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    Insurance coverage for CD 22 cruiser /state of Sonora Mexico

    Colby, yes that was the outfit I mentioned, Great source of info for Baja travellers. Mostly RVers I suspect. They represent a couple reputable Mexican insurance Companies and it takes just a few minutes on line to get a relatively inexpensive 6 month or yearly liability policy. That type of...
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    Insurance coverage for CD 22 cruiser /state of Sonora Mexico

    Rene, hoping that West Coast Global comes through for you I will add that Ben Brown, not Sherry was the most helpful of the two. They do represent Foremost as well as several other companies. In My case I already was insured by them for my boat and trailer in the US on one policy and my truck...
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    Insurance coverage for CD 22 cruiser /state of Sonora Mexico

    I spend a fair amount of time South of the border with boat, trailer and truck all with full coverage plus a separate Mexican policy for Liability only (required) I got everything from my local insurance broker, Brown insurance co. Tucson, Az (520) 888-6900
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    Venture 26 / 25 Cruiser kicker for hull speed +

    we're back in Tucson after 6 weeks or so in the Sea, November was windier than usual, old weather patterns are shifting... I might see you in Florida, never been there before except for a very quck trip eons ago to Tampa to look at a Cabo Rico 38, wasted trip it turned out.
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    Venture 26 / 25 Cruiser kicker for hull speed +

    I'd forgoten about your cockpit helm
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    Venture 26 / 25 Cruiser kicker for hull speed +

    it does get complicated does'nt it? :shock:
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    Venture 26 / 25 Cruiser kicker for hull speed +

    Colby, is your kicker connected to your 150? Are using your autopilot when you troll?
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    Venture 26 / 25 Cruiser kicker for hull speed +

    Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke is 81 lbs
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    17th Annual Catalina Off-shore Adventure, August 7, 2022

    There is a fairly new ramp (big!) on Shelter Island and a large parking area as well.
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    Age old fuel consumption question - with a twist

    Right, weight will make a big difference so does sea state and wind. I gave up on the quest for ultimate fuel consumption efficiency and go for what feels right I often wish I had a 200 though,,,
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    Now on the Oil Bath Bandwagon

    Thanks Bradmond, I am ordering 2 tubes of the Lucas Marine stuff , It certainly has not been 100,000 miles on the hubs but very close to 6 years so.. lets get pumping! jacking up the axle and rotating the wheel while pumping the grease is the thing to do, did I get that right?
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    Now on the Oil Bath Bandwagon

    i found some info: https://www.easternmarine.com/1-3-8-x-1 ... -kit-81022 They say !00,000 miles or 6 years for grease replacement, seems pretty high! I had Bearing Buddies on previous triple axle trailer (I also blew a few rear seals), before that one on an older trailer it was the kind...
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    Now on the Oil Bath Bandwagon

    Anyone has the VORTEX hubs on their trailer? You suppositely pump new grease in a center nipple and old grease comes out of the front perimeter of the hub. You stop pumping when new grease comes out... How often do you replace the grease? How much grease does it take for 4 hubs?
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    Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) Winter Cruise

    Colby, Looking forward to go fishing together, whenever you are ready! Rob,I should clarify my post. I was not looking for information, I am not driving down the Baja way, i tow straight down from Tucson to San Carlos, Sonora, store the truck and trailer and launch there, cross over to Baja...
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    Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) Winter Cruise

    Anyone contemplating such a thing this Late Fall/Winter? Alain Provost/Tucson
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    C-Otter fishing adventure on Lake Superior

    Happy "Looping" Tom! I've connected with Colby and he shared his head spinning schedule for the Summer with me. Alain
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    C-Otter fishing adventure on Lake Superior

    Any dates for 2022 yet?
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    power steering assist units?

    Colby, I don't think it is typical of 25s Mine steered very hard in one direction when I first got the boat but that was quickly taken care of with a power bleed. Ever since steering with the Seastar is smoothl as silk in both directions. Could it be that it is more challenging to get 100% of...
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    Charger/Battery Monitor Recommendation

    The ProMariner ProNautic serie would be a good choice.
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    Trailer tires pressure

    Colby, I was writing while you posted the above...
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