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We are in Mexico, is that an option for PC

Art, that photo of your 34 looks like it was taken way up the Delta. My old backyard.

Ex Pineapple Cup Racer Converted to Trawler 1999 Ex Racer, de rigged, re-fitted to the dark side.

A beast of a set up!

For off grid applications, has anyone had success with Engel Freezers and Fridges?

Good Article: https://www.briangwilliams.us/methanol-economy/methanol-and-dimethyl-ether-as-diesel-fuels-substitute-in-compression-ignition-engines.html

ProMaritime. Yes, correct. You must file an FBAR (Foreign Bank And Financial Accounts). All bank accounts etc in other countries if any of those accounts aggregate value exceeds 10k US. Foreign earned income exclusion. You can earn up to $112k in a foreign country before having to pay...

It is very difficult to separate the two at times. Personally, I'd like to know where we are headed with diesel prices, 6 months, 1 year, 3 year, etc. Will it come down, will it continue to sky rocket. These are not all the time, but sometimes, policy decisions as well as other factors. I...

@Hippocampus. Good article, thanks for sharing.

The hyrbird (diesel electric) combos that are being sold now on some trawler and cats such as the new HH44 have both engine and motor on the shaft. Just throwing this subject out there. Like some of the get home contraptions I've seen, wonder if it is possible to have a chain or belt...

They make it sound like 5 knots is bad. I'd take 5 knots plus spooling up the diesel to 1000rpm to make maybe 7 or 8 knots? That is $ back into the pocket if you are cruising the boat. If you are at the marina, not worth it at all. Some short passages we plan on making in the Carib are...

I reached out to wing it, based on Dan's boat, a 48 foot Seaton, the WingIt folks said you'd get 5 knots out of their kite BUT, you'd have to remove that foward stay. Here is their response to installling a kite onto a 48 foot 75k lbs. trawler. ****************** HI, I would be possible...

@ Hippocampus. I do like the idea of adding solar. We filled our 2018 45.5 foot 5th wheel toy hauler with solar and really enjoyed the benefits of being off grid. Looking to do something similar with our next trawler.

I would love it if we can squeeze out more of what we have. Just seems they are starting a narrative of demonizing diesel, can't help but feel like it is an agenda.

Now that prices are flying as high as these kites do, any new talk or news on this subject?

Thank you for your input TwistedTree. There seems to be a "sweet spot" when it comes to current tech and current prices for things like solar, lithium batts etc. We are also looking at WingIt kite systems as options to extend range. Our last "off-grid" experiment was on our 2018 44.5 Toy...

Socal_Cecil, I sent Oceanvolt a message for a re-power quote.

Can you share some photos please? Thanks

Two more Southern California based yachts recently relocated from Southern California to Puerto Vallarta due to "Fuel Shock" and general inflation in California. Here are our fuel prices as of 6-15-2022: Marina Vallarta: $27.48 (pesos per liter) $5.38 (US) per gallon. Bulk discount for 1000+...

Is that in Rio Vista, CA area?

Yes!!!

Puerto Vallarta Area Fuel Prices as of today, 6-16-2022: Marina Vallarta: $27.48 (pesos per liter) $5.38 (US) per gallon. Bulk discount for 1000+ gallons $26.76 (pesos per liter) $5.24 (US) per gallon. Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huancaxtle: $28.29 (pesos per liter) $5.54 (US)...

You are right on the money with the towns you mentioned. As far as the West Coast of Mexico, Acapulco is sketchy right now, the other locations are good for ExPats. The Loop is in our future as well, but we have to find the right boat that can do it all, or get a Loop specific boat then sell...

Wifey B, Keep us in mind when you come back through. We have been as far south along the coast to Barra de Navidad and as far north to Sayulita. Barre de Navidad is a great little marina and anchorage for those who want to be on the hook. It is home to a cool little fishing and tourist town...

Jeff, A little info about lifestyle and Cost of Living here. FOOD & QUALITY: As far as food goes, GMO hasn't made into the mainstream here yet, veggies are of good quality. Food is about 50% of where I was in the states. My go to is a 4 street taco deal for $2.50. My T-Bones are grass fed...