After weathering Hurricane Matthew in 2016 at Great Harbour Cay (GHC) Marina, Captain Joe and I decided to stay in the Bahamas for season two, and visit some new places not yet seen. We also wanted to improve our sailing and cruising skills, and figure out what changes or improvements to add to MAHI…
After an overnight sail to Eleuthra, we anchored in the lee of Russel Island, waiting for a slip at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven in order to make some repairs. During the night, we had a water leak on the fresh water side, losing about 100 gallons into the bilge. Worse yet, we discovered a valve…
Thought I would share all the interior shots of S/V Mahi, our Taswell 43, that I have taken over the last few months to give you a tour. This is a really comfortable center cockpit sailboat floor plan. The basic floor plan looks like this: You enter below deck by climbing down the companionway ladder…
A nice weather window allowed us to leave North Bimini for Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. It is a two day trip, so you first head for Mackie Shoal, drop anchor, then the next morning sail to Great Harbour Cay. The day started with goodbyes to new friends made in Bimini. Once we…
Now that our Refit “To-do List” is complete, I thought I would share all the improvements made to our Taswell 43, Mahi, in less than 5 months. Because our list is so long, I have broken it down into the “exterior” of the boat and the “interior.” Yesterday, I covered the exterior modifications for Mahi.…
Ready to head across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas, but first must wait for a favorable weather window. With Ethan on board, we want to be as safe as possible, plus provide a comfortable sail for all crew. How do we know when to leave Florida? We use our new Iridium Go! through PredictWind. …
SV Mahi 