EP 7 - Part 1 of The demise of Eileen May - Barra de Navidad adventures!
October 8, 2023 · 11 min · 443 views · Barra de Navidad
What this video covers
Shea and Yona purchased a ferro-cement sailboat named Eileen May in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico, in February 2017.3:06 After relocating from Seattle, Washington, they spent five months performing a comprehensive refit to address mold, engine, electrical, and plumbing failures.3:09 The crew replaced the alternator to restore engine function and eventually completed their first sail.6:37 During preparations for a northward passage, they discovered a significant fuel leak beneath the V-berth caused by a makeshift assembly of four different pipe types.8:40 Despite repairing the fuel lines, the boat suffered from systemic issues that eventually led to its demise. The couple successfully sailed Eileen May from Barra de Navidad to Guaymas, stopping in Puerto Vallarta, Isla Isabel, and Mazatlan to gain experience and test the vessel's systems.9:45 This initial cruising experience served as a foundational period for learning boat maintenance and living aboard before they transitioned to their current 38-foot sailboat, Holo Holo.
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