To be fair to Total Yacht Works, our engine is running great and we motored most of the 400-plus miles up the coast to San Carlos without any mechanical-related issues. The problem we're facing now is with the charging system. After five months of inactivity our regulator and/or battery combiner has decided to pack it in. Or, it could be a wire running through the engine compartment was pulled the wrong way or simply shorted out after 30 years of service. Whatever the cause, it needs attention if we want to preserve our batteries. So, that's what I'll be working on over the next few days.
But, a little charging problem can't overshadow the fact that we have our engine back and are on the move again. We said goodbye to our friends on Katie G and Bangorang on Sunday as we pulled away from the dock in Mazatlan for the last time. We felt an overdue sense of liberation as we motored out the channel and set the sails for the first time in months. A steady westerly breeze filled in and we managed to sail the entire afternoon in company with our friends on Cricket. The wind faded with the light so we fired up the diesel and motor-sailed under a brilliant clear night sky.
This morning we sailed in to the anchorage in San Carlos where we plan to spend a few days before moving to Guaymas where we'll haul the boat out and store it for the summer. It's tempting to linger here a little longer to check out the inviting anchorages along the coast. But, home is calling and we're looking forward to seeing family and friends in the States again. The Sea of Cortez will have to wait for the fall. It seems the season has come to an end for us just as it was getting started.
3 comments:
Yo ho ho James and Mills. I had a feeling you'd be popping into California soon...as I got a notice re Jim's updating his resume (or something) on LinkedIn a couple weeks back, I think. Been meaning to see what's up. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon. When are you hitting the BayArea?
Gamble
Hi Mike,
We're getting he boat put away now and should be back in CA next week.
james
Looking forward to seeing you.
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