We'll cruise north along the Gulf coast this year, starting sometime the week of March 23. We'll be underway only two weeks or so, with commitments starting mid April.
Carina has never been prettier, after a thorough cleaning inside and out. The brightwork has been cleaned and oiled. I found a good strong cleaner and stain remover called On and Off which instantly removes rust stains on fiberglass and stainless steel. Best used on a windy day, as a couple of whiffs of the fumes about knocked me down. I wouldn't dare use it below. The improvement/investment this year is a new Raymarine autopilot, and I went for the version designed for boats about twice Carina's size. A huge improvement over the last tiller pilot I bought 20 years ago. It was noisy and had a mind of its own. This one is nearly silent and goes where you tell it to. What more can I ask? It will add to the pleasure of cruising, and may even extend our range.
Stay tuned- We'll try to keep up with our log and post it whenever we have a wifi or cell signal.
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