So you think you ran out of things to do? Na, you know better!
Sorting out the SS screw\bolt washer, nut etc collection
Beginning of October 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
So you think you ran out of things to do? Na, you know better!
So you think you ran out of things to do? Na, you know better!
Beta engine oil pump modification for more clearance - 2015
Beginning of October 2015 - Currently in Paradise Village Marina in Banderas Bay Mexico
and started with the rasp on the fiberglass.
Replaced anchor locker chain hook\chain and re-bedded the chain locker drain hose - 2015
End of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
We replaced this chain hook with a new 3\8 SS chain hook
and a SS shackle. We also replaced the old painted chain
with some new chain. No more rust!
Stern shower\deck washdown all plumbed - 2015
September 2015 - - s\v Elegant'sea is at a private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
We are thinking of sneaking this "just and easy 😁" project into our summer list.
Selling it off - stuff gotta go - car - bicycles + misc
End of September 2015 - House sitting At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Because I need a new hip and we will be going to the VA in the USA for the hip surgery, we are lightening the load. We are shedding our land ties here so we can be more portable. For instance, we own a Mexican-registered car.
Because I need a new hip and we will be going to the VA in the USA for the hip surgery, we are lightening the load. We are shedding our land ties here so we can be more portable. For instance, we own a Mexican-registered car.
With no AC, it makes it tough in the summer.
Anchor snubber/chain hook re-visited - 4 of 6 - 2015
End of September 2015 -s\v Elegant'sea is at private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Before.
We the pin and roller to the Taler De Torno Gonzalez Machine shop - SS welding and had the weld job done.
Varnishing the nav station mostly complete, with satin - 2015
September 2015 - s\v Elegant'sea is at a private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
We have sanded and scrapped and washed etc to get this ready for varnish.
Stateroom cabinet and door hinges - painted - 2015
September 2015 - s\v Elegant'sea is at a private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
These hinges came off pieces we are varnishing.
“Bye bye” to IMSS insurance for us, we have free US healthcare - 2015
End of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
It has been our experience that the IMSS insurance for Mexican workers is not for us. I originally thought that it would
be the solution for our health care. We have cruiser friends up in the Sea of Cortés (Gulf
of California) that raved about it. They possibly were not looking for the level of
care that I was. He also had VA benefits in the US and was right across the
border being up in the Sea.
Newfound Metals Deck Washdown installed - stern shower 2 of 2 - 2015
The original stern shower try.
Nice try but no shower worth taking as the water trickled out 😕
Varnishing the nav station mostly complete - 2015
September 2015 - s\v Elegant'sea is at a private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Starting out. Old varnish.
Stern bracket welded for dinghy tie up done - 2015
End of September 2015 - s\v Elegant'sea is Currently in Paradise Village Marina in Banderas Bay Mexico
We removed the stern bracket from the boat and took it to the Taler De Torno Gonzalez Machine shop - SS welding and had the weld job done.
We removed the stern bracket from the boat and took it to the Taler De Torno Gonzalez Machine shop - SS welding and had the weld job done.
About what we wanted.
Anchor snubber/chain hook re-visited - 3 of 6 - 2015
End of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
We purchased the Mantus Chain hook and bridle system. We also got boat show pricing which made it even better!
We, like other cruisers, anchor for months at a time and use a bridle every time we anchor!
We purchased the Mantus Chain hook and bridle system. We also got boat show pricing which made it even better!
We, like other cruisers, anchor for months at a time and use a bridle every time we anchor!
Equalizing Mastervolt AGM batteries - No 2015
End of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
I wrote to A-Z Marine in San Diego where we purchased or four 6 volt Mastervolt AGM batteries and asked if the needed to be equalized. The response is below.
Varnishing stateroom hanging lockers - satin done - 2015
September 2015 - s\v Elegant'sea is at a private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
The satin varnish is now done around the hanging lockers.
Anchor snubber/chain hook re-visited - 2 of 6 - 2015
Middle of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
It seems the ABI chain grabber we have is one size fits all. It looks like I will need to work with this ABI some before I get it down.
Debbie is making salon seat covers from HD tarps - 1 of 4 - 2015
Middle of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Debbie is making salon seat covers from Home Depot tarps!
Anchor snubber/chain hook re-visited -1 of-6 - 2015
Middle of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
For as much as we anchor (a heck of a lot) I do not know why we never spent the time and money to get\make a great and easy-to-deploy snubber?
From what I understand the bridle should sit about a foot under water at all times with a healthy length of chain for a loop.
For as much as we anchor (a heck of a lot) I do not know why we never spent the time and money to get\make a great and easy-to-deploy snubber?
From what I understand the bridle should sit about a foot under water at all times with a healthy length of chain for a loop.
Dinghy wheel cover started (by Debbie) - 2015
Middle of September 2015 - At private slip in Nuevo Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Mexico
Debbie and I engineering the Danard dinghy wheel cover using a paper pattern.
Alan and Elizabeth came over and worked on their boat shade 2015
15' long by 15' wide plus now two side shades.
Lots of shade!.
Alan and Elizabeth came over and worked on their boat shade awning for a coupe days.
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