Carnival in La Paz Mexico or installing our water maker? We ended up doing both!
January 28, 2026 · 17 min · 315 views · La Paz
What this video covers
The crew of a Tartan Marine 34 C repairs a malfunctioning Spectra watermaker while cruising in La Paz, Mexico. After a previous repair attempt by a third-party dealer failed, the owners contacted the manufacturer directly.2:46 To bypass Mexican customs complications, they coordinated a complex logistics chain: shipping the unit from Puerto Escondido to a contact in Ensenada, who transported it across the border to San Diego for transit to the manufacturer.3:26 The manufacturer repaired the unit under warranty, and the crew retrieved it in La Paz.4:16 During the installation process, the owner confirmed the manufacturer honored a request to retain stainless steel fittings rather than standard nickel-bronze replacements.11:53 The unit successfully produced water after reinstallation.14:59 Between repair efforts, the crew participated in local Carnival festivities, including a cruiser dinghy raft-up and parade.5:07 Reliable water production remains a critical requirement for the vessel’s planned transit to the South Pacific.
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