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[Ep 72] Santa Rosalía mechanics couldn't solve this | Fridge fail in Mexico
25 July 2026 · 18 min · 432 views · Santa Rosalía
What this video covers
Armand and Liya, sailing the 37-foot vessel Cosmo, attempt to repair a malfunctioning refrigeration system while docked in Santa Rosalía, Baja California.▶ 0:35 The fridge compressor leaked refrigerant, and despite hiring local technicians to recharge the system with R134a gas, the cooling plate failed to reach operating temperatures.▶ 1:00 The technicians suggested the internal gel medium may have degraded due to the prolonged leak.▶ 15:50 While awaiting repairs, the crew also addressed a jammed jib furler by dropping the sail, cleaning the drum with a pressure hose, and lubricating the internal ball bearings with dry lubricant to clear accumulated grit.▶ 14:30 The crew notes that the Sea of Cortez environment requires frequent maintenance of furler bearings to prevent seizing.▶ 15:00 Beyond boat repairs, the stopover included clearing into the port, sourcing fishing gear at Felix Lures, and exploring the town’s French-influenced mining history and volcanic obsidian deposits.▶ 8:28 The refrigeration system remains non-functional despite the attempted recharge.▶ 16:28
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