Engine Detail

 

 

Yanmar 3HLM35F located under galley sink.

Salon Detail

 

Salon with SSB and printer on left, 22" HDTV on right

 

Salon from Port side

 

 

Head Detail

 All waste hoses replaced 2012.  Toilet pump assy replaced and vanity re-plumbed 2011. 

Separate shower stall with reservoir and sump pump.

Nav Desk Detail

Left to right: Sirius Satellite Radio, Clarion CD/Stereo,* Standard Horizon Matrix VHF radio with AIS receiver,* Garmin 541 GPS,* Furuno 24 mile radar (factory re-conditioned in 2007).  Replaced starboard Nav panel with Fire-Port.*

(* denotes new in 2010)

Swing-out and locking chair underneath lift-top desk.

Galley Detail

Galley counter tops refinished with new formica in 2012.  Yanmar engine under sink on right.

Three burner, Princess propane stove.  Alder-Barbour Coldmachine refrigerator on left.

V Berth Detail

This is the V Berth as viewed from the salon.  Cushions were new in 2010.  Oak tool chest and tool storage under berth.

Vanity with mirrored cover open.

V Berth viewed from bow end of berth. Vanity to the right, hanging locker and full-length mirror left.

New Winter Home

Stopping by San Diego on our way north, we passed by one of the Navy's new high-speed warships.  This one had what looked like a flight deck in the rear, and you just had to wonder what kind of top speed it's capable of...

Sea Story is again back in the USA .  We brought her up to Ventura from La paz in early July, and now we're getting used to the cooler, wetter California weather.  We're also meeting new neighbors and exploring the nearby Channel Islands National Park - a fascinating cruising grounds I've long been curious about.

Our "Baja Bash" crew, Richard, Mary Lee and I the day we arrived at Ventura West Marina.  Our berth is close to the harbor entrance, and just a couple hundred yards from the beach.

To gain some knowledge about the Park, and to add to my seagoing skills, I've signed on as a volunteer crew member for the Park Services's transportation fleet of support vessels.  lots of fun so far, and it's been a chance to gain some of the skills required for hauling cargo and people to and from the Islands on a big boat.  Nice people to work with too....

The Ocean Ranger is my volunteer assignment for the Park Service.  We regularly take this 100' workhorse out to the Channel Islands in support of the Park's operations and research projects.

Sea Story is due for a haul-out in January, so it looks like a trip back down to the Baja Naval boatyard in Ensenada- probably leaving right after Christmas.  Already looking forward to spending at least a couple of weeks back in Mexico.  Sure hope we remember some of our Spanish....