S3, Ep29 Why We Are Definitely Still Sailing to Baja First!
13 July 2025 · 16 min · 158 views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
Tim and Jess refurbish a used watermaker, attend the San Diego International Boat Show, and repair storm damage at their property in Baja. Tim rewires a high-pressure watermaker motor from three-phase 240V to single-phase 115V, noting that the unit requires a new pressure gauge and a mounting location on their boat, Into the Mystic.0:40 At the boat show, the pair researches fuel filtration and oil change systems while comparing modern catamaran layouts to their preference for classic teak and mahogany interiors.4:59 In Baja, they address roof leaks caused by Hurricane Hillary by replacing rotten plywood and installing corrugated metal sheeting.9:01 Mud deposits from the storm have buried the local boat ramp, forcing neighbours to launch vessels by waiting for high tide to float trailers.6:46 The trip concludes with local fishing for yellowtail and shark, followed by a July 4th celebration.12:33
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