Ep57 Finally Leaving Ensenada! All the Last Minute Projects Before Sailing Baja
19 May 2026 · 23 min · 550 views · Ensenada
Sailboat departs marina with crew and dinghy on davits
What this video covers
The crew of the *Mystic* prepares for a coastal transit down the Baja Peninsula by completing final maintenance and provisioning in Ensenada. To facilitate a future summer haul-out, they drive two vehicles to Puerto Penasco to store one at the Cabrales boatyard.0:49 Back in Ensenada, the crew replaces engine filters and oil while troubleshooting a low-pressure water system, ultimately opting to replace the pump and expansion tank.8:45 They also customize their Victron display by uploading a custom logo via a web browser, ensuring the image file is resized to 208 by 118 pixels to prevent distortion.11:23 After clearing customs with the port captain at no cost, they fill the boat's water tanks using a marina vending machine.15:02 The final preparations include acclimating two cats to the vessel and stocking four months of provisions.8:17 Total departure expenses reached $4,072, covering fuel, truck storage, groceries, and boat parts.21:27 The crew departs Ensenada aiming for Sanquin Pin to beat an approaching storm.19:07
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