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[Ep 31] 2 Weeks Anchored Off Grid in Baja's Island Paradise | Isla Espiritu Santo
October 12, 2025 · 22 min · 897 views · Isla Espiritu Santo
What this video covers
The crew of the 43-foot sailboat *Cosmo* spent two weeks anchored at Isla Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez, balancing remote exploration with ongoing mechanical repairs. After departing La Paz, the couple encountered engine vibration at 2,000 RPM, which they attributed to potential fouling on their folding propeller.▶ 4:49 While anchored in El Mestano Cove, they experienced significant rolling during unexpected westerly wind shifts, necessitating last-minute adjustments to their dinghy security.▶ 18:23 The crew also struggled with a non-functional electric-start Yamaha outboard, which they attempted to troubleshoot by cleaning connections and inspecting the starter battery.▶ 13:10 Friends from another vessel eventually assisted with parts to restore the motor.▶ 13:53 Between maintenance tasks, the crew performed underwater hull cleaning to remove algae and barnacles, hiked the island’s interior, and snorkeled in the protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.▶ 11:02 The experience highlighted the reality of cruising as a cycle of managing boat systems while living in isolated, high-maintenance environments.
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