YqowV9DrfrR5N8aMHYokaW6rQlWtWmGA-c1LqGEw8z_6iQqI8I6PTgGTVY6L-eqJqeDJtUynhv9jWe4XO5-BUjCg7Uq-xIkbvgDw00f6VqfIinTiiHO4dITh1rtHIsPayD1vRALtEK8MmnoRvltFE/s1024/IMG20240126124521.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGthGdK5c_lETbVFKWrkIQ-QJK2SiMy1hHkMYR8YqowV9DrfrR5N8aMHYokaW6rQlWtWmGA-c1LqGEw8z_6iQqI8I6PTgGTVY6L-eqJqeDJtUynhv9jWe4XO5-BUjCg7Uq-xIkbvgDw00f6VqfIinTiiHO4dITh1rtHIsPayD1vRALtEK8MmnoRvltFE/w300-h400/IMG20240126124521.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAHeJQ_iywh02A-5Ys0NmkhsvyDlEYnb16SH3taj5DejnF2mJUJlm69vy73TyyX9HAUhMUPBI73hPKDZDGU6qFAubBGUXXqY5jdfu3yGd9CM1fXgRVgCHCw1lYjhz5JJzMngnifMJ0nf5LU5v9xuQP2XJ_h0oFNwkNgi16nhz8n_JHVI2IQMhkp3lsh8/s1024/IMG20240126130851.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAHeJQ_iywh02A-5Ys0NmkhsvyDlEYnb16SH3taj5DejnF2mJUJlm69vy73TyyX9HAUhMUPBI73hPKDZDGU6qFAubBGUXXqY5jdfu3yGd9CM1fXgRVgCHCw1lYjhz5JJzMngnifMJ0nf5LU5v9xuQP2XJ_h0oFNwkNgi16nhz8n_JHVI2IQMhkp3lsh8/w300-h400/IMG20240126130851.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOlnHUIQTuOOko90SYLoKxrg9LgMadTeEKU__TTPp5Blh9BHew5G2A63e43EFwZpJVKmwO1M0XN8XxFl24kkhAY9i5UJuZkOC1jMFgsLmSzIAWNrgcu16iWvUU1jCLabCtoiWhIY-hCxGzI7pdZf62X7LQXl9Ow06GjHSl9LH3ZS9X-WUMQFcoTYhM_A/s1024/IMG20240126130904.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOlnHUIQTuOOko90SYLoKxrg9LgMadTeEKU__TTPp5Blh9BHew5G2A63e43EFwZpJVKmwO1M0XN8XxFl24kkhAY9i5UJuZkOC1jMFgsLmSzIAWNrgcu16iWvUU1jCLabCtoiWhIY-hCxGzI7pdZf62X7LQXl9Ow06GjHSl9LH3ZS9X-WUMQFcoTYhM_A/w300-h400/IMG20240126130904.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOTz0_eXbhyphenhyphen_5vmgMfNfY61nAUYDXGByCgHP9XMoJb864XV32O8_83vLQDqssL2pT1Qy98hbRdxPVErg9nrmU9AjYrAq1jPVKV_nkAMQS2bOUkjRLlaJej5rnUqiY91hhdw60hD7E2TYf6cOQv8Hax-WUEYnudPdZI-PCKC9RGt4iHdYir3lMo7tKPmI/s1024/IMG20240126130911.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOTz0_eXbhyphenhyphen_5vmgMfNfY61nAUYDXGByCgHP9XMoJb864XV32O8_83vLQDqssL2pT1Qy98hbRdxPVErg9nrmU9AjYrAq1jPVKV_nkAMQS2bOUkjRLlaJej5rnUqiY91hhdw60hD7E2TYf6cOQv8Hax-WUEYnudPdZI-PCKC9RGt4iHdYir3lMo7tKPmI/w300-h400/IMG20240126130911.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEroeAknokuCuno-uKgfibHJvPLnsd-rL1Sc_IHE7LQLvFb2NdrXKuort8xq61-KNFh-MSnmRAYuMtcu2fkyU_4spbmN0c9GGuBOuS3R3szgYGLqtwAz2lTtbo3AZ8Dtz_CPSqNKzRMp-ryJEfEW7GwYl7CkI04OOIdbEzpxAdi_RdhPIsfzueDCNK5QA/s791/OutdoorMaster.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEroeAknokuCuno-uKgfibHJvPLnsd-rL1Sc_IHE7LQLvFb2NdrXKuort8xq61-KNFh-MSnmRAYuMtcu2fkyU_4spbmN0c9GGuBOuS3R3szgYGLqtwAz2lTtbo3AZ8Dtz_CPSqNKzRMp-ryJEfEW7GwYl7CkI04OOIdbEzpxAdi_RdhPIsfzueDCNK5QA/s320/OutdoorMaster.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2024/01/purchased-outdoormaster-air-pump-for.html" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">OutdoorMaster</a><span style="text-align: start;"> electric pump to pump.</span></div></span>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-39662977807081817662024-01-22T09:00:00.006-06:002024-01-22T09:00:00.145-06:00Swim Bubbles for Open Water Swimmers purchased. - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYj77vCrhZ_P13YTxpn9K8clYW86b0KkBxZVkHxQh8rpNfcyR6ozKLtEs2IzoP0Tou-Yb3o2Cr8l0w7HhTxLDJYhFAOsOIzT1JWxzhIw_09o0u998edKVEN_4KmhP5DwUVXZaqwxjNgdc7M_-hxMMllcnh60cxQu02tkT0mIJ1wgtDx6ZbDCIqkUPoDk/s1076/81ifyVcTyNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYj77vCrhZ_P13YTxpn9K8clYW86b0KkBxZVkHxQh8rpNfcyR6ozKLtEs2IzoP0Tou-Yb3o2Cr8l0w7HhTxLDJYhFAOsOIzT1JWxzhIw_09o0u998edKVEN_4KmhP5DwUVXZaqwxjNgdc7M_-hxMMllcnh60cxQu02tkT0mIJ1wgtDx6ZbDCIqkUPoDk/s320/81ifyVcTyNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" /></span></a></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Swim-Swimmers-Triathletes/dp/B071G8RWBK/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1J0EJMGEUBDFB&keywords=new%2Bwave%2Bswim%2Bbuoy&qid=1705381738&sprefix=new%2Bwave%2Bswim%2Bbouy%2Caps%2C520&sr=8-6&th=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">New Wave Swim Bubble for Open Water Swimmers and Triathletes - Be Bright, Be Seen & Be Safer with New Wave While Swimming Outdoors with This Safety Swim...</span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> We purchased these for our snorkeling. You can hold onto them for resting and they show your location for jet ski, boats etc. I got Orange and Debbie got pink.<span><a name='more'></a></span>January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Purchased from <a href="http://amazon.com" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLfYWzsmg1ONKyLAHaZyspe5wN_GkVBpd_yNj2dVGxqplTlk0LwzefitK-MStPigCSzDWTFFd8JcrgQ-3vPasYkvoDRez1Fni4fQJCAAyXehReddYbio5_ayHbQ7OON3XOJBZYJxIdujT8RR9k6Zvitt90OS3WNDJ0T2RiOuo6eihLiAfn-ftDiRU1ds/s771/71JxSyxjwSL._AC_SL1346_.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLfYWzsmg1ONKyLAHaZyspe5wN_GkVBpd_yNj2dVGxqplTlk0LwzefitK-MStPigCSzDWTFFd8JcrgQ-3vPasYkvoDRez1Fni4fQJCAAyXehReddYbio5_ayHbQ7OON3XOJBZYJxIdujT8RR9k6Zvitt90OS3WNDJ0T2RiOuo6eihLiAfn-ftDiRU1ds/w319-h320/71JxSyxjwSL._AC_SL1346_.jpg" width="319" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlF4a5rXp4Joxn0YRmpmsgmmuDrIQndLEVUJuAmi8XZ4Y1Povgonw0X5FIiFjf9gL-c9uB0QNjob_H7rINskgRgCXox6t3C8jn_pNKzSjXbfRP88Jcy8X4bdviq4QevtpgsVIeks_yAv_wWINtxqOEz-qrfrI6Mf4gZyQwvDe6J4e2INkUgjhyphenhyphenb5eV2Mk/s768/91zg+LXJzNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlF4a5rXp4Joxn0YRmpmsgmmuDrIQndLEVUJuAmi8XZ4Y1Povgonw0X5FIiFjf9gL-c9uB0QNjob_H7rINskgRgCXox6t3C8jn_pNKzSjXbfRP88Jcy8X4bdviq4QevtpgsVIeks_yAv_wWINtxqOEz-qrfrI6Mf4gZyQwvDe6J4e2INkUgjhyphenhyphenb5eV2Mk/s320/91zg+LXJzNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" /></span></a></div><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-55022998543859756032024-01-21T09:00:00.001-06:002024-01-21T09:00:00.301-06:00Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfW8fLuM9xDTY_GD5W5anRpchjPKjUVS0Ay8nWopMm22CfM7byGnimx3wW2Sh06CVO4nzpa3J8tO_v4txOnTlCKXDioevzX__aqJ7OaHpYda4EcHf0BXa-53GXflT_VIUq6qjktA4EmobdhTDRaxDOQsm8uHkGVwvG0v6SaruZJvTPlUfLG3F95HpA8M/s1267/meter.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfW8fLuM9xDTY_GD5W5anRpchjPKjUVS0Ay8nWopMm22CfM7byGnimx3wW2Sh06CVO4nzpa3J8tO_v4txOnTlCKXDioevzX__aqJ7OaHpYda4EcHf0BXa-53GXflT_VIUq6qjktA4EmobdhTDRaxDOQsm8uHkGVwvG0v6SaruZJvTPlUfLG3F95HpA8M/w242-h400/meter.jpg" width="242" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Conserve-Measure-Gallons-Standard-Watering/dp/B0BGCQ5Y5K/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1M5NQQ6XG2DGY&keywords=hose+gallon+counter&qid=1705370820&sprefix=hose+gallon+counter%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-9" target="_blank">Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose and RV | Measure Gallons or Liters to Monitor Water Usage | Water Meter Fits Standard 3/4-inch Outdoor Garden Hose for Watering Lawn or Filling RV Tank.</a> Purchased from <a href="http://amazon.com" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span>January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /> Debbie uses one of these to put water in our boat. We have two 55-gallon tanks. So, 110 total, and it works great for her.<br /><br /> Ou current marina has free pump out of gray water and we just text them and they come by and pump us out. We like to help keep the ocean clean. The pump out person is instructed by us to pump out our holding tank, then rinse it with fresh water by putting in frsh water and pump it out again then repeat that once more. We have a 34-gallon holding tank. Sometimes we wonder if they are putting in too much fresh water or coming close to over filling the tank. We think with gauge which we can set to gallons or liters we can have them put in say 20 gallons of rinse water or so and that will eliminate the chance of an overflow. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrpo7nKIvZWurlMLXU9MJlWOzQc0rha6dPW-z8h3_DTp_4BkRx0zW4fHXbRXSImVmMcLb0HPQscek05v8M3oNH_em2SDdltVch0dXMdEmFBrFgqx4eWCAWWbpAsNw2TaDPEevMQM16AibQyPLumReFf5U51ielEtc9VcD260ry2tIEq7XLsItBmaxDY8/s769/71C-Den95aL._AC_SL1080_.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrpo7nKIvZWurlMLXU9MJlWOzQc0rha6dPW-z8h3_DTp_4BkRx0zW4fHXbRXSImVmMcLb0HPQscek05v8M3oNH_em2SDdltVch0dXMdEmFBrFgqx4eWCAWWbpAsNw2TaDPEevMQM16AibQyPLumReFf5U51ielEtc9VcD260ry2tIEq7XLsItBmaxDY8/s320/71C-Den95aL._AC_SL1080_.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></span><br />Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-2987752245139175242024-01-20T09:00:00.065-06:002024-01-20T09:00:00.142-06:00Purchased OutdoorMaster air pump for Aire fenders and Dinghy etc-2024<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQ4ubnrn83vpxB_rSg2nwUSVwMooPeVsLt5SPWFrsjAsc-g1XbGw17K6gwTp6ncUtNj14kReR3hs5dWY53Tk-tzlo9DegU_t1i9-uNBbsB0tmTCae_5cBUUc6Be-RRF0661VadxA1V8EbtHBhTdadQ3IsfmzUloaPXn4SDdrgBOLGe7xzmpYARY2RADY/s320/OutdoorMaster.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0819RTT4P/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">OutdoorMaster 20PSI High Pressure SUP Air Pump The Shark - Intelligent Dual Stage Inflation & Auto-Off Feature, Deflation Function, 12V DC Car Connector, for Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards, Boats.<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Purchased from <a href="amazon/com" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><br /> This will pump up our <a href="https://achillesboats.com/boatmodels/tendersandsportboats/lsi/" target="_blank">Achilles LSI-310E dinghy</a>, <a href="https://aeredockingsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Aere fenders</a>, <a href="https://www.seaeagle.com/ExplorerKayaks/300x" target="_blank">Sea Eagle 300x kayak</a> and new <a href="https://www.boteboard.com/collections/breeze-aero-inflatable-paddle-boards/products/breeze-aero-116-classic-cypress-inflatable-paddle-board" target="_blank">Bote Breez 11.6 inflatable (ISUP) paddleboard.</a> I mainly got this for our new ISUP but it will serve a multitude of other purposes.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="796" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn2cZl6S_xnCAepcFgn4enfar-wG0zalamOzUnR64QmOnGpY3VzpdU9JLA9ljRD-FuGx7Ql_GL4husF2nd60UzM3CBHoad9F0LkD6dmRHrgKouzsqaaFlbDoIULk8cvN-ChPvoQhUtWmLlgo3m0LzFmvX36Dbnu7Y65ke53d_OtDXO1fdqLU_Nk80lZ8/w400-h386/81Yi88it-ZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-14374871761325129562024-01-19T09:00:00.001-06:002024-01-19T09:00:00.141-06:00Second set of Magma Kayak/SUP racks ordered - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMO0TVpFYHZHLyPz9FQNXYhDpdzRkEn07eCNJh4VXhWQ6YYGn86o656MUPKwWvXEArD1zxuuBKzTLZCP2oJQikhaKbCR4C8Lruurbrt47WtJZk4qT6vNqtr75pJp1FV_zZMChj-P5K42RN3CMojNFBNn_-Pvgv15knU-fks4q6JKGVQTR4AMhPdbNJu8/s1036/racks.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMO0TVpFYHZHLyPz9FQNXYhDpdzRkEn07eCNJh4VXhWQ6YYGn86o656MUPKwWvXEArD1zxuuBKzTLZCP2oJQikhaKbCR4C8Lruurbrt47WtJZk4qT6vNqtr75pJp1FV_zZMChj-P5K42RN3CMojNFBNn_-Pvgv15knU-fks4q6JKGVQTR4AMhPdbNJu8/w296-h400/racks.jpg" width="296" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MNQSHFE/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1" target="_blank">Magma Products, R10-626 Storage Rack Kayak/SUP Boat Mounted, Polished Stainless Steel</a><br />Purchased from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span><br />January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> These new racks are <a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2013/05/ordered-up-some-kayaksurf-racks-from.html" target="_blank">replacing our old ones from Garhauermarine t</a>hat we purchased back in 2013.<br /> These have proven to handy. For instance, we turn them out of the way when docked. For the port side where our pump out is for our holding tank, we remove the item on the racks and can easily turn them in out of the way. We put the item on the dock in front of the boat while at the dock.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WrwmpfwzX_dCs-NissGL8JywOscuGEU-Ab8fV1VW9kdThoAXxlXh8hZwwyrYCr-0kHhQp2MpDlLepwZEs0Nx5-LfYyVdCj6dN7vl7h_LW1tqtPsLdkyR7dDKa1kY4TSnl-cQcwCPy9dV5yu2l0O4wig8erz6ylBfxmug1EZbPgOo-81TqAkwmTO3dOM/s768/715JHnIra0L._AC_SL1366_.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WrwmpfwzX_dCs-NissGL8JywOscuGEU-Ab8fV1VW9kdThoAXxlXh8hZwwyrYCr-0kHhQp2MpDlLepwZEs0Nx5-LfYyVdCj6dN7vl7h_LW1tqtPsLdkyR7dDKa1kY4TSnl-cQcwCPy9dV5yu2l0O4wig8erz6ylBfxmug1EZbPgOo-81TqAkwmTO3dOM/s320/715JHnIra0L._AC_SL1366_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not our boat just an example.</div></span><p></p></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-80338415294348626382024-01-18T09:00:00.002-06:002024-01-18T09:00:00.145-06:00Paddleboard paddle blade cover purchased. - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80KSWCwIfAioX1B-EFVNTGcZNMenda2i8z-diGQCtt2AFKQisrWj9Qgo00K4Dg4YEsJxhzLekW_AgI60GcVso3glrQKG_Fsnp4cxUT8cMwPHbijDmTeZTH1yVcQLnxNK8Cl6cN1IBHoSyd3gabD99pxMLPl6s1C_dAdvc-LW-ye2FG3QDAEnQ-vDqma0/s1366/51yP93JX6KL._AC_SL1001_.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80KSWCwIfAioX1B-EFVNTGcZNMenda2i8z-diGQCtt2AFKQisrWj9Qgo00K4Dg4YEsJxhzLekW_AgI60GcVso3glrQKG_Fsnp4cxUT8cMwPHbijDmTeZTH1yVcQLnxNK8Cl6cN1IBHoSyd3gabD99pxMLPl6s1C_dAdvc-LW-ye2FG3QDAEnQ-vDqma0/w165-h400/51yP93JX6KL._AC_SL1001_.jpg" width="165" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SPORT-Black-Cover-Stand-Paddle/dp/B019Z1E3UW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=38CL2ZD2683OP&keywords=j+and+z+sport&qid=1705340209&sprefix=j+and+z+sp%2Caps%2C1615&sr=8-9" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Z&J SPORT Paddle Bag for SUP Paddle Blade, Outrigger Canoe Paddle Blade Cover.</span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> The blade cover we have now I found, and it is falling apart. When not using the paddleboard (at the dock we cannot use it) I break down the paddle and store it in its bag. While at anchor though I leave it on the side of the Bimini and like to keep the blade covered. It is rather thin, so it can chip etc and the sun can eat it up after time.<a href="https://elegantsea.blogspot.com/2021/08/new-carbon-fiber-sup-paddle-purchased.html" target="_blank"> It is a nice carbon fiber paddle.<span><a name='more'></a></span></a></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /> Purchased from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY17qhHagRiG9I5Cm0z4r5m_ddxHzp-_Fdf0ZcGk1tWPSUCQqs9K4lX-R2I7TpNnKM9VDFJ15uForKEo2wTtJ9F_UWR_lxo9fzeo3gDDltZDe55-pPEoOyrlA54LPQhNF6iDq9Y2phG8NE3BoQ988VU2-8plroOKJkfkcoabXpLXm0_chlzd87HPw2p5M/s770/61hwS2ILRsL._AC_SL1001_.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY17qhHagRiG9I5Cm0z4r5m_ddxHzp-_Fdf0ZcGk1tWPSUCQqs9K4lX-R2I7TpNnKM9VDFJ15uForKEo2wTtJ9F_UWR_lxo9fzeo3gDDltZDe55-pPEoOyrlA54LPQhNF6iDq9Y2phG8NE3BoQ988VU2-8plroOKJkfkcoabXpLXm0_chlzd87HPw2p5M/w320-h319/61hwS2ILRsL._AC_SL1001_.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><br /></div>Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-59693329132153363952024-01-17T08:30:00.000-06:002024-01-17T08:30:00.134-06:00We purchased two rolls of this chafe. - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDzdIJRXSC7UgKX2Vwr9rJLqLyC8oeh4i663ahB8qfgWTkKRioBr_jMYkOfudVskom7W5DizxuA3NJanYDzypLrjZAk4xKqX5i659R6mRnTBcbVZQ4LnK7GDwRjjmpPoYUojW0VgF6GWkeD6HWVDcB6e8y_PhGwOvSBI5SszGIPs4Du5bixZeRhvku7w/s1080/thumbnail.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDzdIJRXSC7UgKX2Vwr9rJLqLyC8oeh4i663ahB8qfgWTkKRioBr_jMYkOfudVskom7W5DizxuA3NJanYDzypLrjZAk4xKqX5i659R6mRnTBcbVZQ4LnK7GDwRjjmpPoYUojW0VgF6GWkeD6HWVDcB6e8y_PhGwOvSBI5SszGIPs4Du5bixZeRhvku7w/w225-h400/thumbnail.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amarine-Made-FireHose-Effective-Protection/dp/B07MQ8ZY68/ref=sr_1_8?crid=KQYN8CUHWTVU&keywords=chafe+protection+boat&qid=1705338449&sprefix=chafe+protection%2Caps%2C320&sr=8-8" target="_blank">Amarine Made FireHose Bulk Jacket,Chafe Guards Provides Effective Chafe Protection Fit Lines up to 1" (10 feet)</a><br />This we need for our new fender lines and other dock line etc.<br />Purchased from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a></span><br />Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8146346679730797491.post-80675649249189259482024-01-16T10:23:00.001-06:002024-01-16T10:23:00.137-06:00Purchased a couple padlocks - 2024<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI4o1i85jGE3bpdZwa-UDkasRqYCmS91qEZAq4_r3xlP9ZRfqmqnnShuR56E8rDViIEYGBQDg4V1aT260TqiA69YoFWWPM-YEnWyBs-k1AQD2O8wT_OoLqsrKczPKv-DezMaOq35ImPbY1BDveR38KvaV718xrzJcDboBt88B0wYE2wk9Zp6t3e3_8tw/s872/lock.jpg"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI4o1i85jGE3bpdZwa-UDkasRqYCmS91qEZAq4_r3xlP9ZRfqmqnnShuR56E8rDViIEYGBQDg4V1aT260TqiA69YoFWWPM-YEnWyBs-k1AQD2O8wT_OoLqsrKczPKv-DezMaOq35ImPbY1BDveR38KvaV718xrzJcDboBt88B0wYE2wk9Zp6t3e3_8tw/w180-h200/lock.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1523D-Combination-Assorted/dp/B0009V1WMU/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=1DM1YHZ9TI5PQ&keywords=master%2Block%2B1523d&qid=1705335761&sprefix=master%2Block%2B1523d%2Caps%2C338&sr=8-1&th=1" target="_blank">Master Lock Set Your Own Combination Padlock, 1 Pack, Color May Vary 1523D</a></div> Ours are white and green. They are for the dock box and the extra dock box we are using as the owner of is not using it. They are not waterproof but will work fine and are udder the overhang of the dox box lid.<span><a name='more'></a></span>Purchased from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />January 2024 - ⛵ Chip & Debbie 💑 Currently in <a href="https://www.marinacostabaja.com/" target="_blank">Marina Costa Baja </a>in <a href="https://www.golapaz.com/" target="_blank">La Paz</a>, Mexico <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/elegant.sea.7" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook!</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wx8B7fLeqdRjMKFITwqsexRMoM01GC4BsprxeKlbli2XSAWH-iHu0kf2FTh43aT7d0POQe4NViKn2mASTlCFI5bhwu0bocnKarDUUP-cgKP_ccjquBdYytdK7s1hyIpyrQwx4zVxFRE8eS3wS6oMgoqn7ROjLWyyjVEABvqLKzVuQfdV2Ohoft1tjVo/s948/61TrZg1Q5QS._AC_SL1000_.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wx8B7fLeqdRjMKFITwqsexRMoM01GC4BsprxeKlbli2XSAWH-iHu0kf2FTh43aT7d0POQe4NViKn2mASTlCFI5bhwu0bocnKarDUUP-cgKP_ccjquBdYytdK7s1hyIpyrQwx4zVxFRE8eS3wS6oMgoqn7ROjLWyyjVEABvqLKzVuQfdV2Ohoft1tjVo/w376-h400/61TrZg1Q5QS._AC_SL1000_.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><br />Elegant'seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05957129629736443475noreply@blogger.com0