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[Ep 45] Making the Most of Living on the Hard | Boatyard Life in Mexico
January 9, 2026 · 6 min · 2K views · San Carlos, Mexico
What this video covers
Armand and Liya spent two months living on the hard aboard their sailboat, Cosmo, in a boatyard in San Carlos, Mexico.0:19 With the vessel elevated 20 feet on stilts, the crew managed daily life without onboard plumbing, as black and gray water discharge systems remained disabled.1:26 They utilized a bucket-and-bucket relay system to drain sink water while workers operated beneath the hull.2:01 Access to the boat required climbing a tall ladder, and the crew relied on communal boatyard facilities for showers and restrooms.0:45 To manage high temperatures and humidity, they frequented a local grocery store for air conditioning and installed bug screens to mitigate mosquito swarms.4:35 The routine included frequent trips to local hardware and marine stores for project supplies, supplemented by scavenging materials left by other cruisers.5:24 Maintaining morale involved exploring local breweries and restaurants in San Carlos during the extended stay.6:02
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