Hot, hot, hot!!!! Record-breaking
temperatures in the area exceeded 100 degrees! Even in the marina
temperatures came close to triple digits. I tried to arrange to do paperwork tasks during the hottest periods because the heat and
humidity made physical work miserable. So, the week was
pretty evenly divided between boat projects and paperwork. I spent a
lot of time on the phone, online and running around to get official
business handled. I received my Temporary Import Permit or TIP,
which is essential, and printed out what is supposed to be a receipt
for pre-paying for the visas for myself and two crew members. I also
applied for and paid for a Mexican fishing license. Conversations
with my insurance carrier resulted in my needing to get a standing
rigging survey done before they will insure me in Mexico. I'm in the
process of arranging that now. There's more to do, but I'm less
stressed about being able to get it done.
On the project side, the bright work
refinishing is nearing completion with work on the transom cap rail half way there, and I did the 250 hour engine service which required way too much boat
yoga. The new sail cover is done and looks fine after some
adjustments were made. Next week the boat gets hauled out for bottom
paint and some other work.
Did I mention I'm exhausted?
You mean you actually put 250 hours on that engine? Where did you possibly go?
ReplyDeleteYou should be exercising that engine every month for at least 8-16 hours under load. Have you been doing that instead of your bright pretend-work?