Sailing Catalpa · vídeo

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The crew of the Catalpa performs routine maintenance and provisioning while anchored in Punta Mita, Mexico, before preparing for a coastal passage to La Cruz.Watch Maintenance tasks include cleaning the hull and propeller using a Blue Nomad hookah system to remove barnacles and growth.4:19 The captain repairs a broken spinnaker pole by shortening it and re-riveting the end fitting, and addresses interior noise by gluing and doweling loose fiberglass trim panels.12:04 While welding in a previous boatyard, the captain accidentally grounded the welder through the boat's stainless steel lifelines, melting the wire and requiring replacement.8:52 The crew provisions for upcoming travel at local supermarkets and the La Cruz marina, where they utilize the dinghy dock for 100 pesos.10:09 The family also visits a salon in Puerto Vallarta for haircuts to repair sun and salt damage.20:06 The vessel's outboard motor mount shows significant corrosion, with the control linkage currently held in place by temporary wire repairs.23:24

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