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C&C Landfall 43 We're getting somewhere! [E265]

20 October 2023 · 10 min · 1K views · Penetanguishene

What this video covers

Alex and Cory perform maintenance on their C&C Landfall 43 while docked at a marina undergoing renovations. The project focuses on identifying the status of all through-hull fittings, three of which are seized.0:09 Inspection of the deck reveals soft spots in the lazarette core caused by waterlogged wood, which requires future repair.0:16 The crew organizes and reinstalls stanchions and lifelines to improve deck safety, a task complicated by mismatched hole sizes in the aluminum stanchion bases.3:57 Cory uses a borrowed bench vise to remove three stubborn stainless steel bolts that resisted drilling and punching.6:12 The lack of running water at the marina necessitates using the boat for bathing.8:04 The crew also takes measurements for upcoming projects before departing the vessel.10:40

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