It's been a great 7 months cruising Mexico, but we're at the end of
the season (hurricane time is here)and we're bummin' big time. We're
in San Carlos, near Guymas, Mexico, and this is where we'd planned to
leave the boat for a few months while we try "land cruising" for the
summer.
Problem is, laying up the boat for the summer sounds like a major pain
in the aft. The heat here is so extreme that cans can explode if you
leave them aboard. Bugs can get in and multiply. All the rubber and
plastic will crumble. The lifelines even have to come off so they
don't melt!
Thinking now about trucking the boat to the northwest where we'll be
hanging out mostly this summer. What are the problems with moving
boats by land? (Besides the xpense)
Mike and Barb
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"mike" wrote in message
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It's been a great 7 months cruising Mexico, but we're at the end of
the season (hurricane time is here)and we're bummin' big time. We're
in San Carlos, near Guymas, Mexico, and this is where we'd planned to
leave the boat for a few months while we try "land cruising" for the
summer.
Problem is, laying up the boat for the summer sounds like a major pain
in the aft. The heat here is so extreme that cans can explode if you
leave them aboard. Bugs can get in and multiply. All the rubber and
plastic will crumble. The lifelines even have to come off so they
don't melt!
Thinking now about trucking the boat to the northwest where we'll be
hanging out mostly this summer. What are the problems with moving
boats by land? (Besides the xpense)
Mike and Barb
Latest updates and pix:
www.sailinglinks.com/notes.htm

mike wrote:
It's been a great 7 months cruising Mexico, but we're at the end of
the season (hurricane time is here)and we're bummin' big time. We're
in San Carlos, near Guymas, Mexico, and this is where we'd planned to
leave the boat for a few months while we try "land cruising" for the
summer.

???

I don't get it. You sailed there, why not sail back?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

DSK wrote:



I don't get it.

We know.

Cheers

DSK wrote in message ...
mike wrote:
It's been a great 7 months cruising Mexico, but we're at the end of
the season (hurricane time is here)and we're bummin' big time. We're
in San Carlos, near Guymas, Mexico, and this is where we'd planned to
leave the boat for a few months while we try "land cruising" for the
summer.

???

I don't get it. You sailed there, why not sail back?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Well, Doug, we aren't really going "back", just weren't sure we wanted
to leave the boat in the heat down here for hurricane season. We've
decided to leave her in the water at Marina Real where we'll have her
watched over by a local guy. Took off all the sails yesterday.
probably will remove the dodger too.
After next season we may take her up to the Northwest, but we'll leave
here a little earlier before the tropical disturbances start to form.
Mike

You guys are gonna freeze to death up north now that you've tropicalized
yourselves. You're going to have to develop some thick skin....

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Well, Doug, we aren't really going "back", just weren't sure we wanted
to leave the boat in the heat down here for hurricane season. We've
decided to leave her in the water at Marina Real where we'll have her
watched over by a local guy. Took off all the sails yesterday.
probably will remove the dodger too.
After next season we may take her up to the Northwest, but we'll leave
here a little earlier before the tropical disturbances start to form.
Mike

Hi Mike and Barb,

Looks like your having a great cruise. I suggest you get some
tropical canvas and shade your boat, will help keep your can goods
from exploding. A couple of solar vents will help alot to. Beats the
hell out of having your hull crushed by ice!

Enjoy!

Joe

Hi Mike and Barb,

Looks like your having a great cruise.


How would Joe know? He doesn't sail.


RB

mike wrote:
Well, Doug, we aren't really going "back",

Permanent vacation? Cool!

... just weren't sure we wanted
to leave the boat in the heat down here for hurricane season.

Heat isn't that big a problem, especially when the boat should be
protected from the sun anyway. Or as much of it as possible. But
hurricanes... bad.

... We've
decided to leave her in the water at Marina Real where we'll have her
watched over by a local guy. Took off all the sails yesterday.
probably will remove the dodger too.

I'd remove as much as possible.

After next season we may take her up to the Northwest, but we'll leave
here a little earlier before the tropical disturbances start to form.

Maybe by way of Hawaii?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

(Bobsprit) wrote in message ...
Hi Mike and Barb,

Looks like your having a great cruise.


How would Joe know? He doesn't sail.


RB


Coming from a harbor day sailor your opinion does not matter blubberboy.

Joe