[Ep 53] San Francisquito Was Perfect… Until Our Inverter Failed

• March 19, 2026 by SmoCo Sailing |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:21:03
• SAILING YOUTUBERS

In this episode we pick up where we left off in San Francisquito, also known as “The Slot”.
After exploring more of this remote Baja anchorage, including abandoned buildings and a close encounter with a not-so-friendly bull, we settled into life at anchor on Cosmo and give you a little “day in the life of…”
With calm weather and nowhere to be, we spent the day working through a few small projects on the boat and enjoying one of the most beautiful white sand beaches we’ve found in the Sea of Cortez.
But boat life has a way of changing plans quickly.
What started as a simple day turned into hours of troubleshooting when our inverter suddenly stopped working, sending Armand deep into the engine bay chasing down the problem.
After working through multiple possible causes, we finally uncovered the issue… and it’s something that could have caused much bigger problems if left unchecked.

⛵ In this episode:
Exploring San Francisquito
Abandoned buildings in Baja
A close encounter while exploring in San Francisquito
Life at anchor on a sailboat
Small boat projects
White sand beaches in the Sea of Cortez
Troubleshooting an inverter issue
Diagnosing a fried battery switch

We’re sailing and living aboard Cosmo, our 43-foot sailboat, exploring the remote anchorages of Baja and sharing what life is really like cruising Mexico.

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SmoCo Sailing

We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks in between. Our goal is simple: explore beautiful places, live life on our own terms, and share the journey honestly. So grab a drink, pull up a seat in the cockpit, and come sailing with us. New episodes every week.

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