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.
Second day of fall! in Ajijic Mexico, homesick for sailing - 2018
The second day of fall! Homesick for sailing. We had a big thunder and lightning storm with lots of rain last night. Glad we were here for the cool temperatures of summer! Enjoying the good berries - raspberries, blueberries, blackberries etc!
Sailing out to sea in 2011 off San Diego to see no land? - 2011
Debbie and I decided to try to sail out of San Diego Bay and go out at sea far enough so we could not see land. I do not think we knew how far and how much time it would take😀.
Ajijic bull riding rodeo up in the mountains of Mexico - 2018
This 1\2 inch hose is for anchor, paddle board and kayak wash down - 2018
Ok, this was a good deal and I like the hose because it is not real stiff.
Ordered our second EasyStart, this one is for our stateroom HVAC unit - 2018
EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start by Micro-Air
We ordered another EasyStart for our Mermaid Marine Air 5200 btu unit that we have in the stateroom.
AC Voltage Line Meter purchased - 2018
We purchased this meter from Amazon.com.
This will allow us to check the voltage at the dock box power source before connecting to s\v Elegant'sea.
This will allow us to check the voltage at the dock box power source before connecting to s\v Elegant'sea.
20 Pack 1-Inch Side Release Plastic Buckles purchased - 2018
The purpose I have for these is to go with the 1" black strapping we purchased.
Helm seat arms - decided to remove the putty and put in teak plugs - 2018
We received the helm seat arms from Cadillac Furniture here in Ajijic with the screw holes filled with wood putty as explained earlier. After wetting the arms to simulate them being varnished, we decided that the putty must go.
Our 5-piece cabinet set of doors got another coat of varnish - 2018
Another round of sanding and prepping and another coat of varnish.
They are starting to show progress.
Beta 38 hp engine work all done: heat exchanger, exhaust hose, zinc threads etc - 2018
Using our Stant 12270 30 Pound Cooling System And Pressure Cap Tester, Luis tested the stack tube/heat exchanger to be fine, no leaks.
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