The Mariner · video

What this video covers

Chris Stanmore-Major performs maintenance on the marine head of his 80-foot boat in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, after a wet wipe caused a blockage in the waste plumbing.0:20 The repair involves dismantling the system to clear the obstruction and highlights the long-term accumulation of calcium carbonate—a byproduct of mixing urine and seawater—that restricts flow in older hoses.9:31 Beyond the plumbing repair, the crew prepares for an upcoming Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands, opting to delay departure by 36 to 48 hours to avoid an approaching northeasterly storm and secure a downwind passage.4:26 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the hull of marine growth, repainting orange deck hardware, and scrubbing the mainsail.4:59 The crew also manages food storage and safety protocols for butane stove use, emphasizing the risks of frying in oil while at sea.8:11 Separately, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the crew relocates the boat Osprey to a more protected mooring to avoid ice buildup and clears snow from the decks to protect the paint.10:23

More from The Mariner

First Day Of Our Transatlantic Voyage And It's ROUGH.Oct 2026Considerations Before a Serious Collision & Transiting the Cape Cod Canal With a 125ft MastOct 2026 Are We Ready for the Atlantic? | Big Winches & Little JobsOct 2026Crew Training | The Dragon Bowline | Pizza Oct 2026

From The Mariner — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.