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Refitting Raggedy Red - Coming Soon!
November 24, 2025 · 18 min · 35K views · Puerto Peñasco
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth have hauled their boat, Red Aviva, at a boatyard in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, to begin a comprehensive refit.0:18 After traveling 400 nautical miles and stopping at nine locations, the couple plans to upgrade several core systems to prepare the vessel for future long-distance passages.3:47 Primary projects include replacing the entire prop shaft, stuffing box, and cutlass bearing assembly, as well as performing a major service or professional rebuild on their Westerbeak engine.7:19 The owners also intend to replace all running rigging and sailing hardware.12:41 They are currently researching logistics for sourcing high-quality lumber in Mexico, noting that transporting organic materials across the border from the United States presents significant regulatory challenges.11:41 The crew aims to complete these upgrades and relaunch by spring.6:02 They are soliciting advice and professional connections from their audience to help streamline the procurement of materials and specialized services for these mechanical and woodworking tasks.4:39
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