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A couple living aboard a pilot house sailboat in a Chiapas, Mexico, marina faces a series of critical maintenance failures, including widespread deck leaks and a ruptured sewage line.0:06 Heavy tropical rains revealed leaks in the windows, hatches, and air vents, forcing the crew to install blue tarps over the deck to prevent further water intrusion and interior mold.6:24 The boat’s aging plumbing system culminated in a sewage leak inside a clothing closet, prompting the removal of the entire holding tank, pump, and associated hoses.9:30 The crew replaced the traditional marine head with a composting toilet to eliminate odors and reclaim storage space under the master berth.15:15 While sourcing repair materials, the owners identified an abandoned, identical boat in the yard as a potential source for hard-to-find parts.3:12 The project list remains extensive, requiring a full interior ceiling replacement due to water damage and ongoing structural repairs.7:50 Removing the legacy sewage system and installing a composting head significantly improves the vessel's habitability and storage capacity.16:23

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