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Caravan to Mulege?

Hook - 5-25-2006 at 09:50 AM

Due to some interesting opportunities in the Mulege area, Jason (NoWorries) and I are now looking more towards heading to the Mulege area instead of BOLA. Our window of departure is either the evening of 6/8 (simply cross the border and stay between TJ and Ensenada) or dark thirty on the 9th. Plan on driving straight thru if all goes well. Return time will likely be the following Sat or Sun but the return will be broken into two days. Probable return stop in SQ or farther north. We both have Monday, the 19th, off as an emergency/cleanup day.

BOLA is still a possibility on the return leg if the opportunities down south dont pan out.

Anyone interested in caravaning down or back, send me a U2U or post your intentions. We will be towing sumpin' big (8500# of boat/trailer) so we wont be Speedy Gonzalez. But I will do 60-65 on the straights, so we aren't complete dogs, either.

Bob and Susan - 5-25-2006 at 10:40 AM

remember hook you're only as good as your worst trailer...

watch out what you ask for ....you might get it:yes:

Amen, B & S.

Hook - 5-25-2006 at 11:04 AM

Trailers have caused me more grief on trips than the boat itself. Much of that was due to the condition of the road 10+ years ago.

But this one has new leafs, equalizers, rotors, calipers, bearings and all the associated hardware. Even one new taillite assembly.

That's about all I can do. But I'm bringing backups and a floor jack, JIC.

Roberto - 5-25-2006 at 11:22 AM

Two complete sets of bearings, grease, and the tools to replace them are all you should need. Don't forget a cold chisel in case you have a set of bearings overheating and welding themselves to the spindle. A set of files too. An experienced guy like you will be fine. Good luck.

Bruce R Leech - 5-25-2006 at 11:39 AM

Have every one in your caravan do the same or you will spend your vacation waiting on there broken trailers:light:

Hook - 6-2-2006 at 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Roberto
Two complete sets of bearings, grease, and the tools to replace them are all you should need. Don't forget a cold chisel in case you have a set of bearings overheating and welding themselves to the spindle. A set of files too. An experienced guy like you will be fine. Good luck.


You know, I didnt have a cold chisel.

But I do now, Roberto. thanks for the tip.

Bob and Susan - 6-2-2006 at 03:16 PM

don't worry...

the road is WAY better now...not like the OLD days...
NO potholes.

most boats have bearing buddies now and don't EVER dry up...

just grease after launching in the salt to remove the hidden water.

oh yea...clean the boat when you get home:spingrin:

Hook - 6-2-2006 at 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Bob and Susan
don't worry...

the road is WAY better now...not like the OLD days...
NO potholes.

most boats have bearing buddies now and don't EVER dry up...

just grease after launching in the salt to remove the hidden water.

oh yea...clean the boat when you get home:spingrin:


I didnt mean to imply that I hadnt towed down there in the last ten years. And, YES, the road is way better.

Got the buddy bearings, too. Wish I could go with that new system that uses ATF in the bearings but I havent seen a set for the big 2.441 end caps. Supposedly a much better system, IF the seals are installed correctly.

Who has the best carnitas in Mulege, B & S?

Bob and Susan - 6-2-2006 at 03:37 PM

susan won't eat meat....

the BEST place is LOS EQUIPALES...near Bruce

Bruce R Leech - 6-2-2006 at 07:02 PM

Danny tacos across from Manual Cuestas store has good ;D

Hook - 6-2-2006 at 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
Danny tacos across from Manual Cuestas store has good ;D


That's what I thought, Bruce, but doenst he only serve it on certain nights? And which nights would that be?????

To B & S: I dont think I've ever ordered anything but the seafood combo at Equipales......always been pleased with it.

Bob and Susan - 6-3-2006 at 04:09 AM

try the steak....next time

capt. mike - 6-3-2006 at 07:36 AM

Hook - i am flying in fri morning june 9th for several days. And yes, Danny's is our fav for tacos most days and his carnitas is part of a pig he does saturdays. i think.

stop by the serenidad, space 4 and we'll be around the patio, the bar, the pool, out in a boat...............quien sabes??:bounce:

Bob H - 6-3-2006 at 09:55 AM

Tacos in Mulege... isn't there still a little taco stand right next to the bridge that is made out of the back end of a pickup truck? Audrey and I had some fantastic shrimp tacos there. It seems like the wife does the cooking and the guy/husband runs to get beer for you, etc. It was a nice experience. Is it still there?

Hook - 6-3-2006 at 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by capt. mike
Hook - i am flying in fri morning june 9th for several days. And yes, Danny's is our fav for tacos most days and his carnitas is part of a pig he does saturdays. i think.

stop by the serenidad, space 4 and we'll be around the patio, the bar, the pool, out in a boat...............quien sabes??:bounce:


Capitano,

We will be based out of the new motel at San Bruno, hopefully launching out of the new "marina" if the tides permit. It's all new, so we will be improvising, in the Baja style.

Plan on being in Mulege on Saturday night (and other nights, as well). If you find yourself between barcas, let us know. We can fish up to four, but we are in to variety so we will spend some time going deep for the yellers before we go offshore for the exotics. Going out every morning from the 10-17.

Lets HOOK up!

capt. mike - 6-4-2006 at 06:31 AM

ok, i'll spin by maybe and check it out.

No worries, MIke

Hook - 6-5-2006 at 11:46 AM

I will find you. Gotta show the newbie the Serenidad grounds anyway. Probably be around in the late afternoon of the 10th and then on to Danny's. I havent eaten there in about 10 years but he used to have some killer rellenos that had NO batter; he just grilled whole chiles filled with cheese. I am hoping he still does this.

That is, if I can resist a Pelican Reef burger. Naw, I'll save that for later in the trip when I'm real desperate. :yes:

capt. mike - 6-5-2006 at 03:06 PM

well, bad news - the Pelican reef rest. is closed.

believe it or not, the sereindad has great burgers.

Bob and Susan - 6-5-2006 at 03:08 PM

it was open last weekend....

Hook - 6-5-2006 at 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by capt. mike
well, bad news - the Pelican reef rest. is closed.

believe it or not, the sereindad has great burgers.


Oh no.......I guess real estate does beat flippin' burgers. Damn, that's a big loss to the culinary and beverage scene in Mulege, at least in a gringo kinda way. I really liked their food.

The Serenidad burgers will have to be sampled.:yes:

capt. mike - 6-6-2006 at 06:54 AM

i guess what i meant to say was that it seems to not have regular hours - open and closed whenever they want, on whims according to regulars who talked about it when i was there last, a week and a 1/2 ago.

thot it had to do with it being for sale.

Scotty does put out some killer food tho when it is open.

Bruce R Leech - 6-6-2006 at 06:59 AM

Pelican reef rest will be open for 3 weeks more

Hook - 6-6-2006 at 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
Pelican reef rest will be open for 3 weeks more


And then closed for good??? No one continuing to operate it??

That's surprising with the level of business they always had when I was there.

I understand the desire to get the real estate thing going, though, if that's whats going on.

Bob and Susan - 6-6-2006 at 11:24 AM

every year they close for the summer...they're canadians:biggrin:

too hot:biggrin:

Bruce R Leech - 6-6-2006 at 11:40 AM

scotty is planing on reopening. he is running it on his own now

Hook - 6-6-2006 at 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Bob and Susan
every year they close for the summer...they're canadians:biggrin:

too hot:biggrin:


TOO HOT??????

Why, it's just getting nice........:bounce:

Bob and Susan - 6-6-2006 at 04:56 PM

that's what i say!!!

we'll be waterskiing on July 4th:P