Kodiak 31' 4"' OAL 9'6" Beam West Coast Boat Works, Bend OR.

[Brian.Dixon]

I really like the table with the lip around the edges.  So cool to see your boat getting better all the time.

Galley tables should have a lip ... it captures spills!  Some put in a gap to allow draining into the companionway, but I have mixed feelings about that.

[json]

What a journey that's going to be! What type of bait tank did you end up going with?

[Grady300]

What a journey that's going to be! What type of bait tank did you end up going with?

Got it from West Coast Bait Tanks down in the San Diego area. It's a nice tank and reasonably priced. 65 gal. tank, blue interior, including blue light for $1500 bucks. I provided my own lid and pump.

[Djeffrey]

I have to laugh, it sounds like you’ve been peaking over my shoulder. I’ve been doing almost the same things for my trip in the other direction. Heading to Alaska out of Bellingham the first of may. Would like some info on your light bar if you have it.

[Grady300]

I have to laugh, it sounds like you’ve been peaking over my shoulder. I’ve been doing almost the same things for my trip in the other direction. Heading to Alaska out of Bellingham the first of may. Would like some info on your light bar if you have it.

Originally I was going to do the inside passage this summer. Then PV just sort of happened, long story!!  Look up Black oak night vision (next on my wish list) they are great people. Mine was right at 1k but they are having a Flash Sale if ya act fast it's 20% off. Ask for Randy, he said if I called with-in a week to order the night vision he might extend the discount...  https://www.blackoakled.com/collections/marine-led-light-bars/products/40-inch-marine-series

[Todd j]

That is what I have.  I absolutely love it!

[Grady300]

That is what I have.  I absolutely love it!

Which one do you have the Light or Night Vision?

[Todd j]

My response was directed to the autopilot.  Sorry for the confusion

[Djeffrey]

Todd I too have that auto pilot. Love it. Quite and user friendly

[Grady300]

My response was directed to the autopilot.  Sorry for the confusion

I agree the auto pilot runs my twins well. I have that Garmin 1242 XSV chart plotter, I added an external heading sensor that really helps fine tune everything. The internal antenna works but being this is such a long trip and we will be cruising at night a lot I wanted my charts better accuracy making my actual position on the plotter dead on. There are a lot of obstacles just under the surface down that way so I felt it was worth the cost. 

[Todd j]

I went with the 1243xsv.  I hadn’t considered the external heading sensor.  So far I’m impressed with its accuracy.  We will see if I still feel that way after my trip to Channel Islands.  Your trip sounds awesome!

[Grady300]

I went with the 1243xsv.  I hadn’t considered the external heading sensor.  So far I’m impressed with its accuracy.  We will see if I still feel that way after my trip to Channel Islands.  Your trip sounds awesome!

We will both absolutely have an amazing adventure!!! To build your own boat capable of this type of adventure then actually make the trip is OUTSTANDING!!!

[Brian.Dixon]

I went with the 1243xsv.  I hadn’t considered the external heading sensor.  So far I’m impressed with its accuracy.  We will see if I still feel that way after my trip to Channel Islands.  Your trip sounds awesome!

We will both absolutely have an amazing adventure!!! To build your own boat capable of this type of adventure then actually make the trip is OUTSTANDING!!!

Post or describe your route, where the stops are, fuel contingencies etc?  (Too much work, I know but a map w/route would be cool)

[tule peak timber]

looking forward to your adventure pics for sure. The Channel Islands were my primary home hanging on a hook for a couple of decades. I haven't been to Mexico for a very long time....Enjoy !

[Grady300]

I went with the 1243xsv.  I hadn’t considered the external heading sensor.  So far I’m impressed with its accuracy.  We will see if I still feel that way after my trip to Channel Islands.  Your trip sounds awesome!

We will both absolutely have an amazing adventure!!! To build your own boat capable of this type of adventure then actually make the trip is OUTSTANDING!!!

Post or describe your route, where the stops are, fuel contingencies etc?  (Too much work, I know but a map w/route would be cool)

I already have my routes entered into the Garmin Active Captain App, I will see if thee is someway to print out the route!