Fish Under Sail · vídeo

O que este vídeo aborda

A Nauticat 43 completes a 310-mile passage from La Paz to San Blas, Mexico, navigating unexpected wave heights and engine failure.11:31 During the two-and-a-half-day crossing, the engine shuts down due to a suspected lift pump failure or fuel tank draw issue, leaving the vessel adrift until the crew switches fuel tanks.6:50 The crew also manages a watermaker malfunction caused by air leaks in poorly installed plumbing connections and a cracked freshwater rinse solenoid.13:42 After arriving in San Blas, the owners fly to California to secure boat parts, including plumbing fittings, rod holders, and dinghy wheels, citing high costs and limited availability of marine supplies in Mexico.26:36 The vessel also undergoes a mainsail recut to accommodate a raised boom and a new Dutchman flaking system.1:17 The passage highlights the necessity of carrying extensive spare parts and the reality of managing ongoing maintenance while actively cruising.

Barcos neste vídeo

Mais de Fish Under Sail

*Channel Update* - Big Things Coming, but First Going Quietset. de 20268 Months of Hell — Splashing Sand Dollar at Lastago. de 2026Repairing a Crack in the Keel — This Had to Workjul. de 2026Will the Engine Start? First Test after Hydrolock Rebuildjul. de 2026

De Fish Under Sail — veja o barco, a tripulação e cada vídeo analisado do canal.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Um e-mail com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira seu endereço para receber sua própria cópia.