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Forum: Marine Electronics 29-11-2023, 13:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,119
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Here the procedure for a V60 or V60-B: MMSI reset on New B&G

Can someone please confirm if this has worked for the B&G V60-B? We have changed our registration and need to change the MMSI but we're far into the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-06-2023, 09:50
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Thanks! Almost two years later and being exposed to the blazing Mexican UV, saltwater, wind and sand she's as shiny as ever.

It's worth investing in good paint. We can 100% recommend Alexseal...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-06-2023, 09:23
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Next up we were in for some more sanding. Thankfully due to the non-adhering topcoat and one-part primer a couple of days of elbow grease in we were ready for another coat of primer.
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-06-2023, 11:28
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Yeah, the bolts sit at the elbows below deck. Same here, we were astonished by the prices of bolts of bigger size.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-06-2023, 11:20
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Yeah they turned out really nice apart from all the issues. The company uses Aerospace Grade 5 Titanium (Ti 6AL-4AV).
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-06-2023, 08:07
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

After all the setbacks we had a couple of Cervezas and just kept on pushing. We didn't really have another choice, right?

So off we went, painted the mast and started putting it back together.
...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 30-08-2022, 11:17
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By Fidu666
Lagoon 420 Owner's Version, 350'000$, Marina del Rey, L.A.

For sale is 2008 Lagoon Owner's version currently in Marina del Rey in L.A. with the owners present. Asking price is 350'000$.

"Charly" is a very much loved boat, we are only selling him because...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-02-2022, 18:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By Fidu666
Re: 2008 Lagoon Owner's Version, Sea of Cortez, 350'000$

The owners version of the Lagoon 420 comes with the "Owner's Cabin" that spreads over the entire port hull.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2022, 11:27
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

What followed after moving on very smooth and nicely was just a clusterf*** of setbacks and problems. All of which were beyond our control.

Problem Number 1: Our paintjob failed. After doing a...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 22-02-2022, 08:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By Fidu666
2008 Lagoon Owner's Version, Sea of Cortez, 350'000$

For sale is 2008 Lagoon Owner's version currently in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico with her owners on board. Asking price is 350'000$.

"Charly" is a very much loved boat, we are only selling him...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-02-2022, 10:57
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Next up was more work on the bottom:

We painted 4 coats of Interprotect 2000 barrier coat, over the clean and faired bottom of Milagros, followed by one coat of red Pettit Unepoxy hard Antifouling...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-08-2021, 02:48
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

A long overdue update on our projects!

Tiny and corroded water tanks have come out finally! We'll replace them with poly tanks in a different location which will give us more than double the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2021, 10:29
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Gracias, Benz!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-04-2021, 09:22
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

A long overdue update on our progress!

We have sanded off the brittle, cracked and crazed Gelcoat off our topsides:
https://i.ibb.co/JvvwWsh/IMG-20210221-173910.jpg
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-02-2021, 09:03
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Long time no post!

The stubborn coupling and the shaft are out, and we also removed a shaft bearing for inspection that was noisy. Bringing the shaft to a workshop we found out that our shaft is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-01-2021, 08:09
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Yeah, once we've sanded the entire hull, we'll see what Fiberglass work needs to be done. There's been some repairs for sure, but the previous owner never mentioned any collisions. But at the same...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-01-2021, 09:09
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Finally, we're back with the boat. :smitten: First thing I did is a couple of test sands all around the hull. We're still settling in here in Mexico. It's still quite cool so I want to dive into...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-12-2020, 00:37
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Milagros says hello!

The girlfriend just made me aware of this one. I just have one of course. :whistling:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-12-2020, 00:35
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

That's the the thruhull of the sink, where all the stuff from the galley goes through. It wasn't there a year ago when we did the haul-out for the survey. It's two layers of black Antifouling that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-12-2020, 06:30
Replies: 23
Views: 7,147
Posted By Fidu666
Kelly Peterson 44 Refit

Hey guys,

My girlfriend and me have bought a Kelly Peterson 44 last August with which we intend to go cruising. She currently sits in Cabrales Boatyard (https://www.cabralesboatyard.com) in Mexico,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-12-2020, 05:52
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Milagros says hello!

Thanks and all the best to the other side of the world! :)
Forum: Meets & Greets 30-11-2020, 10:33
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Milagros says hello!

Thanks!
Forum: Meets & Greets 30-11-2020, 00:31
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Fidu666
Milagros says hello!

Hi guys,

Greetings from cold Switzerland!

My girlfriends and I have purchased a Kelly Peterson 44 in Mexico August last year. We intend to go cruising in the Sea of Cortez and further south....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-02-2020, 01:28
Replies: 478
Views: 47,269
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Composting head vs classic head

Trumpin' around. You should open a twitter account.
Forum: Our Community 04-02-2020, 11:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By Fidu666
Re: Any cruisers from San Diego?

Sooo, US or Mexico? :biggrin:
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