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Goodies

May 13, 2014Matt 3 Comments

My new smartplug socket (to replace existing, slightly dodgy existing shorepower socket), shorepower cord and Blue Seas AC/DC panel arrived today! Just waiting for the galvanic isolator and the ELCI switch and we are in business – I can’t wait… Continue reading →

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More updates

May 7, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Not much to say – still cleaning, now finished the whole front (inc the bedroom compartment, bathroom and closet) and middle. I’ve pulled all the wires and hoses out, and removed the batteries (see pic for empty compartment) Hopefully have… Continue reading →

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THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

May 1, 2014Matt 2 Comments

Look what I found floating in the dock next to mine 😐   More impetus to change the name

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Artists Impression of me looking at the old wiring

May 1, 2014Matt 1 Comment

  (Image from http://threewordphrase.com/)

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Still cleanin’ on

April 27, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Except now I’ve done the whole V Berth, Bathroom and Closet. Next is the main cabin – I’ve taken the time to start pulling out wire that isn’t hooked up to anything – so far I’ve got this out And… Continue reading →

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Upholstery and Wiring

April 23, 2014Matt Leave a comment

I tried to get my covers off the cushions, and horribly failed. So I won’t be able to wash them really, so I am going to have them redone – and will get the V-Berth foam replaced. It’s probably going… Continue reading →

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Still cleaning

April 21, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Ugh. I hate it so. But look at this bathroom cabinet! (before pic is in previous post) On another note, I tried to take the cushion covers off to wash them and was unsuccessful. I think I’ll have to get… Continue reading →

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Update

April 20, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So I haven’t updated for a while, and the reason for that is that I got onto the ‘Cleaning’ part of the project. I’m really bad at cleaning, so ‘cleaning’ meant ‘do 5 minutes of scrubbing and then take a… Continue reading →

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One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere h One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere her in Panama City
Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific f Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific for quite some time. Last 100 miles were upwind against heavy current but it was ok, even the fearsome Punta Mala was tame. By far the scariest bit was threading my way through the shipping anchorage outside the canal,  the traffic was very active and a couple of times I had to get out the way sharpish

Next, the canal!
This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest south I'll be on this trip. From now on, every mile will take me back to BC (sometimes somewhat obliquely and via two oceans, the NWP and the canal but still!)

The hardest parts are yet to come but after two and a half years,  I'm homeward bound.

#sailing #sailboat
Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a gia Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a giant iguana out of their pool to marlins launching themselves out of the water, the wildlife and the people did not disappoint. What a lovely place!

#costarica
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