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I WENT TO MEXICO TO DELIVER A BENETEAU 56
2 November 2025 · 19 min · 4K views · Ensenada
Sunrise glows over Pacific as Beneteau 56 sails west
What this video covers
The crew delivers a Beneteau First 456 named *Vanishing Point* from Baja Naval boatyard in Ensenada, Mexico, to San Pedro, California.4:18 After checking out with the port captain in Ensenada, the crew manages a temporary import permit (TIP) for their own vessel, *Stoked*, by providing registration and passport documents.6:44 During the 150-mile passage, the crew encounters throttle linkage issues and charging failures, requiring a jump-start for the generator from Vessel Assist.10:38 Navigating in low-visibility conditions, the crew relies on radar and a FLIR camera because the boat’s isinglass enclosure is heavily fogged with moisture.15:13 Upon arrival at the Shelter Island customs dock in San Diego, the vessel is intercepted and hailed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a standard check-in.11:50 The transit concludes in San Pedro, where the crew navigates through heavy military traffic near Camp Pendleton.18:21
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