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Ep 44 | Kicked off Candeleros beach!?
21 May 2023 · 24 min · 3K views · Bahia Candeleros
What this video covers
Blue Pearl, a cruising sailboat, transits the Sea of Cortez from Agua Verde to Bahía Candeleros and then to Punta Colorada on Isla Carmen. During the passage, the crew tests their engine performance at 2,000 RPM following a bottom cleaning, monitoring water temperature to ensure stability.2:29 Technical issues include a non-functional radar, which the owner repairs by bypassing a faulty Wi-Fi interface box and connecting the unit directly to the B&G Zeus 2 chart plotter.10:37 The crew also experiences intermittent failures with their depth sounder and headset communication system.15:36 At Bahía Candeleros, the crew encounters restricted beach access at a private resort, requiring a local resident's sponsorship to gain entry.8:14 The vessel later experiences significant wind gusts at anchor, reaching 22 knots, before departing for Punta Colorada.9:45 The crew performs routine maintenance, including varnishing the boarding ladder, while managing ongoing electrical troubleshooting.23:42
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