Cabin looking aft

Photos of the aft part of the salon. These picture show the converted milk crates that we use to store things. The stacked crates on the left we usually use for food items like onions, potatoes, bread, and other stuff that needs air circulation but does not need to stay cool. The crates on the counter area store books and other materials that need breathing room and need to stay away from any water that might spill onto the counter from the open hatch. the crates keep stuff organized, make it easy to move around, and keep stuff from flying around the cabin when the seas get rough.


The hatch under the companionway leads to a large storage area where I keep all my tools and other boat parts.

the cockpit

The cockpit of Magstar with the new outboard, solar panels, and autopilot. Engine is a new 4 stroke outboard which is so much quieter and fuel efficient than the old 2 stroke. The solar panels are on removable mounts and can be rotated to track the sun. They keep the batteries well charge with all the sun in Baja. The autopilot has been a godsend. It means one person can sail the boat in most conditions.

Dual forstay

These are pictures of the dual forstay or headstay on our Bristol 27. Each headstay is attached to a side of the anchor roller. It has worked really well for us as you can quickly change jibs in variable wind conditions even if you don't have the money for a roller furler. You do loose some pointing ability with this set up but since this is a cruising boat we don't worry about that too much and being able to carry the jib in more conditions makes up for the loss of performance.

There are bungee cords on the pulpit so the jibs can be secured when it is down. This set up works best when you have double jib halyards.

Here you can see one jib on the starboard and the other jib rolled on deck on the left.

This photo shows the two jibs on deck with the anchor running through the roller in the middle.

Getting the bow roller modified by a welder in La Paz so we could use it for attaching the dual headstays.

Crazy NZ wind storm

I can't even imagine getting hit with something like this on a boat. Scary as hell.

La Paz

Sailing around in La Paz.


I don't remember exactly when this was but I think it was about 2005.

Magstar Interior photos from 2009

Photos of the interior of the boat. I love looking at these photos and dreaming of being aboard. I love how comfortable she is. I know where everything is, I built most of it and installed the rest. When I bought her 11 years ago the boat was empty and I have slowly built her into the boat I have always wanted. Now she is my retreat. I know that I can always go back to her and she is ready for new adventures.