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We BROKE Our Propeller | (EP. 012)
3 August 2025 · 21 min · 4K views · Treasure Coast, Florida
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot sailboat Plan C performs a series of refit projects while docked in the Treasure Coast of Florida.▶ 0:00 They repaint the windlass motor using oil-based paint and seal the deck bolts with 3M marine adhesive.▶ 1:25 The team removes old vinyl boat names from the hull and boom, cleans the anchor locker, and dismantles redundant solar panels and GPS antennas to clear the stern.▶ 7:02 During an attempt to remove the propeller for maintenance, the crew accidentally breaks a fin and damages the retaining nut, forcing them to seek a prop puller.▶ 13:11 They also replace the engine room blower motor, rerouting the vent hose to improve airflow and soldering the electrical connections with heat-shrink tubing.▶ 17:35 The crew prioritizes these repairs to prepare the vessel for a planned voyage to the Bahamas.
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