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Ep 65 | Our first week back and it’s a doozy!
14 January 2024 · 14 min · 2K views · San Felipe Marina
What this video covers
Chris and Jessica Hanna return to Blue Pearl at San Felipe Marina to find a rodent infestation, a failed refrigeration system, and a broken trailer leaf spring.0:25 The rodent chewed through electrical cabling for the bow thruster, the charge control remote meter, and the Starlink cable, requiring extensive splicing and soldering to restore power and signal.3:58 The refrigeration system suffered a refrigerant leak that required professional repair to replace a solenoid and O-rings.5:54 Additionally, the trailer sustained damage from rough road conditions in Mexico, causing a shifted front axle that necessitated unloading the vessel.3:07 To address maintenance, the crew hires two divers to clean the boat's bottom for $150, a task previously performed more frequently in La Paz.9:29 Despite the damage to laundry, cabinetry, and wiring, the crew successfully restores the refrigeration and electrical systems. Persistent rodent activity remains an ongoing challenge for the owners.12:54
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