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The crew of a cruising sailboat attempts to repair a failed Isotherm double-drawer refrigerator by replacing a leaking condenser with a $20 aluminum heat sink intended for commercial air conditioning.11:47 The aluminum component fails under the pressure of the system's refrigerant, causing the unit to deform and remain inoperable.13:14 Faced with a $1,400 backordered replacement part or a $2,100 new unit, the crew decides to postpone the repair and rely on a small auxiliary beverage cooler while they travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, for the Dia de los Muertos festival.14:02 Other boat projects include installing a saltwater galley pump, adding gas hinges to storage panels, and mounting fans to cool the battery bank.1:58 Upon returning to the boat, the crew hosts guests for a short coastal sail and fishing trip.18:25 The vessel performs well during the transit, though the crew notes they remain rusty with sail handling and tacking maneuvers.22:00

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