Just felt like sharing a happy haul-out story with all y'all. It was
time for new bottom paint, and we needed a place to hang the new solar
panels, plus install the Hydrovane self-steering vane, so off to the
Puerto Vallarta boat yard we went.
So casual is this place, you get hauled and just wait a minute or two
and somebody walks up and offers to do your work. The yard doesn't get
involved. This guy offered to sand, fill little blisters with epoxy,
sand again, put on two coats of paint for 4000 pesos. That's about
$375 American or so, and get 'er done over the weekend since we hauled
on a Friday. Of course paint wasn't included, but the Jefe drove me
into town to get the good deal- all part of the service.
The welder was willing to jump on the rail project Monday and get it
done, no advance notice, and did a great job for another 3000 pesos,
and a friend and I installed the vane ourselves.
It's true that the rail job went into Tuesday, but we were out of there
and back in our slip within 5 days for a couple of boat units. Not
completely sure, but I bet that would be some kind of record back in
the States.
Anyway, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful, and we're off the
dock tomorrow for at least 3 months. Yippee!
Best to all,
Mike and Barb

cruisin wrote:
Just felt like sharing a happy haul-out story with all y'all. It was
time for new bottom paint, and we needed a place to hang the new solar
panels, plus install the Hydrovane self-steering vane, so off to the
Puerto Vallarta boat yard we went.
So casual is this place, you get hauled and just wait a minute or two
and somebody walks up and offers to do your work. The yard doesn't get
involved. This guy offered to sand, fill little blisters with epoxy,
sand again, put on two coats of paint for 4000 pesos. That's about
$375 American or so, and get 'er done over the weekend since we hauled
on a Friday. Of course paint wasn't included, but the Jefe drove me
into town to get the good deal- all part of the service.
The welder was willing to jump on the rail project Monday and get it
done, no advance notice, and did a great job for another 3000 pesos,
and a friend and I installed the vane ourselves.
It's true that the rail job went into Tuesday, but we were out of there
and back in our slip within 5 days for a couple of boat units. Not
completely sure, but I bet that would be some kind of record back in
the States.
Anyway, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful, and we're off the
dock tomorrow for at least 3 months. Yippee!
Best to all,
Mike and Barb

Wow...I tink I will print this and send it to the jerk that did the
bottom of out boat this year! You and Barb ahve a great holiday out
there on the high seas and report back as soon as you can! Be safe, you
two.

cruisin wrote:
Just felt like sharing a happy haul-out story with all y'all. It was
time for new bottom paint, and we needed a place to hang the new solar
panels, plus install the Hydrovane self-steering vane, so off to the
Puerto Vallarta boat yard we went.
So casual is this place, you get hauled and just wait a minute or two
and somebody walks up and offers to do your work. The yard doesn't get
involved.

What did it cost to be hauled Mike?


This guy offered to sand, fill little blisters with epoxy,
sand again, put on two coats of paint for 4000 pesos. That's about
$375 American or so, and get 'er done over the weekend since we hauled
on a Friday. Of course paint wasn't included, but the Jefe drove me
into town to get the good deal- all part of the service.
The welder was willing to jump on the rail project Monday and get it
done, no advance notice, and did a great job for another 3000 pesos,
and a friend and I installed the vane ourselves.

How's a hydro vane work? is that a servo pentium set-up?


It's true that the rail job went into Tuesday, but we were out of there
and back in our slip within 5 days for a couple of boat units. Not
completely sure, but I bet that would be some kind of record back in
the States.
Anyway, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful, and we're off the
dock tomorrow for at least 3 months. Yippee!

Were you headed?

Joe
Best to all,
Mike and Barb

cruisin wrote:
Just felt like sharing a happy haul-out story with all y'all. It was
time for new bottom paint, and we needed a place to hang the new solar
panels, plus install the Hydrovane self-steering vane, so off to the
Puerto Vallarta boat yard we went.
So casual is this place, you get hauled and just wait a minute or two
and somebody walks up and offers to do your work. The yard doesn't get
involved.

What did it cost to be hauled Mike?


This guy offered to sand, fill little blisters with epoxy,
sand again, put on two coats of paint for 4000 pesos. That's about
$375 American or so, and get 'er done over the weekend since we hauled
on a Friday. Of course paint wasn't included, but the Jefe drove me
into town to get the good deal- all part of the service.
The welder was willing to jump on the rail project Monday and get it
done, no advance notice, and did a great job for another 3000 pesos,
and a friend and I installed the vane ourselves.

How's a hydro vane work? is that a servo pentium set-up?


It's true that the rail job went into Tuesday, but we were out of there
and back in our slip within 5 days for a couple of boat units. Not
completely sure, but I bet that would be some kind of record back in
the States.
Anyway, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful, and we're off the
dock tomorrow for at least 3 months. Yippee!

Were you headed?

Joe
Best to all,
Mike and Barb

"Joe" wrote
Were you headed?

Duh!!! Maybe if you'd spend just a little time reading posts instead of
writing posts that flame everybody you wouldn't have to ask a stupid
question. They're going to New Zealand. They've only said so about
six times already..... Remember the posts about the Antipodes? Maybe
you should lay off the pot, Joe.

Cheers,
Ellen

Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Joe" wrote
Were you headed?

Duh!!! Maybe if you'd spend just a little time reading posts instead of
writing posts that flame everybody you wouldn't have to ask a stupid
question. They're going to New Zealand. They've only said so about
six times already..... Remember the posts about the Antipodes? Maybe
you should lay off the pot, Joe.

Cheers,
Ellen

Thats right, I remember they were to visit with the Navigator. Will
they take a direct route, or stop anywere Ellen? How much did they pay
to haul Ellen. Oh and how's that Hydrovain set-up work Ellen? Since you
have taken the role of offical Mike & Barb spokesperson. BTW could you
ask them how much they have to pay for Petro there?

I'm so glad you were just kidding when you said you blocked me. Got any
new pictures?

Joe

Joe

On Dec 11, 10:29 am, "Joe" wrote:
Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Joe" wrote
Were you headed?

The haul-out was supposed to be about $300 with three lay days, went to
5 so a bit more.
Hydrovane web site : www.hydrovane.com/
They think it's the best, we'll see. Looks pretty straightforward,
though, and will use lots less amps than our Robertson autopilot!
Cool thing was, we scored the unit (used, of course) for just $500,
with a spare rudder and two vanes. Installation looks clean, strong,
and doesn't obscure our name or hailing port.
We're going to cruise the Mexican Riviera until late March, when it
becomes safe to venture out onto the big blue puddle.
Best,
Mike

"Joe" wrote

Thats right, I remember they were to visit with the Navigator. Will
they take a direct route, or stop anywere Ellen?

They're gonna stop in the Galapogos. Then the Marquesas. Then theTahitian Islands.
Maybe the Australs Islands. Mike wants to go to Pitcairn but Barb doesn't because it's sorta
outta the way and the anchorage sucks.

How much did they pay
to haul Ellen.

Duh. He said 4000 pesos. Duh.

Oh and how's that Hydrovain set-up work Ellen?

Duh he hasn't used it yet. He just got done with a welder putting it on you know
welding on the rails.

Since you
have taken the role of offical Mike & Barb spokesperson. BTW could you
ask them how much they have to pay for Petro there?

I haven't but I can read. What's your problem. Need glasses? ;-))
They have a diesel. They don't use petrol. Diesel's cheap over there. Google it.

I'm so glad you were just kidding when you said you blocked me. Got any
new pictures?

I have lots of pictures, I'm a model. I decided to unblock you after just a few hours.
You do post sailing stuff even if you get *on the rag* once in a while. Sure you aren't a woman too?

Cheers,
Ellen

Glad to hear from you again, Mike!

cruisin wrote:
Just felt like sharing a happy haul-out story with all y'all. It was
time for new bottom paint, and we needed a place to hang the new solar
panels, plus install the Hydrovane self-steering vane, so off to the
Puerto Vallarta boat yard we went.

Will be interested to hear a report on how the windvane works.

So casual is this place, you get hauled and just wait a minute or two
and somebody walks up and offers to do your work.

It's not that they're casual, it's that they're poor.


.... This guy offered to sand, fill little blisters with epoxy,
sand again, put on two coats of paint for 4000 pesos. That's about
$375 American or so, and get 'er done over the weekend since we hauled
on a Friday.

Not bad. It's a little cheaper than around here, and of course no
environmental worries down there. If this guy was experienced and
planning to do it all himself, he would be very glad to get the work at
this price, prob'ly expected you to bargain him down.



It's true that the rail job went into Tuesday, but we were out of there
and back in our slip within 5 days for a couple of boat units. Not
completely sure, but I bet that would be some kind of record back in
the States.

Depends on where you are and how well you can plan ahead. It's nice to
not have it drag out & have costs driven up outrageously, which often
happens here even with good intentions.


Anyway, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful, and we're off the
dock tomorrow for at least 3 months. Yippee!

Thanks, I am beautiful. But I wish I was down there, it's been kind of
nippy lately and I'd welcome the chance to practice some Espagnol.

Injun Ear (formerly known as Eagle Eye)