EP9 - Part 3 The demise of Eileen May - Sailing Adventures in Mexico #sailingmexico #oceanadventures
21 ottobre 2023 · 12 min · 243 visualizzazioni · San Carlos, Guaymas
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Yona and Shea discovered their ferro-cement sailboat, Eileen May, was structurally compromised by diesel fuel saturation while refitting the vessel in San Carlos, Guaymas, Mexico, in November 2018. Upon arrival, the crew encountered overwhelming diesel fumes below deck.1:16 Initial investigations revealed that leaking fuel lines—previously patched with improper materials like PVC and sewer piping—had allowed diesel to seep into the hull’s internal structure.10:24 Because diesel degrades cement, the fuel migrated into the keel and hull, causing "weeping" spots across the exterior that resembled chicken pox.8:48 Further inspection of the port side revealed 12 feet of crumbling tow rail, where rusted rebar and disintegrated steel ribs indicated significant past collision damage.5:09 After consulting an experienced ferro-cement boat owner, the crew determined the hull was beyond repair, as recasting the keel would exceed the boat's $18,000 purchase price.10:42 The discovery of diesel-saturated cement rendered the vessel unseaworthy and forced the abandonment of the refit project.11:32
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