Sailing Blue Pearlvideo
Ep 78 | FUN in the SUN and BOAT LOADS of work!
July 14, 2024 · 26 min · 3K views · La Paz
What this video covers
The crew of Blue Pearl undertakes extensive refit projects while docked in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico.0:52 Workers strip and re-varnish the exterior wood, including the rub and tow rails, and install a rain gutter on the cockpit roof to prevent water ingress.4:07 Electrical system upgrades include replacing a failed 2017 Magnum 12-volt 2800 inverter with a Victron MultiPlus 12-volt 3000 unit and installing a Victron Ekrano GX seven-inch touchscreen display.6:13 The crew also adds a new washing machine to the vessel.12:38 During the refit, the owners explore local amenities, including Oasis Massage and Spa in La Cruz, and dine at various restaurants in the area, specifically recommending the food at Su Pancha Madre in San Pancho while cautioning against the quality at La Cabana.12:06 The owners utilize a rental car for regional travel to San Pancho and Sayulita before departing for a trip to Oregon.24:28
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