S2, Ep23 We Pick Up a New Dinghy
25 May 2025 · 14 min · 185 views · San Diego
What this video covers
The crew of Into the Mystic, a sailboat based in San Diego Bay, replaces a leaking inflatable dinghy with a 1966 aluminium fishing boat to prepare for a planned summer trip to Catalina Island.6:48 After finding the aluminium hull on Craigslist for $360, including two vintage motors, the owners test the vessel's stability and capacity.6:59 While the aluminium hull proves watertight and stable enough for standing and carrying passengers, the 1966 motors suffer from hydro-locking due to improper storage, requiring the removal of spark plugs and oil flushing to clear the cylinders.9:45 The crew uses the PredictWind app to analyse local wind conditions before deciding to row the new dinghy to their sailboat rather than relying on the temperamental motors.2:12 The transition from an inflatable to a rigid aluminium hull provides a more durable, leak-free solution for transporting gear and guests.
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