Comments on: Argentina

By: Capt. Paul West

Capt. Paul West — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:11:10 +0000

Alex:

Great post... Busy, buys, busy. I just got up here. It's been a while.

I'm getting Panacea ready for the sailing season up here and varnishing, cleaning, checking clamps, hoses, wires well you know the drill. Put my hand on a hose clamp the other day and it fell off in my hand. It rusted on the back side and looked and felt great up until it just fell off. That's why my hand is all over those things no more than a month apart.

All is well. Give me best to Carla and I'm excited about your next month trip. You're going to have a ball. Stay in touch, I'll do the same.

Capt. Paul
s/v Panacea

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:38:07 +0000

There aren't many times I wish I had a credit card but this is one of them. Ive been looking for a deal on a genset big enough to run my h20 maker. I just got a notification that there is a FP4000 in ft. Lauderdale for $900 like new, somebody should snatch this up, wont last a day.

fortlauderdale.craigslist.org/brw/boa/4141202416.html

Peace

By: chuck

chuck — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:40:23 +0000

If you want to bury them use a dive tank with a hose and blow out the mud under the barrels.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:44:10 +0000

Actually the cain cemented and comming out of the barrels is 3/4, and 1/2 to the top Which can be changed as necessary. The 3/4 is big ass chain and plenty, wont rust I the mud either ;)

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:39:02 +0000

Yoda mouse, thanks mate. We are on the same line with prayers.

Horatio. Bigger chain will last longer for sure. My 5/16bbb has been under water on my anchor for over 5 yrars and is still fine. Im sure the 1/2″ will last well over a decade. Im planning on leaving within 6 months so its a no brainer for me, plus I didnt have access to any larger chain. If I had to do it again I would have used 50′ of chain and 30′ of rhode as opposed to 80′ of chain. Im in 37′ of totally protected water (no swell) and just have to deal with wind.

By: Horatio Marteleira

Horatio Marteleira — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:59:21 +0000

Amazing how the ideal woman can transform a man's life for the better. The Bluesphere Gods bestowed you with the best gift in life.

Now, about that 1/2 inch chain attached to the barrels on your mooring, isn't that a bit thin for the long run? I used 4 inch chain attached to 2 inch and then 1/2 inch for last run that won't be buried and is replaceable every so often. Now I'm feeling like I really overdid it.
Have a great trip.

By: YodaMouse

YodaMouse — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:18:14 +0000

Congratulations. I wish both of you the best on your journey together – in life, love and Splendid. If I was religious I’d say I’ll pray for your happiness. As it is, I’m sending all my good vibes your way. You both deserve happiness. Good luck.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:18:53 +0000

Tincho,
We arrive in Bolson November 8th and go to mallin ahogagado and well be there for a few days. If
you have a car it would be cool to hook up for a drink :) I hear its a beautiful area :)

Peace.

By: Tincho klenk

Tincho klenk — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 01:25:12 +0000

Dont forget to call me when you guys are here around el bolson so we can have a beer together!!!
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The beer is in the fridge!!!!:-)
Tincho klenk