The end of an Amazing Journey [E257]
24 August 2023 · 16 min · 2K views · Green Cove Springs, Florida
What this video covers
The crew of the *Wildly Intrepid* prepares to sell their boat after four years of cruising, completing final maintenance tasks and clearing personal belongings while moored on the St. Johns River, 15 nautical miles north of Green Cove Springs Marina.Watch Repairs include replacing the fridge control head for $150 and resealing a second stove burner to improve the vessel's condition for prospective buyers.3:48 The owners also perform cosmetic work, including oiling wood surfaces and varnishing, to prepare the interior for sale.6:42 During the final transition, the crew removes battens from the mainsail to facilitate folding and unloads gear to purge unused items.9:32 The process involves balancing boat chores with family time and a meeting with a fellow cruiser.2:15 The owners emphasize the emotional difficulty of selling a vessel that served as a long-term home and protector.10:53 They plan to manage the sale remotely while transitioning to a new boat, noting that maintaining two vessels simultaneously is financially and logistically impractical.15:28
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