What could possibly go wrong! Driving to Mexico to pick up our sailboat and transport her home!
February 25, 2026 · 12 min · 2K views · Guaymas
Truck hauling sailboat hits speed bump on desert road
What this video covers
The owners of the sailboat Haraya travel from their home to Guaymas, Mexico, to retrieve their vessel from a boatyard for engine repairs and repowering.2:09 After a three-month absence, they navigate the border crossing and drive a trailer to the yard, noting the prevalence of large speed bumps on the local roads.1:31 Upon arrival, they prepare the keel-stepped boat for transport by removing the mast and the bimini.8:01 The crew uses fenders as padding for the mast during the unstepping process and struggles with a seized set screw on the bimini frame, eventually unbolting the assembly to remove it.10:02 They also clear the interior of gear, including a composting head and an outboard motor, to prepare for the haul-out.8:11 The work takes place in high heat and humidity, complicating the disassembly of rigging and electronics.5:46 The crew successfully prepares the boat for the travel lift before departing the yard.
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