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3 July 2023 · 6 min · 7K views
Man buffs hull of sailboat Whisper in boatyard
What this video covers
Wes prepares a 1993 Catalina 30 (hull #6220) for first use after an extended layup, working through a full recommissioning checklist.▶ 0:00 Engine work includes changing the oil and oil filter, replacing the fuel filters, swapping the raw water pump impeller, replacing a leaking electric fuel pump, tightening the belt, and fitting a new air filter.▶ 0:00 Batteries failed to hold charge and were replaced.▶ 0:00 The raw water intake strainer was also replaced.▶ 0:46 Out of the water, the hull received a new barrier coat, bottom paint, and a buff-and-wax treatment.▶ 0:46 On deck, Wes inspected all running rigging for chafe, replaced the traveler line, added rigging tape over cotter pins, and found UV-damaged roller furler leads that made jib furling difficult — replacement leads were sourced.▶ 1:31 The anchor rode was fully faked out on the dock for inspection.▶ 1:31 Below, he marked interior leaks and checked port lights for gaps.▶ 0:46 Mooring security included adding chafing gear and diving the mooring ball in near-zero visibility to confirm cotter pins and chain condition.▶ 5:02 After the assessment, he built a prioritized repair list and inventoried existing supplies before buying parts.▶ 3:51 The practical takeaway: triage a laid-up boat by safety-critical systems first, then organise a prioritised list before spending money.
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