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A 40-foot sailing vessel with a 24-foot beam attempts to haul out at Marina La Cruz in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but fails to fit the yard's 23-foot travel lift.0:19 Despite providing ship papers in advance, the crew discovers the size discrepancy only upon arrival at the slip.10:47 After initial frustration and a search for alternatives, the crew secures a haul-out at a different local yard for the following Friday.16:09 The delay forces a change in plans, requiring the crew to provision and perform maintenance tasks while at anchor.15:12 They rent a car to source bottom paint, engine batteries, and through-hull fittings from local chandleries.16:47 The crew emphasizes the necessity of verifying travel lift dimensions personally rather than relying on marina staff, especially for wide-beam vessels.15:00 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of preparing for long-term cruising in the South Pacific, where supplies are scarce and expensive.

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