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30 Days in Hell: Salvaging a Rotten Nauticat 43 in Mexico!

6 de junho de 2026 · 18 min · 9K visualizações · Chiapas

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A couple cruising in Chiapas, Mexico, purchases a derelict Nauticat 43 to salvage parts for their own vessel.4:18 The salvage project involves stripping the engine, windlass, and other deck hardware from the rotted, mold-infested hull.14:08 After failing to turn over the seized engine despite soaking the cylinders in Kroil for several days, the owner removes the injectors and proceeds to dismantle the engine components manually.10:14 The team hires a local service to pump out flooded oil and diesel from the bilge and engine room to prevent environmental contamination.7:30 They plan to use a crane to remove the masts and engines before cutting the remaining hull into pieces for disposal.15:20 The project aims to reduce the cost of necessary repairs on their primary boat by sourcing used components locally rather than importing new parts.3:37 The salvage process requires significant physical labor in extreme heat, leading to the decision to prioritize removing only high-value, salvageable equipment before final demolition.11:41

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