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Broken sailboat engine!! We finally start repairing the engine on our sailboat. Ep. 52

March 12, 2023 · 12 min · 1K views · United States

What this video covers

Jessica and her crew remove the 275-pound engine from Adventure Can't Wait using a rigging system attached to the boom.0:46 The engine is transported to a house for repairs while the crew waits for parts currently held at customs in Tijuana for 14 days.2:57 After removing the engine, the crew cleans the bilge with biodegradable soap to remove fuel and grease residue.4:23 While waiting for the engine parts, the crew renovates the boat's hanging closet in Puerto Escondido.5:05 They install shelves and a lower compartment to replace the existing open space, which previously extended down to the bilge.6:02 The project aims to improve storage organization and accessibility for clothing.5:07

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Tartan Marine 34 CTheir boat

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