Laelia has recently completed a single handed round trip from SF Bay to La Paz, Mexico. Return trip was non-stop from Cabo San Lucas to SF Bay - 31 days up wind with no equipment failures. She was equipped with a circumnavigation in mind but age and family circumstances have cut it short. She is now for sale - lying Alameda, CA.
See broker's listing at http://newerayachts.com/
Ralph,
Glad to hear she made it home. Looks like the Paragon SAOD I sold you was up to the journey. I'd give a lot a credit the R&D high deflection damper plate that you wisely installed. I recommend those to everyone who has ever worn out a transmission or a V-drive. Pete
I recommend it too! Thanks for the help Pete.