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Armand and Liya, sailing the 37-foot vessel Cosmo, attempt to repair a malfunctioning refrigeration system while docked in Santa Rosalía, Baja California.0:35 The fridge compressor leaked refrigerant, and despite hiring local technicians to recharge the system with R134a gas, the cooling plate failed to reach operating temperatures.1:00 The technicians suggested the internal gel medium may have degraded due to the prolonged leak.15:50 While awaiting repairs, the crew also addressed a jammed jib furler by dropping the sail, cleaning the drum with a pressure hose, and lubricating the internal ball bearings with dry lubricant to clear accumulated grit.14:30 The crew notes that the Sea of Cortez environment requires frequent maintenance of furler bearings to prevent seizing.15:00 Beyond boat repairs, the stopover included clearing into the port, sourcing fishing gear at Felix Lures, and exploring the town’s French-influenced mining history and volcanic obsidian deposits.8:28 The refrigeration system remains non-functional despite the attempted recharge.16:28

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