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Checking Into Mexico was a Disaster⛵ Sailing 7
5 de febrero de 2026 · 29 min · 4K visitas · San Diego
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A Nordicat 43 sailboat, *Sand Dollar*, completes a 600-mile transit from San Francisco to Ensenada, Mexico, to undergo a major refit before continuing south to La Paz.5:32 The crew clears U.S. Customs at the San Diego airport before crossing the border, where they secure a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) after resolving registration documentation issues.3:05 In Ensenada, the boat undergoes its first haul-out at Baja Naval Boatyard, where the crew remains aboard while contractors strip and repaint the bottom, repair fiberglass blisters, and seal keel-to-hull joints.8:37 Technical repairs include replacing a fried alternator with a new charging configuration that uses a DC-to-DC charger to protect the lithium battery bank, removing corroded through-hull sensors, and installing a new grounding zinc plate system.12:21 The crew also hires a rigger to assist with mast maintenance, antenna repairs, and tuning the standing rigging.17:04 The vessel prepares for a 1,000-mile passage to La Paz, planning to anchor in San Quintin to rendezvous with another vessel before proceeding south.19:54
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