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[Ep 44] Life on the Hard: Projects, Dumpster Diving, & Making the Most of It
3 January 2026 · 13 min · 1K views
Man installs Raymarine radar on mast with woman assisting
What this video covers
Armand and Liya, owners of the sailboat Cosmo, face a four-week delay in a boatyard while waiting for a replacement rudder bearing from the manufacturer, JP3, in France.1:02 While hauled out, the couple completes several maintenance projects, including repairing a gimbaling radar mount that had been wobbling on the backstay.2:23 They disassemble the mount, replace the hardware with new stainless steel bolts, and secure the inner and outer tubes to restore proper function.4:54 Additionally, they finalise the sail drive fairing repair by applying an epoxy barrier coat followed by Coppercoat anti-fouling paint.9:14 Other tasks include troubleshooting a malfunctioning ice maker, attempting gel coat repairs, and installing cooling fans in the freezer.11:39 Armand also salvages a discarded spinnaker pole from the boatyard trash, which he plans to refurbish for downwind sailing.12:53 The couple balances these repairs with a brief trip to Mexico City to manage the frustration of an extended yard stay.9:54
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