Whew looking back at 2017 was a another year of firsts; Farthest North in the Sea (Bahia Los Angeles), Sail plan for downwind sailing (Double headsails), Thanksgiving away from home (La Paz), Visit to the Southern mainland (Mazatlán and others), Teeth cleaned in a foreign country, and many more. We just keep finding more things that we love about Mexico. Initially the plan was to do a Pacific crossing in a few years but there is so much to see in Mexico this plan is on indefinite hold.
Year end summary…
| Miles sailed: | 1,873 |
| Days spent sailing: | 61 |
| Nights at anchor | 54 |
| Nights at sea | 3 |
| Nights on the hard | 6 |
| Nights in marinas | 51 |
| Nights on mooring balls | 14 |
| Nights living aboard | 128 |
| Number of crew (excluding Chris and Jean) | 8 |
| Number of anchorages | 37 |
| Number of marinas | 6 |
| Number of haul outs | 1 |
| Expenses (over $100): | |
| Anchor bridle: | $265 |
| Rudder interconnect: | $315 |
| Rudder bearings: | $425 |
| Anchor guide: | $475 |
| Saildrive transmission repair: | $275 |
| Bottom paint, to gelcoat and built back up: | $2,500 |
Here is the 2017 list of boat projects (minor items and maintenance not included):
| Replace Anchor bridle | Replace water filters |
| Replace Rudder bearings (both sides) | Remove foil |
| Install new anchor guide | Remove through hull plugging |
| Install 55 pound Mantus anchor | Check batteries/BMS |
| Dinghy oil change | Install new anchor |
| Install redesigned rudder interconnect | Mark anchor chain lengths |
| Repair SB saildrive shifter | Install screecher blocks |
| Hurricane season cleaning | Test Propane values and system |
| Engine, Oil and filter change | Replace cabinet latches |
| Remove sails and run messanger lines | Temp repair on watermaker boost pump |
| Remove Stackpack | Clear port holding tank obstruction |
| Foil exterior windows | Unclog SB sink |
| Foil blocks and winches | Clean and remove corrosion on sail drive bolts |
| Winterize Dinghy motor | Clean and remove corrosion rivets on mast |
| Dinghy change oil | Reattach Velcro to ceiling panel |
| Flush dinghy outboard motor with fresh water | Reattach barameter |
| Run-out fuel in carb | Replace anchor lightbulb |
| Install watermaker pickling valve and hose | Wash topping lift line |
| Install sails and running rigging | Adjust hatch hinge tension |
| Replace fuel filters | Apply sailtape to jib |
| Repair shower gluper pump | Lube saloon window struts |
| Replace engine zincs | Clean head sea water screens |
| Clean and inspect rigging | Upgrade Iridium |
| Strip to gelcoat, new barrier coat and bottom paint | Replace watermaker boost pump housing |
| New 65 pound Mantus anchor | Replace stern shower hose |
| Label anchor chain locker with lengths | Replace triangle zincs |
| 4200 on sail drive seals | Dinghy replace outboard impellor and shift adjust |
| Install stack pack |
The rhythm of living in Mexico is addictive and we are excited to see what new adventure await us in 2018. Bring on the good times!
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