Sailing Blue Pearlvideo
Ep 28 | Bashing all the way!
15 January 2023 · 22 min · 2K views · La Paz, Mexico
What this video covers
The crew of the Blue Pearl returns to La Paz, Mexico, to address multiple mechanical and electrical failures after a short coastal trip. During the transit, the vessel encounters 18-knot southerly winds, causing significant movement that damages unsecured items in the saloon.6:03 The owners troubleshoot several critical systems: the water maker, which required a professional hull cleaning to clear through-hulls and barnacles from the transducer; the B&G chart plotter, which intermittently resets; and the main engine’s corroded exhaust elbow.8:22 To supplement the failing navigation suite, the crew installs the Navionics app on an iPad as a primary system.8:28 Repairs also include replacing a clogged engine air filter, installing a residential 110-volt water heater to replace a non-functional marine unit, and rebuilding the main engine alternator to restore tachometer function.12:23 After cleaning the hull and strainers, the water maker achieves a stable 750 PSI.17:28 The crew prepares for a future passage to Cabo by finalising these repairs and installing new fishing rod holders and galley upgrades.5:04
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