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Hauling Out and Going Home - Last Video? Are We Done Cruising? | Sailing Balachandra E110
4 June 2021 · 10 min · 6K views · Green Cove Springs, Florida
What this video covers
The crew of the 44-foot sailboat Balachandra hauls the vessel out at Green Cove Springs Marina in Jacksonville, Florida, for hurricane season storage.1:14 Because the travel lift is undersized for the boat, the crew removes the backstay and maneuvers the vessel into the lifting dock.1:18 Due to limited space in the regular work yard, the boat is moved to long-term storage, where it is strapped down at four corners.1:54 To prevent mold during their absence, the crew places moisture-control chemicals, kitty litter, and charcoal inside the cabin.4:05 The owners travel to Nova Scotia, Canada, by U-Haul truck to comply with COVID-19 border restrictions.5:52 They plan to return to Florida in several months to perform maintenance, including bottom painting, rigging replacement, and potential upgrades to the dodger and bimini.4:33 Additionally, the crew partners with Remote Energy Systems, a startup developing marine-grade, fabric-integrated solar panels, and encourages sailors to participate in a customer-discovery survey regarding solar power usage on sailboats.6:44
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