Been following you two for a while now. Love the frequent posts lately! Reading about your adventures makes me dream of finishing my boat and getting out there.
Seriously consider buying a scuba compressor for the boat. Everyone that started without one in 2009, ended-up buying one by the time they arrive in Tahiti...and by then, half of the best diving was in their rear view mirror. We bought one for $2500 off ebay and it still works great after filling 100s of tanks for everyone in Bora Bora where you will dive with Lemon Sharks. Check S/V Beachhouse Scott & Cindy photos and videos.
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When are you planning on entering the Pacific Ocean, and will that be through the canal?
Yep we have that on the list anonymous, thanks for reminding. We have the bottles onboard already.
Pete: Yes the canal, sometime between march and april I believe.
What is the name of your neighbors vessel?
What a beautiful boat!