VW Jetta has the windshield tinted in Mazatlan, Mexico - 2017

The windshield has been tinted with Johnsons Window Filmsand it will take up to 30 days for the tint to dry, which will clear out any fog and water bubbles.

Removed chain bracket from anchor locker - patching holes and clean up - 2017

This is where the old roller was located.

The galley Whale Gusher foor pump has developed a leak - 2017

Our Whale Gusher foot pump was leaking and so we pulled it out. It turns out that the pin holding the pump foot peddle is coming out. We tried to knock the pin back in but no luck.

Debbie made a c cover for water filters used at marinas - 2017

Debbie sewing the UV water filter cover on our "Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 Sewing Machine"

Cockpit electrical panel gets a new back for protection. - 2017

The 6 Position WeatherDeck Waterproof Fuse Panel

Santiago kayak\paddle board friends at s\v Elegant'sea - 2016

This is an older post we never published. This was in 01/2016 while anchored in Santiago Mexico. Jeff and Carolyn on s\v Third Wish and Nick and Janet on s\v ?.

VW Jetta gets fluid flushed\changed for trip North - 2017

The 2008 VW Jetta we bought in April (about two months ago)

is in the lube shop and this time for new Valvoline 5-30 oil and filter change.

A new cover for our Honda 9.9 outboard - 2017

Here you can see some of the local sport fishing fleet

and how they keep their outboard engines covered until they're used.

Sewing for boat neighbors on m\v Misty Michael - 2017

Debbie is re-sewing all of the outside 70% shade in gray for m/v Misty Michael.

VW Jetta went to the suspension shop and got booted etc - 2017

Here we are looking at the plastic pan that helps protect the motor from rocks etc.

New jacket zipper put in the aft cockpit shade - 2017

Debbie is replacing a torn jacket-type zipper on our aft summer shade cover. 

Band playing on a trimaran tour boat, way to go! - 2017

Sitting at the dock watching a trimaran go by with a band playing! How fun! A tour boat just cruising around having a good time.

Middle of June 2017 - Tied up in Marina Mazatlán, Mexico

Anchor locker payday is getting re-worked - 2017

Our payday is leaking through the anchor locker into the chain locker.
So out it will come and we will re-seal it and re-install it.

Removing and resealing the droids - attaching hose to port side - 2017

The Plastimo Dorades have been leaking.

Re-bedded the forward Hella Marine LED running lights - 2017

Our Islander Freeport 36' is not a wet boat. Our bow is 6 feet off the sea.

Still summerizing- Debbie covering the stern light - 2017

Debbie is covering the stern running light

with the insulation that you use for car windshield sun screen.

The Beta 38 hp has been running on fresh water, flush - 2017

Our Beta 38 hp diesel engine has been running on fresh water from our water tanks while we are at the dock summarizing.

Some cap rail is being re-bedded with 3M 4000 UV - 2017

First we removed some of the Sikkens Cetol from the cap rail around the teak joint.

Pool party at Mayan Palace in Mazatlán - 2017

Beginning of May 2017 - Tied up in Marina Mazatlán, Mexico

Chip and his "pet" iguana!! 

We are at the Mayan Palace Mazatlán Mexico for a pool party, hosted by Dave and Marisa on s/v Pacifico with Debbie and Dan of s/v Caper, Jon and Lisa of s/v Molly J and of course us, Chip and Debbie of s/v Elegant'sea. 

Pool party at Historic Freeman Hotel and dinner at El Presidio - 2017

The Freeman Hotel Mazatlán.  With Jon and Lisa s\v Molly J,  Dave and Marisa on s\v Pacifico (they were the host) and of course, Chip and Debbie on s\v Elegant'sea.