24.2N 110.3W. Marina Palmira,
November 2009. Steve and I appear to be "stuck" here in La Paz.
After eight years of mostly "make it work" projects and maintenance on the boat, it is time for us to take on some bigger projects. We replaced all the batteries. The starter battery was toast on our return and was replaced (obviously) before we went in the water. The house bank was eleven-plus years old. Cruisers were in total disbelief that we were utilizing such and old bank -- but with frugality and a watchful eye to keeping them properly charged, we had managed to keep them going a long time. We finally felt it was time to change them out and are dealing with the transition (mostly unhappily) from the old gel cells to the new golf cart batteries. Other projects include new marine grade wiring up the mast for our navigation lights and two new float switches for the bilge. Needless to say, we are getting to know Victor, the electrician, pretty well...luckily, he is a great guy and interesting to be around.
We drew the line, however, with our refrigeration system... and look forward to our love-hate relationship for another season.
All these projects require many trips to town. Luckily we still have the Lincoln and know the streets of La Paz pretty well. It is amazing to see how much La Paz has grown over these past eight years. We enjoy the older parts of the town with its cobble streets and incredible buildings...
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