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San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« on: February 13, 2023, 06:16:19 PM »
Thought I would post some trip information I have put together. I have done so much research for this trip it's a lot of work like building another boat:) What I have posted below is a copy of an Excel spreadsheet I have come up because I'm running 2 tanks I wanted a back up to my Garmin information. I'm sure my Garmin would do it all somehow but I'm still old school, I want a secondary conformation of what fuel I have left. There are only 3 for sure fuel stops in 1200 miles so fuel is super important. I have 162 gallons below the deck and just picked up a 60 gallon pillow style fuel bladder to sit on top of the deck. I like the spread sheet because I can estimate how long I can travel at any given mpg and see what I should have at my destination. I have also posted my planed route from San Diego to Cabo. I put this together on my Ipad Active Captain App then I can download it to my chartploter. I will post some pictures at the end of the trip, pretty much no cell service all the way down. Hope to be on the water by 3-3-2023 planning 8-14 days, depends on how good the fishing is on the way down. As you will see in my excel file there is a lot of cruising at trolling speed by design. Also save on the fuel bill:)

Not sure why the fule calk did not show up...PGN files should work? Thanks for the heads up Brian, I see the thumbnail for my fuel calculation chart attachment now:)
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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2023, 07:54:58 AM »
Cool, thanks!  The file didn't show up since it is a PDF format file, but it's there as an attachment and clicking on it works, FYI
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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2023, 03:21:10 PM »
A few pictures of my ride to Puerto Vallarta for the guest lurking on the web site that are not familiar with my build. GA Kodiak 31'4"
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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2023, 05:09:15 PM »

Does your route take into consideration the prevailing currents?  It could be that on one side or the other of a current stream, that you'd make better progress and go further on your gas?  Or am I out to lunch ... ?
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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2023, 12:40:34 PM »

Does your route take into consideration the prevailing currents?  It could be that on one side or the other of a current stream, that you'd make better progress and go further on your gas?  Or am I out to lunch ... ?
I do know the prevailing currents and sea should be on my stern for the most part. Although I did not think about the current being different close in or further out from shore. I will look into that...thanks for the tip
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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2023, 07:06:41 AM »
What a great looking boat!  Your careful attention to detail and thoughtful design jumps out at me.

Question:  How did you account for (potential) bad weather?

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Re: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta 1200 Miles One Way
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2023, 08:22:22 AM »
What a great looking boat!  Your careful attention to detail and thoughtful design jumps out at me.

Question:  How did you account for (potential) bad weather?

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Thanks Tom for the compliment!!!  If we hit bad weather the only real option is to find a protective anchorage hopefully in a cove that offers some protection from the storm. Drop anchor and hold on and wait for it to pass:) Weather down there this time of year is normally pretty good
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