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[Ep 57] Saltwater Leak Inside Our Sailboat | Welcome to Bahia de los Angeles!
12 April 2026 · 19 min · 812 views · Bahia de los Angeles
Red star spinnaker fills as sailboat heels on open sea.
What this video covers
Armand and Liya, sailing the 38-ft boat *Cosmo*, identify a persistent saltwater leak in the V-berth that had been misdiagnosed as a failure of their recently installed underwater lights.▶ 4:46 After testing for leaks during a passage to Bahia de los Angeles, they confirm the water ingress originates from the anchor locker rather than the hull fittings.▶ 7:04 The leak occurs because the anchor locker’s existing drainage holes sit too high, allowing water to pool and seep through a stress crack in the fiberglass bulkhead at the bow.▶ 15:37 To repair the breach, Armand removes the V-berth water tank to access the confined space, chips away old, failing fiberglass patches, and creates a new corner reinforcement using a wood template and fresh fiberglass layup.▶ 10:55 The repair successfully seals the bulkhead, preventing further saltwater intrusion.▶ 17:59 Bahia de los Angeles serves as a remote provisioning stop in the northern Sea of Cortes, offering essential fuel and groceries for cruisers despite its isolation.▶ 8:02
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