Disappeared into a Mexican Hospital
31 December 2025 · 27 min · 21K views · La Manzanilla, Mexico
What this video covers
Aubrey, the owner of the vessel *Houdini*, manages a series of maintenance tasks and crew concerns while preparing for a passage to the Panama Canal. The crew performs repairs on the boat’s lazy jacks, which requires sending crew member Jordan up the mast for the first time.13:45 Aubrey also troubleshoots a Seawater Pro water maker, initially misdiagnosing a closed seacock as a failed lift pump, which leads to a secondary plumbing leak at a cracked elbow fitting.16:21 Additionally, the crew tightens a loose fuel injector bleed screw to resolve an oil leak discovered during an engine inspection.19:52 Amidst these repairs, the crew reports a missing team member named Dan, who sought medical attention for foot swelling and heart concerns at SEMA hospital in Mexico but subsequently lost contact with the boat.7:17 The crew emphasizes the necessity of carrying international medical insurance, such as Safety Wing, to mitigate the financial risks of seeking care abroad.9:41
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