New Beta 25 Installed! Prepping our sailboat for transport to the Sea of Cortez
26 April 2026 · 9 min · 1K views
Sailboat lifted by excavator onto transport trailer
What this video covers
The owners of a Tartan Marine 34 C named Horiah replaced their failed engine with a new Beta 25 to prepare for a return to the Sea of Cortez. After a previous engine rebuild failed in La Paz, the crew hauled the boat out and transported it home.0:02 The installation process took approximately 18 hours, utilizing a mini-excavator to lower the engine into the hull.5:03 The project involved connecting the transmission to the existing propeller shaft and performing a plug-and-play electrical integration.5:01 Initial startup attempts required extended cranking to prime the system before the engine successfully fired.4:52 Beyond the mechanical refit, the crew focused on interior upgrades, including new settee cushions and bedding, to improve livability for long-term cruising.3:04 The boat remained winterized under a protective wrap during the refit period before final preparations for relaunching.2:21
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